Procurement Manager
Role Overview
We are seeking an experienced Procurement Manager to lead strategic sourcing, procurement planning, tendering, and contract negotiations for a major real estate and destination development organization in Saudi Arabia.
The role will ensure cost-effective procurement, supplier performance, and compliance with corporate policies while supporting large-scale development and operational requirements.
Location: Jeddah, Saudi Arabia. Industry: Real Estate Development / Destination Development.
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Job Summary
We are seeking an experienced Procurement Manager to lead strategic sourcing, procurement planning, tendering, and contract negotiations for a major real estate and destination development organization in Saudi Arabia.
The role will ensure cost-effective procurement, supplier performance, and compliance with corporate policies while supporting large-scale development and operational requirements.
Location: Jeddah, Saudi Arabia. Industry: Real Estate Development / Destination Development.
Key Responsibilities
- Develop and implement procurement strategies aligned with business objectives, project timelines, and budgets.
- Manage end-to-end procurement activities, including sourcing, RFQs/RFPs, tender evaluations, negotiations, and contract awards.
- Oversee procurement of construction, consultancy, facilities management, operational services, and corporate requirements.
- Lead supplier selection, prequalification, performance evaluation, and relationship management.
- Drive cost optimization, value engineering, and procurement efficiency without compromising quality or delivery.
- Collaborate with Project Development, Commercial, Finance, Legal, and Operations teams to ensure timely procurement delivery.
- Ensure compliance with procurement policies, approval authorities, contractual obligations, and applicable Saudi regulations.
- Monitor procurement budgets, supplier risks, KPIs, and reporting to senior management.
- Support procurement governance, process improvements, and ERP system utilization.
Qualifications & Experience
- Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management, Business Administration, Engineering, or a related discipline.
- 8-12 years of procurement experience, including at least 3 years in a managerial capacity.
- Strong background in real estate development, major construction projects, or large-scale destination operations.
- Proven experience in strategic sourcing, tender management, commercial negotiations, and contract administration.
- Strong understanding of procurement governance, supplier management, cost control, and risk mitigation.
- Experience working with major developers, government-related entities, or large corporate organizations in Saudi Arabia is highly desirable.
- Professional certifications such as CIPS, CPSM, or equivalent are advantageous.
- Excellent stakeholder management, negotiation, analytical, and leadership skills.
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