Procurement Specialist

WOODplc; Saudi Arabia; On-site; SAR 180,000 - 300,000; Full time

Job summary

Wood is seeking a Procurement Specialist to join our team in Riyadh with frequent site visits. You will review and manage procurement activities for EPCM projects, coordinating with engineering and suppliers to ensure on-time delivery.

The ideal candidate has at least five years' experience in procurement, a bachelor's degree, and a solid understanding of contracting principles. Preference will be given to Saudi nationals.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years of experience in procurement or related roles.
• Understanding of contracting principles and procurement processes.
• Experience in Mining, Oil & Gas, EPC, or EPCM environments.

Responsibilities

• Review EPCM procurement plans, material requisitions, and schedules.
• Support evaluation of vendor proposals, bid tabulations (TBE), vendor selection processes, and CBE.
• Review POs, vendor documentation, logistics strategies, and quality assurance processes.
• Participate in FATs, vendor inspections, and expediting activities.
• Assist in long-lead items tracking and vendor issue resolution.
• Coordinate with engineering to integrate vendor data into deliverables.

Skills

Procurement

Contracting principles

Vendor management

Cross-functional teamwork

Supply chain

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

Wood is looking for a Procurement Specialist to join our team. This position is based in Riyadh with frequent site visits.

Responsibilities

• Review and assess the EPCM contractor's procurement plans, material requisitions, and procurement schedules.
• Support the technical evaluation of vendor proposals, including bid tabulations (TBE), vendor selection processes, and commercial bid evaluations (CBE).
• Review and validate purchase orders (POs), vendor documentation, logistics strategies, and quality assurance processes.
• Participate in factory acceptance tests (FATs), vendor inspections, and expediting activities.
• Support the management of long-lead items, equipment tracking, and resolution of vendor-related issues.
• Work closely with engineering teams to ensure timely and accurate integration of vendor data into project deliverables.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years of experience
• Strong understanding of key contracting principles, supported by relevant industry experience and exposure.
• Good understanding of contract terms, procurement principles, and contracting processes.
• Ability to work effectively with cross-functional project teams and stakeholders.
• Solid awareness of corporate and project procedures, as well as client contract structures and policies.
• Experience within at least one of the following sectors:Mining, Oil & Gas, EPC, or EPCMenvironments.
• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent relevant work experience required.
• Preference will be given to Saudi nationals.

About Us

Wood is a global leader in consulting, engineering and operations for the energy and materials sectors. With 33,000 people in around 50 countries, Wood supports clients across the full asset lifecycle, delivering safe, predictable outcomes while enabling resilient operations and a lower carbon future. Wood forms the Energy & Materials pillar of Sidara - a global partnership uniting leading multidisciplinary engineering, design, and project management companies. www.woodgroup.com

Diversity Statement

We are an equal opportunity employer that recognises the value of a diverse workforce. All suitably qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment on the basis of objective criteria and without regard to the following (which is a non-exhaustive list): race, colour, age, religion, gender, national origin, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, protected veteran status, or other characteristics in accordance with the relevant governing laws.