Procurement Manager Technology Force of Communication and Information

We are seeking a highly experienced Procurement Manager to lead procurement operations in Saudi Arabia. The ideal candidate must have strong experience in large-scale event procurement, vendor management, government compliance, and contract negotiation. Arabic fluency is mandatory to manage local stakeholders, authorities, and vendors.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop procurement strategy aligned with project timelines and budgets.

• Manage sourcing, tendering, evaluation, negotiation, and contract award.

• Coordinate with local Saudi suppliers and international vendors.

• Ensure compliance with Saudi regulations, ZATCA, and public procurement laws.

• Handle RFQ, RFP, and tender documentation in Arabic & English.

• Manage supplier performance and SLA compliance.

• Work closely with finance, legal, operations, and project teams.

• Ensure cost optimization without compromising quality and deadlines.

• Maintain strong stakeholder communication with government authorities

Qualifications & Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree in Supply Chain, Business Administration, Engineering, or related field.

• Minimum 10+ years of procurement experience.

• At least 3–5 years in large-scale projects (sports events, government events, infrastructure, stadium operations).

Strong experience in:

• Contract Management

• Vendor Negotiation

• Budget Control

• Risk Management

• Excellent knowledge of Saudi procurement laws and market.

• Strong leadership and team management skills.

• Professional certifications preferred:

• CIPS

• PMP (Advantage)

• SAP / Oracle procurement module knowledge

Preferred Experience

• Experience in mega sporting events (e.g., Asian Cup, FIFA, Expo, Formula 1).

• Experience working with Saudi government entities.

• Familiarity with stadium operations, security contracts, logistics, temporary structures, hospitality, etc.

• Experience in ERP systems (SAP, Oracle).

  
  

Key Competencies

• Strategic Sourcing

• Negotiation & Cost Control

• Risk & Compliance Management

• Vendor Relationship Management

• Stakeholder Coordination

• Crisis & Time-Sensitive Procurement