Procurement Lead (Q-TU)

JASARA PMC; Riyadh Region; On-site; SAR 670,000 - 1,060,000; Full time

Job summary

JASARA PMC seeks a seasoned Procurement Lead to steer procurement operations at a strategic level across multiple projects in Saudi Arabia. You will guide policies, optimize costs, and drive supplier relationships to ensure timely delivery of giga-scale initiatives.

Lead cross-functional teams, negotiate favorable contracts, and maintain compliance with laws and regulations. This role demands extensive experience in large infrastructure procurements and a proven leadership track record.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Business Administration, Supply Chain Management, Engineering, or a related field.
• 15–18 years of progressive procurement and supply chain experience, with at least 5 years in a leadership or director-level role.
• Proven track record in managing procurement for large-scale infrastructure or construction projects.
• Strong negotiation, leadership, and strategic planning skills.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management abilities.
• Comprehensive knowledge of procurement laws, regulations, and best practices.
• Ability to lead and develop high-performing procurement teams.
• Experience with procurement software and enterprise resource planning (ERP) systems.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage the procurement function across multiple projects, ensuring compliance with company policies and industry standards.
• Develop and implement comprehensive procurement strategies that optimize cost, quality, and delivery timelines.
• Provide strategic direction and guidance to procurement teams to achieve operational excellence.
• Establish and maintain relationships with key suppliers and stakeholders.
• Oversee contract negotiations, ensuring favorable terms and risk mitigation.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to align procurement activities with project objectives.
• Monitor procurement performance metrics and implement continuous improvement initiatives.
• Ensure compliance with legal and regulatory requirements related to procurement activities.

Skills

Leadership

Negotiation

Strategic planning

Stakeholder management

Communication

Education

Bachelor's/Master's in Business Admin, SCM, Engineering, or related field

Tools

Procurement software

ERP systems

Job description

JASARA PMC is seeking a highly experienced Procurement Lead to oversee and lead our procurement operations at a strategic level. This role involves providing leadership and direction to the procurement department while ensuring alignment with the organization’s overall goals and project requirements. The Procurement Lead will drive procurement strategies, optimize supply chain efficiencies, and foster strong vendor relationships to support the successful delivery of Giga projects.

• Lead and manage the procurement function across multiple projects, ensuring compliance with company policies and industry standards.
• Develop and implement comprehensive procurement strategies that optimize cost, quality, and delivery timelines.
• Provide strategic direction and guidance to procurement teams to achieve operational excellence.
• Establish and maintain relationships with key suppliers and stakeholders.
• Oversee contract negotiations, ensuring favorable terms and risk mitigation.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to align procurement activities with project objectives.
• Monitor procurement performance metrics and implement continuous improvement initiatives.
• Ensure compliance with legal and regulatory requirements related to procurement activities.

Requirements

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Business Administration, Supply Chain Management, Engineering, or a related field.
• Over 15-18 years of progressive experience in procurement and supply chain management, with at least 5 years in a leadership or director-level role.
• Proven track record in managing procurement for large-scale infrastructure or construction projects.
• Strong negotiation, leadership, and strategic planning skills.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management abilities.
• Comprehensive knowledge of procurement laws, regulations, and best practices.
• Ability to lead and develop high-performing procurement teams.
• Experience with procurement software and enterprise resource planning (ERP) systems.