Job description

Process Governance Manager | Saudi Arabia, Riyadh

The Company:

Founded in 1977, Almarai Company is the world’s largest vertically integrated dairy company and the largest food and beverage manufacturing and distribution company in MENA. Headquartered in Riyadh, Almarai Company is ranked as the number one FMCG Brand in the MENA region and the market leader in all its categories across GCC, Egypt, and Jordan.

Over five decades of sustainable growth, Almarai has consistently provided nutritious and healthy products to consumers of all ages, driven by its core principle: “Quality you can trust.”

Almarai has expanded its product range to include, in addition to dairy products, juices and beverages, baked goods, poultry, infant formula, dates, fish and seafood, and bottled water, under more than 20 brands such as Almarai, L’usine, 7DAYS, ALYOUM, Nuralac, Farm’s Select, Ice Leaf, Almira, Seama, Oska, IVAL, Almara Pro, Premier Chef, Bakemart, and others.

Almarai currently employs over 43,000 Quality Makers, across the GCC, Egypt & Jordan.

In 2025, Almarai reported net income of SAR 2.4 billion on sales of SAR 22 billion.

About the role:

Strategically oversees process governance, compliance and continuity of business process with appropriate EIT interventions.

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.

Requirements:

• Bachelor's degree in Finance, Business Administration, Management, or a related field.
• MBA and/or CIPS certification is preferred.

Experience:

• 8-10 years of experience in procurement, process improvement, or a related supply chain environment.
• Proven experience in driving process optimization, governance, and operational excellence initiatives.
• Experience managing outsourcing partners and third-party service providers.
• Strong understanding of supply chain processes, procurement operations, and data management.
• Experience working with cross-functional teams and technology-driven process improvements is preferred

Almarai offers a competitive package, generous leave, medical coverage, discretionary bonus, training, and development etc.

This is a great opportunity to join a successful and expanding global business, offering an excellent remuneration and benefits package.

Preferred candidate

Years of experience

No experience required

Degree

Bachelor's degree / higher diploma