Global Procurement Transformation Leader (Aviation Industry)
Business Umbrella - Recruitment, Training, Consulting, Licensing Healthcare Education Real estate · Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
Apply & track with Apply EdgeGlobal Procurement Transformation LeaderIndustry: Aviataion
This role is responsible for governance, cost optimization, supplier strategy, and ensuring alignment of sourcing initiatives with enterprise-wide business objectives and program leader.The incumbent must have successfully led procurement & program leadership at a global scale function, digitization / automation of sourcing and manage sustainability scope 3.Key Responsibilities
- Develop and execute a global sourcing strategy aligned with organizational goals.
- Establish global category strategies with regional customization where required.
- Governance, Policies, SOPs, Guidelines
- Drive global supplier consolidation, strategic partnerships, and long-term value creation.
- Partner with EVP’s/regional leadership to align sourcing with global business growth plans
- Demonstrate in-depth knowledge of end-to-end global sourcing processes (Source-to-Contract, Procure-to-Pay).
- Establish uniform RFP/RFQ protocols, supplier evaluation criteria, and Total Cost of Ownership (TCO) models.
- Define and enforce global procurement governance policies and control frameworks.
- Ensure compliance with international trade laws, anti-bribery regulations, ESG standards, and local statutoryrequirements.
- Establish Delegation of Authority (DOA) matrices across regions.
- Lead global audit readiness and compliance reviews.
- Implement global risk management frameworks addressing geopolitical, financial, and supply chain risks.
- Develop contract lifecycle management standards across all regions.
- Foster collaboration between global category leads and regional procurement teams.Requirements
- Master’s degree in Supply Chain, Engineering, Business Administration,
- 18+ years of progressive experience in procurement/strategic sourcing, including global leadership roles.
- Proven track record of managing multi-country sourcing operations.
- Experience in managing complex, multi-billion-dollar spend portfolios.
- Proficiency in global ERP and procurement platforms (SAP Ariba, Coupa, Oracle, etc.).
- Excellent verbal and written English.Key CompetenciesCore Competencies:
- Procurement Transformation
- Process Redesign & Optimization
- Change Management
- Automotive Industry Expertise
- Cross-Border Stakeholder Alignment
- Cost Modeling & Should-Cost Analysis
- Supplier Performance Improvement
- Agile Ways of Working (SAFe)
- Data-Driven Decision MakingSkills & Abilities
- Global Strategic Thinking
- Enterprise Governance Design
- Process Architecture & Standardization
- Risk & Compliance Management
- Digital Procurement Transformation
- Executive Influence & Change Leadership