Ref: KP633-1004

Job description / Role

Employment: Full Time

A leading Construction Engineering Company in KSA is looking for a strategic PROCUREMENT MANAGER to join their team in Riyadh, KSA. You will be responsible for managing company procurement activities and operations from identifying requirements to receiving material / services in order to fulfill company project needs and requirements efficiently and effectively.

• Develops the Procurement function’s strategic goals, business plans, budgets and resources in coordination with the Director of Support Services.
• Develops adequate policies and processes for the Procurement function to maintain efficient operational excellence.
• Communicates the Procurement function’s guidelines and processes to employees and ensures clear understanding of these guidelines.
• Works towards achieving the Procurement function’s strategic goals and reports progress to executive management.
• Plans, directs, and manages the procurement activities of the company under direction from the Director of Support Services.
• Develops, reviews, and approves new or improved procurement methods to maintain economy and efficiency of operation.
• Reviews and understand bid proposals and specifications and provide recommendations on procurement methods and suppliers.
• Creates responses to special correspondence and handles special assignments and problems such as responses to vendor/client inquiries and bid clarifications.
• Monitors procurement requests received from company projects and department heads, using the appropriate procurement method (Direct Purchasing, RFQ, RFP, etc.) depending on the nature of the requested item/service and in accordance with applicable procurement policies & processes.
• Identifies sourcing needs for the company by reviewing the material requirements of the various projects and establishes policies for sourcing of the concerned items/ materials.
• Evaluates of supplier / vendor bids in accordance with pre-established evaluation criteria. Invites concerned functions to participate in the evaluation, supplier interviews or any other evaluation methodology used in determining the successful supplier, as appropriate.
• Develops a robust vendor base and enters into purchase agreements with the vendors for supplying company needs based on the requirements of the projects.
• Pre-qualifies vendors / suppliers based on schedule commitments, contractual requirements, and quality standards and develops the preferred / approved vendor list of the company for different key materials and services across different geographies.
• Negotiates payment terms and discounts with suppliers to secure items and services in the specified form, quality, quantity and time-frame required and at the most suitable price.
• Participates in the technical and commercial evaluation, negotiations and selection of the contractors and vendors for major and huge contracts, and as appropriate.
• Manages the delivery methods of purchased material / equipment in coordination with the requesting projects.
• Track and report key functional metrics to reduce expenses and improve effectiveness
• In coordination with project managers, monitors subcontractor performance, schedule progress against actual work progress, and ensures delivery of client requirements in line with subcontractor agreement.
• Ensures the adherence of the Procurement function’s employees to company guidelines policies and processes.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering, with Procurement or Supply Chain related Certification.
• Minimum 8 years proven working experience as Procurement Manager in same field above in KSA.
• Knowledge of sourcing and procurement techniques as well as a skill in “reading” the market
• Strong leadership capabilities and management capability of medium size procurement team
• Expert in negotiations and networking
• Aptitude in decision-making and working with numbers
• Experience in collecting and analyzing data
• Experience with procurement methodologies and processes.

About the Company

Aspiriti Recruitment specialises in:

  • Automotive & Transport
  • Industrial: Energy, HVAC, Manufacturing, Engineering
  • Corporate: Finance, HR, IT, Marketing
  • Digital & Marketing

We also offer career coaching, and cv writing.

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Procurement Manager salaries in Saudi Arabia

Average monthly compensation
SAR 18,500

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