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About Qiddiya

Qiddiya Investment Company is a key driver of Saudi Arabia's Vision 2030, developing a world-class entertainment, cultural, and lifestyle destination. The success and sustainability of this giga-project, located in Riyadh, depend significantly on robust strategic supplier partnerships.

The Role of Senior Manager, Strategic Supplier Relationship Management

Qiddiya is seeking a Senior Manager - Strategic Supplier Relationship Management to lead and elevate the Strategic Supplier Relationship Management (SRM) function. This full-time senior leadership role, based in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, involves overseeing the strategic direction, execution, and continuous improvement of the SRM program. The objective is to foster innovation, resilience, and value creation across the entire supply chain network.

Key Responsibilities

• Define and champion the enterprise-wide SRM strategy in alignment with corporate objectives and Vision 2030 goals.
• Provide thought leadership on supplier engagement, risk mitigation, and governance frameworks at senior executive levels.
• Drive cultural transformation to embed strategic SRM practices throughout the organization.
• Lead the design, implementation, and evolution of SRM frameworks, policies, and tools to ensure industry best practices.
• Oversee supplier segmentation, risk assessments, performance measurement, and business continuity planning.
• Ensure integration of SRM initiatives with procurement, risk, legal, finance, and operational functions.
• Develop and maintain executive-level relationships with strategic suppliers to drive innovation and mutual value.
• Guide cross-functional teams in executing joint business plans and strategic initiatives with key suppliers.
• Address complex supplier performance, risk, and compliance issues with balanced leadership.
• Facilitate executive forums such as Quarterly Business Reviews and SRM steering committees.
• Influence and advise senior leaders to adopt consistent SRM governance models and decision frameworks.
• Champion transparency, accountability, and data-driven decision-making across the supplier ecosystem.
• Lead, mentor, and develop a high-performing SRM team, fostering collaboration and professional growth.
• Promote skill development initiatives and succession planning within the team.
• Drive initiatives that leverage supplier partnerships to deliver cost efficiencies, service excellence, and sustainability benefits.
• Champion ESG and digital transformation efforts aligned with organizational strategy.

Required Qualifications and Experience

• A minimum of 12 years of professional experience in a relevant field.
• Deep expertise in managing complex supplier ecosystems.
• Proven ability to drive cross-functional collaboration to achieve strategic business outcomes.

Candidate Profile

The ideal candidate for this role is a highly experienced and visionary leader with a strong background in strategic supplier relationship management. This individual will be instrumental in ensuring excellence in supplier relationship management, which is crucial to the success and sustainability of Qiddiya's giga-project.

Location and Work Type

This is a full-time position based in Riyadh, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia.