King’s College Riyadh is seeking a passionate and knowledgeable Regional Procurement Supervisor to join our growing team for July 2026, this position will work across both of our Riyadh Schools. King’s College Riyadh: - Brings 140 years of educational excellence to Saudi Arabia - Offers a holistic curriculum, adapted from King’s UK to suit the Saudi context - Provides exceptional pastoral care and a strong sense of community - Creating outstanding career development opportunities within an international school network The partnership with King’s College UK is central to the school’s success.
Collaboration in areas such as vision and ethos, curriculum design, professional development, and co-curricular activities ensures the highest international standards. Pupils and staff in Riyadh benefit directly from the expertise and reputation that King’s College has built over nearly a century and a half. The school balances academic achievement with a strong emphasis on sport, music, the arts, and a wide range of activities.
Central to this is its commitment to pastoral care: pupils thrive when they feel happy, supported, and secure. Staff work to foster a warm, inclusive community where every child has trusted peers and adults to turn to, ensuring they feel valued and connected. Together, Cognita schools provide a uniquely global education that goes beyond grades, developing academic excellence alongside adaptability, agency, and the positive attitudes that prepare young people to grow, thrive, and find success in a rapidly evolving world.
Cognita Middle East has 14 schools within its portfolio, including: RGS Guildford Dubai, Repton Dubai, Repton Al Barsha and Repton Abu Dhabi, Horizon English School, Horizon International School, Ranches Primary School and Al Ain English Speaking School in the UAE, Dasman Bilingual School in Kuwait, Downe House Riyadh and King’s College Riyadh in Saudi Arabia, Downe House Muscat and Cheltenham Muscat in Oman, and King’s College Doha in Qatar Job Overview The Regional Procurement Supervisor is responsible for managing transactional procurement activities across the region.
This role ensures efficient processing of purchase requirements, maintains accurate procurement records, coordinates compliance documentation, and timely delivery of goods and services to all schools. The position acts as a key liaison between schools, vendors, and the procurement team, supporting compliance and best practice in all procurement operations. Key Accountabilities Procurement Operations • Manage and process purchase requirements for schools within the region.
• Maintain the regional procurement tracker to reflect status of purchases. • Monitor and ensure timely delivery of goods services to schools. • Liaise with vendors and suppliers to resolve any operational issues related to procurement and delivery. Compliance Documentation • Coordinate and ensure the collection and verification of compliance documents related to procurement and vendor on-boarding checklists.
• Conduct annual compliance review and maintain accurate vendor documentation. • Maintain the contracts database for vendors under management. Service Level Agreements • Ensure SLAs with the schools / departments are adhered too. • Support the schools and departments in understanding procurement procedures and compliance requirements. Responsibilities Procurement Operations • Manage and process purchase requirements for schools within the region.
• Maintain the regional procurement tracker to reflect status of purchases. • Monitor and ensure timely delivery of goods services to schools. • Ensure all procurement activities comply with company policies, UAE regulations, and ethical standards. • Oversee the onboarding and management of vendors, including due diligence and contract administration. • Maintain and update the approved vendor list, regularly surveying the market for new supply sources and evaluating vendor performance.
• Collaborate with internal st