Mechanical Maintenance Technician

About the Role

Dar, a founding member of the Sidara group, is an international multidisciplinary consulting organization with a global presence. We specialize in engineering, architecture, planning, environment, project management, facilities management, and economics. We are seeking a highly experienced Senior Quantity Surveyor to join our team in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. This role is pivotal in managing all financial and contractual aspects of construction projects from inception to completion, ensuring projects are delivered within budget and adhere to contractual obligations.

Key Responsibilities

• Prepare detailed cost estimates, comprehensive budgets, and accurate cash flow forecasts.
• Execute pre- and post-contract quantity surveying duties, including the preparation of Bills of Quantities, tender documents, and contract agreements.
• Conduct cost analysis, implement value engineering initiatives, and perform feasibility studies.
• Evaluate contractor and subcontractor quotations and provide recommendations for award.
• Administer contracts effectively, managing claims, variations, and change orders.
• Monitor project expenditures and prepare regular cost reports for management and stakeholders.

Qualifications and Experience

• Bachelor's degree in Quantity Surveying, Civil Engineering, or a closely related field.
• Minimum of 15 years of progressive experience in quantity surveying.
• At least 5 years of experience in a senior quantity surveying role.
• Proven track record in large-scale construction and infrastructure projects.
• Strong understanding and practical application of FIDIC and other international standard forms of contract.
• Professional accreditation (*, MRICS, AIQS, CIOB, or equivalent) is preferred.

Required Skills

• Cost Estimation and Control
• Contract Administration and Management
• Bills of Quantities and Tender Document Preparation
• Cost Analysis and Value Engineering
• Feasibility Studies
• Claims, Variations, and Change Order Management
• Cost Reporting
• Familiarity with FIDIC and other international contract forms
• Negotiation, Communication, and Leadership capabilities
• Proficiency in quantity surveying software and tools such as CostX, Candy, or similar.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.

Work Location and Type

This is a full-time position based in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia.

About the Role

CEER is seeking a Specialist, Direct Procurement BIW and Closures to join our team in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. This full-time position is responsible for managing the sourcing of goods and services for Body-in-White (BIW) components. The role involves developing commodity and supplier strategies, managing supplier relationships, and overseeing procurement activities to ensure cost optimization, efficiency, compliance, and alignment with organizational objectives.

The ideal candidate will support product development cycles, drive supplier localization, and ensure the timely and quality delivery of critical components for vehicle production. This role requires a proactive approach to market analysis, cost reduction initiatives, and collaborative engagement with internal stakeholders and suppliers.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop comprehensive commodity strategies, including detailed part and supplier strategies.
• Support product change requests by reviewing, communicating, and assessing their impacts on pricing and capacity plans.
• Identify and track supplier localization opportunities, driving execution to achieve defined targets.
• Ensure timely sourcing of components in adherence to vehicle program development timelines, approved supplier panels, specifications, quality standards, and market competitiveness.
• Prepare and issue Contracts and Purchase Orders based on finalized negotiations with selected suppliers.
• Coordinate with suppliers to resolve pricing, quality, delivery, or invoicing issues.
• Track supplier capacity and ramp-up schedules to meet pre-build and mass production requirements.
• Monitor market trends, competitor strategies, and supplier market dynamics to inform procurement decisions.
• Research and evaluate cost-reduction opportunities, driving savings initiatives.
• Stay informed of changes affecting the supply and demand for required products and materials, and communicate potential impacts to relevant stakeholders.
• Collaborate with internal stakeholders, including Program, Engineering, Finance, Manufacturing, and Supply Chain departments, as well as with suppliers, on new projects, supplies, and initiatives.
• Advise on the impact of changes on purchasing and production activities.
• Prepare, deliver, and maintain essential briefs, updates, and reports, including tracking and reporting savings to the Procurement Manager.

Qualifications and Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Supply Chain Management, or Business Administration.
• Minimum of 2 years of relevant experience in Procurement and Supply Chain.

Required Skills

• Proficiency in SAP.
• Experience with ARIBA.
• Strong analytical and data visualization skills using Power BI.
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel.
• Effective presentation skills.

Work Environment and Details

This is a full-time position based in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. The role requires 2-5 years of relevant experience in procurement and supply chain.