Procurement Manager (SBU)

About Jasara

Role overview

Qualifications and experience

• Bachelor’s degree in business administration, supply chain management, procurement, engineering, quantity surveying, or a related discipline.
• Minimum 10–12 years of relevant procurement experience in major infrastructure, construction, sports, entertainment, or mixed-use development programs.
• Hands-on SAP Ariba experience is mandatory.
• Experience managing full-cycle procurement, governance, compliance, approvals, and contract administration.
• Understand contract types, commercial principles, risk allocation, and supplier performance management.
• Manage multiple procurement packages in a fast-paced project environment.
• Saudi Arabia or Middle East experience is preferred.
• Collaborate across technical, commercial, finance, legal, and project delivery teams; communicate effectively in English.
• Strong analytical ability and experience preparing reports, evaluations, and recommendation papers.
• Proficiency in procurement and ERP systems such as SAP Ariba, SAP, Fiori, Sirion, Prism, or similar.

Preferred certifications and systems

• CIPS, CPSM, or CSCP certification is advantageous.
• Experience with Fiori and Sirion is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Develop procurement strategies aligned with project and business objectives; coordinate requirements, scopes, and sourcing strategies.
• Lead RFIs, RFQs, RFPs, and tendering in accordance with approved procedures.
• Conduct commercial analysis and bid evaluations to achieve value for money.
• Support negotiations and contract finalization; manage procurement records in SAP Ariba.
• Prepare reports, award recommendations, and governance submissions; monitor schedules and milestone delivery.
• Support contract administration and supplier performance monitoring.
• Identify cost optimization, process efficiency, and continuous improvement opportunities.