Associate - Procurement Lead

-; Fontcoberta; A distancia; EUR 30.000 - 50.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

A leading engineering services company is seeking a Procurement Lead (Associate) Architect in AlUla to manage procurement processes for key projects. The role involves supervising a procurement team, developing standardized processes, and ensuring compliance with client requirements. Ideal candidates have over 20 years of experience in procurement and supply chain management, particularly in construction and infrastructure sectors. This position offers a tax-free salary and comprehensive benefits including relocation assistance and flexible working solutions.

Servicios

Tax-free salary

Comprehensive life insurance coverage

Premium medical insurance

Generous annual leave

Remote work opportunities

Flexible/hybrid work solutions

Discretionary bonus program

Annual flight contribution

Relocation assistance

Transportation & housing allowances

Formación

• Minimum 20 years of experience with at least 12 years in a commercial role.
• Minimum 10 years relevant procurement/supply chain management within described sector environments.
• Demonstrable strategic approach and methodology.

Responsabilidades

• Lead and supervise the procurement team for the AlUla Program.
• Develop and standardize procurement processes in alignment with Client-approved policies.
• Monitor and report procurement progress using trackers.

Conocimientos

Procurement transformation

Client-centric approach

International supply chain management

Educación

BSc in construction management, engineering, architecture or equivalent

MCIPS preferred

Descripción del empleo

Overview

AtkinsRéalis is looking for a Procurement Lead (Associate) Architect in AlUla, KSA.

About AtkinsRéalis

Created by the integration of long-standing organizations dating back to 1911, AtkinsRéalis is a world-class engineering services and nuclear company dedicated to engineering a better future for our planet and its people. We create sustainable solutions that connect people, data and technology to transform the world's infrastructure and energy systems. We deploy global capabilities locally to our clients and deliver end-to-end services across the life cycle of an asset including consulting, advisory & environmental services, intelligent networks & cybersecurity, design & engineering, procurement, project & construction management, operations & maintenance, decommissioning and capital. The breadth and depth of our capabilities are delivered to clients in strategic sectors such as Engineering Services, Nuclear and Capital.

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Role overview

The Procurement Lead (Associate) will head up the program procurement element for AtkinsRéalis Program Delivery Office (PDO)/Program Management Consultant (PgMC) in support of the entire AlUla Program, in conjunction with day-to-day onsite/project procurement activities, reporting to the AtkinsRéalis PDO/PgMC Commercial Director. The role liaises with the Client and their appointed consultants and representatives. The Procurement Lead (Associate) ensures that all members of the procurement team carry out their work as required by the Client and AtkinsRéalis Framework Agreement and may provide input for strategic procurement decisions. This role involves direct management of the procurement team and will vary in scope depending on the Program and project requirements, with a focus on successful delivery of day-to-day procurement activities. The Procurement Lead (Associate) will contribute to creating standardized procurement processes and procedures for the Program and individual projects, for Client approval, and ensure compliance with approved processes.

The Client intends to extend AtkinsRéalis PgMC's scope of services to oversee and manage all other pre- and post-contract PMCs, covering all Client Projects not currently under AtkinsRéalis PgMC, including the full scope of the infrastructure PMCs.

Responsibilities

• Lead and supervise the procurement team, delivering day-to-day procurement activities for the AlUla Program.
• Develop, implement and standardize procurement processes and procedures for the Program and individual projects, in alignment with Client-approved policies.
• Support procurement packages, including lifecycle management, EOI issuance, pre-qualification, NDA handling, RFP/ITT issuance, evaluation matrices, and tender recommendations.
• Contribute to post-tender activities, including live market knowledge gathering and process/template revisions to improve efficiency.
• Monitor and report procurement progress using trackers and reports, ensuring alignment with approved processes and addressing potential issues on the critical path.

Pre-Tender Activities

• Provide insights into the creation of procurement strategies based on program requirements; lead the process with required input from the Procurement Manager.

Process & Procedures Drafting and Implementation

• Draft and implement project-specific standard procurement templates and procedures in collaboration with the Client and their consultants; disseminate approved policies to PMC teams; ensure effective implementation at the PMC level.

Procurement Packages

• Procurement Management for the full lifecycle.
• Expressions of Interest issuance and process management.
• Pre-Qualification of potential consultants and contractors and NDA handling if required by the Client.
• Issuance of RFP or ITT to an approved list of Tenderers.
• Create, agree and administer Tender Evaluation Matrices.
• Technical and commercial evaluation reports for tenders; post-tender negotiations; final tender recommendation based on combined scores; contract award with Client approval.

Post-Contract Activities

The Post Contract Activities focus on collecting live data on contractor performance and administering procurement-related trackers at the PMC level. The Procurement Lead (Associate) will ensure the procurement team maintains up-to-date market knowledge from live projects and identifies processes and templates needing revision to improve efficiency, with ongoing oversight.

Reporting & Performance Tracking

The Procurement Lead (Associate) will report procurement progress using trackers and reports managed with the PMCs, ensuring deliverables align with approved processes. They will monitor workload updates and escalation for issues affecting the procurement pipeline and the critical path.

Experience & Sector Background

• Procurement transformation
• International supply chain management
• Client-centric approach

• Construction
• Hospitality (construction of 5-star hotels/mixed-use developments)
• Arts & Culture (museums, large-scale artwork projects)
• Healthcare & Education (hospitals, healthcare centres & schools)
• Sports & Leisure (stadiums, equestrian centres)
• Infrastructure

Qualifications

• Minimum 20 years of experience with at least 12 years in a commercial role
• Minimum 10 years relevant procurement / supply chain management within described sector environments
• BSc in construction management, engineering, architecture or equivalent
• MCIPS preferred
• Client facing
• Entrepreneurial mindset
• Demonstrable strategic approach and methodology

Why choose AtkinsRéalis?

• Tax-free salary
• Comprehensive life insurance coverage
• Premium medical insurance coverage for you and your dependents
• Generous annual leave balance
• Remote work opportunities outside of country
• Flexible/hybrid work solutions
• Company gratuity scheme
• Discretionary bonus program
• Annual flight contribution
• Relocation assistance
• Transportation & housing allowances
• Employee Wellbeing Program with 24/7 access to specialists

Our aim is for AtkinsRéalis to be representative of all sections of society and that each employee feels respected and able to give their best. We are committed to an inclusive working environment and equal opportunity for all applicants and employees.