Procurement / Contracts Specialist (Saudi National)

Description

• Coordinate the registration of potential vendors and engage the local / international markets, as applicable.
• Implement best practices, methodologies and strategies, as required.
• Perform the day-to-day procurement activities for the Infrastructure delivery programme and meet performance targets against Key Performance Indicators (Tender Event Schedule, etc.), in compliance with the client’s objectives, strategies, policies, plans, procedures, and applicable regulations / standards templates.
• Manage and maintain procurement records.
• Identify opportunities for improvements and innovations.
• Coordinates procurement activities with the client, within the Infrastructure programme management team, and with other stakeholders.
• Manage the procurement processes, including vendor selection, negotiation, and contract award.
• Develop Tender Event Schedules, Procurement Plans, Pre-Qualification Questionnaires, Pre-Qualification Evaluation Reports, Tender Plans, Award Recommendations, etc., as required.
• Ensure compliance with the client’s Local Content policy.

Requirements

• Skilled in prioritization, multi-tasking, attention to detail, and follow-through to meet deadlines.
• Ability to positively influence and contribute to meetings and to interface with the client and stakeholders.
• Prior experience on Airport / Infrastructure projects highly desired (but not mandatory).
• Extensive knowledge in the Procurement function and industry practices and regulations.
• Familiar with various forms of contract (lump sums, unit rates / re-measurable, early contractor involvement, design & build) to deliver a wide array of Infrastructure (roads, railway systems, power substations, district cooling plants, telecoms, water supply, reservoirs and pumping stations, firefighting systems, irrigation systems, drainage, wastewater treatment plants…).
• Minimum 5 years of relevant experience required.
• Ability to independently perform day-to-day procurement activities.
• Fluent in English, with excellent written and oral communications skills.
• Conversant with technologies and systems (Microsoft Office Suite, ACONEX, Oracle, etc.) required to perform daily duties.
• Graduate degree required (such as BSc, BA, LLB, or similar); post-graduate degree preferred.
• Prior experience on the client’s and/or PMCM consultant’s side or Oil & Gas EPC companies preferred, with knowledge of PIF Development Companies’ operating models highly desired.

Benefits

Training + Development

Interview process

Visa Sponsorship

Security clearance