Principal Consultant - Procurement & Supply Chain

Atkins Realis Group; Riyadh; Vor Ort; SAR 600.000 - 900.000; Vollzeit

Benefits dieser Stelle

Tax-free salary

Life insurance

Medical insurance

Annual leave

Company gratuity scheme

Discretionary bonus program

Annual flight contribution

Transportation allowance

Housing allowance

Employee wellbeing program

Zusammenfassung

Atkins Realis Group is seeking a Principal Consultant to lead the Procurement & Supply Chain consultancy in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. You will drive end-to-end procurement strategies, negotiate with suppliers, and advise senior project leaders across major engineering programs.

The role requires deep P&SC expertise, stakeholder influence, and the ability to operate autonomously within a matrix environment to deliver sustainable value and risk management for multi-project portfolios.

Qualifikationen

• Extensive experience leading procurement and supply chain activities on major engineering and infrastructure projects.
• Ability to develop sourcing strategies and lead complex negotiations.
• Experience advising senior project and business stakeholders.
• Knowledge of FIDIC and other contractual frameworks.
• Experience with ERP platforms such as SAP, Oracle, IFS, or Coupa.

Aufgaben

• Lead end-to-end procurement activities including market engagement, tendering, evaluation, negotiation, award, and supplier management.
• Provide specialist procurement and commercial advice to project directors and senior stakeholders.
• Manage contractual and commercial risk in collaboration with cross-functional teams.
• Build and manage strategic supplier relationships and performance.
• Provide clear commercial insights and reports to senior stakeholders.

Kenntnisse

Procurement leadership

Stakeholder management

Contract negotiation

Supply chain risk management

Strategic sourcing

Ausbildung

Bachelor's degree in supply chain management or related

MCIPS MRICS CPSM CSCP

Tools

SAP

Oracle

IFS

Coupa

Jobbeschreibung

Job Description

Overview At AtkinsR alis we are seeking an experienced Principal Consultant to lead our Procurement amp Supply Chain P amp SC consultancy offering in the Kingdom of Saudia Arabia The role involves supporting multiple complex procurement and supply chain activities across major engineering and infrastructure projects and programmes You will bring deep procurement and commercial expertise developing sourcing strategies leading complex negotiations and providing trusted advice to senior project and business stakeholders Operating with a high degree of autonomy you will be pivotal in the development and growth of our P amp SC offering You will be the primary interface for internal and external clients on all elements of P amp SC consultancy in KSA working closely with our Regional Capability Leads to provide our client world class innovative consultancy services You will work across multidisciplinary and matrix teams to solve complex procurement challenges manage commercial and supply chain risk improve supplier performance and deliver sustainable value for our clients and business

Procurement amp Commercial Leadership

• Engage with internal and external clients to grow our P amp SC offering in KSA
• Support the P amp SC leadership across the GCC
• Develop and implement procurement and sourcing strategies for complex projects programmes and categories
• Lead end-to-end procurement activities including market engagement tendering evaluation negotiation award and supplier management
• Provide specialist procurement and commercial advice to project directors and senior stakeholders
• Evaluate business requirements market conditions and supply chain risks to recommend effective procurement solutions
• Identify opportunities for innovation value improvement cost optimisation and improved commercial outcomes
• Lead complex negotiations with suppliers contractors consultants and service providers

Commercial Risk amp Governance

• Partner with Commercial Legal Finance and project teams to manage contractual and commercial risk
• Apply sound judgement to complex procurement contractual and supplier challenges
• Ensure procurement activities comply with AtkinsR alis governance ethical requirements and delegated authorities
• Monitor market conditions supplier capacity and emerging supply chain risks recommending appropriate strategies
• Support the resolution of supplier performance issues contractual matters and disputes

Stakeholder amp Supplier Management

• Build trusted relationships with senior internal stakeholders clients and key supply chain partners
• Influence stakeholders across multidisciplinary and matrix environments to achieve effective commercial outcomes
• Develop and manage strategic supplier relationships and performance
• Communicate complex procurement and commercial issues clearly and confidently
• Challenge established approaches where alternative solutions could improve value delivery or risk

Leadership amp Performance

• Lead procurement teams and or significant procurement initiatives as required
• Coach and develop procurement colleagues sharing specialist knowledge and best practice
• Monitor procurement performance against project objectives budgets programmes and relevant KPIs
• Provide clear commercial insight reporting and recommendations to senior stakeholders
• Promote collaboration accountability and continuous improvement across the procurement function

Qualifications

• Bachelor s degree in supply chain management Engineering Quantity Surveying Business Commercial Management or a related discipline
• Professional accreditation such as MCIPS MRICS CPSM or CSCP
• Knowledge of FIDIC and other relevant contractual frameworks
• Experience with procurement or ERP platforms such as SAP Oracle IFS or Coupa

Rewards amp benefits

Explore the rewards and benefits that help you thrive at every stage of your life and your career

This includes

• Tax-free salary
• Life insurance coverage
• Medical insurance
• Annual leave balance
• Company gratuity scheme
• Discretionary bonus program
• Annual flight contribution
• Transportation amp housing allowances
• Employee Wellbeing Program
• 24 7 access to specialists in finance legal matters family care personal health fitness and nutrition

Significant experience in procurement, supply chain and/or commercial management within engineering, infrastructure, consultancy, PMC, EPC, construction, transportation, energy or a comparable environment. Demonstrated experience leading complex sourcing, tendering and contract negotiations. Strong commercial judgement and contract management capability. Experience managing strategic suppliers, contractors and consultants. Strong understanding of procurement governance and commercial risk. Experience influencing senior stakeholders within complex, matrix organisations. Experience leading procurement professionals and/or significant functional initiatives. Strong communication, negotiation and problem-solving capability. Experience with major projects or programmes; GCC experience would be advantageous where relevant.