Senior Manager - Strategic Supplier Relationship Management
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Overview
Qiddiya Investment Company, a key driver of Saudi Arabia’s Vision 2030, is developing a world-class entertainment, cultural, and lifestyle destination that demands robust strategic supplier partnerships.
As the project evolves, ensuring excellence in supplier relationship management is crucial to the success and sustainability of this giga project.
We are looking for a highly experienced and visionary **Senior Manager – Strategic Supplier Relationship Management** to lead and elevate the SRM function to greater levels of sophistication and impact.
This senior leadership role will oversee the strategic direction, execution, and continuous improvement of the SRM program, fostering innovation, resilience, and value creation across the supply chain network.
The ideal candidate possesses deep expertise in managing complex supplier ecosystems and driving cross-functional collaboration to realize strategic business outcomes.
**Requirements** **Key Responsibilities****:**
1. Leadership and Strategic Direction
- Define and champion the enterprise-wide SRM strategy in alignment with corporate objectives and Vision 2030 goals.
- Provide thought leadership on supplier engagement, risk mitigation, and governance frameworks at senior executive levels.
- Drive cultural transformation to embed strategic SRM practices throughout the organization.
2. Program Oversight and Continuous Improvement
- Lead the design, implementation, and evolution of SRM frameworks, policies, and tools to ensure industry best practices.
- Oversee supplier segmentation, risk assessments, performance measurement, and business continuity planning.
- Ensure integration of SRM initiatives with procurement, risk, legal, finance, and operational functions.
3. Supplier Relationship Leadership
- Develop and maintain executive-level relationships with strategic suppliers to drive innovation and mutual value.
- Guide cross-functional teams in executing joint business plans and strategic initiatives with key suppliers.
- Address complex supplier performance, risk, and compliance issues with balanced leadership.
4. Stakeholder Engagement and Governance
- Facilitate executive forums such as Quarterly Business Reviews and SRM steering committees.
- Influence and advise senior leaders to adopt consistent SRM governance models and decision frameworks.
- Champion transparency, accountability, and data-driven decision-making across the supplier ecosystem.
5. Team Development and Capability Building
- Lead, mentor, and develop a high-performing SRM team, fostering collaboration and professional growth.
- Promote skill development initiatives and succession planning within the team.
6. Value Creation and Innovation
- Drive initiatives that leverage supplier partnerships to deliver cost efficiencies, service excellence, and sustainability benefits.
- Champion ESG and digital transformation efforts aligned with organizational strategy.
Qualifications
- 12+ years of relevant experience including strategic supplier relationship management, procurement, supply chain management, or related fields in complex and multinational environments.
- Advanced degree such as MBA or Master’s in Supply Chain, Business Administration, or related discipline preferred.
- Relevant professional certifications such as CPSM, CSCP, or CPM are highly desirable.
- Proven ability to influence and engage senior stakeholders and suppliers at executive levels.
- Strong leadership, negotiation, and communication skills.
- Experience in giga projects or large-scale developments is an advantage.
Benefits
Comprehensive benefits package
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