Group Procurement Director

Our client is a leading Large company in the field of Industrial Group (Manufacturing FMCG Food and Non Food).

We are seeking a visionary, high-caliber professional to step into the role of Group Procurement Director.

Based in Jeddah, this executive will drive strategic sourcing, optimize complex supply chains, and lead procurement operations across multiple business units.

Seven Main Tasks

Strategic Sourcing & Category Management: Develop and execute comprehensive long-term procurement strategies for raw materials, packaging, and indirect spend tailored specifically to food and non-food FMCG manufacturing.

Supplier Relationship & Risk Management: Establish, evaluate, and manage strategic relationships with local and international suppliers to secure supply chain resilience, competitive pricing, and strict adherence to quality and food safety standards.

Cost Optimization & Value Engineering: Drive cost-containment initiatives and continuous improvement programs across the group to achieve significant, measurable savings without compromising product quality.

Cross-Functional Collaboration: Partner closely with manufacturing plants, QA, logistics, and finance teams to ensure seamless inventory flow, forecast accuracy, and optimal working capital.

Team Leadership & Capacity Building: Mentor and develop a high-performing, centralized procurement team, instilling strict performance metrics (KPIs) aligned with corporate benchmarks.

Contract Negotiation & Governance: Spearhead high-stakes contract negotiations for major group expenditures, ensuring robust legal terms, compliance with KSA laws, and corporate governance protocols.

Process Digitalization: Drive the implementation and optimization of advanced procurement systems, ERP modules, and e-sourcing tools to elevate transaction efficiency and data transparency.