Senior Director - Partnerships
Qiddiya Investment Company
Posted on 9 Sep
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Vacancy
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Job Description
Roles & Responsibilities
1. Act as the strategic procurement customer for Qiddiya, consolidating demand across all business units and aligning requirements with Central Procurement.
2. Develop and execute a supply chain strategy that enhances resilience, ensures security of supply, and supports the delivery of Qiddiya s complex portfolio.
3. Lead the design and roll-out of strategic sourcing frameworks tailored to Qiddiya s asset classes (hospitality, entertainment, retail, infrastructure, etc.).
4. Coordinate closely with Central Procurement to implement transparent, compliant, and efficient procurement processes that meet PIF/Qiddiya standards.
5. Identify, evaluate, and recommend high-potential suppliers and contractors across critical categories (e.g., modular construction, structural steel, facades, specialist contractors).
6. Oversee the planning and execution of targeted international roadshows and supplier engagement initiatives to attract global partners, expand procurement options, and uplift local supplier capabilities.
7. Establish frameworks for supplier prequalification, onboarding, and performance monitoring in collaboration with Central Procurement.
8. Provide market intelligence and supplier risk analysis to business units, supporting procurement strategy decisions.
9. Serve as Qiddiya s key interface with Tier 1 suppliers and contractors, ensuring long-term partnerships and early market engagement.
10. Partner with external industry associations and government entities to align with national supply chain localization initiatives and Vision 2030 priorities.
11. Support the Strategic Delivery Unit Delivery Partnerships Lead in reporting on supplier engagement and procurement strategy outcomes to senior leadership.
12. Mentor and oversee the work of Partnerships Analysts within the SDU, ensuring alignment with strategic objectives.
Desired Candidate Profile
Degree: Master s or Bachelor s degree in Supply Chain Management, Business Administration, Engineering, or related field.
Experience: 15 20 years in procurement, supply chain, or partnerships roles, with at least 7 10 years in leadership positions across large-scale developments or multinational organizations.
Licenses / Certifications:
o CIPS, CPSM, or equivalent professional certification preferred.
o Training in supplier relationship management, category management, or strategic sourcing desirable.
Skills: Strong expertise in strategic procurement and supply chain resilience; proven track record in international supplier engagement; excellent negotiation, stakeholder management, and cross-cultural communication skills.
Company Industry
- Entertainment
- Recreation
- Theme Parks
Department / Functional Area
- Buying
- Purchase
- Procurement
- Vendor Management
Keywords
- Senior Director - Partnerships
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Qiddiya Investment Company
Join us at Qiddiya, the future capital of entertainment, sports, and culture in Saudi Arabia. As one of the Kingdom s most ambitious Vision 2030 giga-projects, Qiddiya is reimagining what s possible from world-class theme parks and arenas to immersive arts, motorsports, and outdoor adventures. Our mission is to create unforgettable experiences while driving economic growth and national talent development. At Qiddiya, innovation meets purpose, and every role contributes to shaping a vibrant new lifestyle destination. We are building more than just a city we are building a legacy for generations to come. If you're driven by impact, creativity, and challenge, there s a place for you here. Explore our current opportunities and be part of something extraordinary. The Partnerships Director will lead Qiddiya s strategic procurement and partnerships agenda within the Strategic Delivery Unit Delivery Partnerships.
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