Requirements
Key Responsibilities:1. Supply Chain Risk Management:· Support identification of potential supply chain risks and assess likelihood and impact using established risk assessment frameworks (e.g., operational, financial, ESG, compliance, geopolitical, cybersecurity, capacity, and concentration risks).· Maintain and update supplier risk profiles, including risk scoring inputs, dependency analysis, and critical supplier identification under the guidance of the SRM & SCR leadership team.· Support implementation and tracking of mitigation actions, contingency plans, and follow-up activities to manage identified risks and contribute to business continuity.· Monitor external risk indicators such as regulatory changes, natural disasters, market developments, and supplier-related events that may disrupt the supply chain.· Contribute data, insights, and updates for enterprise-level risk views, dashboards, and governance reporting in alignment with ERM requirements.2. Internal Stakeholder Engagement:· Collect and consolidate information from business teams on supply chain needs, supplier risk indicators, and dependency requirements to support organization-wide risk visibility.· Support stakeholder awareness and working sessions on supplier / supply chain risk reporting, escalation channels, and continuity actions in case of supply chain disruptions.3. Collaboration, Knowledge Sharing & Team Support· Support team members through knowledge sharing, coordination, and timely follow-up on assigned SRM & SCR activities.· Contribute to a collaborative and high-performance culture within the SRM & SCR Team by maintaining discipline in documentation, reporting, and stakeholder coordination.4. Governance, Reporting & Continuous ImprovementSupport development, maintenance, and periodic updates of supply chain risk policies, methodologies, playbooks, templates, and working documents.Prepare accurate reports, dashboards, trackers, and management updates on supply chain risk trends, action status, and mitigation progress.Contribute to continuous improvement of tools, data quality, process discipline, and reporting standards related to SRM and supply chain risk.Support audits, internal reviews, and compliance requirements related to supplier risk, documentation, governance, and evidence collection. Qualifications:· 3 to 5 years of experience in Supplier Relationship Management, Supply Chain, Procurement, Risk, or related roles, ideally within large-scale projects such as construction, real estate, infrastructure, tourism, entertainment, or urban development.· Bachelor’s degree in supply chain, Accounting, Law, Finance, Business, Engineering, or related fields. Master’s degree, MBA, or other advanced qualification is preferred for Senior Specialist level.· Preferred: Certified Professional in Supply Management (CPSM), Certified Supply Chain Professional (CSCP), Certified Purchasing Manager (CPM), or relevant risk / procurement certification.· Knowledge of KSA regulatory requirements and familiarity with Vision 2030 goals is desirable.· Strong analytical, problem-solving, coordination, and documentation skills with the ability to identify, summarize, and escalate risks effectively.· Demonstrated ability to work in cross-functional environments and align stakeholder inputs with organizational processes and objectives.· Fluency in English is required, with proficiency in Arabic highly desirable.· Understanding of the local cultural and business landscape in Saudi Arabia through work experience in the region preferred.
Description
The organization 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, it will encompass vast infrastructure development, hospitality, and retail and service sectors, which requires effective and large-scale management of supplier relationships and supply chain risks.The Senior Specialist – Supply Chain Risk is responsible for supporting the organization’s SRM & SCR team in executing supply chain risk management activities. This includes identifying, assessing, documenting, monitoring, and reporting key supply chain risks across procurement categories, while supporting mitigation actions and coordination with internal stakeholders.