Procurement Manager

Big Fish Consult; Jeddah; On-site; SAR 300,000 - 480,000; Full time

Job summary

Big Fish Consult in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia seeks an experienced Procurement Manager to lead strategic sourcing, procurement planning, tendering, and contract negotiations for a major real estate and destination development program.

The role ensures cost-effective procurement, supplier performance, and compliance with corporate policies while supporting large-scale development and operational requirements across construction, consultancy, facilities management, and services.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management, Business Administration, Engineering, or a related discipline.
• 8-12 years of procurement experience, including at least 3 years in a managerial capacity.
• Strong background in real estate development, major construction projects, or large-scale destination operations.
• Proven experience in strategic sourcing, tender management, commercial negotiations, and contract administration.
• Strong understanding of procurement governance, supplier management, cost control, and risk mitigation.
• Experience working with major developers, government-related entities, or large corporate organizations in Saudi Arabia is highly desirable.
• Professional certifications CIPS, CPSM, or equivalent are advantageous.
• Excellent stakeholder management, negotiation, analytical, and leadership skills.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement procurement strategies aligned with business objectives, project timelines, and budgets.
• Manage end-to-end procurement activities, including sourcing, RFQs/RFPs, tender evaluations, negotiations, and contract awards.
• Oversee procurement of construction, consultancy, facilities management, operational services, and corporate requirements.
• Lead supplier selection, prequalification, performance evaluation, and relationship management.
• Drive cost optimization, value engineering, and procurement efficiency without compromising quality or delivery.
• Collaborate with Project Development, Commercial, Finance, Legal, and Operations teams to ensure timely procurement delivery.
• Ensure compliance with procurement policies, approval authorities, contractual obligations, and applicable Saudi regulations.
• Monitor procurement budgets, supplier risks, KPIs, and reporting to senior management.
• Support procurement governance, process improvements, and ERP system utilization.

Skills

Strategic sourcing

Procurement leadership

Negotiation

Stakeholder management

Cost optimization

Education

Bachelor's degree in SCM/related

Tools

ERP systems

Job description

Job Summary

We are seeking an experienced Procurement Manager to lead strategic sourcing, procurement planning, tendering, and contract negotiations for a major real estate and destination development organization in Saudi Arabia. The role will ensure cost-effective procurement, supplier performance, and compliance with corporate policies while supporting large-scale development and operational requirements.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and implement procurement strategies aligned with business objectives, project timelines, and budgets.
• Manage end-to-end procurement activities, including sourcing, RFQs/RFPs, tender evaluations, negotiations, and contract awards.
• Oversee procurement of construction, consultancy, facilities management, operational services, and corporate requirements.
• Lead supplier selection, prequalification, performance evaluation, and relationship management.
• Drive cost optimization, value engineering, and procurement efficiency without compromising quality or delivery.
• Collaborate with Project Development, Commercial, Finance, Legal, and Operations teams to ensure timely procurement delivery.
• Ensure compliance with procurement policies, approval authorities, contractual obligations, and applicable Saudi regulations.
• Monitor procurement budgets, supplier risks, KPIs, and reporting to senior management.
• Support procurement governance, process improvements, and ERP system utilization.

Qualifications & Experience

• Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management, Business Administration, Engineering, or a related discipline.
• 8-12 years of procurement experience, including at least 3 years in a managerial capacity.
• Strong background in real estate development, major construction projects, or large-scale destination operations.
• Proven experience in strategic sourcing, tender management, commercial negotiations, and contract administration.
• Strong understanding of procurement governance, supplier management, cost control, and risk mitigation.
• Experience working with major developers, government-related entities, or large corporate organizations in Saudi Arabia is highly desirable.
• Professional certifications CIPS, CPSM, or equivalent are advantageous.
• Excellent stakeholder management, negotiation, analytical, and leadership skills.