HEAD OF LOCAL CONTENT STRATEGY & DEVELOPMENT

Job Purpose

The Head of Local Content Strategy & Development will lead the design and execution of a comprehensive local content (LC) strategy to maximize value creation through supplier engagement, compliance, and governance. This role is responsible for establishing the operating model for LC delivery, driving supplier development initiatives, ensuring compliance with LCGPA and PIF requirements, and embedding LC objectives into procurement and sourcing strategies to foster sustainable growth in the local economy.

Key Responsibilities

Strategic Leadership & Operating Model

• Establish a cross-functional operating model and strategy for delivering the Local Content (LC) program.
• Provide strategic direction to align LC objectives with organizational goals and national development plans.
• Drive executive-level decision-making by integrating LC KPIs into performance dashboards and compliance reviews.

Local Content Growth & Supplier Development

• Develop and implement strategies to grow LC through high-value contracts and key supplier engagements.
• Create tailored Local Content Plans with key contractors to enhance LC contributions.
• Design and launch a Supplier Development Program (SDP) aimed at improving supplier LC scores and competitiveness.
• Develop customized Supplier Growth Plans addressing capability gaps and performance improvement opportunities.

Governance, Reporting & Compliance

• Establish a comprehensive LC reporting and compliance framework to meet LCGPA and PIF reporting requirements.
• Oversee alignment of LC governance structures and KPIs with the Annual Sourcing Roadmap.
• Ensure timely and accurate reporting to executive stakeholders, government entities, and external regulators.

Operational Integration & Continuous Improvement

• Integrate LC KPIs and compliance outputs into the Procurement Performance Dashboard and Quarterly Compliance Reviews.
• Identify, implement, and manage key LC improvement initiatives across departments.
• Continuously monitor performance, identify improvement areas, and foster a culture of compliance and innovation.

Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)

• % Increase in Local Content contribution year-over-year.
• Number and value of contracts incorporating Local Content Plans.
• Improvement in supplier LC scores across target categories.
• Timely and accurate LCGPA and PIF reporting submissions.
• Alignment of sourcing decisions with LC objectives.
• Stakeholder satisfaction and executive engagement with LC reporting tools.

Qualifications & Experience

• Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management, Business Administration, Economics, or a related field (Masters preferred).
• 10+ years of experience in procurement, supplier development, or local content strategy within large-scale programs.
• Strong understanding of local content policies, compliance, and governance frameworks (experience with LCGPA highly desirable).
• Proven track record in leading cross-functional teams and driving large-scale change initiatives.
• Excellent analytical, strategic planning, and stakeholder management skills.
• Knowledge of Saudi Arabia's Vision 2030 initiatives and public sector procurement regulations is a plus.

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