Director Procurement DA

About Qiddiya | القدية

Qiddiya Investment Company is the holding entity for Qiddiya City and its associated ventures. The company focuses on strategic investments that support the development of Saudi Arabia's entertainment, sports, and culture sectors. Operating within the real estate domain, Qiddiya plays a key role in developing large-scale environments and services that require strong commercial discipline, effective governance, and cross-functional collaboration.

The Role of Director - Contracts & Procurement

This full-time position, based in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, offers the opportunity to lead procurement activities essential for operational needs. As the Director - Contracts & Procurement, you will ensure that sourcing, contracting, and vendor governance processes align with business priorities. The role involves close collaboration with internal stakeholders to maintain continuity, control, and service quality within a complex operating environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead procurement planning and sourcing activities for City Operations, including requirements gathering, timeline management, and coordination with central procurement functions.
• Manage RFPs, service orders, contract approvals, renewals, and variations in collaboration with relevant teams and central functions.
• Oversee contract lifecycle management to ensure agreements are tracked, updated, renewed, and aligned with operational requirements.
• Maintain a consolidated contract register detailing status, ownership, scope, SLAs/KPIs, risks, and renewal requirements.
• Support vendor performance management through SLA/KPI monitoring, issue escalation, and follow-up on corrective actions.
• Coordinate with Procurement, Legal, Finance, and other functions to ensure efficient contract execution and governance.
• Provide commercial controls and reporting on contract performance, procurement risks, upcoming renewals, and service gaps.

Required Qualifications and Experience

• A minimum of 10 years of relevant experience in contracts and procurement.
• Demonstrated ability to lead procurement activities and manage complex contract lifecycles.
• Experience in coordinating with various internal and external stakeholders.

Work Environment and Location

This is a full-time position located in Riyadh, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. The role operates within a dynamic environment that requires strong commercial discipline and cross-functional collaboration to support large-scale developments.

Application Information

The salary for this position will be disclosed during the recruitment process. Interested candidates are encouraged to apply.