Senior Manager - Procurement

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We are seeking an exceptionally experienced Senior Procurement Manager to lead and oversee all procurement activities for large-scale construction projects. The successful candidate will drive procurement strategy and execution at a strategic level, manage complex commercial negotiations, ensure optimal supplier performance, and maintain full compliance with company policies and local Saudi regulations. This role demands exceptional commercial acumen, extensive procurement expertise in construction and infrastructure, and proven success operating within the Saudi and Middle Eastern markets.

• Develop, establish, and implement comprehensive procurement strategies that align with project objectives, financial budgets, and delivery schedules, ensuring strategic alignment across all procurement activities.
• Lead and oversee end-to-end procurement processes including requisitioning, tendering, bid evaluation, commercial negotiation, contract award, and supplier induction, ensuring adherence to best practices and timely execution.
• Manage, mentor, and develop procurement teams to deliver cost-effective and timely procurement solutions; provide strategic guidance and performance management to ensure team excellence.
• Conduct sophisticated commercial negotiations with suppliers, subcontractors, and vendors to secure optimal commercial terms, competitive pricing, and balanced risk allocation.
• Prepare, review, and approve all procurement documentation including RFQs, RFPs, contracts, scopes of work, purchase orders, and comprehensive bid evaluation reports.
• Ensure all procurement activities comply with company policies, contractual requirements, and applicable Saudi regulations and industry standards; maintain governance and audit readiness.
• Establish, nurture, and maintain strategic supplier relationships; actively manage supplier performance, delivery schedules, quality standards, and address supply chain issues proactively.
• Coordinate and collaborate with project management, engineering, commercial, and logistics teams to align procurement plans with project delivery timelines and technical specifications.
• Conduct thorough supplier prequalification and due diligence assessments; manage vendor risk evaluations and develop comprehensive mitigation strategies.
• Oversee cost control initiatives, identify value engineering opportunities, and implement procurement cost-saving measures to optimise project economics.
• Support resolution of procurement-related disputes and supply chain claims; provide commercial expertise and documentation to support project outcomes.
• Maintain comprehensive procurement records, develop performance dashboards, and provide regular strategic reporting to senior management on procurement status, emerging risks, and key performance indicators.

• Minimum 15 years of total experience in procurement within the construction and infrastructure sector.
• At least 6 years of hands‑on commercial procurement experience in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia (KSA) or broader Middle East (ME) region.
• Bachelor's degree in an engineering discipline (e.g., Civil, Mechanical, Electrical) with demonstrated commercial experience in…