Procurement Manager

About KEO Group

KEO Group is an integrated AEP/PMCM firm recognized for its end-to-end services in planning, design, and project delivery across built and natural environments. With over 60 years of experience, KEO has contributed to various projects globally and is recognized by ENR as a Top 225 International Design Firm and a Top 20 International PM/CM Firm. The company is also ranked by World Architecture as the 57th largest global architecture firm and the #1 Firm in the Middle East Region in their 2023 WA100 Survey.

The Role of Procurement Manager

KEO Group is seeking a highly experienced and results-driven Procurement Manager to join one of its mega projects in Al Madinah, Saudi Arabia. This full-time role requires extensive experience in the construction sector, with a particular focus on large-scale hospitality projects, including hotels and mixed-use developments. The Procurement Manager will be responsible for overseeing comprehensive procurement and supply chain activities.

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.