🧾 Job Overview

ZAREPHON Global Industries is seeking a visionary Group Chief Procurement Officer (CPO) to lead enterprise-wide procurement strategy from its Riyadh headquarters. This C-suite leadership role is responsible for overseeing large-scale, multi-sector procurement operations, ensuring cost control, vendor governance, and long-term supply chain resilience across diversified business units.

The Group CPO will play a mission-critical role in driving strategic sourcing initiatives, procurement digitization, and supply risk mitigation at an executive level. This position directly influences enterprise profitability, operational efficiency, and governance standards while aligning procurement strategy with corporate growth objectives.

This opportunity offers exceptional career growth, global executive exposure, and highly competitive tax-free compensation. The role also provides executive-level benefits, leadership influence across regional supply networks, and long-term value creation within the GCC market.

🛠 Key Responsibilities

Lead and execute enterprise-wide procurement strategy across multiple sectors
Oversee strategic sourcing initiatives and vendor governance frameworks
Drive cost optimization programs and margin improvement strategies
Implement procurement digitization and automation initiatives
Manage supply risk mitigation and resilience planning
Establish executive-level governance and compliance controls
Align procurement KPIs with corporate financial objectives
Lead cross-functional collaboration with operations, finance, and executive leadership

🎓 Requirements & Qualifications

Education:

Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain, Business Administration, Finance, or related field
MBA or Executive Management qualification preferred

Experience:

15+ years of procurement leadership experience
Proven experience within large conglomerates or diversified enterprise groups
Strong GCC supply chain and vendor network knowledge
Executive-level governance and board reporting experience

Certifications (Highly Preferred):

CIPS (Chartered Institute of Procurement & Supply)
CPSM (Certified Professional in Supply Management)
PMP (Project Management Professional)
Lean Six Sigma (advantageous)

Core Competencies:

Strategic sourcing & cost optimization
Vendor governance & contract management
Enterprise risk management
Procurement digitization & transformation
Executive stakeholder management

💼 Salary, Benefits & Career Growth

Salary Package:
USD $420,000 – $650,000 per year (Tax-Free)

Compensation Type: Annual executive compensation package

Performance Bonus: Included (based on KPIs and enterprise targets)

Executive Benefits Include:

Executive housing & relocation package
Education allowance
Comprehensive healthcare coverage
Performance-based incentives
Senior executive benefits aligned with corporate governance standards

Career Growth & Leadership Impact:

Strategic influence at board and executive level
Oversight of multi-sector global procurement operations
Opportunity to lead digital procurement transformation programs
Long-term executive positioning within the GCC market
Enhanced global compensation trajectory and professional reputation

This role offers substantial executive-level compensation, strategic leadership authority, and high-impact enterprise decision-making responsibilities.

📝 Application Process

🔗 Application Process (Website):

Apply only through the official job link
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📧 HR Email for Application:

📩 Send your updated CV directly to:

(Subject line: Group Chief Procurement Officer)

Referred by: Rashid Naseem – Recrenza