Global Procurement Transformation Leader (Aviation Industry)

About the Role: Global Procurement Transformation Leader

Business Umbrella is seeking a Global Procurement Transformation Leader to join their team in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. This full-time role involves leading global sourcing strategy, driving procurement excellence, and establishing standardized processes across various geographies. The position is responsible for governance, cost optimization, and supplier strategy, ensuring that sourcing initiatives align with enterprise-wide business objectives.

Role Overview and Impact

The successful candidate will lead the global sourcing strategy and procurement excellence initiatives. This includes establishing standardized processes, ensuring governance, and optimizing costs. The role requires a proven track record in leading procurement and program leadership at a global scale, with experience in the digitization and automation of sourcing functions, and managing sustainability scope 3.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and execute a global sourcing strategy aligned with organizational goals.
• Establish global category strategies, with regional customization where required.
• Implement governance, policies, Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs), and guidelines.
• Drive global supplier consolidation, strategic partnerships, and long-term value creation.
• Partner with EVPs and regional leadership to align sourcing with global business growth plans.
• Demonstrate in-depth knowledge of end-to-end global sourcing processes, including Source-to-Contract and Procure-to-Pay.
• Establish uniform RFP/RFQ protocols, supplier evaluation criteria, and Total Cost of Ownership (TCO) models.
• Define and enforce global procurement governance policies and control frameworks.
• Ensure compliance with international trade laws, anti-bribery regulations, ESG standards, and local statutory requirements.
• Establish Delegation of Authority (DOA) matrices across regions.
• Lead global audit readiness and compliance reviews.
• Implement global risk management frameworks addressing geopolitical, financial, and supply chain risks.
• Develop contract lifecycle management standards across all regions.
• Foster collaboration between global category leads and regional procurement teams.

Qualifications and Experience

• Master’s degree in Supply Chain, Engineering, or Business Administration.
• Over 18 years of progressive experience in procurement or strategic sourcing, including global leadership roles.
• Proven track record of managing multi-country sourcing operations.
• Experience in managing complex, multi-billion-dollar spend portfolios.
• Proficiency in global ERP and procurement platforms such as SAP Ariba, Coupa, or Oracle.

Work Environment

This is a full-time position based in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, requiring a commitment to leading global initiatives within a dynamic business environment.

Application Process

Candidates meeting the specified requirements are encouraged to apply for this leadership role.