Director Procurements & Contracts

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.

Application Process

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