Procurement Manager

About KEO International Consultants

KEO International Consultants is a creative enterprise offering end-to-end services in planning, design, and project delivery for built and natural environments. With over 60 years of experience, KEO has contributed to significant projects globally. The firm is recognized by ENR as a Top 225 International Design Firm and a Top 20 International PM/CM Firm, and 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 International Consultants is seeking a Procurement Manager with extensive experience in the construction sector. This full-time position is based in Medina, Saudi Arabia, and focuses on large-scale hospitality projects, including hotels and mixed-use developments. The role requires a minimum of 10 years of experience, with a preference for candidates possessing 20 years in procurement and supply chain within construction, particularly in hotel projects.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage extensive procurement and supply chain activities for large-scale hospitality, high-rise, mixed-use, and infrastructure developments across KSA and the Middle East.
• Lead procurement teams and manage procurement schedules, tendering activities, and supplier performance across multiple packages and work fronts.
• Develop procurement strategies, procurement plans, long-lead item schedules, and material delivery programs aligned with project requirements.
• Manage RFQs, tender evaluations, commercial comparisons, negotiations, purchase orders, and subcontract procurement activities.
• Source and prequalify local and international suppliers, manufacturers, subcontractors, and specialist vendors.
• Oversee the procurement of major construction materials, equipment, specialist systems, finishes, FF&E, and long-lead items.
• Conduct technical and commercial bid evaluations, implement value engineering and cost optimization initiatives, and negotiate favorable supplier terms.
• Coordinate with Design, Engineering, Construction, Commercial, Planning, and Project Management teams to ensure timely procurement and delivery.
• Monitor procurement status, manufacturing progress, inspections, shipping, customs clearance, logistics, and final delivery to site.
• Manage material submittals, vendor documentation, technical approvals, samples, and other procurement-related records.
• Review contract terms, purchase conditions, warranties, guarantees, payment terms, variations, and supplier claims.
• Identify procurement risks, supply chain constraints, and potential delivery delays, while implementing mitigation measures to protect project schedules.
• Monitor supplier performance, expedite deliveries, ensure quality compliance, and resolve procurement-related issues.

Qualifications and Requirements

• Minimum of 20 years of experience in procurement and supply chain within construction projects, with a preference for hotel projects.
• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Supply Chain Management, or a related field.
• Mandatory experience in hospitality and mixed-use building projects.
• Professional certifications such as CPP, CPPM, CISCP, CISCM, or equivalent are highly desirable.
• Strong expertise in contract management, negotiation, and supplier management.
• Proven experience in developing procurement strategies and managing large-scale operations.
• Proficiency in procurement systems, ERP tools, and Aconex is an advantage.
• Excellent communication, leadership, and stakeholder management skills.

Work Environment and Benefits

KEO offers a supportive environment that fosters professional development through internal global mobility and career advancement. The company culture supports health and well-being through on-demand counseling services and regular workplace clinics. Employees are invited to participate in community events such as sports days, fun-runs, in-house sports teams, and beach clean-ups. In addition to a competitive package, benefits include hybrid working arrangements, individual athletic sponsorship, study assistance sponsorship, employee referral rewards, mentoring and coaching programs, and extensive in-house on-demand learning courses.