Job summary
Qiddiya Investment Company in Riyadh seeks a Manager for External Programs & Policies (Local Content) to support local content strategy, supplier development, and compliance. The role coordinates with procurement, government bodies and internal teams to embed local content targets and ensure regulatory adherence.
Key responsibilities
- Support development and rollout of local content strategies aligned with national objectives
- Monitor and interpret local content regulations and government mandates
- Maintain documentation, reporting and analysis of local content performance
- Embed local content targets into procurement and supply chain processes
- Design and implement supplier capacity-building programs
- Build and maintain relationships with local suppliers and government entities
- Coordinate audit preparations and ensure adherence to local content policies
- Act as liaison to external stakeholders and provide training on requirements
Requirements
- Minimum 9 years relevant experience in local content management or supplier development
- Bachelor’s degree required; advanced degree (MBA/Master’s) advantageous
- Professional certifications (CIPS/CPSM/CSCP) are preferred
- Strong knowledge of Saudi local content policies and regulations
- Proven stakeholder engagement and cross-functional collaboration skills
- Excellent English; Arabic proficiency is a strong asset
- Prior experience in the Saudi business environment preferred
Benefits
- Contribute to a landmark national project
- Multicultural workplace with professional development opportunities
- Competitive compensation and benefits
Skills
Local content strategyStakeholder engagementSupplier developmentRegulatory compliancePolicy interpretationReporting & analysisCross-functional collaborationTraining & guidanceEnglishArabic (advantage)
Source: Workable. Last checked as open: 14 Nov 2026. You apply directly with the employer.
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