Procurement Specialist (Saudi National)

Overview

Job Description

What You'Ll Be Doing

• Support end-to-end procurement activities for transport and mobility projects, including rail, metro, bus, highways, stations, depots, and related infrastructure programs.
• Conduct market research and identify qualified suppliers, contractors, and service providers.
• Assist in the preparation and issuance of Requests for Information (RFI), Requests for Quotations (RFQ), and Requests for Proposals/Invitations to Tender (RFP/ITT).
• Coordinate tendering activities, including bidder communications, clarifications, addenda, and bid submissions.
• Support technical and commercial evaluation processes and maintain evaluation records.
• Obtain and analyze supplier quotations to ensure best value and compliance with project requirements.
• Assist in negotiating pricing, delivery schedules, and commercial terms within approved authority limits.
• Prepare purchase orders, procurement recommendations, contract summaries, and supporting documentation.
• Assist with the administration of contracts, framework agreements, and call-off orders.
• Maintain supplier and contract records, including key dates, deliverables, performance metrics, and compliance documentation.
• Monitor supplier performance and support the resolution of procurement-related issues.
• Coordinate with engineering, operations, maintenance, project controls, and finance teams to support project delivery requirements.
• Assist in processing contract amendments, variations, extensions, and change requests.
• Maintain procurement logs, databases, reports, and records in accordance with organizational requirements.
• Support procurement reporting, spend analysis, and performance tracking activities.
• Ensure procurement activities comply with company policies, governance requirements, and applicable regulations.
• Contribute to continuous improvement initiatives, procurement processes, and best practices.
• Perform other responsibilities associated with this position as appropriate.

What Required Skills You'Ll Bring

• Saudi National.
• Bachelor’s Degree in Supply Chain Management, Business Administration, Engineering, Quantity Surveying, or a related field.
• Minimum 2–5 years of experience in procurement, supply chain, purchasing, or contract administration.
• Experience supporting procurement activities within infrastructure, engineering, construction, transportation, or project-based environments.
• Basic understanding of sourcing, tendering, supplier selection, and contract administration processes.
• Knowledge of procurement principles, purchasing procedures, and supplier management practices.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications, particularly Excel, Word, and PowerPoint.
• Experience using ERP systems, procurement platforms, or enterprise business applications.
• Strong analytical and numerical skills with excellent attention to detail.
• Strong organizational and time-management skills.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and work effectively within a fast-paced project environment.
• Ability to work collaboratively with multidisciplinary teams and stakeholders.
• High level of integrity, professionalism, and commitment to ethical procurement practices.

What Desired Skills You'Ll Bring

• Experience supporting transport and mobility projects, including rail, metro, highways, public transport, stations, depots, or related infrastructure.
• Familiarity with public-sector procurement regulations and governance requirements.
• Knowledge of standard forms of contract and commercial procurement practices.
• Experience participating in tender evaluations and supplier negotiations.
• Understanding of supplier performance management and contract monitoring processes.
• Exposure to large-scale infrastructure programs or program management environments.
• Knowledge of procurement reporting, spend analysis, and performance metrics.
• Professional certification in Procurement, Supply Chain, or Contract Management is advantageous.
• Strong stakeholder management and relationship-building skills.
• Ability to identify process improvement opportunities and support procurement transformation initiatives.
• Eagerness to learn and develop within the transport and mobility sector.
• Commitment to delivering value, efficiency, and continuous improvement across procurement activities.
• Parsons equally employs representation at all job levels no matter the race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy), national origin, age, disability or genetic information.
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