Procurement Manager - Construction Company

Talent at; Jeddah; On-site; SAR 223,200 - 334,800; Full time

Job summary

A leading procurement firm in Saudi Arabia is seeking a Procurement Manager with over 8 years of experience in construction procurement. This role involves managing procurement operations and supplier relationships while ensuring alignment with project goals. Candidates must have a bachelor's degree in a relevant field and proven experience in tendering and supplier management. The ideal candidate will possess strong negotiation and stakeholder management skills, playing a crucial role in achieving procurement savings and compliance.

Qualifications

• 8+ years of procurement experience in construction or EPC environments.
• Proven experience in tendering, bid analysis, and negotiations.
• Strong understanding of construction procurement lifecycles.

Responsibilities

• Own procurement planning, sourcing, and supplier management.
• Lead RFQ/RFP and tender activities for materials and services.
• Negotiate pricing, delivery schedules, and commercial conditions.

Skills

Procurement strategy development

Supplier management

Contract negotiation

Cost control

Stakeholder management

Education

Bachelors degree in Supply Chain, Engineering, Construction Management

Job description

About the job Procurement Manager - Construction Company

Procurement Manager - Construction Company - Riyadh, Saudi Arabia

About Talent at

Talent at is a Saudi platform specialized in executive, professional, and technical talent acquisition and development. We connect exceptional talent with ambitious organizations to accelerate growth and support Vision 2030. Our focus is on enhancing the capabilities of organizations by providing them with the right talent. Located in Saudi Arabia, Talent at is committed to contributing to the nations vision for a prosperous and sustainable future.

Role Overview

You will own procurement planning, sourcing, supplier management, and procurement operations across the business while enabling project teams through structured controls, strong market engagement, and consistent delivery support.

• Procurement Strategy & Governance: Support procurement strategy by category and project; implement approval workflows, tender governance, and delegation controls; maintain procurement plans, trackers, and reporting packs.
• Sourcing & Tendering: Lead RFQ/RFP and tender activities for materials, subcontract works, equipment, and services; manage bidder communications, commercial comparisons, and award recommendations.
• Commercial Negotiation & Contracting: Negotiate pricing, delivery schedules, payment terms, and commercial conditions with suppliers and subcontractors while supporting sound contractual alignment.
• Supplier Management: Manage supplier and subcontractor prequalification, onboarding, performance, and continuity risk; strengthen preferred supplier coverage across key categories.
• Cost Control & Compliance: Ensure procurement aligns with approved budgets, cost plans, and project priorities; track savings and cost avoidance; maintain documentation quality and audit readiness.
• Procurement Operations: Oversee PO issuance, expediting, delivery follow-up, shortage escalation, and site coordination to support execution on time and in full.
• Cross-Functional Coordination: Work closely with Group Procurement Manager, Finance, Engineering, QS/Commercial, Warehousing, and site teams to ensure procurement supports project delivery effectively.

Qualifications

• Bachelors degree in Supply Chain, Engineering, Construction Management, Quantity Surveying, Business Administration, or a related field.
• 8+ years of procurement experience in construction, EPC, or main contracting environments.
• Proven experience in tendering, bid analysis, supplier management, negotiations, and procurement reporting.
• Strong understanding of construction procurement lifecycles in multi-project environments.
• Strong stakeholder management capability across procurement, commercial, engineering, finance, and site operations.

Preferred / Nice-to-have

• Exposure to ERP-based procurement controls, sourcing tools, and supplier performance systems.
• Professional certification such as CIPS or other procurement / commercial qualifications.
• Experience supporting long-lead planning, subcontract packaging, and claims-related commercial matters.

Success Metrics

• Procurement savings and cost avoidance are visible and measurable.
• PR-to-PO cycle time improves across routine and project-critical categories.
• OTIF delivery performance improves for key suppliers and subcontractors.
• Spend under approved contracts and frameworks increases.
• Tender compliance and documentation quality remain consistently strong.
• Procurement-related delivery delays reduce materially.Supplier scorecard performance improves across quality, delivery, and responsiveness.

Equal Opportunity Statement:

Talent at and our confidential client welcome applications from qualified candidates. Hiring decisions are made based on role requirements, skills, and experience.