Assistant Procurement Manager

Cornerstone Global Partners (CGP Group); Riyadh; On-site; SAR 300,000 - 420,000; Full time

Job summary

Cornerstone Global Partners (CGP Group) in Riyadh is seeking a senior procurement lead to own the full buying cycle for MEP and construction packages and guide a small procurement team on live projects. The role offers growth as the business expands and will require leadership across multiple projects.

Ideal candidates have a Bachelor's in mechanical, electrical, or civil engineering, 6+ years of procurement experience in construction/MEP, and strong negotiation skills with a focus on cost

Qualifications

• 6+ years' procurement experience in construction or MEP contracting.
• Hands-on procurement of MEP packages: HVAC, electrical, plumbing and fire.
• Strong grasp of construction projects, drawings, specifications and site needs.
• Proven negotiation skills with a firm focus on cost control.
• Ready to lead others with mentoring or supervision experience.
• Fluent English, written and spoken.

Responsibilities

• Lead procurement of MEP and construction packages from RFQ to purchase order.
• Prepare RFQs and manage tender packages with project and engineering teams.
• Run technical and commercial bid evaluations with clear recommendations.
• Negotiate pricing, terms and delivery with suppliers and subcontractors.
• Prequalify vendors and maintain a cost-effective supplier base.
• Drive cost savings without compromising quality or programme.
• Track orders and expedite deliveries to meet site requirements.
• Supervise, coach and allocate work to procurement engineers and buyers.
• Report procurement status, savings and risks to senior management.
• Ensure procurement follows company policy and contract requirements.

Skills

Procurement leadership

RFQ process

Bid evaluations

Vendor negotiation

Team leadership

English fluency

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical, Electrical or Civil Engineering

Job description

Job Overview

This role leads procurement across the company's live construction projects. This suits for someone who is ready to take the step into leadership. You will own the full buying cycle for MEP and construction packages. You will also guide a small procurement team. The business is growing, and the role will grow with it.

Key responsibilities

• Lead procurement of MEP and construction packages, from RFQ to purchase order.
• Prepare RFQs and manage tender packages with project and engineering teams.
• Run technical and commercial bid evaluations, with clear recommendations.
• Negotiate pricing, terms and delivery with suppliers and subcontractors.
• Prequalify vendors and maintain a reliable, cost-effective supplier base.
• Drive cost savings without compromising quality or programme.
• Track orders and expedite deliveries to meet site requirements.
• Supervise, coach and allocate work to procurement engineers and buyers.
• Report procurement status, savings and risks to senior management.
• Ensure procurement follows company policy and contract requirements.

What you'll bring

Essential

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical, Electrical or Civil Engineering, or a related field.
• 6+ years' procurement experience with a construction or MEP contractor.
• Hands-on procurement of MEP packages: HVAC, electrical, plumbing and fire.
• Strong grasp of construction projects, drawings, specifications and site needs.
• Proven negotiation skills and a firm focus on cost control.
• Ready to lead others, with some mentoring or supervision experience.
• Fluent English, written and spoken.

We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, creed, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, national origin, age, veteran status, disability, or any other protected class.