Director Procurements & Contracts

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	نوع العقد	دوام كامل
	طبيعة الوظيفة	بالموقع
	الموقع	الرياض

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Role Overview

Big Fish Consult is partnering with a prominent real estate developer in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, to appoint a Director - Procurement & Contracts. This full-time leadership position involves overseeing the entire Procurement & Contracts Division across a diverse portfolio of large-scale developments. The role focuses on driving procurement strategy, contract governance, commercial risk management, supplier performance, and cost optimization to ensure successful project delivery.

Key Responsibilities

Lead and manage the Procurement & Contracts Division, encompassing procurement, tendering, contract administration, and commercial governance.
Develop and implement procurement and contracting strategies aligned with business objectives and project delivery requirements.
Oversee the full procurement lifecycle, including vendor prequalification, RFPs, tender evaluations, negotiations, and contract awards.
Lead commercial negotiations for major construction, consultancy, hospitality, and infrastructure contracts.
Manage all contract administration activities, ensuring compliance, risk mitigation, and effective change management.
Establish procurement policies, procedures, and governance frameworks in line with international best practices.
Drive value engineering, cost efficiency, and procurement optimization initiatives across projects.
Build and maintain strategic relationships with contractors, consultants, suppliers, and key stakeholders.
Collaborate closely with Development, Design, Projects, Finance, Legal, and Executive Management teams.
Lead, mentor, and develop a high-performing procurement and contracts team.

Required Qualifications and Experience

Bachelor's Degree in Quantity Surveying, Commercial Management, Engineering, Construction Management, Supply Chain, or a related discipline.
Master's Degree or professional certifications such as MRICS, MCIPS, PMP, or equivalent are preferred.
A minimum of 15 years of experience in Procurement, Contracts, Commercial Management, or Quantity Surveying.
Demonstrated experience leading both Procurement and Contracts functions within a major Real Estate Developer, Master Developer, or Development Authority.
Extensive experience delivering high-rise residential towers, luxury hospitality developments, mixed-use projects, and large-scale master-planned communities.

Essential Skills and Knowledge

Comprehensive knowledge of construction procurement, contract administration, and commercial management.
Strong understanding of FIDIC contracts, procurement best practices, and contract governance.
Proven success managing large procurement budgets and complex commercial negotiations.
Exceptional leadership, stakeholder management, and team development capabilities.

Work Environment

This full-time position is based in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, within a leading real estate development firm. The role requires collaboration with various internal and external stakeholders across multiple large-scale projects.