Senior Manager - Procurement

Redefining Sustainability | Innovating for the Future | Creating a Lasting Impact Botanica is a subsidiary of Red Sea Global and is part of the Red Sea Global Group of companies. We specialize in providing dedicated sustainable greenery across Red Sea Global’ s destinations ensuring careful integration of new species with local flora. As a subsidiary, Botanica benefits from shared strategic goals and collaborative initiatives within the Red Sea Global group of companies, enhancing our ability to serve our clients effectively. Spanning over 1 million square meters, driving our planet-first approach to sustainability. Since 2020, we have cultivated over 5 million plants, with an ambitious goal of 30 million by 2030, shaping the natural landscapes of The Red Sea & Amaala. With a team of passionate professionals—40% from the local community—and an unwavering commitment to ecological harmony, we are pioneering new global benchmarks in sustainable development. Why Join Us? • Sustainability at Scale: Be part of a project that’s transforming landscapes and preserving biodiversity. • Innovate & Grow: Work with industry experts in a fast-evolving environment. • Global Recognition: Join a company shaping the future of sustainable tourism and development. • Work in a Natural Paradise: Contribute to world-class projects in breathtaking locations. Be the Change. Join the World’s Most Visionary Developer Job Purpose: • Lead procurement and supplier management for all Botanica business units: plants and trees (local and imported), growing inputs (fertilizers, crop protection, substrates, pots), irrigation materials, equipment, fleet, spares and services. • The role ensures the right quality at the right cost and time, in compliance with Botanica and RSG Group procurement policy, with fair and ethical treatment of suppliers. Job Responsibilities: Procurement Strategy & Planning • Build the annual procurement plan from the approved budgets of Production, Nursery Operations, Landscape Maintenance and support functions. • Develop category strategies: plants and trees, agricultural inputs, irrigation, equipment and fleet, and services. • Aggregate demand and set framework and rate agreements for recurring items. Sourcing & Purchasing • Run the full cycle: requisition, RFQ or tender, technical and commercial evaluation, negotiation and purchase order. • Apply competitive sourcing and the Delegation of Authority to every purchase. Plant Imports • Source imported plants from qualified international suppliers (e.g. Italy, Spain, Australia, Thailand, China, UAE, South Africa). • Pre-qualify suppliers and join Production on site visits, inspection and tagging before order confirmation. • Manage lead times, freight and customs clearance through the bonded facility, with phytosanitary documents checked by Biosecurity. Supplier Management Maintain the approved vendor list; qualify, evaluate and review supplier performance. Manage supplier contracts, claims and disputes; develop local suppliers where possible. Cost Control & Compliance • Track savings, price benchmarks and spend by category and business unit. • Enforce procurement policy, ethics, conflict-of-interest and anti-bribery controls (ISO 37301); keep audit-ready records. Stores Interface • Agree reorder levels for consumables with stores and Nursery Operations to prevent stock-outs of critical inputs. Leadership • Lead the procurement team (2 FTE per OD Finalized); set objectives, KPIs and development plans. • Deliver the fixed responsibilities of a Section Head (Section 11.2). Policies, Systems, Processes & Standards • Follow and enforce all relevant Botanica and RSG Group policies, delegation of authority (DoA), processes, standard operating procedures and instructions so that work is carried out in a controlled, auditable and consistent manner. Safety, Quality & Environment • Apply and champion the safety, quality and environmental management system (ISO 9001, ISO 14001, ISO 45001) and the compliance management system (ISO 37301) to ensure employee safety, legislative compliance, high-quality products and services, and a responsible environmental attitude. Continuous Improvement • Identify and lead opportunities to improve the department's systems, processes and practices against international best practice, with a focus on cost reduction, productivity improvement and client value. Job Requirements: Qualification and Experience:          • Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain, Business, Engineering or Agriculture; CIPS or equivalent certification preferred. • Minimum 12 years in procurement, of which at least 5 years managing a procurement team. • Experience in agricultural, horticultural, landscape or construction procurement, including international imports. Skills: • Negotiation, tendering and bid evaluation. • Supplier contract management and import and customs procedures. • Spend analysis and ERP procurement modules. • Fluent Arabic and English. Job Context: • Procurement directly affects plant quality, production timelines and margins. Imported plants carry long lead times and biosecurity risk, and late or poor-quality stock cannot be fixed quickly. • The role must balance cost, quality, lead time and compliance, and raise supply risks early rather than after a delay hits a client. Functional (Technical) Competencies: • Procurement Planning & Supplier Management - Expert • Sourcing, Tendering & Bid Evaluation - Advanced • Supplier Contract Management - Advanced • Import & Customs Coordination - Advanced • Spend Analysis & Cost Control - Advanced • Biosecurity & Phytosanitary Documentation - Intermediate