Assistant Procurement Advisory Manager

Mace Group; Riyadh; On-site; SAR 120,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dedicated professional to join their project management consultancy team in Riyadh. This role involves supporting procurement activities, engaging with stakeholders, and managing relationships to ensure effective collaboration. The ideal candidate will have a relevant bachelor's degree and experience in high-value projects. You will play a key role in contributing to net zero carbon transition goals, identifying and managing carbon emissions related to procurement. Join a forward-thinking company that values safety, integrity, and the opportunity for personal growth in a dynamic environment.

Qualifications

• Experience in reporting and data analysis for procurement decisions.
• Understanding of category management and strategic objectives.

Responsibilities

• Support procurement activities aligned with business goals.
• Manage relationships with suppliers and stakeholders.

Skills

Reporting

Data gathering and analysis

Stakeholder engagement

Relationship management

Category management

Procurement activities

Collaboration

Carbon emissions management

Education

Relevant bachelor's degree

Membership in a relevant professional body

Job description

At Mace, our purpose is to redefine the boundaries of ambition. We believe in creating places that are responsible, bringing transformative impact to our people, communities, and societies across the globe. To learn more about our purpose, culture, and priorities, visit our strategy site.

Within our consult business we harness our unique combination of leading-edge practical expertise and project delivery consultancy to unlock the potential in every project.

The project:

This is an opportunity to work on a large luxury mixed-use development in Riyadh, KSA. Mace are providing project management consultancy services.

Our values shape the way we consult, and define the people we want to join us on our journey, they are:

• Safety first - Going home safe and well
• Client focus – Deliver on our promise
• Integrity – Always do the right thing
• Create opportunity for our people to excel

You’ll need to have:

• Reporting, data gathering, entry, and analysis to support informed procurement and category decisions.
• Engagement with internal, external, and leadership stakeholders to align procurement activities with business objectives.
• General category support, including ownership and management of defined procurement categories.
• Relationship management with suppliers and internal stakeholders to ensure effective collaboration and performance delivery.
• Understanding and supporting category management activities and strategic objectives.
• Managing low-risk, low-value procurement activities with potential to evolve into more impactful strategic opportunities.
• Collaborating with cross-functional teams to contribute to net zero carbon transition goals, taking responsibility for identifying and managing carbon emissions and reduction opportunities related to procurement and project delivery.
• Works collaboratively towards the common goal of net zero carbon transition and share responsibility for the proactive identification and management of the associated carbon emissions and reductions during the delivery of work.

You’ll need to have:

• Necessary visa criteria for the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia and have relevant work experience working on high valued projects/programmes for a project management consultancy business, which are required for immigration and client approval.
• Relevant bachelor’s degree (or equivalent).
• Member of a relevant professional body.

Please note: Obtaining a visa in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia is subject to a criminal record check, qualifications and may encounter age restrictions.

Mace is an inclusive employer and welcomes interest from a diverse range of candidates.

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