Senior Procurement Specialist, Infrastructure Projects

AECOM; Riyadh; On-site; SAR 350,000 - 650,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical

Dental

Vision

Life

AD&D

Disability benefits

Paid time off

Leaves of absences

Flexible work options

Well-being resources

Employee assistance program

Business travel insurance

Service recognition awards

Retirement savings plan

Employee stock purchase plan

Job summary

AECOM is seeking a senior procurement leader to manage complex sourcing activities for large-scale infrastructure, rail, transportation, and engineering projects. The role focuses on developing vendor relationships, negotiating contracts, and delivering cost-effective procurement solutions.

The ideal candidate has 12+ years in procurement with at least 5 in leadership, a bachelor's in a related field, and professional certifications such as CIPS/MCIPS/PMP.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management, Procurement, Business Administration, Engineering, or a related field.
• Professional certifications are highly desirable, such as CIPS (Chartered Institute of Procurement & Supply), MCIPS, PMP (advantageous), and Supply Chain or Contract Management certifications.
• Typically 12+ years of procurement experience, with at least 5 years in a leadership role.
• Proven experience managing procurement activities on large-scale infrastructure, rail, transportation, construction, or engineering projects.

Responsibilities

• Performs more advanced to complex tasks within a particular field.
• Under very general direction, purchases supplies and services from vendors at the lowest cost, according to the company standards and specifications.
• Prepares requests for proposals, analyzes quotes received, selects vendors, schedules and expedites deliveries and follows up on invoices received.
• This level is viewed as advanced within the scope of the position.

Skills

Vendor management

Strategic sourcing

Contract negotiation

Team leadership

Stakeholder engagement

Education

Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management, Procurement, Business Administration, Engineering, or related field

CIPS / MCIPS / PMP certifications

Job description

AECOM is seeking a senior procurement leader to manage complex sourcing activities for large-scale infrastructure, rail, transportation, and engineering projects. The role focuses on developing vendor relationships, negotiating contracts, and delivering cost-effective procurement solutions.

The ideal candidate has 12+ years in procurement with at least 5 in leadership, a bachelor's in a related field, and professional certifications such as CIPS/MCIPS/PMP.