Procurement And Tendering Senior Manager-KSA

Sener; Abu Dhabi; On-site; AED 392,000 - 783,000; Full time

Job summary

Sener is seeking an experienced Procurement and Tendering Senior Manager to lead all procurement, sourcing, contract management, and tendering activities for a major rail infrastructure project in Saudi Arabia.

The role requires extensive experience in large-scale rail and infrastructure projects, strong market knowledge, and proven leadership to manage high-value contracts and supplier networks while ensuring timely delivery and regulatory compliance.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in engineering, Supply Chain, Business Administration, or related discipline.
• Minimum 20 years of professional experience in Procurement, Contracts, and Tendering.
• Minimum 15 years of experience in rail infrastructure projects.
• Proven experience delivering major projects within Saudi Arabia.
• Professional certifications such as MCIPS, PMP, or equivalent will be considered an advantage.

Responsibilities

• Lead procurement and tendering activities for the project, ensuring alignment with project objectives, budget, and schedule.
• Manage supplier and subcontractor selection, bid evaluations, contract negotiations, and awards.
• Develop and implement procurement strategies to optimize cost, quality, and delivery performance.
• Oversee commercial evaluations and contractual negotiations for major project packages.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with local and international suppliers and stakeholders.
• Identify and mitigate procurement and supply chain risks.
• Lead, mentor, and develop procurement and tendering teams.
• Ensure compliance with company procedures, contractual requirements, and local regulations.

Skills

Procurement leadership

Contract management

Tendering

Stakeholder management

Supply chain

Education

Bachelor's degree in engineering

Job description

Join Sener and Shape the Future of Rail Infrastructure

Sener is seeking an experienced and results-drive Procurement and Tendering Senior Manager to lead all procurement, sourcing, contract management, and tendering activities in Saudi Arabia.

The successful candidate will have extensive experience in large-scale rail and infrastructure projects, with a strong understanding of the Saudi Arabian market, procurement regulations, supplier networks, and contract administration. This role will be responsible for developing procurement strategies, optimizing supply chain performance, managing high-value contracts, and ensuring the timely delivery of materials, equipment, and services.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead procurement and tendering activities for the project, ensuring alignment with project objectives, budget, and schedule.

• Manage supplier and subcontractor selection, bid evaluations, contract negotiations, and awards.

• Develop and implement procurement strategies to optimize cost, quality, and delivery performance.

• Oversee commercial evaluations and contractual negotiations for major project packages.

• Build and maintain strong relationships with local and international suppliers and stakeholders.

• Identify and mitigate procurement and supply chain risks.

• Lead, mentor, and develop procurement and tendering teams.

• Ensure compliance with company procedures, contractual requirements, and local regulations.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in engineering, Supply Chain, Business Administration, or related discipline.

• Minimum 20 years of professional experience in Procurement, Contracts, and Tendering.

• Minimum 15 years of experience in rail infrastructure projects.

• Proven experience delivering major projects within Saudi Arabia.

• Extensive knowledge of procurement strategies, contract management, and supplier negotiations.

• Strong leadership, stakeholder management, and communication skills.

• Experience in large-scale EPC and infrastructure projects is highly preferred.

• Professional certifications such as MCIPS, PMP, or equivalent will be considered an advantage.

Why Join Sener?

At Sener, you will have the opportunity to contribute to one of the Kingdom's most ambitious transportation programs while working alongside industry-leading professionals on complex and innovative infrastructure projects.

If you are passionate about delivering excellence in procurement and contract management and have a strong background in rail infrastructure, we look forward to hearing from you.