Purchasing Manager Job Jeddah area,Saudi Arabia,IT/Tech

Purpose of the job

Develop and drive SADAFCO’s long-term procurement strategy and short-term execution plans for IT & Professional Services, ensuring end-to-end sourcing, contracting, supplier governance, and commercial management across software, SaaS, cloud, infrastructure, cybersecurity, telecommunications, hardware, IT services, subscriptions, consulting, managed services, and other professional services. The role is accountable for delivering business continuity, value creation, risk mitigation, cost optimization, supplier innovation, and strong stakeholder partnership while enabling SADAFCO’s digital transformation and operational excellence agenda.

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Scope of work

Responsible for the complete procurement cycle end to end for IT & Professional Services categories including software, SaaS, cloud platforms, infrastructure, cybersecurity, telecom, hardware, enterprise applications, managed services, consulting, implementation partners, outsourcing, subscriptions and other business-critical professional services.

Procurement strategy

Execute and support SADAFCO’s long-term procurement strategy by IT and Professional Services category, defining where to source from, why, when, and under which commercial model, while building 3-year category roadmaps aligned with IT, Digital Transformation, Cybersecurity, Finance, Legal, PMO, and business priorities.

Market & Source profiling

Drive supplier and market profiling for technology OEMs, system integrators, cloud providers, software publishers, cybersecurity vendors, telecom providers, managed service providers, and professional services firms, including new vendor qualification, due diligence, information security reviews, onboarding, and supplier segmentation.

Market Intelligence

Collect global and regional market intelligence on technology trends, cloud commercial models, software licensing, cybersecurity risk, supplier innovation, benchmarking, market disruptions, and best practices from leading FMCG and multinational organizations, then convert the data into actionable sourcing insights and executive recommendations.

Analyze and identify sourcing, renewal, consolidation, license optimization, and total cost of ownership opportunities, evaluating commercial, technology, cybersecurity, implementation, continuity, and supplier dependency risks to help SADAFCO make the right buy, renew, replace, or negotiate decisions.

Procurement policies, guidelines & processes

Develop, plan, implement, maintain, monitor, and continuously improve procurement policies, sourcing governance frameworks, approval workflows, supplier onboarding standards, contract compliance processes, and operating procedures for IT & Professional Services spend.

Bids / Request for Proposal (RFP) / Request for Information (RFI)

Prepare and issue RFI, RFQ, RFP, bid, and tender documents for IT projects, software subscriptions, cloud services, infrastructure investments, managed services, cybersecurity solutions, implementation partners, consulting assignments, and major professional service contracts.

Cost Comparison, Evaluation and Selection

Prepare commercial evaluation matrices to compare bids based on total cost of ownership, technical fit, service levels, licensing rights, implementation approach, compliance requirements, contractual terms, information security criteria, business continuity expectations, supplier capability, and long-term value.

Cost Modelling & Negotiation

Develop cost models for software, SaaS, cloud, infrastructure, telecom, managed services, and professional services, including license metrics, consumption drivers, implementation effort, support costs, escalation clauses, renewal options, service credits, and benchmark pricing, then apply structured negotiation tactics to achieve targeted savings and risk-balanced commercial outcomes.

Cost reduction projects

Identify and implement cost reduction projects on total cost of ownership basis. Align internal stakeholders and implement projects in a timely manner.

Contract and agreements

Prepare contract drafts including supply terms and conditions for validation by the legal department before conclusion. Ensure…