Job description
SUMMARY OF THE ROLE
The Business Process & Compliance Manager, will be responsible for driving operational efficiency, process governance, and continuous improvement initiatives across Jotun Saudia. The role ensures alignment and supporting strategic business objectives. This position plays a key role in sustainability development, internal audit leadership, and cross‑departmental process optimization.
The position is under short term assignment, based in Riyadh and reports to the Managing Director.
Responsibilities:
Collaborate with department heads to document, map, and archive business processes for long‑term organizational knowledge.
Initiate, drive, and follow up on continuous improvement initiatives across segments to standardize processes and enhance operational efficiency.
Identify value‑chain opportunities by working closely with segment functions to support business model development aligned with Saudi market trends and national expectations.
Continuously develop and enhance the internal audit function to ensure strong governance and risk management.
Lead the process function by implementing, monitoring, and improving procedures and guidelines to ensure compliance with local regulations and ISO standards (ISO 9001, ISO 14001, ISO 45001).
Develop and maintain a sustainability framework and dynamic presentation package for internal and external stakeholders.
WHAT WE ARE LOOKING FOR AND WHAT WE OFFER
Qualification:
Location: Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
Personal Qualities:
Develops an ambitious but realistic business vision and translates it into a workable strategy.
Acts on own initiative, makes things happen and accepts responsibility for the results.
Makes an impact; convinces and persuades others; promotes plans and ideas successfully
Understands the organization's informal rules and structures and utilizes political processes effectively to get things done.
Builds a useful network of contacts and relationships and utilizes it to achieve objectives.
Communicates in a clear, precise and structured way; speaks with authority and conviction; presents effectively.
What We Offer:
Competitive compensation and benefits.
Continuous learning opportunities and training activities through on-the-job training and our in-house learning Jotun Academy.
Career development opportunities across multiple disciplines and geographies.
Leaders who focus on engaging and enabling their team, proven by consistently high employee feedback scores.
A supportive and inclusive company culture where you can be your authentic self.
A focus on having fun together through team building and social activities.
POSITION INFORMATION
Company:
Jotun Saudia Co. Ltd.
Contract Type:
Fixed Term (Fixed Term)
Time Type:
Full time
CLOSING DATE (dd.mm.yyyy):
31.05.2026
WHO WE ARE
Jotun’s story in the MEIA region (Middle East, India and Africa) began in 1962, and has grown to include 18 legal entities committed to achieving success and growth of the Jotun Group. Throughout our history, we have focused on providing our employees with meaningful and challenging work, rewarding them through continued learning and development, underpinned by our values of Loyalty, Care, Respect and Boldness.Jotun Saudia Co. Ltd., established in 1984, is one of the key markets within the MEIA region. With 2 production facilities, 5 warehouses and more than 450 employees, we aim to further strengthen Jotun’s position in Saudi Arabia through ambitious market growth plans that focus on innovation, efficiency and profitability.
Visit our Career Page to know more about life at Jotun.
Jotun’s company culture welcomes and values differences in people. Our more than 10,200 employees on all continents represent 90 nationalities, four generations and diversity of professions, gender, abilities, ethnicities, beliefs, cultures etc. We are committed to represent the societies we operate in, promoting equality, equity and zero-tolerance for discrimination.
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Preferred candidate
Years of experience
5+ years
Degree
Bachelor's degree / higher diploma