Senior Director - Partnerships (CDU4) - 20005185

Overview

Lead strategic procurement and partnership initiatives for Qiddiya's large-scale projects.

Key Responsibilities

• supplier prequalification
• strategic sourcing
• procurement reporting
• market intelligence
• roadshow planning
• supplier risk

Tasks

-Coordinate closely with Central Procurement to implement transparent, compliant, and efficient procurement processes that meet PIF/Qiddiya standards. -Serve as Qiddiya’s key interface with Tier 1 suppliers and contractors, ensuring long-term partnerships and early market engagement. -Support the Strategic Delivery Unit – Delivery Partnerships Lead in reporting on supplier engagement and procurement strategy outcomes to senior leadership. -Mentor and oversee the work of Partnerships Analysts within the SDU, ensuring alignment with strategic objectives. -Identify, evaluate, and recommend high-potential suppliers and contractors across critical categories (e.g., modular construction, structural steel, facades, specialist contractors). -Establish frameworks for supplier prequalification, onboarding, and performance monitoring in collaboration with Central Procurement. -Develop and execute a supply chain strategy that enhances resilience, ensures security of supply, and supports the delivery of Qiddiya’s complex portfolio. -Lead the design and roll-out of strategic sourcing frameworks tailored to Qiddiya’s asset classes (hospitality, entertainment, retail, infrastructure, etc.). -Act as the strategic procurement customer for Qiddiya, consolidating demand across all business units and aligning requirements with Central Procurement. -Oversee the planning and execution of targeted international roadshows and supplier engagement initiatives to attract global partners, expand procurement options, and uplift local supplier capabilities. -Provide market intelligence and supplier risk analysis to business units, supporting procurement strategy decisions. -Partner with external industry associations and government entities to align with national supply chain localization initiatives and Vision 2030 priorities.

Requirements

• 15+ yrs
• leadership
• cips
• cpsm
• strategic procurement
• negotiation

What You Bring

-Experience: 15–20 years in procurement, supply chain, or partnerships roles, with at least 7–10 years in leadership positions across large-scale developments or multinational organizations. -CIPS, CPSM, or equivalent professional certification preferred. -Degree: Master’s or Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain Management, Business Administration, Engineering, or related field. -Skills: Strong expertise in strategic procurement and supply chain resilience; proven track record in international supplier engagement; excellent negotiation, stakeholder management, and cross-cultural communication skills. -Training in supplier relationship management, category management, or strategic sourcing desirable.

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About Urban Ridge Supplies

-Provide top-tier supplies and services to the construction sector. -Offer a broad portfolio of materials for industrial, commercial, and infrastructure projects. -Work on large-scale projects, helping to shape cities and critical infrastructure. -Known for delivering high-quality, reliable solutions in a fast-paced industry. -Have a strong presence in the regional market, expanding steadily into new areas. -Specialize in a wide range of construction products, from heavy machinery to fine materials. -Proudly support the construction of key infrastructure that powers urban development.

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