Director - Finance & Procurement Operations in marketing
Qiddiya Investment Company Open · verified Sep 24, 2026 At a glance
Leadership General Marketing role at Qiddiya Investment Company. Riyadh · full-time.
Pay not stated General Marketing salary
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What you'll do
- Run finance and procurement for marketing, keeping both functions aligned with business goals
- Set sourcing approaches for marketing work that balance cost, quality, and delivery timing
- Own marketing budgets, forecasts, reporting, and recommendations for senior leaders
- Negotiate supplier agreements, oversee key vendor relationships, and maintain required controls
- Build the team, improve operating processes, and report on finance and procurement performance
What you bring
- Hold a bachelor's degree in finance, business administration, supply chain management, or a related discipline; a master's is preferred
- Bring at least twelve years across finance and procurement operations, including at least five years leading others
- Show procurement experience in marketing or advertising, with knowledge of planning, budgeting, and financial reporting
- Use strong negotiation, contract management, vendor relationship, analytical, and problem-solving skills
- Know procurement software and financial systems, and communicate fluently in English
Who this fits
You’ll suit this role if you are a hands-on senior leader who can guide teams, work with marketing leaders, and manage finance and supplier operations. The job is based onsite in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. Arabic is an advantage, while English is required.
From the employer
Qiddiya Investment Company is seeking an experienced and strategic Director - Finance & Procurement Operations to lead our finance and procurement functions within the marketing division. This senior leadership role will be responsible for overseeing financial planning, budget management, procurement strategy, and operational excellence to support Qiddiya’s ambitious marketing initiatives and overall business objectives.
The Director will collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure efficient use of resources, compliance with financial policies, and effective supplier management. This role demands a hands-on leader with strong analytical skills, a deep understanding of procurement best practices, and expertise in financial operations within a marketing environment.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead and manage finance and procurement operations specifically tailored to marketing activities, ensuring alignment with organizational objectives.
- Develop and implement procurement strategies that optimize costs, quality, and delivery timelines for marketing projects.
- Oversee budgeting, forecasting, and financial reporting for the marketing division, providing insights and recommendations to senior management.
- Ensure compliance with internal controls, financial policies, and regulatory requirements related to procurement and finance.
- Negotiate contracts and manage relationships with key vendors and marketing service providers.
- Drive continuous improvement initiatives to enhance procurement processes and financial operations efficiency.
- Collaborate with marketing leaders to understand project requirements and align procurement activities accordingly.
- Lead, mentor, and develop a high-performing finance and procurement team to support marketing functions.
- Monitor key performance indicators (KPIs) and prepare regular reports on finance and procurement performance within marketing.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Business Administration, Supply Chain Management, or a related field; Master’s degree preferred.
- Minimum of 12 years of progressive experience in finance and procurement operations, with at least 5 years in a leadership role.
- Proven experience managing procurement activities in a marketing or advertising environment is highly desirable.
- Strong knowledge of financial planning, budgeting, and reporting.
- Excellent negotiation, contract management, and vendor relationship skills.
- Demonstrated ability to lead and develop teams, driving high performance and collaboration.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
- Familiarity with procurement software and financial systems.
- Fluency in English is required; knowledge of Arabic is an advantage.
Benefits
Offering a comprehensive compensation and benefits package.
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