Job Summary :To provide consultation and oversight for he Centers over all procurement activities, ensuring that all sourcing, tendering, and contracting processes are transparent, efficient, and fully compliant with Government Tenders and Procurement Law in the Kingdom and centers governance standards. The role is responsible to design and maintain robust procurement frameworks, monitor vendor performance, and oversee the implementation of digital procurement solutions. Responsibilities & Accountabilities :Oversee and supervise the preparation, consolidation, and timely submission of detailed procurement performance reports, covering metrics such as cost savings, vendor compliance, sourcing cycle times, and audit results, ensuring that the information is accurate, comprehensive, and provides actionable insights for senior management and the Board of Directors. Ensure that all reporting mechanisms are standardized, aligned with governance requirements, and integrated into the Center’s enterprise dashboards, thereby enabling leadership to monitor procurement performance in real time, identify risks or deviations early, and make informed strategic decisions. Provide guidance and direction in the development and implementation of the Centre’s procurement and contracts strategy, ensuring alignment with the organizational vision, national procurement legislation, and international best practices. Define and maintain long-term procurement objectives, priorities, and KPIs to achieve efficiency, transparency, and value-for-money across corporate, operational, and technical procurement. Develop and oversee the annual procurement plan by consolidating inputs from all divisions, aligning with the Fund’s strategic and budgetary framework, and ensuring timely execution of sourcing requirements. Establish and maintain authority matrix adherence by ensuring procurement decisions comply with governance requirements and delegated powers. Develop and maintain a robust vendor management framework, ensuring continuous evaluation, qualification, and performance monitoring of suppliers. Oversee and supervise the vendor performance process, defining KPIs for cost, quality, delivery, compliance, and innovation, and ensuring timely interventions when performance gaps are identified. Encourage and promote diversification of the supplier base, developing strategies that mitigate supply chain risks and enhance resilience. Design and develop standardized contract frameworks, templates, and master agreements in collaboration with the Legal function to ensure enforceability, governance alignment, and efficiency. Oversee and monitor contract administration across all categories (corporate, operational, technical, and design/construction), ensuring milestones, deliverables, and payments are met. Define and direct processes for contract changes, amendments, extensions, and terminations, ensuring risks are mitigated and compliance is maintained. Develop and oversee the deployment of advanced e-procurement platforms, ERP procurement modules, and automation tools to improve transparency, efficiency, and compliance. Promote and encourage data analytics, dashboards, and AI-driven insights to track procurement cycle times, vendor performance, savings, and compliance risks. Represent the Centre’s in procurement forums, conferences, and industry committees, showcasing its achievements in governance, transparency, and innovation. Encourage and support initiatives that embed ethical procurement practices, sustainability, and localization (In-Kingdom Value, ICV) into procurement operations. Monitor and control expenditures within the approved budget, identifying opportunities for cost savings, vendor consolidation, and efficiency improvements. Analyze variances and trends in procurement spending, providing insights and corrective actions to optimize financial efficiency. Job Requirements:-Education :Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain, Business Administration, or related field (Master’s degree preferred).-Years of experience :10 years in procurement, contracts, or supply chain management, with at least 5 years in a leadership role.-Skills :Strategic Thinking, Contract Drafting and Management, Information Systems Knowledge, Procurement Management, Stakeholder Engagement, Effective Leadership.