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Ennismore, with its luxury brand SLS Hotels, is opening a magnificent project in The Red Sea. SLS The Red Sea is planned to open in 2025. Introducing the newest gem of dazzling luxury to reach The Red Sea project: resort offers 150 luxurious keys, complemented by an impressive array of 7 distinct Food & Beverage outlets and a rejuvenating spa sanctuary. This project is not for the faint at heart. At Ennismore, we are ambitious, and this project is a perfect example of that. If you are looking to make your mark as we expand into the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, build an exciting hotel with lots to offer, and curate the team with some of the best in the lifestyle and luxury hospitality space, this might just be the right fit for you.

Summary

Job Description

As Cluster Director of Procurement , you will lead the procurement function for both SLS The Red Sea and Faena The Red Sea , two distinct lifestyle brands within the Ennismore and Accor portfolio. This critical pre-opening leadership role involves creating and executing a strategic sourcing plan that ensures timely procurement of goods and services, in line with brand standards, sustainability objectives, and local regulations. You will play a central role in building supplier relationships, controlling costs, and ensuring operational readiness of both resorts.

Key Responsibilities

1. Develop and implement a comprehensive procurement strategy for both properties, aligned with brand identities and project timelines.
2. Collaborate closely with project teams, technical services, and operational departments to ensure procurement aligns with design, quality, and functional specifications.
3. Manage the full sourcing lifecycle—RFPs, tenders, supplier qualification, contract negotiation, and delivery timelines.
4. Build and maintain relationships with reputable vendors, with a focus on local sourcing and sustainability.

Cluster Oversight

1. Lead and oversee procurement processes across both SLS and Faena resorts, ensuring efficiency, cost-effectiveness, and standardization where possible.
2. Develop cluster-wide purchasing policies, procedures, and systems aligned with Accor and Ennismore global standards.
3. Ensure compliance with local laws, regulatory requirements, and internal controls.
4. Coordinate with finance and pre-opening operational teams to manage CAPEX and OPEX budgets for all purchases.

Vendor & Contract Management

1. Establish strategic partnerships with key suppliers and service providers in Saudi Arabia and the wider GCC region.
2. Monitor supplier performance and service levels, ensuring quality, consistency, and compliance with service agreements.
3. Negotiate pricing, payment terms, and long-term contracts to achieve value while maintaining luxury standards.

Team Leadership

1. Build, mentor, and lead a high-performing procurement team across both properties.
2. Provide training and guidance to ensure consistent application of best practices and ethical standards.
3. Foster a culture of collaboration, accountability, and innovation.

Qualifications

• Saudi national (in line with local Saudization and Vision 2030 initiatives).
• Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain Management, Business Administration, or related field; professional certification (e.g., CIPS, CSCP) is a plus.
• Minimum of 7–10 years of experience in procurement leadership roles within luxury hospitality or high-end development projects.
• Proven experience in pre-opening environments and managing complex multi-property procurement scopes.
• Strong knowledge of local and international vendor networks, regulatory requirements, and customs procedures.
• Excellent negotiation, contract management, and analytical skills.
• Proficiency in procurement systems and ERP platforms (e.g., Oracle, SAP, BirchStreet).
• Arabic and English bilingual proficiency.

What’s In It For You

• The opportunity to join an innovative, fast-growing international group committed to building new hotels and a global brand.
• Challenge the norm in a creative and rewarding environment.
• Be part of a team passionate about creating great hospitality experiences and exploring new locations.
• A competitive package and strong opportunities for development.
• Excellent discounts across the Ennismore family of brands.

Note: SLS is part of Ennismore, a creative hospitality company rooted in culture and community, with a global collection of entrepreneurial brands. Ennismore is a joint venture with Accor, formed in 2021.

As Cluster Director of Procurement , you will lead the procurement function for both SLS The Red Sea and Faena The Red Sea , two distinct lifestyle brands within the Ennismore and Accor portfolio. This critical pre-opening leadership role involves creating and executing a strategic sourcing plan that ensures timely procurement of goods and services, in line with brand standards, sustainability objectives, and local regulations. You will play a central role in building supplier relationships, controlling costs, and ensuring operational readiness of both resorts.

Key Responsibilities

Develop and implement a comprehensive procurement strategy for both properties, aligned with brand identities and project timelines.

Collaborate closely with project teams, technical services, and operational departments to ensure procurement aligns with design, quality, and functional specifications.

Manage the full sourcing lifecycle RFPs, tenders, supplier qualification, contract negotiation, and delivery timelines.

Build and maintain relationships with reputable vendors, with a focus on local sourcing and sustainability.

Lead and oversee procurement processes across both SLS and Faena resorts, ensuring efficiency, cost-effectiveness, and standardization where possible.

Develop cluster-wide purchasing policies, procedures, and systems aligned with Accor and Ennismore global standards.

Ensure compliance with local laws, regulatory requirements, and internal controls.

Coordinate with finance and pre-opening operational teams to manage CAPEX and OPEX budgets for all purchases.

Establish strategic partnerships with key suppliers and service providers in Saudi Arabia and the wider GCC region.

Monitor supplier performance and service levels, ensuring quality, consistency, and compliance with service agreements.

Negotiate pricing, payment terms, and long-term contracts to achieve value while maintaining luxury standards.

Build, mentor, and lead a high-performing procurement team across both properties.

Provide training and guidance to ensure consistent application of best practices and ethical standards.

Foster a culture of collaboration, accountability, and innovation.

Qualifications

Saudi national (in line with local Saudization and Vision 2030 initiatives).

Bachelor s degree in Supply Chain Management, Business Administration, or related field; professional certification (e.g., CIPS, CSCP) is a plus.

Minimum of 7 10 years of experience in procurement leadership roles within luxury hospitality or high-end development projects.

Proven experience in pre-opening environments and managing complex multi-property procurement scopes.

Strong knowledge of local and international vendor networks , regulatory requirements, and customs procedures.

Excellent negotiation, contract management, and analytical skills.

Proficiency in procurement systems and ERP platforms (e.g., Oracle, SAP, BirchStreet).

Bilingual: Fluent in Arabic and English .

Company Industry

• Hotels
• Hospitality

Department / Functional Area

• Administration

Keywords

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Qiddiya is a flagship giga project under Saudi Arabia’s Vision 2030 initiative, aiming to create a world-class entertainment, cultural and lifestyle destination. As a multibillion-dollar project, Qiddiya will encompass vast infrastructure development, hospitality, retail and service sectors, requiring robust strategic procurement management. The Executive Director, Strategic Procurement will lead the development and execution of procurement strategies across key categories such as building materials, design consultants, contractor services, etc., ensuring alignment with Qiddiya’s strategic goals.

The successful candidate will oversee procurement strategies across various categories, ensuring alignment with project goals, compliance with regulations and optimization of value levers – such as innovation, budget adherence, speed, quality, etc. The role demands strong leadership in category management, supplier intelligence dissemination and procurement innovation to deliver beyond cost savings on all value dimensions, such as by ensuring quality improvement and risk mitigation. The Executive Director, Strategic Procurement, will act as a partner to business unit leaders and the Central Development Unit (CDU) to ensure that category strategies seamlessly translate into operational procurement across all procurement strategies across Qiddiya’s diverse and large-scale projects.

· Lead the development and implementation of strategic sourcing plans and category strategies for Corporate and Development teams in alignment with Qiddiya’s long-term vision and strategic objectives, focusing on scalability, on-time delivery, innovation and value optimization across spend categories.

· Act as a partner to the business , particularly Development BU Heads and CDU,to support translation of category strategies into procurement operations and broader project development goals.

· Oversee continuous monitoring of internal and external factors influencing category strategies, ensuring that demand forecasting aligns with operational needs.

· Drive full value enablement by selecting appropriate levers across categories to extract maximum value from the procurement spend, including non-commercial levers such as specification improvement, partnerships, etc., identifying opportunities for strategic sourcing, supplier consolidation, volume purchasing and value engineering.

· Ensure compliance of category strategies and sourcing projects with the procurement policy, Local Content policy, Supplier Development Program guidelines and KSA and PIF legal requirements.

· Engage cross-functional teams in category risk management , creating mitigation strategies for supply chain risks, such as geopolitical factors and market volatility.

· Lead negotiations on frame agreements and oversee contract development with key strategic suppliers.

· Ensure transparency on short-, mid- and long-term demand for categories in close cooperation with Development BU heads, CDU and Finance teams.

· Act as a peer/partner to business unit heads and CDU to ensure strategic alignment of procurement activities across critical categories such as building materials, contractor services and design consultancy.

· Identify critical suppliers , in collaboration with Supplier Relationship Management (SRM) team, in each category that can be suitable partners that operational procurement teams can engage with in respective categories.

· 20+ years of experience in strategic procurement or category management in large-scale projects, preferably in construction, real estate or urban development.

· Strong background in managing complex category strategies (building materials, design consultants, etc.) and indirect categories (IT, marketing, etc.).

· Proven track record of working in cross-collaborative environments and ensuring differing goals and needs align with overarching category strategy approach.

· Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Supply Chain Management, Business Administration, Engineering, or a related field. MBA or advanced degree preferred.

· CIPS, CPSM, or CSCP certification preferred but not a prerequisite.

· Fluency in English is required, with proficiency in Arabic highly desirable.

Comprehensive benefits package

Qiddiya is a flagship giga project under Saudi Arabia's Vision 2030 initiative, aiming to create a world-class entertainment, cultural and lifestyle destination. As a multibillion-dollar project, Qiddiya will encompass vast infrastructure development, hospitality, retail and service sectors, requiring robust strategic procurement management. The Senior Director, Strategic Procurement will lead the development and execution of procurement strategies across key categories such as building materials, design consultants, contractor services, etc., ensuring alignment with Qiddiya's strategic goals.

The successful candidate will oversee procurement strategies across various categories, ensuring alignment with project goals, compliance with regulations and optimization of value levers - such as innovation, budget adherence, speed, quality, etc. The role demands strong leadership in category management, supplier intelligence dissemination and procurement innovation to deliver beyond cost savings on all value dimensions, such as by ensuring quality improvement and risk mitigation. The Senior Director, Strategic Procurement, will act as a partner to business unit leaders and the Central Development Unit (CDU) to ensure that category strategies seamlessly translate into operational procurement across all procurement strategies across Qiddiya's diverse and large-scale projects.

• Lead the development and implementation of strategic sourcing plans and category strategies for Corporate and Development teams in alignment with Qiddiya's long-term vision and strategic objectives, focusing on scalability, on-time delivery, innovation and value optimization across spend categories
• Act as a partner to the business, particularly Development BU Heads and CDU,to support translation of category strategies into procurement operations and broader project development goals
• Oversee continuous monitoring of internal and external factors influencing category strategies, ensuring that demand forecasting aligns with operational needs
• Drive full value enablement by selecting appropriate levers across categories to extract maximum value from the procurement spend, including non-commercial levers such as specification improvement, partnerships, etc., identifying opportunities for strategic sourcing, supplier consolidation, volume purchasing and value engineering
• Ensure compliance of category strategies and sourcing projects with the procurement policy, Local Content policy, Supplier Development Program guidelines and KSA and PIF legal requirements
• Engage cross-functional teams in category risk management, creating mitigation strategies for supply chain risks, such as geopolitical factors and market volatility
• Lead negotiations on frame agreements and oversee contract development with key strategic suppliers
• Ensure transparency on short-, mid- and long-term demand for categories in close cooperation with Development BU heads, CDU and Finance teams
• Act as a peer/partner to business unit heads and CDU to ensure strategic alignment of procurement activities across critical categories such as building materials, contractor services and design consultancy
• Identify critical suppliers, in collaboration with Supplier Relationship Management (SRM) team, in each category that can be suitable partners that operational procurement teams can engage with in respective categories
  
  

• 18+ years of experience in strategic procurement or category management in large-scale projects, preferably in construction, real estate or urban development
• Strong background in managing complex category strategies (building materials, design consultants, etc.) and indirect categories (IT, marketing, etc.)
• Proven track record of working in cross-collaborative environments and ensuring differing goals and needs align with overarching category strategy approach
• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Supply Chain Management, Business Administration, Engineering, or a related field. MBA or advanced degree preferred
• CIPS, CPSM, or CSCP certification preferred but not a prerequisite
• Fluency in English is required, with proficiency in Arabic highly desirable
  
  

• Seniority level Director

• Employment type Full-time

• Job function Other
• Industries IT Services and IT Consulting

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Qiddiya is a flagship giga project under Saudi Arabia's Vision 2030 initiative, aiming to create a world-class entertainment, cultural and lifestyle destination. As a multibillion-dollar project, Qiddiya will encompass vast infrastructure development, hospitality, retail and service sectors, requiring robust strategic procurement management. The Senior Director, Strategic Procurement will lead the development and execution of procurement strategies across key categories such as building materials, design consultants, contractor services, etc., ensuring alignment with Qiddiya's strategic goals.

The successful candidate will oversee procurement strategies across various categories, ensuring alignment with project goals, compliance with regulations and optimization of value levers - such as innovation, budget adherence, speed, quality, etc. The role demands strong leadership in category management, supplier intelligence dissemination and procurement innovation to deliver beyond cost savings on all value dimensions, such as by ensuring quality improvement and risk mitigation. The Senior Director, Strategic Procurement, will act as a partner to business unit leaders and the Central Development Unit (CDU) to ensure that category strategies seamlessly translate into operational procurement across all procurement strategies across Qiddiya's diverse and large-scale projects.

• Lead the development and implementation of strategic sourcing plans and category strategies for Corporate and Development teams in alignment with Qiddiya's long-term vision and strategic objectives, focusing on scalability, on-time delivery, innovation and value optimization across spend categories
• Act as a partner to the business, particularly Development BU Heads and CDU,to support translation of category strategies into procurement operations and broader project development goals
• Oversee continuous monitoring of internal and external factors influencing category strategies, ensuring that demand forecasting aligns with operational needs
• Drive full value enablement by selecting appropriate levers across categories to extract maximum value from the procurement spend, including non-commercial levers such as specification improvement, partnerships, etc., identifying opportunities for strategic sourcing, supplier consolidation, volume purchasing and value engineering
• Ensure compliance of category strategies and sourcing projects with the procurement policy, Local Content policy, Supplier Development Program guidelines and KSA and PIF legal requirements
• Engage cross-functional teams in category risk management, creating mitigation strategies for supply chain risks, such as geopolitical factors and market volatility
• Lead negotiations on frame agreements and oversee contract development with key strategic suppliers
• Ensure transparency on short-, mid- and long-term demand for categories in close cooperation with Development BU heads, CDU and Finance teams
• Act as a peer/partner to business unit heads and CDU to ensure strategic alignment of procurement activities across critical categories such as building materials, contractor services and design consultancy
• Identify critical suppliers, in collaboration with Supplier Relationship Management (SRM) team, in each category that can be suitable partners that operational procurement teams can engage with in respective categories
  
  

• 18+ years of experience in strategic procurement or category management in large-scale projects, preferably in construction, real estate or urban development
• Strong background in managing complex category strategies (building materials, design consultants, etc.) and indirect categories (IT, marketing, etc.)
• Proven track record of working in cross-collaborative environments and ensuring differing goals and needs align with overarching category strategy approach
• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Supply Chain Management, Business Administration, Engineering, or a related field. MBA or advanced degree preferred
• CIPS, CPSM, or CSCP certification preferred but not a prerequisite
• Fluency in English is required, with proficiency in Arabic highly desirable
  
  

• Seniority level Director

• Employment type Full-time

• Job function Other
• Industries IT Services and IT Consulting

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• Directs and manages the evaluation process for all tendered projects in the Programme.
• Leads the evaluation team made up of PMC Pre-contracts support staff, Project Controls staff preparing tender financial analysis and design consultant evaluation team.
• Manages the delivery of the evaluation reports within the agreed time.
• Produces the written report and associated cover letters and paper for representation to the client.
• Interface with the Main Project Steering Committee.
• Responsibilities for which includes production of evaluation documents to aid the approval process.
• Directs the evaluation teams to ensure that they meet the Project objectives by establishing contracts on time, in an ethical manner always, and truly in accordance with project procedures.

• Develops and implements cost estimating and commercial strategy.
• Lead and manage team of cost controllers, estimators contract administrators and quantity surveyors.
• Prime interface and coordinate with authorities in obtaining all necessary documents to aid the approval process.

• Establishment and maintenance of a program cost benchmarking database
• Analysing and reporting on Consultants and Contractors cost reports and cashflows

• Preparing of Cost Estimates and Commercial Reports throughout the projects life cycle.

• Directs the commercial team to ensure that they meet the Project objectives by establishing contracts and securing materials, equipment, and related services on time and within budget, in an ethical manner always, and truly in accordance with project procedures.
• Ensures timely production of all required commercial deliverables by KBR.
• Develops and implements commercial strategy.
• Prime interface with the authorities for obtaining of all necessary documents to aid the approval process.
• Production of Commercial Reports throughout the project's life cycle.

• Preparation of monthly and weekly reports

• Preparing and making presentations

• Minimum 10 years of experience in a similar role
• Minimum of 5 years working experience in Middle East

• Experience in managing direct reports with overall responsibility for teams in excess of 20 people
• Experienced user of MS Office and understanding of project management software
• Membership of a recognised International Professional Body e.g. MRICS or FRICS (preferred)
• Experience in international contracting mechanisms including FIDIC, NCE
• Fluency in English language both written and spoken

• Leadership
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills
• Commercial awareness
• Strong customer focus
• Planning & organising
• Accepts Responsibility
• HSE Awareness

Qiddiya Investment Company is revolutionizing the entertainment and leisure industry in Saudi Arabia, and we are seeking a detail-oriented Associate Director for Construction & Procurement to join our dynamic team. In this essential role, you will oversee procurement processes and construction operations to ensure that projects are delivered on time, within budget, and to the highest standards of quality.

Your expertise will be critical in cultivating vendor relationships, negotiating contracts, and managing construction activities, ensuring seamless execution of our transformative projects.

• Manage the procurement strategy for construction materials, services, and subcontractor engagement to support project execution.
• Lead the evaluation and selection of vendors, negotiating favorable contracts that align with Qiddiya’s goals.
• Coordinate with project teams to define procurement needs, schedules, and budgets.
• Oversee construction activities, ensuring adherence to project plans, timelines, and safety regulations.
• Monitor project costs and performance, implementing corrective actions as necessary to mitigate risks.
• Foster strong relationships with internal and external stakeholders to ensure effective collaboration.
• Develop and implement best practices in procurement and construction management to enhance efficiency.
• Prepare comprehensive reports and presentations for senior management regarding procurement status and construction performance.

• 15+ years of experience in procurement and/or construction project management, with at least 10 years in the construction industry and 5+ years in the GCC.
• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Construction Management, Supply Chain, or related discipline. Master’s or MBA preferred.
• Recognized certifications such as MCIPS, CPSM, PMP, or equivalent.
• Proficiency in ERP systems and procurement platforms (e.g., SAP, Oracle, IFS).
• Proven leadership in managing cross-functional teams, including procurement professionals, contract engineers, and project delivery staff.
• Extensive exposure to mega/giga construction projects (infrastructure, real estate, or industrial).

• The opportunity to be part of one of Saudi Arabia’s most ambitious city developments.
• A role dedicated to a specific residential asset type, allowing you to build deep expertise in your area.
• A fast-paced, high-impact environment where strategic thinking and execution excellence are highly valued.
• Collaboration with global industry leaders in real estate development, architecture, and planning

Qiddiya Investment Company is revolutionizing the entertainment and leisure industry in Saudi Arabia, and we are seeking a detail-oriented Associate Director for Construction & Procurement to join our dynamic team. In this essential role, you will oversee procurement processes and construction operations to ensure that projects are delivered on time, within budget, and to the highest standards of quality. Your expertise will be critical in cultivating vendor relationships, negotiating contracts, and managing construction activities, ensuring seamless execution of our transformative projects.

• Manage the procurement strategy for construction materials, services, and subcontractor engagement to support project execution
• Lead the evaluation and selection of vendors, negotiating favorable contracts that align with Qiddiya's goals
• Coordinate with project teams to define procurement needs, schedules, and budgets
• Oversee construction activities, ensuring adherence to project plans, timelines, and safety regulations
• Monitor project costs and performance, implementing corrective actions as necessary to mitigate risks
• Foster strong relationships with internal and external stakeholders to ensure effective collaboration
• Develop and implement best practices in procurement and construction management to enhance efficiency
• Prepare comprehensive reports and presentations for senior management regarding procurement status and construction performance

• 15+ years of experience in procurement and/or construction project management, with at least 10 years in the construction industry and 5+ years in the GCC.
• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Construction Management, Supply Chain, or related discipline. Master's or MBA preferred.
• Recognized certifications such as MCIPS, CPSM, PMP, or equivalent.
• Proficiency in ERP systems and procurement platforms (e.g., SAP, Oracle, IFS)
• Proven leadership in managing cross-functional teams, including procurement professionals, contract engineers, and project delivery staff.
• Extensive exposure to mega/giga construction projects (infrastructure, real estate, or industrial)

• The opportunity to be part of one of Saudi Arabia's most ambitious city developments
• A role dedicated to a specific residential asset type, allowing you to build deep expertise in your area
• A fast-paced, high-impact environment where strategic thinking and execution excellence are highly valued
• Collaboration with global industry leaders in real estate development, architecture, and planning

Qiddiya is a flagship giga project under Saudi Arabia’s Vision 2030 initiative, aiming to create a world-class entertainment, cultural and lifestyle destination. As a multibillion-dollar project, Qiddiya will encompass vast infrastructure development, hospitality, retail and service sectors, requiring robust strategic procurement management. The Executive Director, Strategic Procurement will lead the development and execution of procurement strategies across key categories such as building materials, design consultants, contractor services, etc., ensuring alignment with Qiddiya’s strategic goals.

The successful candidate will oversee procurement strategies across various categories, ensuring alignment with project goals, compliance with regulations and optimization of value levers – such as innovation, budget adherence, speed, quality, etc. The role demands strong leadership in category management, supplier intelligence dissemination and procurement innovation to deliver beyond cost savings on all value dimensions, such as by ensuring quality improvement and risk mitigation. The Executive Director, Strategic Procurement, will act as a partner to business unit leaders and the Central Development Unit (CDU) to ensure that category strategies seamlessly translate into operational procurement across all procurement strategies across Qiddiya’s diverse and large-scale projects.

· Lead the development and implementation of strategic sourcing plans and category strategies for Corporate and Development teams in alignment with Qiddiya’s long-term vision and strategic objectives, focusing on scalability, on-time delivery, innovation and value optimization across spend categories.

· Act as a partner to the business , particularly Development BU Heads and CDU,to support translation of category strategies into procurement operations and broader project development goals.

· Oversee continuous monitoring of internal and external factors influencing category strategies, ensuring that demand forecasting aligns with operational needs.

· Drive full value enablement by selecting appropriate levers across categories to extract maximum value from the procurement spend, including non-commercial levers such as specification improvement, partnerships, etc., identifying opportunities for strategic sourcing, supplier consolidation, volume purchasing and value engineering.

· Ensure compliance of category strategies and sourcing projects with the procurement policy, Local Content policy, Supplier Development Program guidelines and KSA and PIF legal requirements.

· Engage cross-functional teams in category risk management , creating mitigation strategies for supply chain risks, such as geopolitical factors and market volatility.

· Lead negotiations on frame agreements and oversee contract development with key strategic suppliers.

· Ensure transparency on short-, mid- and long-term demand for categories in close cooperation with Development BU heads, CDU and Finance teams.

· Act as a peer/partner to business unit heads and CDU to ensure strategic alignment of procurement activities across critical categories such as building materials, contractor services and design consultancy.

· Identify critical suppliers , in collaboration with Supplier Relationship Management (SRM) team, in each category that can be suitable partners that operational procurement teams can engage with in respective categories.

· 20+ years of experience in strategic procurement or category management in large-scale projects, preferably in construction, real estate or urban development.

· Strong background in managing complex category strategies (building materials, design consultants, etc.) and indirect categories (IT, marketing, etc.).

· Proven track record of working in cross-collaborative environments and ensuring differing goals and needs align with overarching category strategy approach.

· Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Supply Chain Management, Business Administration, Engineering, or a related field. MBA or advanced degree preferred.

· CIPS, CPSM, or CSCP certification preferred but not a prerequisite.

· Fluency in English is required, with proficiency in Arabic highly desirable.

Comprehensive benefits package