Strategic Procurement Lead for Real Estate & Mega Projects

Big Fish Consult; Jeddah; On-site; SAR 360,000 - 480,000; Full time

Job summary

Big Fish Consult is seeking an experienced Procurement Manager in Jeddah to lead strategic sourcing, planning, tendering and contract negotiations for a major real estate and destination development program in Saudi Arabia.

You will ensure cost-effective procurement, supplier performance, and compliance with corporate policies while supporting large-scale development and operational needs.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in supply chain, business, or engineering.
• 8-12 years procurement experience with 3+ years in management.
• Strong background in real estate development or large-scale projects.
• Experience with strategic sourcing, tendering, and contracts.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement procurement strategies aligned with timelines and budgets.
• Oversee end-to-end procurement: sourcing, RFQs/RFPs, tenders, negotiations, awards.
• Procure construction, consultancy, facilities mgmt, and corporate services.
• Lead supplier selection, prequalification, evaluation, and relationships.
• Drive cost optimization and value engineering without compromising quality.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure timely procurement delivery.
• Ensure compliance with governance, approvals, contracts and Saudi regs.
• Monitor budgets, supplier risks, KPIs, and report to senior management.
• Support governance, process improvements, and ERP utilization.

Skills

Strategic sourcing

Tender management

Contract negotiations

Supplier management

Cost control

Risk mitigation

Stakeholder management

Leadership

Education

Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management

CIPS certification

CPSM certification

Tools

ERP systems

Job description

Big Fish Consult is seeking an experienced Procurement Manager in Jeddah to lead strategic sourcing, planning, tendering and contract negotiations for a major real estate and destination development program in Saudi Arabia.

You will ensure cost-effective procurement, supplier performance, and compliance with corporate policies while supporting large-scale development and operational needs.