Procurement Director at Parsons Corporation in Riyadh, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia | Kablio

Role

Description

procurement governance

strategic sourcing

market intelligence

contract oversight

negotiations

performance reporting

Governance Architecture: Lead the development, implementation, and rigorous enforcement of all PMO-level procurement policies, processes, procedures, and sophisticated governance frameworks, ensuring complete compliance with client mandates, corporate ethics, and KSA regulatory law.
Cross-Functional C-Suite Alignment: Collaborate directly with Program Controls, Engineering Directors, Legal Counsel, and Executive Program Leadership to ensure seamless alignment of procurement milestones, cost estimates, and technical specifications across all work streams.
Global Market Intelligence & Risk: Direct deep global and regional market analysis, anticipating supply chain volatility and geopolitical risks, and developing robust strategies across Tiers 1, 2, and 3 to ensure supply resilience.
Contractual Oversight & Change Control: Provide expert, final-level direction for contract finalization and handover. Offer strategic technical expertise for the review, commercial analysis, and resolution of high-value claims, change orders, and schedule impact analyses.
Strategic Sourcing Leadership: Design, champion, and execute a cohesive, multi-year procurement and contracting strategy fully integrated with the Program Master Schedule, budget baselines, and advanced technical requirements.
Value Optimization Mandate: Drive a culture of proactive value engineering and cost optimization through innovative contracting models and rigorous commercial appraisal, establishing best-in-class value for the client.
High-Stakes Negotiation: Personally lead and finalize complex, high-value commercial and contractual negotiations with Tier 1 international Main Contractors, Vendors, and Strategic Partners to secure optimal commercial terms and maximum value.
Executive Performance Reporting: Design and implement Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) and metrics for the procurement function. Prepare and present high-level, data-driven performance dashboards and analytical reports to the Client and Senior Management on overall procurement status, risk exposure, and market trends.

Requirements

leadership

procurement

contracting

20 years

engineering

pmo

Leadership Acumen: Proven exceptional leadership, commercial judgment, diplomatic negotiation, and C-level stakeholder management skills.
Experience: Minimum 20 years of progressive, strategic procurement, and contracting leadership experience.
Education: Degree Qualified in Engineering, Construction, Business or any other related field.
Regional Expertise: Extensive experience managing large-scale procurement and contracting operations in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia (KSA), with deep familiarity with local regulatory requirements and contribution to Vision 2030 objectives.
PMO Expertise: Mandatory and demonstrated executive experience operating within a highly structured Project Management Office (PMO) or Program Management Consultant (PMC) environment.

Benefits

Information not given or found

Training + Development

Information not given or found

Interview process

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Visa Sponsorship

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Security clearance

Information not given or found

Company

Overview

Over decades it expanded into oil, petrochemical, water and infrastructure projects across the US and globally.
It leverages digital tools such as AI platforms, utility data systems, and drone integration alongside traditional design and construction.
Parsons completed high‑profile projects like major bridge, tunnel, and transit works.
Specializing in transportation, energy, environmental remediation, urban development, industrial, and cybersecurity projects.
The firm has delivered hundreds of mega‑projects worldwide, including infrastructure in the Middle East and environmental cleanup contracts.

Culture + Values

Safety: We adeptly avoid risk through our high‑value technical and management solutions and a companywide, personal commitment to maintaining a safe and healthy culture and environment in all our offices and on each of our projects.
Quality: We’re on a never‑ending quest to improve our processes, services, and products. Our quality management systems ensure ISO 9001 compliance every time…
Integrity: Having integrity means that we remain transparent in our practices by openly communicating with each other, our customers, and stakeholders; that we prioritize the quality of every job; and that we do the right thing each time we’re faced with a tough decision.
Innovation: Through intensive research and development, partnerships, and rapid prototyping, we confidently provide inventive processes and unique solutions that offer unrivaled value to our customers.
Sustainability: We operate in accordance with best practices to deliver solutions while addressing environmental risk and minimizing our carbon footprint.

Environment + Sustainability

Purchased renewable energy certificates and reduced market-based Scope 2 emissions in 2023.
Achieved significant diversion of shredded paper and repurposed electronics in 2023.
Recycled or repurposed hardware units in Middle East offices in 2023.

Inclusion & Diversity

Created a DEI Council in 2017 to unify efforts around diversity and inclusion.
Supports Employee Business Resource Groups such as MILVET, HOLA, PRIDE Alliance, BELONG, PWR, SOAR, and FORCE to foster networking, mentorship, and professional development.
Recognized as one of Forbes' 2023 Best Employers for Diversity.

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Role

Description

procurement governance

strategic sourcing

market intelligence

contract oversight

negotiations

performance reporting

Governance Architecture: Lead the development, implementation, and rigorous enforcement of all PMO-level procurement policies, processes, procedures, and sophisticated governance frameworks, ensuring complete compliance with client mandates, corporate ethics, and KSA regulatory law.
Cross-Functional C-Suite Alignment: Collaborate directly with Program Controls, Engineering Directors, Legal Counsel, and Executive Program Leadership to ensure seamless alignment of procurement milestones, cost estimates, and technical specifications across all work streams.
Global Market Intelligence & Risk: Direct deep global and regional market analysis, anticipating supply chain volatility and geopolitical risks, and developing robust strategies across Tiers 1, 2, and 3 to ensure supply resilience.
Contractual Oversight & Change Control: Provide expert, final-level direction for contract finalization and handover. Offer strategic technical expertise for the review, commercial analysis, and resolution of high-value claims, change orders, and schedule impact analyses.
Strategic Sourcing Leadership: Design, champion, and execute a cohesive, multi-year procurement and contracting strategy fully integrated with the Program Master Schedule, budget baselines, and advanced technical requirements.
Value Optimization Mandate: Drive a culture of proactive value engineering and cost optimization through innovative contracting models and rigorous commercial appraisal, establishing best-in-class value for the client.
High-Stakes Negotiation: Personally lead and finalize complex, high-value commercial and contractual negotiations with Tier 1 international Main Contractors, Vendors, and Strategic Partners to secure optimal commercial terms and maximum value.
Executive Performance Reporting: Design and implement Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) and metrics for the procurement function. Prepare and present high-level, data-driven performance dashboards and analytical reports to the Client and Senior Management on overall procurement status, risk exposure, and market trends.

Requirements

leadership

procurement

contracting

20 years

engineering

pmo

Leadership Acumen: Proven exceptional leadership, commercial judgment, diplomatic negotiation, and C-level stakeholder management skills.
Experience: Minimum 20 years of progressive, strategic procurement, and contracting leadership experience.
Education: Degree Qualified in Engineering, Construction, Business or any other related field.
Regional Expertise: Extensive experience managing large-scale procurement and contracting operations in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia (KSA), with deep familiarity with local regulatory requirements and contribution to Vision 2030 objectives.
PMO Expertise: Mandatory and demonstrated executive experience operating within a highly structured Project Management Office (PMO) or Program Management Consultant (PMC) environment.

Benefits

Information not given or found

Training + Development

Information not given or found

Interview process

Information not given or found

Visa Sponsorship

Information not given or found

Security clearance

Information not given or found

Company

Overview

Over decades it expanded into oil, petrochemical, water and infrastructure projects across the US and globally.
It leverages digital tools such as AI platforms, utility data systems, and drone integration alongside traditional design and construction.
Parsons completed high‑profile projects like major bridge, tunnel, and transit works.
Specializing in transportation, energy, environmental remediation, urban development, industrial, and cybersecurity projects.
The firm has delivered hundreds of mega‑projects worldwide, including infrastructure in the Middle East and environmental cleanup contracts.

Culture + Values

Safety: We adeptly avoid risk through our high‑value technical and management solutions and a companywide, personal commitment to maintaining a safe and healthy culture and environment in all our offices and on each of our projects.
Quality: We’re on a never‑ending quest to improve our processes, services, and products. Our quality management systems ensure ISO 9001 compliance every time…
Integrity: Having integrity means that we remain transparent in our practices by openly communicating with each other, our customers, and stakeholders; that we prioritize the quality of every job; and that we do the right thing each time we’re faced with a tough decision.
Innovation: Through intensive research and development, partnerships, and rapid prototyping, we confidently provide inventive processes and unique solutions that offer unrivaled value to our customers.
Sustainability: We operate in accordance with best practices to deliver solutions while addressing environmental risk and minimizing our carbon footprint.

Environment + Sustainability

Purchased renewable energy certificates and reduced market-based Scope 2 emissions in 2023.
Achieved significant diversion of shredded paper and repurposed electronics in 2023.
Recycled or repurposed hardware units in Middle East offices in 2023.

Inclusion & Diversity

Created a DEI Council in 2017 to unify efforts around diversity and inclusion.
Supports Employee Business Resource Groups such as MILVET, HOLA, PRIDE Alliance, BELONG, PWR, SOAR, and FORCE to foster networking, mentorship, and professional development.
Recognized as one of Forbes' 2023 Best Employers for Diversity.

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Procurement Director

Parsons Corporation

Procurement Director

Parsons Corporation

Description

procurement governance

strategic sourcing

market intelligence

contract oversight

negotiations

performance reporting

Requirements

leadership

procurement

contracting

20 years

engineering

pmo

Benefits

Training + Development

Interview process

Visa Sponsorship

Security clearance

Overview

Culture + Values

Environment + Sustainability

Inclusion & Diversity

Articles

Description

procurement governance

strategic sourcing

market intelligence

contract oversight

negotiations

performance reporting

Requirements

leadership

procurement

contracting

20 years

engineering

pmo

Benefits

Training + Development

Interview process

Visa Sponsorship

Security clearance

Overview

Culture + Values

Environment + Sustainability

Inclusion & Diversity

Articles

1944 Founded

Year of Establishment

The company was established in 1944 by Ralph M. Parsons in California.

$6 Billion Annual

Revenue Figure

The firm generates an average of $6 billion in annual revenue.

34% increase

Diversity Representation

The organization achieved a significant 34% increase in diversity representation across the enterprise in 2021.

Free Space Shuttle Move

Notable Achievement

The company successfully transported the Space Shuttle Endeavour at no cost.

50% Reduction

Absolute Scope 1 & 2 GHG Emissions by 2030

Aims to reduce absolute Scope 1 and Scope 2 greenhouse gas emissions by 50% by 2030, referencing a 2019 base year.

100% Renewable

Electricity Sourcing by 2028

A commitment to sourcing 100% of electricity from renewable sources by 2028, having started from 0% in 2019.

90% Reduction

Absolute GHG Emissions by 2045

Long-term goal to reduce absolute Scope 1 and Scope 2 greenhouse gas emissions by 90% by 2045.

Net-Zero Goal

GHG Emissions by 2045

Comprehensive target to achieve net-zero greenhouse gas emissions across the entire value chain by 2045.

33% increase

Women in Leadership

Women in leadership roles grew by 33% within the organization in 2021, reflecting progress in gender diversity.

50% diverse