Procurement Manager

Job description

Key Responsibilities

• Managing extensive procurement and supply chain activities for large-scale hospitality, high-rise, mixed-use, and infrastructure developments across KSA and the Middle East.
• Leading procurement teams and managing procurement schedules, tendering activities, and supplier performance across multiple packages and work fronts.
• Developing procurement strategies, procurement plans, long-lead item schedules, and material delivery programs aligned with project requirements.
• Managing RFQs, tender evaluations, commercial comparisons, negotiations, purchase orders, and subcontract procurement activities.
• Sourcing and prequalifying local and international suppliers, manufacturers, subcontractors, and specialist vendors.
• Overseeing the procurement of major construction materials, equipment, specialist systems, finishes, FF&E, and long-lead items.
• Conducting technical and commercial bid evaluations, implementing value engineering and cost optimization initiatives, and negotiating favorable supplier terms.
• Coordinating with Design, Engineering, Construction, Commercial, Planning, and Project Management teams to ensure timely procurement and delivery.
• Monitoring procurement status, manufacturing progress, inspections, shipping, customs clearance, logistics, and final delivery to site.
• Managing material submittals, vendor documentation, technical approvals, samples, and other procurement-related records.
• Reviewing contract terms, purchase conditions, warranties, guarantees, payment terms, variations, and supplier claims.
• Identifying procurement risks, supply chain constraints, and potential delivery delays, while implementing mitigation measures to protect project schedules.
• Monitoring supplier performance, expediting deliveries, ensuring quality compliance, and resolving procurement-related issues.

Qualifications and Experience

• Candidates for this role should possess a strong background in procurement and supply chain within construction projects. The following qualifications and experience are required:
• A minimum of 20 years of experience in procurement and supply chain within construction projects.
• Preference for experience in hotel projects.
• Mandatory experience in hospitality and mixed-use building projects.
• A Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Supply Chain Management, or a related field.

Work Environment

• This position is based in Al Madinah, Saudi Arabia, and is a full-time role. The successful candidate will join a supportive environment that fosters professional development through internal global mobility and career advancement opportunities.