Procedural Guide on the Decision to Localize Procurement Professions 1. Introduction and Purpose of Guide As the Ministry of Human Resources and Social Development (HRSD) is keen on providing simulative, productive and stable employment opportunities for both male and female citizens across the Kingdom, increasing their engagement in the labor market, and as per the HRSD’s direction to localize sectors and target activities and professions in accordance with the objectives of Vision 2030, and with reference to the Ministerial Decision No. (141612) dated (11/09/1444 AH) on Localization of the Procurement Professions to enable national cadres to get employment opportunities in private sector. Whereas this Decision is deemed one of the localization decisions on which the HRSD has worked in cooperation and partnership with the relevant government and supervisory authorities to provide an appropriate and stimulative work environment for national human resources, expanding the partnership with the private sector in line with the Localization Strategy for Human Capital Development and enhancing the contribution to the economic system. This Localization Decision shall not be deemed an alternative or contrary to the HRSD’s previous localization decisions. The Decision takes into account the circumstances of labor market in the targeted professions and the number of jobseekers, as well as the status of the private sector and its uptake for human cadres. This Guide explains the details of the Decision on Localization of the Procurement Professions, including the targeted activities and professions, general conditions and support programs provided by the human resources and social development system, in addition to answers to the FAQs