Procurement / Contracts Specialist (Saudi National)

Parsons; Riyadh; On-site; SAR 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading infrastructure solutions company is seeking a Procurement / Contracts Specialist in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. The ideal candidate will have 5+ years of procurement experience, a graduate degree, and familiarity with various contract forms. Key responsibilities include managing procurement activities, vendor selection, and ensuring compliance with governance. The role offers opportunities for growth in a dynamic work environment.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years of relevant experience in procurement.
• Familiar with various forms of contract for Infrastructure projects.
• Prior experience on Airport/Infrastructure projects preferred.

Responsibilities

• Perform day-to-day procurement activities for Infrastructure projects.
• Develop Tender Event Schedules and Procurement Plans.
• Manage contract award process and vendor selection.

Skills

Procurement expertise

Contract negotiation

Attention to detail

Multi-tasking

Fluent in English

Education

Graduate degree (BSc, BA, LLB)

Post-graduate degree (preferred)

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

ACONEX

Oracle

Job description

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Job Description

Parsons is looking for an amazingly talented Procurement / Contracts Specialist (Saudi National) to join our team on King Salman International Airport (KSIA).

Position overview

Responsible for the procurement of Infrastructure in accordance with applicable industry standards and ensuring compliance with applicable governance.

Responsibilities

• Perform the day-to-day procurement activities for the Infrastructure delivery programme and meet performance targets against Key Performance Indicators (Tender Event Schedule, etc.), in compliance with the client’s objectives, strategies, policies, plans, procedures, and applicable regulations / standards templates.

• Develop Tender Event Schedules, Procurement Plans, Pre-Qualification Questionnaires, Pre-Qualification Evaluation Reports, Tender Plans, Award Recommendations, etc., as required.

• Manage the procurement processes, including vendor selection, negotiation, and contract award.

• Implement best practices, methodologies and strategies, as required.

• Identify opportunities for improvements and innovations.

• Coordinates procurement activities with the client, within the Infrastructure programme management team, and with other stakeholders.

• Coordinate the registration of potential vendors and engage the local / international markets, as applicable.

• Manage and maintain procurement records.

• Ensure compliance with the client’s Local Content policy.

Education and experience

• Graduate degree required (such as BSc, BA, LLB, or similar); post-graduate degree preferred.

• Minimum 5 years of relevant experience required.

• Familiar with various forms of contract (lump sums, unit rates / re-measurable, early contractor involvement, design & build) to deliver a wide array of Infrastructure (roads, railway systems, power substations, district cooling plants, telecoms, water supply, reservoirs and pumping stations, firefighting systems, irrigation systems, drainage, wastewater treatment plants…).

• Prior experience on the client’s and/or PMCM consultant’s side or Oil & Gas EPC companies preferred, with knowledge of PIF Development Companies’ operating models highly desired.

• Prior experience on Airport / Infrastructure projects highly desired (but not mandatory).

Required skills

• Ability to independently perform day-to-day procurement activities.

• Extensive knowledge in the Procurement function and industry practices and regulations.

• Conversant with technologies and systems (Microsoft Office Suite, ACONEX, Oracle, etc.) required to perform daily duties.

• Fluent in English, with excellent written and oral communications skills.

• Skilled in prioritization, multi-tasking, attention to detail, and follow-through to meet deadlines.

• Ability to positively influence and contribute to meetings and to interface with the client and stakeholders.

Parsons equally employs representation at all job levels no matter the race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy), national origin, age, disability or genetic information.

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