Associate Procurement Director

Mace Group; Riyadh; On-site; SAR 150,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

Mace Group is seeking a procurement lead for a significant mixed-use development project in Riyadh. This role involves creating procurement strategies, managing a team, and ensuring compliance with project goals. Ideal candidates will possess a relevant degree and significant experience in large-scale project procurement.

Qualifications

• Degree in supply chain management, quantity surveying, or commercial management.
• Chartered or certified (MRICS, CPM, CIPS, CPSM) required.
• Experience managing large-scale project procurement is essential.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement procurement strategies aligned with project objectives.
• Oversee procurement processes, ensuring timely delivery and budget control.
• Supervise the procurement team, coordinating with stakeholders and fostering collaboration.

Skills

Negotiation

Supplier relationship management

Education

Degree in supply chain management

Chartered or certified (MRICS, CPM, CIPS, CPSM)

Job description

Position status: This opportunity is for a secured role that is due to commence in August, subject to approval. If you would like to be considered as we progress with this position, please click to apply.

Mace combines construction expertise with consultancy to unlock potential in every person or project and redefine the boundaries of ambition. Our values shape the way we consult and define the people we want to join us on our journey.

The project:

This is an opportunity to work on one of the largest programmes in Saudi Arabia. This unique project consists of major mixed-use development including sports facilities, entertainment, and arts along with all associated infrastructure.

You’ll be responsible for:

• Develop and implement procurement strategies aligned with project objectives.


• Oversee procurement processes, ensuring timely delivery and budget control.


• Supervise the procurement team, coordinating with stakeholders and fostering collaboration.


• Provide leadership, inspiration, and effective communication to project teams.


• Ensure compliance with project plans, maintaining robust reporting and governance.


• Identify potential suppliers, negotiate contracts, and maintain strong relationships.


• Draft, review, and manage contracts, ensuring compliance and resolving disputes.


• Manage client relationships, building long-term trusted partnerships.

You’ll need to have:

• Degree in supply chain management, quantity surveying, or commercial management.


• Chartered or certified (MRICS, CPM, CIPS, CPSM).


• Experience managing large-scale project procurement.


• Strong negotiation and supplier relationship skills.


• 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.

Our values

Safety first - Going home safe and well: We champion a safe, diverse and inclusive working environment, understanding the importance of wellbeing in every team.

Client focus - Deliver on our promise: We own the quality of deliverables, strategic outcomes and build long term relationships with our clients.

Integrity - Always do the right thing: We influence positive outcomes within our industry, while always aligning with our compliance obligations.

Create opportunity - For our people to excel: We champion a continuous improvement culture throughout all activities, inspiring our people and teams to develop.

Mace is an inclusive employer and welcomes interest from a diverse range of candidates. Even if you feel you do not fulfill all the criteria, please apply as you may still be the best candidate for this role or another role within our organisation.

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