Procurement Manager

Chartered Institute of Procurement and Supply (CIPS); Saudi Arabia; On-site; SAR 200,000 - 300,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading project management firm is seeking an experienced Procurement Manager for a VVIP mega-project in Riyadh. The ideal candidate will develop and execute a comprehensive procurement strategy while ensuring best practices in supply chain management. Candidates should have at least 10 years of experience in large-scale projects in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, a Bachelor's degree in a relevant field, and strong leadership skills to manage cross-functional teams effectively.

Qualifications

• Minimum 10 years of progressive, strategic procurement experience in large-scale projects.
• Demonstrated experience in KSA procurement and supply chain operations.
• Strong technical proficiency with enterprise-level procurement management systems.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement procurement strategy for mega-projects.
• Lead high-value tender processes and negotiations.
• Collaborate across teams to align procurement with project goals.

Skills

Strategic procurement management

Supply chain operations

Negotiation skills

Leadership

Education

Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Engineering, Supply Chain Management, or related field

Master's degree (MBA/MS) or professional certifications (CIPS, CPSM, PMP)

Tools

SAP Ariba

Oracle

Prism

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Job Description

We are currently recruiting for a Procurement Manager for a VVIP mega‑project in Riyadh. You will be a strategic leader responsible for developing, implementing, and governing the end‑to‑end procurement strategy for VVIP, complex, multi‑billion‑dollar design and construction packages. You will translate project delivery objectives into actionable sourcing strategies, ensuring optimal value, risk mitigation, and compliance across the entire supply chain.

This executive‑level role demands a track record of successfully managing procurement for large‑scale infrastructure, entertainment, or real estate programs in the Middle East, with a strong focus on strategic planning and governance.

Responsibilities

• Develop Mega‑Project Procurement Strategy: Formulate and execute a cohesive, long‑term procurement and contracting strategy fully integrated with the overall program master schedule, budget, and engineering/design requirements.
• Market Intelligence & Risk: Conduct deep market analysis and supply chain development, identifying strategic sourcing opportunities, geopolitical risks, and supply chain dependencies (Tiers 1‑3).
• Tendering & Negotiation: Lead complex, high‑value tender processes (EOI, Prequalification, RFP, Award) and personally conduct high‑stakes commercial and contractual negotiations with major international and local contractors/vendors.
• Value Optimization: Drive significant cost savings and value through strategic sourcing, contract optimization, and rigorous price assessment, ensuring best value for money for the client.
• Cross‑Functional Alignment: Collaborate directly with the Project Controls, Planning, Engineering, Commercial/Contracts, and Legal teams to ensure seamless alignment of procurement milestones, schedules, cost estimates, and technical specifications.
• Contract Management Oversight: Provide expert direction for contract finalization, ensuring the adoption of approved terms, and providing technical support for the review and commercial management of change orders, claims, and time impact analyses.
• Performance Reporting: Establish key performance indicators (KPIs) for the procurement function. Prepare and present high‑level, data‑driven reports and performance dashboards to Senior Management and the Client on procurement status, savings, risk exposure, and market trends.

Required Skills

• Regional and International Experience: Extensive and demonstrated experience managing large‑scale procurement and supply chain operations in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia (KSA).
• Education: Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Engineering, Supply Chain Management, or a related field. A Master's degree (MBA/MS) or professional certifications (CIPS, CPSM, PMP) is highly desirable.
• Experience: Minimum 10 years of progressive, strategic procurement and supply chain management experience, with extensive capacity on mega‑projects ($4 Billion SAR) in the infrastructure, construction, or engineering sectors.

Desired Skills

• Technical Acumen: Expert proficiency with modern enterprise‑level procurement and contract management systems (SAP Ariba, Oracle, Prism).
• Leadership: Exceptional leadership, negotiation, commercial, and stakeholder management skills with a proven ability to lead and mentor large, multi‑cultural procurement teams.

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