Procurement Specialist
- الرياض
- دائم
- دوام كامل
- Perform the day-to-day procurement activities for the Infrastructure delivery programme and meet performance targets against Key Performance Indicators (Tender Event Schedule, etc.), in compliance with the client’s objectives, strategies, policies, plans, procedures, and applicable regulations / standards templates.
- Develop Tender Event Schedules, Procurement Plans, Pre-Qualification Questionnaires, Pre-Qualification Evaluation Reports, Tender Plans, Award Recommendations, etc., as required.
- Manage the procurement processes, including vendor selection, negotiation, and contract award.
- Implement best practices, methodologies and strategies, as required.
- Identify opportunities for improvements and innovations.
- Coordinates procurement activities with the client, within the Infrastructure programme management team, and with other stakeholders.
- Coordinate the registration of potential vendors and engage the local / international markets, as applicable.
- Manage and maintain procurement records.
- Ensure compliance with the client’s Local Content policy.
- Graduate degree required (such as BSc, BA, LLB, or similar); post-graduate degree preferred.
- 5 years of relevant experience required.
- Familiar with various forms of contract (lump sums, unit rates / re-measurable, early contractor involvement, design & build) to deliver a wide array of Infrastructure (roads, railway systems, power substations, district cooling plants, telecoms, water supply, reservoirs and pumping stations, firefighting systems, irrigation systems, drainage, wastewater treatment plants…).
- Prior experience on the client’s and/or PMCM consultant’s side preferred, with knowledge of PIF Development Companies’ operating models highly desired.
- Prior experience on Airport / Infrastructure projects highly desired (but not mandatory).
- Ability to independently perform day-to-day procurement activities.
- Extensive knowledge in the Procurement function and industry practices and regulations.
- Conversant with technologies and systems (Microsoft Office Suite, ACONEX, Oracle, etc.) required to perform daily duties.
- Fluent in English, with excellent written and oral communications skills.
- Skilled in prioritization, multi-tasking, attention to detail, and follow-through to meet deadlines.
- Ability to positively influence and contribute to meetings and to interface with the client and stakeholders