Procurement Specialist - Infrastructure Sourcing

AECOM Middle East Ltd; Riyadh; On-site; SAR 320,000 - 420,000; Full time

Job summary

AECOM Middle East Ltd in Riyadh seeks an experienced Procurement Specialist – Infrastructure Sourcing to drive strategic sourcing, vendor evaluation, and purchase order administration for major infrastructure programs.

On-site role requiring coordination with engineering, project controls, and construction teams to meet schedule, cost, and quality targets while maintaining compliant procurement records. Credentials such as CIPS/MCIPS or PMP are highly desirable and beneficial for progression.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a relevant discipline with 10+ years in procurement, sourcing and contract administration.
• Experience supporting infrastructure, rail, transportation, or engineering projects.
• Strong knowledge of supplier sourcing, tendering, quotation analysis and PO administration.

Responsibilities

• Procure project supplies, materials, equipment and services per approved requirements and budgets.
• Prepare RFIs/RFPs and quotation documentation for suppliers.
• Evaluate supplier quotations against price, specs, delivery and terms.
• Identify vendors and coordinate competitive quotations and proposals.
• Analyze quotations for compliance, cost and schedule alignment.
• Support PO preparation and ensure accurate procurement records.

Skills

Procurement

Strategic sourcing

Project procurement

Supplier sourcing

Vendor evaluation

Purchase orders

Contract administration

Expediting

Supplier performance

Cost analysis

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering/Supply Chain/Procurement

CIPS/MCIPS

PMP

Job description

Job Snapshot

Procurement Specialist - Infrastructure Sourcing
Location: Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
Industry: Construction
Function: Purchasing
Experience: Minimum 10 years
Job Type: Full-time

Job Details

Country: Saudi Arabia
City: Riyadh
Industry: Construction
Function: Purchasing
Salary: Not disclosed
Gender: Any
Candidate Nationality: Any
Job Type: Full-time

Role Overview

Procurement Specialist - Infrastructure Sourcing in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia is a Construction opportunity for an experienced procurement professional specializing in strategic sourcing, vendor evaluation, competitive quotations, purchase orders, contract administration, and supply coordination. AECOM is hiring for this on-site role to support procurement activities for major infrastructure, rail, transportation, construction, and engineering projects while maintaining commercial discipline, specification compliance, and reliable delivery performance.

Role Context

The Procurement Specialist will support the commercial and operational flow of materials, equipment, supplies, and services required for project delivery. The position will coordinate sourcing activities from enquiry preparation and quotation analysis through vendor selection, purchasing, delivery expediting, and invoice follow-up. Effective procurement control will help projects secure compliant requirements at competitive cost while reducing supply delays and maintaining clear records of purchasing commitments.

Key Responsibilities

• Procure project supplies, materials, equipment, and services in accordance with approved requirements, specifications, budgets, and procurement procedures.
• Prepare requests for proposals, requests for quotations, and supporting procurement documentation for supplier engagement.
• Review technical and commercial requirements before issuing sourcing packages to the market.
• Identify appropriate vendors and coordinate the solicitation of competitive quotations and proposals.
• Analyze supplier quotations against price, specification compliance, delivery requirements, commercial terms, and overall project needs.
• Prepare structured bid comparisons and supporting recommendations for vendor selection.
• Assist in selecting suppliers capable of satisfying project quality, schedule, cost, and contractual requirements.
• Support purchase order preparation and ensure purchasing documentation accurately reflects agreed requirements.
• Coordinate purchase order issuance, amendments, commitments, and supporting approvals.
• Monitor supplier performance against agreed delivery dates and expedite outstanding materials or services where necessary.
• Maintain communication with vendors to identify potential supply delays and obtain updated delivery information.
• Coordinate procurement requirements with engineering, project controls, construction, commercial, and project management teams.
• Track procurement status across assigned packages and provide accurate updates on enquiries, quotations, orders, and deliveries.
• Support contract administration activities associated with suppliers and subcontracted services.
• Follow up on supplier invoices and coordinate resolution of documentation or commercial discrepancies.
• Maintain complete procurement records covering quotations, evaluations, approvals, purchase orders, correspondence, deliveries, and invoices.
• Assist with cost control by identifying commercially competitive purchasing options without compromising technical requirements.
• Monitor procurement activities against project schedules and highlight supply risks that could affect construction or engineering milestones.
• Apply established procurement procedures, ethical sourcing requirements, and company controls throughout the purchasing cycle.
• Support procurement reporting and provide reliable sourcing information for project and commercial decision-making.

Ideal Profile

Candidates should hold a bachelor 's degree in Engineering, Supply Chain Management, Procurement, Business Administration, or a related discipline and typically possess at least 10 years of experience in procurement, sourcing, and contract administration. Experience supporting major infrastructure, rail, transportation, construction, or engineering projects is particularly relevant. Candidates should understand supplier sourcing, competitive tendering, quotation analysis, vendor selection, purchase order administration, expediting, and procurement documentation. The position requires sound commercial judgment and the ability to evaluate purchasing decisions against cost, technical specifications, delivery schedules, and project requirements. Strong coordination capability is also important when working with vendors and multidisciplinary project teams. Professional credentials from the Chartered Institute of Procurement and Supply, including CIPS or MCIPS, are highly desirable. Other recognized supply chain certifications and PMP qualifications provide additional value.

Skills Set

• Procurement
• Strategic sourcing
• Project procurement
• Infrastructure procurement
• Supplier sourcing
• Vendor management
• Vendor evaluation
• Request for Proposal
• Request for Quotation
• Tender documentation
• Commercial evaluation
• Bid comparison
• Purchase orders
• Purchase order administration
• Contract administration
• Supplier negotiations
• Cost analysis
• Procurement planning
• Procurement tracking
• Delivery scheduling
• Expediting
• Supplier performance
• Materials procurement
• Services procurement
• Supply chain management
• Invoice follow-up
• Procurement documentation
• Commercial compliance
• Infrastructure projects
• Rail projects
• Transportation projects
• Construction procurement
• CIPS
• MCIPS
• PMP

Why Join Us

Riyadh 's expanding infrastructure and transportation programs require dependable procurement functions capable of connecting technical requirements with competitive sourcing and timely supply. This role offers exposure to major project purchasing, vendor markets, commercial evaluation, contract administration, and supply coordination while building valuable procurement expertise within Saudi Arabia 's growing Construction market.

About the Company

AECOM is a global infrastructure consulting organization delivering engineering, planning, program management, construction management, procurement support, and technical advisory services. Its multidisciplinary teams rely on structured sourcing and supply chain processes to secure the materials and services required for complex infrastructure and construction programs.