Procurement Advisor - SMP

久位; Saudi Arabia; On-site; SAR 60,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

An innovative firm is seeking a Procurement Advisor to enhance the procurement processes for complex projects. This role involves managing tender documents, evaluating bids, and ensuring compliance with governance standards. You will collaborate with internal and external stakeholders, driving efficiency and cost reduction. The ideal candidate will have over a decade of experience in procurement, particularly in multi-national settings, and a strong background in contract negotiation and data analysis. Join a forward-thinking team where your contributions will significantly impact project success and operational excellence.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of experience in Procurement organizations.
• Experience with multi-national organizations and consulting in Procurement.

Responsibilities

• Support procurement of project packages and manage tender processes.
• Provide advice on contractual issues and monitor supplier performance.

Skills

Procurement Management

Contract Negotiation

Data Analysis

Problem Solving

Stakeholder Management

Education

Bachelor's degree in Commerce

Bachelor's degree in Construction

Bachelor's degree in Engineering

Job description

***Clarification on SMP Contract: It is Supplementary Manpower service contract job in which prospective applicants are interviewed and salary determined by NEOM interview panel; and being employed under the payroll of SMP Contract (SMP Vendor). Successfully mobilized candidates would be under the visa sponsorship of SMP Vendor Company/Contract.

ROLE OVERVIEW

The Procurement Advisor supports the procurement of low to high complexity project packages and supports the Procurement Manager and Procurement Director on the execution of the procurement for projects, working effectively with internal departments, external stakeholders and other members of the Procurement team.

While carrying out procurement activities, the Advisor provides commercial assistance in project teams, developing and executing creative strategies to ensure work is conducted with rigorous professional standards in full compliance with NEOM governance.

The expectation is for the role to complete and deliver value on procurement packages, whilst also supporting the innovation and improvement of the team through data analysis, problem solving and implementation of solutions.

Key Accountabilities

Policies & Procedures

• Manages the Procurement of packages following NEOM policies, procedure, and processes.
• Follows procurement and contracting Policy and Procedures.

Contracting Strategies & Tender Plans:

• Reviews End User Scopes and advises most appropriate tendering and contracting strategy.
• Examine scope of work and other information provided by End Users and/or consultants for completeness and consistency.

Tender Documents:

• Compiles and Prepares Tender Documents to be issued.
• Prepare comprehensive ITT packages: develop Expression of Interest (EOI) Pre-Qualification requests, conduct EOI / PQQ's, evaluate EOI / PQQ responses

Tender Period:

• Manages the communication, bidder's queries, and Tender Addendums during the tender period with necessary input from the End User where required.

Tender Evaluation:

• Coordinate and attend technical and commercial bid openings.
• Preform evaluation of commercial aspects of the technical submissions and evaluation of the commercial bid.
• Prepares recommendation for award for Notice of Award.

Contract Formation:

• Prepares contract documents for signature and execution.
• Issues Letter of Reward and Regret as appropriate.

Contract Administration

• Provides advice on all contractual issues during the complete life cycle of the Contract until the contract closes out.
• Monitor supplier performance to ensure targets are met and identify ways to improve the supply chain process with suppliers

Contract Administration

• Provides advice on all contractual issues during the complete life cycle of the Contract until the contract closes out.
• Monitor supplier performance to ensure targets are met and identify ways to improve the supply chain process with suppliers

Document Auditing

• Ensures effective document records are retained and audit and performance management mechanisms are in place

Management / Leadership

• Coaches junior team members to develop new insights from analysis and leading to a deliver solid set of actionable recommendations.
• Identify opportunities and lead efforts for cost reduction and increased efficiencies
• Provide technical advice on specifications supply and logistics arrangements to facilitate efficient procurement, clearance, storage and distribution of supplies and equipment, services and works to be delivered.
• Assess supply operations and control mechanisms and advise on appropriate actions
• Work with the other NEOM Sectors and Departments, as required.
• Ensure preparation of status reports required for budget reviews, schedule analysis, annual reports, or other reports as may be required.
• Accountable for quality and timeliness of critical deliverables and communications.

EXPERIENCE & QUALIFICATIONS

Minimum of 10 years of experience in Procurement organizations

• 4+ years applicable experience working with complex multi-national organizations
• 4+ years of consulting experience within Procurement Industry focused on delivery of savings
• International and Middle East experience advantageous.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree Commerce, Construction, Engineering