Project Procurement Manager

Asset Management, Construction and Operations

(based in KSA)

Reporting line

The Project Procurement Manager's will report to the Sr. Procurement Manager _KSA

KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES

Single accountable procurement member in industrial projects
Steer all Procurement activities throughout the stages of the project
Embedded in the Project team
Liase with Business for all procurement activities on the project
Leads negotiations with consultants, EPC and contractors or local equipment suppliers, jointly with the Business and the support of the other relevant procurement role involved.
Translate the project's business targets into a Procurement strategy in order to ensure the Procurement is technically and financially able to meet the overall aims and schedule of the project.
Be committed to achieving and improving overall project performance whilst steering any actions needed to reduce risk
Collaborate with the business stakeholders to obtain the necessary info so Procurement could be able to provide the necessary support as requested by Business.
Manage Project Procurements Buyers, if any.
Manage Project Procurements Processes and Procedures.
Develop medium/long term strategic partnerships with consultants, contractors and local suppliers
Ensures procurement governance is maintained along the project and timely actions and decisions are taken
Ensure risk assessments are conducted and implement corrective action plans
Ensure Group rules and policies (internal and external) are applied throughout the Procurement process

STEER PROJECT PROCUREMENT AND INTERVENE AT STRATEGIC POINTS

Steer and coordinate Procurement for the whole project and take charge of the most strategic/difficult purchases
Coordinate and centralize all procurement contributions for the project, except for key equipment's Global Lead Buyers
Make sure the needs are challenged
Identify and/or select consultants, contractors or local equipment suppliers who best meet the project requirements
Oversee calls for tenders and conduct key negotiations
Draw up the contract with the legal and contract management departments
Support in the relationships with the most critical consultants, contractors or local equipment suppliers and deal with major (key) disputes
Identify, prioritize, engage and work in a project mode with internal and external stakeholders
Manage risks and opportunities
Manage local regulations into the project procurement activities
Collaborate with internal stakeholders (project teams, finance, legal, aifa, H&S, E&C and others) and ensure early involvement in the procurement process.
Maintain shared documents and repositories for contracts, procurement plans, and performance reports.

Provide contractual, budgetary and regulatory supervision of the project on behalf of Procurement

Define local procurement processes, procedures, control document policies...
Ensure all project procedures and applicable regulations are followed
Control overall project procurement costs and issue warnings when required (exercise his / her right to intervene)
Ensure the contract is correctly implemented and understood by all parties involved
Adapt Procurement activities to operational constraints
Commit to achieving the Procurement financial and operational performance targets

External (contractors and suppliers) and internal (project) intelligence

Maintain an updated deep knowledge on the market to identify which potential consultants and contractor could be consulted.
Maintain updated the country contractor´s panel and coordinate with the major and preferred contractors panel managers in procurement.
Share with the internal clients the contractor´s panel and check if it fulfills the needs of business and the necessities of the contract strategy implemented, and in case that does not meet those needs identify alternative contractors and update the panel.
Identify innovative opportunities on the consultants, contractors or local equipment suppliers market
Obtain technical and financial intelligence about current and potential consultants and contractors in order to anticipate long-term consequences for the project
Challenge the project's technical aspects in order to ensure consultants, contractors or local equipment suppliers products and services meet the customer's needs in the long-term
Implement alternative Procurement strategies to avoid crises
Conduct market intelligence to obtain information on competitors and opportunities, to identify innovative procurement solutions, suppliers, and market trends, in collaboration with other stakeholders
Coordinate and assure the involvement of the rest of procurement stakeholders in the process (Global Lead Buyers, Category Lead Buyers...)
Provide a holistic vision of the project cycle life, taking care of development, construction, and O&M needs

DETAILED RESPONSABILITIES

Define and adapt project Procurement plan and strategies
Draw up a list of requirements in collaboration with the Business, engineering and the buyers
Take CSR and Carbon Neutral/Zero targets into account
Define the procurement project management plan, strategies and procedures, in order to improve the competitive advantage of the business and up-grade them if necessary
Ensure early involvement from development phase, quality of service and performance contribution of procurement to the project
Coordinates the involvement of Global Lead Buyers for key equipment
Analyze Business objectives
Apply category strategies related to their parts of the project
Define negotiating tactics/directions, working with the project team and Category team
Leads qualification of consultants, contractors or local equipment suppliers, if not covered by a managed category
Lead or contribute (depending on the Global Business Unit governance) to define the project contracting strategy

Qualifications

Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Supply Chain Management, Procurement, Business Administration, or related field
Master's degree (MBA or equivalent) in Procurement, Supply Chain, or Project Management is an advantage

Language

Excellent command of written and spoken English. Arabic is a plus.

Experience

Minimum 8–12 years of experience in procurement, sourcing, or supply chain management, with at least 5 years in project procurement roles within industrial, infrastructure, energy, or EPC environments
Proven experience managing end-to-end procurement activities in large-scale projects, from development phase through execution, commissioning, and close-out
Demonstrated expertise in handling complex contracts (EPC, construction, consultancy, and equipment supply) including tendering, negotiation, and contract administration
Strong experience in supplier/contractor management, including qualification, evaluation, performance monitoring, and dispute resolution
Hands-on experience in strategic sourcing and category management, aligning procurement strategies with project and business objectives
Proven track record in cost control, budgeting, and value optimization within project environments
Experience in risk management and mitigation strategies, including managing supply chain disruptions and contractual risks
Familiarity with local regulations, compliance requirements, and procurement governance frameworks in project execution
Experience working in cross-functional and multicultural teams, collaborating with engineering, finance, legal, HSE, and project management
Strong background in stakeholder management, including internal business units and external partners (consultants, contractors, suppliers)
Experience in market intelligence, supplier development, and building strategic partnerships
Proficiency in procurement systems and tools (ERP systems such as SAP, Oracle, or equivalent)

Knowledge and Skills

Business Challenging Techniques
Category Management Methodologies
Contract Management
Construction Bid Management
Costing and Budgeting
Customer and Market Analysis
Materials requirements, planning, logistics and supply chain
Negotiation
Procurement Process Management
Procurement software
Project Procurement Management
Risk Management
Sustainable Environmental Management
Understands Buying Influencer Needs
Builds Networks
Manages Conflict
Communicates Effectively
Drives vision and purpose
Drives Results
Ensures Accountability
Builds trust
Being Resilient
Adapts to the situation / Adaptative mindset
Thinks Strategically
Manages stakeholders
Applies financial acumen
Manages complexity

Location/travel

Based in Riyadh, KSA.

Flexibility to travel (including to Dubai).