Local Content Manager - Saudi National

Job description / Role

As part of my client's continued efforts to align with Vision 2030, they are looking to appoint a Local Content Manager to lead and drive strategic initiatives that enhance local participation, build national capabilities, and strengthen compliance with local content regulations across the organisation.

Client Details

We are working with a government entity in Saudi Arabia committed to driving national development and economic diversification.

Description

This is a key leadership position responsible for overseeing and implementing local content strategies across all business units. The role plays a vital part in ensuring alignment with regulatory frameworks, achieving target scores, and embedding local content as a core pillar of operational excellence.

Key Responsibilities

* Local Content Governance: Lead the execution of local content initiatives, ensuring adherence to national regulations and alignment with predefined local content score targets.
* Strategic Planning: Develop proactive strategies for future local content requirements, identifying risks and opportunities while ensuring readiness across the organisation.
* Stakeholder Engagement: Collaborate with internal stakeholders-particularly HR, Procurement, and Finance-to ensure cross-functional integration of local content objectives.
* Performance Monitoring: Track, report, and communicate progress on local content performance to executive leadership. Provide recommendations to bridge gaps and drive continuous improvement.
* Reporting & Compliance: Maintain accurate documentation of local content activities and ensure timely reporting to regulatory bodies and internal stakeholders.
* Continuous Improvement: Stay abreast of best practices and evolving regulations, identifying ways to enhance local content performance and exceed minimum thresholds.

Job Offer

An attractive package with benefits

We are looking for a highly motivated and results-driven professional with significant experience in local content strategy, ideally within a government or regulated sector in Saudi Arabia. The successful candidate should have a solid understanding of local content frameworks, compliance standards, and cross-functional integration. Strong leadership, stakeholder management, and analytical capabilities are essential.

* Minimum of 10-15 years of experience, with a strong background in local content, supply chain, procurement, or government affairs
* Proven track record of delivering results within complex, matrixed organisations
* Deep understanding of Vision 2030 initiatives and local content regulations in the Kingdom
* Excellent communication and reporting skills, with the ability to influence at all levels

About the Company

Michael Page is one of the world's leading professional recruitment consultancies, specializing in the placement of candidates in permanent, contract, temporary and interim positions with clients around the world.

The Group has operations in the UK, Continental Europe, Asia-Pacific and the Americas. In the Middle East we focus on the areas of:

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The Group operates through 161 offices in 33 countries and employs over 5,000 employees worldwide.