Strategic Procurement & Contracts Lead

Procurement Hub; Riyadh; On-site; SAR 180,000 - 300,000; Full time

Job summary

Procurement Hub in Saudi Arabia is seeking a qualified Procurement & Contracts Specialist to manage end-to-end procurement and contracting for a key project within the PIF portfolio. You will oversee sourcing, tendering, bid evaluation, contract drafting and negotiation, and contract administration to ensure compliance with policies and governance while delivering value for money.

The candidate should have a minimum of four years in procurement and contract management, experience with government

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or higher in a related field as listed.
• Professional certifications such as CIPS, CPSM, or CCMP are desirable.

Responsibilities

• Manage the full procurement cycle from requirements definition through sourcing, tendering, evaluation, and award.
• Prepare RFIs, RFPs, RFQs, and tender documents in line with procurement policies and procedures.
• Lead technical and commercial bid evaluations and prepare award recommendations.
• Draft, review, and negotiate contracts, agreements, and amendments in coordination with legal and business stakeholders.
• Administer contracts throughout their lifecycle, including change orders, variations, renewals, and close-outs.
• Monitor supplier and contractor performance against KPIs, SLAs, and contractual obligations.
• Identify and mitigate procurement and contractual risks, and support the resolution of claims and disputes.
• Ensure compliance with governance frameworks, delegation of authority, and applicable regulations.
• Conduct market analysis and supplier assessments, and support local content requirements.
• Maintain accurate procurement and contract records, registers, and reports.
• Coordinate with project teams, finance, legal, and senior management to meet project timelines.
• Contribute to the continuous improvement of procurement and contracting processes and templates.

Skills

Negotiation

Analytical thinking

Stakeholder management

Arabic & English communication

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher in Supply Chain Management, Business Administration, Engineering, Law

CIPS

CPSM

CCMP

Tools

SAP Ariba

Oracle

Odoo

Job description

Procurement Hub in Saudi Arabia is seeking a qualified Procurement & Contracts Specialist to manage end-to-end procurement and contracting for a key project within the PIF portfolio. You will oversee sourcing, tendering, bid evaluation, contract drafting and negotiation, and contract administration to ensure compliance with policies and governance while delivering value for money.

The candidate should have a minimum of four years in procurement and contract management, experience with government