Procurement Manager

Job description / Role

The project:
This is an opportunity to be involved in the delivery of major sports stadiums and associated projects in Saudi Arabia. Mace is currently delivering the programme which will require high-calibre and experienced people to lead teams throughout each phase of the project.

Our values shape the way we consult, and define the people we want to join us on our journey, they are:

Safety first - Going home safe and well.
Client focus - Deliver on our promise.
Integrity - Always do the right thing.
Create opportunity - for our people to excel.

Job Summary:
• Managing the procurement process and writing contract placement reports, contract award. Developing of the procurement and project management strategy in line with the Mace Way and the client requirements.

You’ll be responsible for:
• Managing the procurement process for consultants, contractors, and specialist suppliers including long lists, short lists, prequalification, tendering, mid tender meetings, writing contract placement reports, contract award.
• Compiling RFPs and tender documents and managing the outputs from others as required i.e. design information, the scope of works, and forms of contract.
• Liaising with other experts on contract forms (lawyers) and insurance requirements.
• Researching the supply chain (locally and internationally) to understand options, constraints, lead in times, current workloads, bonding capacity, and experience in the sector.
• Securing and procuring all key packages for contractors and consultants.
• Ensuring that the highest standards of health and safety are considered as a priority throughout all stages of the project’s life cycle.
• Developing the client’s brief and procurement strategy, leading the development of new and established supply chain partners
• Developing of the procurement and project management strategy in line with the Mace Way and the client requirements
• Working closely with the client, operators, sub-consultants and contractors to ensure timely, cost-effective deliver
• Coordinating and managing multiple stakeholders and demonstrating the ability to build robust, long-term relationships and integrated teams.

Requirements

You’ll need to have:

• Necessary visa criteria for the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia and have relevant work experience working on high valued projects/ programmes for a project management consultancy business, which are required for immigration and client approval.
• You have relevant degree qualifications and be a member of a professional body.

About the Company

Mace is an international consultancy and construction company that has delivered world class projects since 1990. Today we employ over 6,000 people across five global hubs in Europe, Middle East North Africa and India, North America, Asia Pacific and Sub-Saharan Africa.

Four simple values guide our behaviour in our pursuit of a better way; Safety first - going home safe and well, Client focus - deliver on our promise, Create opportunity - for our people to excel, Integrity - always doing the right thing. We aim to attract the best and brightest people, whatever their background, to bring new perspectives to some of the most complex and inspiring projects around the world.

We support our people who are aiming to achieve an academic or professional qualification that will help them develop personally and deliver to the highest standard for our clients. At Mace you can deepen your knowledge, expand your skills and define your own path.