Job summary
Senior Specialist — External Programs & Policies (Local Content) at Qiddiya Investment Company in Riyadh. The role supports implementation of local content strategies, supplier development, and compliance with government regulations across Qiddiya projects.
Key responsibilities
- Support development and rollout of local content strategies across Qiddiya projects.
- Monitor and interpret local content regulations and government mandates.
- Maintain documentation, reporting and analysis of local content performance.
- Collaborate with procurement and supply chain to embed local content targets.
- Design and help execute supplier capacity-building programs.
- Build and maintain relationships with local suppliers and government bodies.
- Coordinate audit preparations and ensure policy adherence.
- Provide guidance and training on local content requirements and best practices.
Requirements
- Minimum 4 years' experience in local content, policy implementation, or supplier development
- Bachelor’s degree required; advanced degree (MBA/Master's) advantageous
- Professional certifications (CIPS, CPSM, CSCP) preferred
- Strong knowledge of Saudi local content policies and national initiatives
- Proven ability to engage with diverse stakeholders and cross-functional teams
- Excellent English; Arabic proficiency is a strong asset
- Prior experience in the Saudi business environment desirable
Benefits
- Work on a high-profile, visionary national project
- Dynamic, multicultural workplace with career development opportunities
- Competitive compensation and benefits aligned with project scale
Skills
Local content strategySupplier developmentStakeholder engagementRegulatory complianceReporting & analysisProcurement coordinationTraining & guidanceArabicEnglishProject implementation
Source: Workable. Last checked as open: 14 Nov 2026. You apply directly with the employer.
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