Commercial Specialist

Blacksand; Riyadh Region; On-site; SAR 180,000 - 260,000; Full time

Job summary

Blacksand Company, a Riyadh-based real estate development and investment firm, seeks a Commercial Specialist to support procurement, tendering, contract administration, and cost control across its development and operating portfolio. You will work with Development, Asset Operations, and Finance, reporting to the Head of Commercial.

The role involves preparing tender packages, evaluating bids, negotiating terms, drafting contracts, and maintaining vendor prequalification and contract registers to

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required or equivalent in a related field.
• 3–6 years of experience in procurement, contracts, or commercial management, preferably in real estate development or construction in Saudi Arabia.
• Knowledge of FIDIC-based contracts and standard Saudi procurement practice.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and manage tender packages (RFQs/RFPs), including scopes of work, BOQs, and terms.
• Run bid evaluations and prepare comparison sheets and award recommendations.
• Negotiate pricing, payment terms, and commercial conditions with contractors, consultants, and suppliers.
• Draft, review, and administer contracts, LOAs, purchase orders, and variations.
• Maintain the approved vendor list and conduct prequalification and performance reviews.
• Track budgets, commitments, and cost-to-complete against approved budgets.
• Review and certify contractor payment applications for commercial compliance.
• Maintain the contracts register and ensure compliance with company policy and Saudi regulations.

Skills

Procurement

Contract management

Budget tracking

Vendor management

English proficiency

Arabic language

Education

Bachelor's degree in Quantity Surveying, Engineering, Business, Supply Chain, or related field

Tools

Excel

ERP systems

Procurement software

Job description

Blacksand Company is a real estate development and investment firm, part of the Alabdullatif Holding Group, headquartered in Riyadh. Our portfolio spans retail, commercial, residential, mixed-use, and hospitality assets across multiple Saudi cities.

We're hiring a Commercial Specialist to support procurement, tendering, contract administration, and cost control across our development and operating portfolio, working closely with Development, Asset Operations, and Finance. The role reports to the Head of Commercial.

What you'll do:

• Prepare and manage tender packages (RFQs/RFPs), including scopes of work, BOQs, and commercial terms.
• Run bid evaluations and prepare comparison sheets and award recommendations.
• Negotiate pricing, payment terms, and commercial conditions with contractors, consultants, and suppliers.
• Draft, review, and administer contracts, LOAs, purchase orders, and variations.
• Maintain the approved vendor list and conduct prequalification and performance reviews.
• Track budgets, commitments, and cost-to-complete against approved budgets.
• Review and certify contractor payment applications for commercial compliance.
• Maintain the contracts register and ensure compliance with company policy and Saudi regulations.

What we're looking for:

• Bachelor's degree in Quantity Surveying, Engineering, Business, Supply Chain, or a related field.
• 3-6 years of experience in procurement, contracts, or commercial management, preferably in real estate development or construction in Saudi Arabia.
• Working knowledge of FIDIC-based contracts and standard Saudi procurement practice.
• Strong Excel skills; experience with ERP or procurement systems is a plus.
• Fluent in English; Arabic strongly preferred.
• Professional membership (RICS, CIPS) is an advantage.