Director - Procurement & Contracts

Real Estate Developer, Riyadh KSA

We are partnering with a leading real estate developer in Riyadh to appoint a Procurement & Contracts Director to lead and oversee the entire Procurement & Contracts Division across a portfolio of large-scale developments, including high-rise residential towers, hospitality assets, mixed-use destinations, luxury communities, and master-planned developments.

This is a strategic leadership role responsible for driving procurement strategy, contract governance, commercial risk management, supplier performance, and cost optimization while ensuring successful project delivery across multiple developments.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and manage the Procurement & Contracts Division, including 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.

Requirements

• 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 highly preferred.
• 15+ years of experience in Procurement, Contracts, Commercial Management, or Quantity Surveying.
• Proven experience leading both Procurement and Contracts functions within a major Real Estate Developer, Master Developer, or Development Authority.
• Strong experience delivering high-rise residential towers, luxury hospitality developments, mixed-use projects, and large-scale master-planned communities.
• Extensive knowledge of construction procurement, contract administration, and commercial management.
• Strong understanding of FIDIC contracts, procurement best practices, and contract governance.
• Demonstrated success managing large procurement budgets and complex commercial negotiations.
• Exceptional leadership, stakeholder management, and team development capabilities.