Career Opportunities: Process Governance Manager📣 Job Ad

About Almarai and the Opportunity

Almarai Company, established in 1977 and headquartered in Riyadh, is recognized as the world’s largest vertically integrated dairy company and the largest food and beverage manufacturing and distribution company in MENA. Ranked as the number one FMCG Brand in the MENA region, Almarai leads its categories across the GCC, Egypt, and Jordan, offering a diverse product range under more than 20 brands. We are seeking a Process Governance Manager to join our team in Riyadh on a full-time basis, contributing to our continued growth and operational excellence.

The Role of Process Governance Manager

This strategic role involves overseeing the governance, compliance, and continuity of business processes, ensuring appropriate Enterprise Information Technology (EIT) interventions. The Process Governance Manager will play a critical part in maintaining operational efficiency and effectiveness within the Central Procurement Department (CPD) and across the organization.

Key Responsibilities

• Own and maintain procurement processes, policies, and related documentation across the Central Procurement Department (CPD).
• Lead process improvement initiatives and communicate changes, best practices, and technology enhancements to procurement teams and stakeholders.
• Support the implementation of Almarai’s procurement strategy and drive initiatives that improve operational efficiency and effectiveness.
• Collaborate with Enterprise Information Technology (EIT) to enhance procurement systems and digital solutions.
• Establish and maintain governance frameworks, compliance standards, KPIs, training materials, and process documentation.
• Act as the key liaison between Almarai and outsourcing partners, ensuring effective collaboration, risk mitigation, and timely delivery of agreed objectives.
• Monitor service levels and performance metrics, identify process deviations, and manage improvement actions and escalations when required.
• Develop and deliver training programs to enhance procurement capabilities and ensure consistent process execution across procurement teams and outsourcing partners.

Qualifications and Experience

• Proven experience of 8-10 years in driving process optimization, governance, and operational excellence initiatives.
• Experience managing outsourcing partners and third-party service providers.
• Experience working with cross-functional teams and technology-driven process improvements is preferred.

Required Skills and Knowledge

• Strong understanding of supply chain processes, procurement operations, and data management.
• Ability to establish and maintain governance frameworks and compliance standards.
• Proficiency in developing and delivering training programs.

Work Environment

This full-time position is based at Almarai's headquarters in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. The role involves working within a dynamic environment that values continuous improvement and strategic collaboration across various departments and external partners.