Procurement Lead - PUA - O&M

Overview

1. O&M Procurement Strategy

• Develop and own the O&M procurement strategy for the PUA program, covering operations, maintenance, asset management, and support services.
• Define sourcing strategies and category plans for:
• + Operations service providers and operators
• + Preventive and corrective maintenance services
• + Long-term maintenance contracts and performance-based agreements
• + Spare parts, consumables, tools, and specialist equipment
• + Technical support, OEM services, and asset management systems
• Align O&M procurement with lifecycle cost targets, reliability/availability requirements, and risk allocation strategy.

2. End-to-End O&M Tender Management

• Lead market sounding and industry engagement for O&M and related services to understand capability, capacity, and commercial models.
• Oversee preparation of all O&M-related procurement documents, including:
• + RFIs, RFQs, RFPs, and ITTs
• + Service Level Agreements (SLAs) and performance metrics
• + Commercial conditions, payment mechanisms, and incentive/penalty regimes
• Manage the full tender cycle: issue, clarifications, addenda, technical and commercial evaluation, negotiations, and recommendation for award.
• Ensure robust, auditable evaluation processes, including total cost of ownership and qualitative service criteria.

3. Contracting & Commercial Models for O&M

• Recommend appropriate contracting models for O&M (e.g. O&M contracts, performance-based maintenance, availability-based contracts, framework agreements, PPP/operate components).
• Work with legal, finance, risk, and technical teams to develop balanced contract terms addressing:
• + Performance and service levels
• + Asset condition and lifecycle obligations
• + Interfaces with capital works and systems suppliers
• + Risk allocation, warranties, and liquidated damages
• Lead commercial negotiations focused on lifecycle value, risk mitigation, and alignment with PUA operational objectives.

4. Supplier & Performance Management Frameworks

• Build and maintain a qualified supplier base for O&M services, OEMs, and critical spare partners within the transport sector.
• Support definition of performance frameworks, KPIs, and reporting requirements for O&M contracts.
• Establish mechanisms for supplier performance reviews, improvement plans, and escalation processes.
• Promote long-term, collaborative relationships where appropriate, while preserving competition and value-for-money.

5. Governance, Compliance & Risk Management

• Apply DMO and PUA procurement governance frameworks to all O&M procurement activities.
• Ensure full compliance with public procurement regulations, funding body rules, and internal audit requirements.
• Identify, assess, and manage procurement and commercial risks related to O&M contracts, feeding into the program-wide risk register.
• Prepare clear procurement reports, evaluation summaries, business cases, and board papers for decision-making forums.
• 6.
• Integration with Operations, Maintenance & Asset Management
• Work closely with operations, maintenance, asset management, engineering, and finance teams to ensure O&M procurement:
• + Reflects realistic technical and operational requirements
• + Supports asset lifecycle strategies and renewal plans
• + Aligns with budgets, tariffs, and business plans
• Support transition from construction to operations, including novation or integration of warranties, manuals, and spare parts into O&M arrangements.
• Ensure contract start dates, mobilisation periods, and procurement lead times align with operational readiness and service commencement.

7. Stakeholder & Client Engagement

• Act as the primary O&M procurement interface with:
• + Government agencies, regulators, and oversight bodies
• + Operators, maintenance providers, and key suppliers
• + Internal program leadership and DMO governance forums
• Present O&M procurement strategies, tender outcomes, and contract recommendations to senior stakeholders.
• Support consultations, approvals, and alignment with broader transport and asset management strategies.

8. Leadership & Team Development

• Lead and mentor a dedicated O&M procurement team within the PUA program.
• Develop capabilities in service procurement, performance-based contracting, and lifecycle commercial analysis.
• Promote best practice, standardization, and lessons learned across O&M procurement processes, tools, and templates.

Essential

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Supply Chain Management, Business, Quantity Surveying, or related discipline.
• Minimum 20 years’ experience in procurement within the transport sector (rail, metro, highways, public transport, or similar).
• Significant experience leading procurement of O&M and long-term service contracts for major transport or infrastructure assets.
• Proven track record in complex tendering, evaluation, negotiation, and contract award for high-value service and maintenance agreements.
• Strong understanding of operations, maintenance practices, asset management, and lifecycle costing in transport systems.
• Regional experience in GCC / Middle East (ideally Saudi Arabia) and familiarity with local procurement regulations and O&M market dynamics.

Desirable

• Master’s degree in a relevant field (e.g. Asset Management, Project Management, Supply Chain, Infrastructure Management).
• Professional certification (e.g. CIPS, ISM, RICS, or equivalent).
• Experience with performance-based contracts, availability-based payments, or PPP / concession O&M structures.

Skills & Competencies

• Strong commercial acumen, with expertise in service and lifecycle cost analysis.
• Advanced negotiation and contract structuring skills.
• In-depth knowledge of procurement methodologies, evaluation techniques, and contract forms for O&M.
• Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills at executive level.
• High ethical standards, integrity, and commitment to transparent, auditable procurement.
• Strong analytical, risk-based decision-making, and documentation skills.
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