Senior Specialist, LC Supplier and Investor Development II

Key Accountabilities:

Job Title:

Senior Specialist, LC Supplier and Investor Development II

• Focus Area:
• Strategic enablement through supplier and investor development.

Operational / Functional:

1. Drive strategic opportunity mapping across Ma’aden BUs to identify localization gaps.
2. Build investor roadmaps and facilitate JV agreements, NDAs, and MoUs.
3. Represent Ma’aden at national/international expos, policy dialogues, and roadshows.
4. Lead feasibility studies (TCO, landed cost, regulatory viability, risk mitigation).
5. Engage with ministers, shareholders, and foreign delegations to unlock incentives.
6. Track and report KPIs tied to Vision 2030: IKS, GDP contribution, job creation, and TCO savings.
7. Coordinate supplier and investor initiatives across supply chain, engineering, and risk functions.
8. Mentor internal staff and build a pipeline of future localization leaders.
9. Support strategic growth aligned with new project expansions and digital maturity goals.
10. Leverage AI tools to improve onboarding speed, supplier transparency, and integration.

Leadership:

1. Champion AI-enabled tools for supplier risk forecasting and investor profiling.
2. Promote predictive market analysis to enhance strategic sourcing and localization efficiency.
3. Align initiatives with Ma’aden’s growth and transformation programs.

Relationships:

1. Collaborate with Legal, Commercial, Strategy, and Business Units.
2. Coordinate with external stakeholders including PIF, MISA, LCGPA, NIDLP, and embassies.
3. Maintain constructive communication across internal and external partners.

Qualifications, Experience & Skills:

Qualification:

1. Bachelor’s degree in Business and Development, Investment and Finance, Economics, or Market Development.
2. Master’s degree is a bonus.

Skills:

• Strong leadership and stakeholder engagement.
• Expertise in local content, supply chain, and industrial development.
• High proficiency in reporting tools (Power BI, Oracle, Excel).
• Excellent verbal and written communication in English and Arabic.
• Digital acumen, including use of AI, analytics, and digital dashboards.
• Deep expertise in ecosystems, capability modeling, and supplier maturity pathways.
• Advanced understanding of local and regional industrial enablement programs.
• KPI reporting and dashboard development.
• Internal mentorship, workshop facilitation, and supplier engagement strategy.

Competencies:

• Business Insight
• Collaboration
• Decision Quality
• Strategic Mindset
• Driving Results
• Proficiency in AI-based dashboards and machine learning tools
• In-depth knowledge of digital tools for supplier/investor data analysis

About Maaden:

Maaden, established in 1997, is one of the fastest-growing mining companies in the world and the largest multi-commodity mining and metals company in the Middle East. We are leading the development of the mining industry to become the third pillar of Saudi Arabia’s economy by building a world-class, unique, and fully integrated mining value chain. We are pleased to share an exciting opportunity for the below mentioned position. This role offers a chance to contribute to our ambitious growth and play a key part in shaping the future of mining in the Kingdom.

Benefits

1. Career Growth

2. Competitive Salaries

3. Comprehensive Package

4. Inclusive Work Environment

5. Work-Life Balance

6. Employee Wellness