Specialist Projects Contracts

About the Role

Kidana Development Company is seeking a Specialist - Projects Contracts to join their team in Makkah. This full-time role involves providing technical and operational expertise to manage the procurement process for all projects within Kidana's Projects Departments. The specialist will ensure that goods and services are acquired efficiently, cost-effectively, and meet high quality standards and operational needs.

Key Responsibilities

• Support the implementation of procurement strategies and plans aligned with Kidana's objectives and project requirements.
• Apply procurement policies and procedures, ensuring compliance with legal and ethical standards, transparency, and accountability.
• Monitor procurement budgets and identify any deviations to maintain spending within approved limits and ensure cost-effectiveness.
• Conduct evaluations of potential vendors, negotiate contracts, and manage supplier relationships to ensure timely delivery and quality standards.
• Support the end-to-end procurement process, from sourcing to delivery and inventory coordination, to ensure efficiency.
• Assist in the execution of risk mitigation measures related to procurement activities.
• Collaborate with other departments to ensure procurement activities support organizational goals.
• Maintain relationships with key stakeholders, including suppliers, customers, and regulatory agencies.
• Perform comparative analysis of quotations, identifying pricing, delivery terms, warranties, and unique vendor offerings.
• Implement and execute the Procurement Committee process.
• Review technical specifications and commercial terms for material/product requests.
• Evaluate supplier quotations based on factors such as price, quality, delivery, and past performance.
• Conduct supplier capability assessments and site visits as required.
• Recommend suitable suppliers based on evaluation results for review and approval.
• Coordinate with suppliers on proposed revisions and negotiate terms within approved authority, escalating matters as needed.
• Ensure final contract language addresses internal stakeholder concerns.
• Manage the full contract lifecycle from initiation through signing.
• Track change orders and contractual variations.
• Maintain a contract register/database and track key expiry and renewal dates.

Qualifications and Experience

• Minimum of 3 years of experience as a procurement specialist.
• Overall experience between 2-5 years is required for this role.

Work Environment

This is a full-time position based in Makkah, focusing on supporting the procurement needs of Kidana Development Company's projects.

Application Process

Interested candidates are encouraged to apply for this role. Salary details will be discussed during the interview process.