Role summary
The Senior Manager – Procurement is responsible for supporting procurement activities for major construction and infrastructure projects. This role ensures sourcing, contract management, and supplier performance align with project objectives, timelines, and budgets. The role supports the Director – Procurement in driving procurement excellence, compliance, and value creation across the portfolio.
Responsibilities
- Champion QIC's 'Safety First' value, specifically confident in enacting 'Stop Work' authority, engage in relevant health/safety/wellbeing standards and behaviors
- Demonstrate leadership behaviors in line with Qiddiya Values at all times
- Manage the team's deliverables through effective leadership by setting individual objectives, managing performance and developing the team to maximize performance
- Deliver procurement activities in line with Tender Event Schedule timescales
- Lead execution and administration of complex contract agreements, and communication with vendors to ensure proper delivery of required services and meet business needs
- Implement Procurement department strategy to support achievement of QIC's strategic objectives
- Lead development and oversee implementation of Procurement department policies, processes, procedures and controls
- Lead coordination with various departments to understand scope owner needs and interfaces and ensure development of procurement plan accordingly to answer desired needs and requirements
- Ensure regular update and review of procurement plan based on rising priorities and business needs of concerned function heads in coordination with concerned stakeholders
- Manage implementation of approved QIC procurement strategies required to procure quality and cost-effective goods and services and support identifying appropriate purchasing methods such as single sourcing or competitive bidding
- Manage negotiations with vendors for optimization of materials and services and minimization of risks and ensure adoption of approved contracts' terms and conditions when bidding a contract and recommend changes validated through QIC governance procedures
- Manage compilation of qualified vendor lists and ensure regular updating based on performance evaluation, and coordinate with finance to validate financial status and stability
- Ensure consistent use of Template, Schedule, and Appendices in coordination with Legal Department
- Provide support with change order requests through review and amendment of contracts as needed and in alignment with QIC governance processes
- Participate in cross-disciplined collaboration to contribute to procurement knowledge sharing, lessons learned driving a culture of innovation and continuous improvement
Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Quantity Surveying, Supply Chain or related field
- Professional Certifications: Chartered Institute of Procurement and Supply Diploma (CIPS), Certified Professional in Supply Management (CPSM), or Certified Supply Chain Professional (CSCP)
Requirements
- 8 – 12 years minimum relevant procurement management experience within mega and large scale complex design and construction programs
- In-depth knowledge of enterprise-level management software such as Ariba, Prism, SAP, or similar systems
- Expert knowledge of procurement legislation and its practical application
- Previous KSA and Middle East experience preferred
- Foster culture of flexibility and adaptability in responding to changing business requirements
- Expert management and prioritization of the team's workload in deadline-driven environment
- Exceptional written and verbal skills in English to effectively articulate ideas, strategies, and project performance to range of audiences
- Excellent leadership skills and ability to lead the function's direction, specifically endorsing or opposing practices as needed
- In-depth knowledge of Procurement software such as Prism, SAP, and Ariba
- Lead team collaboration and cross department integration collaboratively in team environment and across multiple departments
- Ability to connect people and issues and drive quick response
Education
Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Quantity Surveying, Supply Chain or related field
Experience
8 – 12 years minimum relevant procurement management experience within mega and large scale complex design and construction programs
Skills
- Enterprise-level management software such as Ariba, Prism, SAP or similar systems
- Expert knowledge of procurement legislation and practical application
- Exceptional written and verbal English skills
- Excellent leadership skills
- Procurement software such as Prism, SAP, and Ariba
- Team collaboration and cross department integration
- Workload management and prioritization
Education · Experience · Type
Bachelor'sRequires 8+ yearsFull-timeSalary not stated