Procurement & Contract Management Manager - Temporary Infrastructure
Location: Saudi Arabia
Duration: June 1 2026 to March 1, 2027
Role Overview
We are looking for a Procurement & Contract Management Manager to support the delivery of temporary infrastructure for a large-scale international football tournament. This role will be responsible for managing end-to-end procurement processes, contract administration, and vendor performance to ensure timely and cost-effective delivery of all temporary infrastructure packages.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead procurement activities for temporary infrastructure packages (overlay, utilities, structures, equipment, etc.)
- Manage the full procurement cycle including sourcing, tendering, evaluation, negotiation, and award
- Prepare and review RFQs, RFPs, and tender documentation in line with project requirements
- Oversee contract drafting, administration, and compliance throughout the project lifecycle
- Coordinate with technical, operations, and finance teams to align procurement strategies with project needs
- Manage supplier relationships and monitor vendor performance against SLAs and KPIs
- Ensure all procurement activities are compliant with internal policies and governance standards
- Track procurement timelines and ensure delivery milestones are met
- Support cost control, budget tracking, and value engineering initiatives
- Identify risks and implement mitigation strategies related to procurement and contracts
Requirements
- Minimum 8-10 years of experience in procurement and contract management, preferably within events, construction, or infrastructure projects
- Strong experience handling large-scale procurement packages and multiple vendors
- Proven experience in contract drafting, negotiation, and administration
- Familiarity with temporary infrastructure, overlay, or event-related procurement is a strong advantage
- Good understanding of commercial terms, cost structures, and supplier management
- Experience working in fast-paced, large-scale project environments
- Strong stakeholder management and coordination skills
- Fluent in English; Arabic is a plus
Key Skills
- Procurement Strategy & Execution
- Tendering & Vendor Selection
- Contract Management & Administration
- Commercial Negotiation
- Supplier & Vendor Management
- Cost Control & Budget Monitoring
- Risk Management & Mitigation
- Stakeholder Coordination
- Project & Timeline Management
- Compliance & Governance
- Analytical & Problem-Solving Skills
- Communication & Negotiation Skills
