Senior Buyer - Construction (Tendring & Contracting)

Norconsult Telematics; Riyadh; On-site; SAR 300,000 - 450,000; Full time

Job summary

Norconsult Telematics in Riyadh is seeking a seasoned procurement professional to lead end-to-end sourcing of construction and renovation packages. You will collaborate with Engineering/PMC teams to define scopes, BoQs and tender pipelines, and develop strategy across multi-site programs with framework contractors.

The role requires 8+ years in construction procurement, strong negotiation, and audit-ready documentation.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Supply Chain, or equivalent.
• 8+ years of experience in construction procurement and tendering.
• Experience with BoQs, building/MEP specs, bid evaluation.

Responsibilities

• Manage end-to-end procurement for construction/renovation packages.
• Define scopes, BoQs, and plan tender pipeline with Engineering/PMC teams.
• Develop packaging strategy across multi-site programs and manage parallel tenders.
• Conduct supplier research and competitive tendering for best value.
• Prepare and administer tender documents and contracts per policy.
• Negotiate pricing and terms within procurement authority.
• Coordinate PRs, approvals, PO issuance and contractor mobilization.
• Escalate aged PRs/POs and monitor milestones.
• Maintain contractor records and registrations for audits.
• Liaise with Legal for contract review and approval.
• Provide weekly tender/procurement tracking to Procurement Unit Lead.

Skills

Analytical skills

Negotiation

Documentation

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or related field

Tools

ERP/Excel

Job description

Full-time, on an annually renewable contract in Riyadh. Fluent Arabic speakers preferred.

Position Objective:

Deliver the end-to-end sourcing and tendering of construction, renovation, fit-out and related works packages for a multi-site program, ensuring procurement-ready technical packages, competitive and auditable tenders, and timely award and contractor mobilisation.

Job Description & Responsibilities:

• Manage the end-to-end procurement process for construction and renovation packages, from requisition to award and PO release.
• Collaborate with Engineering/PMC teams to define scopes, specifications and BoQs and plan the tender pipeline.
• Develop the packaging and contracting strategy across the multi-site program (site-by-site, regional bundles or framework contractors) and manage multiple parallel tenders at different stages.
• Conduct research on contractors and design offices, and run competitive tendering to achieve best value and fit-for-purpose solutions.
• Manage the tendering process with all stakeholders, preparing, reviewing and administering tender documents (RFI/RFP/RFQ), contracts and procurement documentation in line with policy.
• Negotiate pricing, commercial terms and contract conditions with contractors within delegated procurement authority to secure favourable agreements.
• Coordinate PRs, approval follow-up, PO issuance and contractor acknowledgement through existing systems, and monitor contractor commitments, mobilisation and delivery of work packages.
• Escalate aged PRs/POs, late deliveries and procurement constraints affecting critical Marakez Tahakom milestones.
• Maintain accurate contractor records and tender files for audit and reporting purposes.
• Ensure contractor registration and qualification.
• Liaise with the Legal Department for the drafting, review and approval of construction contracts.
• Provide weekly tender and procurement tracking and reporting to the Procurement Unit Lead.

Qualifications & Experience:

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Supply Chain Management, Business Administration or equivalent.
• 8+ years of experience in construction procurement and contractor tendering.
• Practical command of BoQs, building/MEP specifications, bid levelling and tender evaluation.
• Experience with fit-out, renovation, civil works and construction contract conditions (e.g. FIDIC).
• Proven experience procuring works for multi-site or program-level rollouts, running several concurrent tender packages.
• Strong analytical, commercial negotiation, ERP/Excel and documentation skills.
• Saudi nationals, fluent Arabic speakers and candidates based in KSA are encouraged to apply.