Manager – IT Procurement
Role Overview
Riyadh Air seeks an experienced procurement leader with expertise in technology sourcing, commercial negotiations, and supplier management.
The role leads the digital procurement function to source technology solutions supporting the airline's growth and digital transformation.
Key Skills for This Role
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About The Role
Riyadh Air seeks an experienced procurement leader with expertise in technology sourcing, commercial negotiations, and supplier management.
The role leads the digital procurement function to source technology solutions supporting the airline's growth and digital transformation.
Key Responsibilities
- Develop and execute IT procurement strategies aligned with corporate objectives, consolidating spend and negotiating long-term agreements.
- Build strong supplier partnerships that deliver value, compliance, and supply continuity.
- Lead a high-performing procurement team, driving capability development and performance management.
- Drive adoption of digital procurement tools and analytics to enhance efficiency and decision-making.
- Partner with IT, Finance, and business stakeholders to anticipate technology needs and support digital-transformation priorities.
- Oversee supplier segmentation, market analysis, and contract governance while mitigating vendor dependency, data privacy, and service continuity risks.
- Drive strong supplier performance, support budgeting and financial planning, and maintain audit-ready procurement documentation.
About You
- Degree qualified with a minimum of 10 years in IT procurement, technology sourcing, or category management.
- Proven leadership experience in complex, fast-paced environments.
- Expert-level capability in contract management, advanced negotiation, procurement systems, and global technology sourcing.
- Experience negotiating high-value IT contracts across software, SaaS, cloud services, cybersecurity, managed services, and mission-critical airline systems.
Preferred Qualifications
- Skilled in driving cost optimization and improving total cost of ownership across large technology portfolios.
- Proficiency with procurement tools and ERP systems.
About Riyadh Air
Riyadh Air is the new national airline headquartered in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, aiming to connect the kingdom to more than 100 destinations.
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