Assistant Manager Technology Procurement

About Qiddiya and the Role

Qiddiya is seeking an Assistant Manager Technology Procurement to join its team in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. This full-time position is responsible for the end-to-end procurement of technology goods and services, playing a key role in the company's operational efficiency and strategic sourcing initiatives.

Role Purpose

The Assistant Manager Technology Procurement ensures cost-effective sourcing, robust vendor management, and full compliance with procurement governance for all technology-related acquisitions. This includes a broad spectrum of items such as IT hardware, software, cloud services, cybersecurity solutions, telecom, and professional services.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage the full procurement lifecycle for IT hardware, software, SaaS, cloud services, telecom, and IT professional services.
• Lead Request for Information (RFIs), Request for Proposals (RFPs), Request for Quotations (RFQs), bid evaluations, and supplier selection processes.
• Conduct commercial negotiations to secure competitive pricing and favorable contractual terms.
• Coordinate contract reviews with Legal, Finance, Cybersecurity, IT, and other relevant stakeholders.
• Maintain strong relationships with strategic technology vendors and monitor their performance against Service Level Agreements (SLAs) and Key Performance Indicators (KPIs).
• Ensure strict compliance with procurement policies, governance standards, and regulatory requirements.
• Support budgeting activities, spend analysis, reporting, and market benchmarking initiatives.
• Track and manage software licenses, renewals, subscriptions, and cloud consumption.
• Identify opportunities for cost optimization and continuous process improvement within technology procurement.

Qualifications and Experience

• Bachelor's degree in Business, Supply Chain, Procurement, Information Technology, or a related field.
• 4-5 years of experience in technology procurement, strategic sourcing, or IT vendor management.

Required Skills and Knowledge

• Strong knowledge of procurement methodologies, contract management, and sourcing best practices.
• Demonstrated experience in procuring software, hardware, cloud services, SaaS, cybersecurity solutions, and IT professional services.

Location and Work Type

This is a full-time position based in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. The role offers an opportunity to contribute to the strategic procurement function within a dynamic environment.