Procurement Lead - Development & Construction

Overview

• At Efficio, we're not just a consulting firm; we're a team of dedicated experts committed to transforming procurement and supply chain functions.
• Our mission is to drive sustainable, measurable value for our clients through innovative solutions and deep industry insights.
• Join us and be part of a dynamic environment where your skills and ideas make a real impact.
• Efficio is the world’s largest specialist procurement and supply chain consultancy, with offices across Europe, North America, and the Middle East.
• We’re a diverse team of over 1,000 individuals, representing more than 60 different nationalities and speaking 40+ languages – and we’re continuing to grow rapidly!
• We are recruiting for our Saudi operations where you'll be joining a growing team of nearly 250 people supporting clients across the Kingdom realise Vision 2030 projects.
• Efficio have been operating in KSA since 2014 and opened the Riyadh office in 2019.
• During this time, we have worked on some of the region’s largest infrastructure and Giga projects, helping them manage their end-to-end cost portfolio, deliver value from procurement faster and meet Local Content and ICV requirements.
• As a Procurement Lead - Development & Construction at Efficio, you will be embedded with client procurement functions, delivering procurement activity to realise Saudi Vision 2030.
• Vision 2030 is a strategic framework to reduce Saudi Arabia's dependence on oil, diversify its economy, and develop public service sectors including: Health, Education, Construction and Infrastructure, Recreation and Tourism.
• What will you be doing?
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• As a Procurement Lead, you will take full ownership of the end-to-end procurement lifecycle, from sourcing strategy to purchase order execution, with a strong focus on development and construction projects. You will be responsible for ensuring that all procurement activities are efficient, compliant, and value driven.
• Manage the entire procurement process: from requirements gathering, planning and market engagement through to supplier selection and PO execution.
• Drive sourcing initiatives across categories such as Engineering, Design & Technical Consulting, Construction & Turnkey Projects, and Finishings & Interior Design, identifying opportunities for cost savings and service improvement.
• Ensure compliance with internal controls, policies, and regulatory frameworks, while maintaining a client-focused mindset.
• Build and maintain strong stakeholder relationships (e.g., PMCs, project managers, finance, legal, and engineering teams) to support alignment and effective decision-making across approval workflows.
• Oversee requisition and PO process, ensuring timely and accurate execution, including resolution of any budget check errors or system issues.
• Lead supplier onboarding, pre-qualifications and supplier performance management to enable sourcing of capable vendors.
• Conduct internal training to support adoption of procurement systems and best practices.
• Analyse spend and supplier data to propose cost-saving, packaging approaches and efficiency improvement strategies.
• Perform other job-related duties as required by the direct manager.
• You have a strong end-to-end procurement background (minimum 10 years)
• You bring experience managing procurement and commercial activities across engineering and construction works.
• You have a strong understanding of the development and construction life cycle and knowledge of related supply markets.
• You have a track record of delivering significant savings through strategic sourcing and continuous improvement.
• You possess excellent communication and stakeholder management skills, with the ability to influence at senior levels.
• You are an adept multi-tasker, capable of managing multiple concurrent sourcing activities.
• You use data to support informed decision-making and are highly proficient in Microsoft Excel (including VLOOKUPs and pivot tables), Word, and PowerPoint.
• You have hands-on experience with ERP procurement tools such as SAP Ariba, Oracle, or similar platforms.
• Who we’re looking for:
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• This is an initial 12-month fixed-term contract