Procurement Manager

ABIS; Al Khobar; On-site; SAR 279,000 - 502,000; Full time

Job summary

ABIS is seeking a Procurement Manager to lead end-to-end procurement on EPC projects, ensuring timely, cost-effective, and compliant sourcing of materials and services. The role collaborates with Engineering, Project Controls, QA/QC, and logistics to secure long-lead items and critical equipment.

You will manage a procurement team, negotiate with suppliers, and drive cost savings while maintaining strict adherence to contracts and policies.

Qualifications

• Minimum 10+ years’ experience as a procurement manager in a reputed EPC company
• Saudi Aramco project experience preferred
• Strong knowledge of procurement techniques and market reading

Responsibilities

• Identify and develop relationships with cost-effective suppliers and initiate partnerships
• Lead final-stage negotiations to secure optimal pricing and terms
• Ensure timely delivery of materials in correct quantity and quality
• Review and verify purchase orders and contracts; identify risks and recommend changes
• Allocate responsibilities within the procurement team to maximize results
• Support project quotation preparations with procurement expertise
• Track and report key metrics (cost savings, PO cycle time, supplier on-time delivery)
• Manage and progress documentation for port clearance
• Maintain supplier approvals and procurement policy adherence
• Update procurement forms and contracts as needed

Skills

Procurement management

Negotiation

Leadership

Sourcing strategies

Supplier management

English proficiency

Education

Bachelor's degree

MBA in supply chain management

Tools

Microsoft Dynamics

Job description

Job Summary:

The Procurement Manager is responsible for leading end-to-end procurement activities on EPC (Engineering, Procurement, and Construction) projects, ensuring the timely, cost-effective, and compliant sourcing of materials, equipment, and subcontracted services. This role manages the full procurement cycle, vendor pre-qualification, bid evaluation, negotiation, and contract award, while ensuring alignment with project specifications, budgets, and delivery schedules. The Procurement Manager works closely with Engineering, Project Controls, and QA/QC teams to secure long-lead items and critical equipment without compromising project timelines and manages a procurement team and vendor base capable of supporting project execution at scale.

Duties & Responsibilities:

• Identify and develop relationships with cost-effective, quality suppliers; initiate new business partnerships
• Lead final-stage negotiations to secure optimal pricing and terms
• Ensure timely delivery of requested materials in the correct quantity and quality
• Review and verify purchase orders, credit memos, contracts, and related procurement documents; identify risks in advance and recommend or make changes in the company's interest
• Allocate responsibilities among the procurement team to achieve maximum resultsExamine and reevaluate existing contracts and credit applications on an ongoing basis
• Work closely with other divisions on project quotation preparation, applying procurement expertise to support profitability
• Track and report key functional metrics (e.g., cost savings, PO cycle time, supplier on-time delivery) to reduce expenses
• Anticipate shifts in supplier and client negotiating leverage and adjust sourcing strategy accordingly
• Control procurement spends and builds a culture of long-term cost savings
• Manage and progress documentation required for clearing items from port without delay
• Recommend suitable substitutes when requested items cannot be sourced within the required timeframe
• Ensure company-wide adherence to procurement policy
• Review, update, and maintain purchase orders through to closure
• Ensure orders adhere to supplier agreements and contracts; report non-conformances
• Lead resolution of reception and invoice discrepancies together with finance and logistics staff
• Update and amend procurement policy in line with emerging risks and industry trends
• Redesign and update procurement forms, templates, and the standard suite of contracts as needed
• Ensure delegation of authorities is followed properly across the procurement function
• Register new suppliers and maintain an up-to-date approved supplier list
• Ensure no conflict of interest arises in the execution of procurement activities
• Prepare service level agreements (SLAs) with supporting departments
• Maintain confidentiality of sensitive procurement and business information

Experience:

Minimum 10+ years’ experience working as a procurement manager in reputed EPC company. Saudi Aramco project experience preferred

Education:

BSc or any graduation /. MBA in supply chain management and Logistics is a plus

Required Skills & Abilities:

1- Core Competencies:

• Proven working experience as a procurement manager
• Easy identifying ability of suppliers, products and substitutes
• Knowledge of sourcing and procurement techniques as well as dexterity in reading the market
• Talent in negotiations and networking
• Strong leadership capabilities
• Good knowledge of supplier or third-party management software
• Good in making and managing contacts
• Experience working with Microsoft Dynamics
• Experience working with Engineering, Project Controls, QA/QC, construction, finance, and logistics stakeholders
• Professional proficiency in English
• Good negotiator

2- Technical Skills:

Same as core competencies/duties and responsibilities/evaluation basis