Procurement Specialist

Mace; Riyadh; On-site; SAR 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading global consultancy in the Riyadh Region is seeking professionals to support the delivery of major sporting events. The role involves managing procurement strategies, compliance, and building relationships with stakeholders. Candidates should have a degree in a relevant subject and experience in stadium or sporting venue projects is advantageous. Flexible working options are available.

Qualifications

• Degree qualification in a relevant subject is essential.
• Experience in stadium, events, or sports venues is advantageous.
• Chartered or professional membership is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Support prequalification management through standard selection processes.
• Draft tender documents and manage evaluation processes.
• Develop procurement strategies and provide client advisory.
• Coordinate reporting requirements and project updates.
• Ensure compliance with procurement rules across activities.
• Build strong relationships with senior stakeholders.
• Contribute to operational delivery of team strategies.
• Drive net zero carbon goals in procurement processes.

Skills

Procurement strategy development

Stakeholder management

Sustainability principles

Education

Degree qualification in relevant subject

Job description

Mace combines construction expertise with consultancy to unlock potential in every person or project and redefine the boundaries of ambition. Our values shape the way we consult and define the people we want to join us on our journey.

The project

This is a unique opportunity to contribute to the successful delivery of world‑class assets supporting major sporting events, including the development of multiple stadiums. Mace is at the forefront of this landmark program with a highly motivated client organisation and seeks results‑driven professionals to join our exceptional teams, driving excellence at every stage of these high‑profile projects.

You’ll be responsible for :

• Support prequalification management through the standard selection questionnaire process.
• Draft tender documents and manage evaluation processes with internal stakeholders.
• Assist in developing procurement strategies and provide client advisory on supply chain delivery.
• Coordinate reporting requirements, including briefing notes and project updates.
• Ensure compliance with procurement rules and procedures across all activities.
• Build strong relationships with senior stakeholders to enable effective collaboration.
• Contribute to operational delivery of team and regional strategies using established technical capabilities.
• Champion sustainability and drive net zero carbon goals throughout procurement processes.

You’ll need to have :

• Degree qualification in the relevant subject essential.
• Stadium, Events or Sports venue experience is an advantage.
• Chartered or professional membership is an advantage.

Our values

Safety first - Going home safe and well : You will champion a safe, diverse and inclusive working environment, understanding the importance of wellbeing in your team and local health and safety rules or regulations of the work you’re involved with.

Client focus - Deliver on our promise : You will lead on the cost management services including estimating, procurement and cost planning, owning the quality of deliverables, strategic outcomes and building long term relationships with your clients.

Integrity - Always do the right thing : You will lead operations that are fiscally and ethically viable, influencing the achievement of business objectives that align with business and legislative compliance obligations.

Create opportunity - For our people to excel : You will mentor, coach, and develop teams, demonstrating effective leadership to ensure excellence in delivery against plans, championing a continuous improvement culture throughout all activities.

Mace is an inclusive employer and welcomes interest from a diverse range of candidates. Even if you feel you do not fulfil all the criteria, please apply as you may still be the best candidate for this role or another role within our organisation.

We are also open to discussing part time, flexible, and hybrid working options if suitable with‑in the role.

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