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About the Role

Jacobs is seeking a highly experienced Procurement Lead (Director) to play a key role in a significant entertainment and tourism megaproject located approximately 40 kilometers from Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. This initiative, aligned with Saudi Vision 2030, focuses on economic diversification and aims to deliver world-class entertainment, sports, and cultural experiences across a vast 334 square kilometer development. The project includes major theme parks, extensive water attractions, and state-of-the-art sporting facilities.

As the Procurement Lead (Director), you will be responsible for shaping and executing the procurement strategy for this large-scale program. Your leadership will ensure the efficient sourcing, negotiation, and management of suppliers and contracts, contributing to cost efficiency and timely delivery of all necessary goods and services to meet the project's demands. This role requires a strategic thinker with a proven track record in complex procurement environments.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead end-to-end procurement activities across major project packages, ensuring strategic alignment and operational excellence.
• Develop comprehensive procurement strategies, detailed plans, and effective sourcing methodologies to support project objectives.
• Oversee supplier prequalification, tendering, evaluation, and recommendation processes to ensure fairness and best value.
• Negotiate commercial terms and contract conditions with suppliers to secure optimal outcomes for the project.
• Ensure strict compliance with all relevant procurement policies, governance frameworks, and legal requirements.
• Manage key supplier relationships and monitor supplier performance against contractual obligations and project expectations.
• Coordinate with engineering, commercial, and project teams to accurately define and articulate procurement requirements.
• Proactively identify potential procurement risks and develop and implement robust mitigation strategies.
• Review and validate all procurement reports, dashboards, and progress updates to ensure accuracy and inform decision-making.
• Lead, mentor, and develop procurement teams to foster a high-performance culture focused on quality and timely delivery.

Qualifications and Requirements

• A Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management, Business, Engineering, or a closely related field.
• A minimum of 20 years of progressive experience in procurement, with a significant focus on major capital or infrastructure projects.
• Demonstrated strong experience in strategic sourcing, complex contract negotiation, and comprehensive supplier management.
• Proficiency in utilizing procurement systems and Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) platforms.
• Excellent leadership capabilities, with strong communication and stakeholder-management skills to effectively engage with diverse internal and external parties.

Required Skills

• Procurement Strategy Development
• Supplier Management and Relationship Building
• Contract Negotiation
• Strategic Sourcing
• Commercial Governance
• Cost Efficiency Optimization
• Prequalification Processes
• Tendering and Bid Management
• Evaluation Methodologies
• Risk Identification and Mitigation Strategies
• Leadership and Team Management
• Effective Communication
• Stakeholder Management
• Procurement Systems Proficiency
• ERP Platforms Expertise

Work Location and Type

This full-time role is based in the Riyadh Region, Saudi Arabia. The project is a large-scale development approximately 40 kilometers from Riyadh.