Senior Procurement Manager

Mace; Riyad Al Khabra; On-site; SAR 200,000 - 300,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking experienced professionals to lead integrated teams on a major mixed-use development project in Saudi Arabia. This role offers the chance to work on a transformative programme involving sports facilities, entertainment, and arts. You will be responsible for managing the contract lifecycle, ensuring compliance with procurement policies, and mentoring a procurement team. If you have a strong background in procurement and project management, this is an exciting opportunity to make a significant impact in a dynamic environment.

Qualifications

• Relevant degree and professional membership required.
• Experience in high-value projects for a consultancy is essential.

Responsibilities

• Manage all activities related to SOW review and bidding process.
• Direct the full contract lifecycle and negotiate T&Cs.
• Mentor and train the procurement team to enhance skills.

Skills

Procurement Management

Contract Negotiation

Project Management

Communication Skills

Mentoring

Education

Relevant Degree Qualification

Professional Membership

Job description

Position status: This opportunity is for a bid, so it is not yet a secured role. If you would like to be considered as we progress with this position, please click to apply.

At Mace, our purpose is to redefine the boundaries of ambition. We believe in creating places that are responsible, bringing transformative impact to our people, communities and societies across the globe. To learn more about our purpose, culture and priorities, visit our strategy site.

Within our consult business, we harness our unique combination of leading-edge practical expertise and project delivery consultancy to unlock the potential of every project.

The project:

This is an opportunity to work on one of the largest programmes in Saudi Arabia. This unique project consists of major mixed-use development including sports facilities, entertainment, and arts along with all associated infrastructure.

Mace is currently providing programme management and looking for high-calibre, experienced professionals to lead integrated teams throughout each phase of the project.

Our values shape the way we consult and define the people we want to join us on our journey:

• Safety first - Going home safe and well
• Client focus - Deliver on our promise
• Integrity - Always do the right thing
• Create opportunity - For our people to excel

You’ll be responsible for:

• Preparing, coordinating and managing all activities related to review/validate SOW, manage the pre- and post-bidding process that includes contract pre-award, award, technical and commercial evaluations.
• Directing and operating the full contract lifecycle from the contract drafting process, T&Cs negotiating, and incorporating the effect of all negotiations to achieve a mutually agreed-upon agreement in alignment with the client’s legal team and relevant stakeholders.
• Providing procurement/contracting awareness and guidance to non-procurement staff within the line of business.
• Overlooking post-contract activities, such as extensions, terminations, amendments, change orders, and disputes (if any).
• Assisting in drafting and developing the client suit of templates in coordination with the client’s legal team and relevant stakeholders.
• Assisting in formulating, implementing, and improving the client’s procurement policies and procedures and ensure all procurement activities comply with relevant laws, regulations, and organisational policies.
• Preparing and presenting regular and special reports/presentations on procurement activities with the ability to use the data for decision-making and improve procurement processes.
• Working on multiple tasks and dealing with competing priorities, meeting deadlines in a timely manner.
• Mentoring and training the procurement team (new joiners), sharing knowledge and experience, and providing support and advice to develop their skills and uplift the team's capabilities.

You’ll need to have:

• A relevant degree qualification.
• Professional membership.
• Necessary visa criteria for the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia and have relevant work experience working on high-value projects/programmes for a project management consultancy business, which are required for immigration and client approval.

You’ll also have:

• Strong background in procuring, negotiation and placing large and complex packages.
• Ability to navigate through complex procurement routes.

Please note:Obtaining a visa in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia is subject to a criminal record check, qualifications and may encounter age restrictions.

Mace is an inclusive employer and welcomes interest from a diverse range of candidates.