Director - Supplier Relationship Management - Transport - 20004442 - DA3

Qiddiya Investment Company is developing a leading entertainment, sports, and cultural destination in Saudi Arabia as part of the Kingdom’s Vision 2030. The organization is focused on delivering world-class projects that require efficient and resilient supply chain and supplier relationship management, particularly in critical sectors like transport.We are seeking an experienced Director – Supplier Relationship Management to lead and manage supplier relationships specifically within the transport domain, overseeing supplier performance, risk, and strategic partnerships that support the organization’s ambitious goals.The Director – Supplier Relationship Management (SRM) is responsible for positioning TBU as a disciplined, credible and collaborative client of choice across the 30BN+ SAR procurement pipeline. The role establishes and leads a structured SRM framework that strengthens strategic supplier engagement, improves performance transparency, manages supply chain risk and drives long-term value across major infrastructure packages. The position plays a critical leadership role in enhancing market confidence and supporting successful procurement and delivery outcomes. Key Responsibilities:Design and implement a formal SRM framework including supplier segmentation, governance structures and executive oversight.Lead proactive market engagement initiatives, including an annual TBU Industry Briefing to communicate pipeline visibility, procurement strategy and governance expectations.Work closely with the Central Procurement team to ensure strong alignment, transparency and coordination across procurement to avoid duplication of effort. Establish and manage structured supplier performance scorecards across major contracts.Facilitate quarterly executive-level performance reviews with strategic suppliers.Identify and manage strategic supply chain risks including capacity constraints, financial health, long-lead items and concentration risk.Collaborate with Procurement, Commercial, Risk and Project Controls to integrate supplier insights into procurement strategies and risk registers.Drive continuous improvement through lessons learned forums, innovation workshops and structured performance improvement plans.Provide market intelligence to inform sourcing strategies and long-lead procurement planning.Support dispute avoidance through early intervention and structured supplier engagement.Develop executive dashboards providing visibility of supplier performance trends and systemic risk themes.Leadership & Stakeholder ManagementAct as the executive interface between TBU and strategic suppliers.Partner with Project Directors and Procurement leads on major package delivery.Engage with industry bodies and supply chain partners to enhance TBU’s reputation.Provide clear and structured reporting to the Executive Director DMO and senior leadership.Qualifications and Experience:Degree in Commerce, Engineering, Business, Law or related discipline.15+ years’ experience in supplier relationship management, commercial leadership or major procurement environments.Experience managing strategic supplier portfolios in large-scale infrastructure programs.Strong understanding of procurement governance and contract performance management.Demonstrated ability to influence senior stakeholders and industry leaders.Experience delivering structured industry engagement initiatives.Key CompetenciesStrategic market engagementExecutive communication and negotiationPerformance management and governanceRisk identification and mitigationRelationship building and influencingData-driven reporting and insight generationCommercial acumen and integritySuccess MeasuresFormal SRM framework implemented across TBU.Annual Industry Briefing successfully delivered.Improved supplier performance metrics across major packages.Reduction in repeat performance issues.Enhanced market confidence and competitive tension in procurements. Comprehensive benefits package