Senior Contract & Procurement Specialist

Massar Business Solutions; Riyadh; On-site; SAR 480,000 - 720,000; Full time

Job summary

Massar Business Solutions in Riyadh is seeking a Senior Contract & Procurement Specialist for large-scale infrastructure, water, energy, and industrial projects. You will lead contract formation, procurement strategy, tendering, and supplier governance within a major engineering consultancy setting.

The role demands 8-12 years of relevant experience, deep knowledge of FIDIC/JCT/PPP contracts, and fluency in English and Arabic.

Qualifications

• 8-12 years of experience in Contracts & Procurement.
• Experience in engineering consultancy or large infrastructure projects in Saudi Arabia.
• Strong knowledge of contract management, procurement strategy, tendering, sourcing, supplier management, negotiations, claims support, and governance.
• Experience with RFQs, technical and commercial evaluations, contract awards, and purchase orders.
• Familiarity with Saudi procurement rules and laws (GOSI, VAT, PDPL).
• Excellent English and Arabic communication skills.
• CIPS/MCIPS/RICS or FIDIC accreditation is an advantage.

Skills

Negotiation

Stakeholder management

Commercial acumen

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Law

Bachelor's degree in Engineering

Bachelor's degree in Quantity Surveying

Bachelor's degree in Business

Master's degree (advantageous)

Tools

Etimad/ Saudi government portals

FIDIC contracts

Contract management tools

Job description

We are currently recruiting for a Senior Contract & Procurement Specialist based in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, for a leading engineering consultancy organization operating across infrastructure, water, energy, and industrial projects.

Key Requirements

• Saudi National preferred.
• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Law, Engineering, Quantity Surveying, Business, or a related discipline.
• 8-12 years of relevant experience in Contracts & Procurement.
• Proven experience within engineering consultancy or large-scale Infrastructure, Water, Energy, or Construction projects in Saudi Arabia.
• Strong knowledge of contract management, procurement strategy, tendering, sourcing, supplier management, negotiations, claims support, and commercial governance.
• Experience handling the full procurement lifecycle, including RFQs, technical and commercial evaluations, contract awards, and purchase orders.
• Familiarity with contract frameworks such as FIDIC, JCT, PPP, and other bespoke contracts commonly used within the Saudi market.
• Sound understanding of Saudi regulations, including:
  • Government Tenders & Procurement Law
  • Saudi Labour Law
  • ZATCA / VAT regulations
  • GOSI
  • PDPL (Personal Data Protection Law)
  • Compliance and governance requirements
• Experience with bank guarantees, bid bonds, performance bonds, and supplier compliance processes.
• Exposure to Saudi government procurement platforms such as Etimad and other relevant government systems will be advantageous.
• Experience working with major government entities and large-scale projects within Saudi Arabia is highly preferred.
• Strong commercial acumen, negotiation skills, and stakeholder management capabilities.
• Excellent communication skills in both English and Arabic.
• Professional certifications such as CIPS, MCIPS, RICS, or FIDIC accreditation will be an advantage.