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About the Role

*** is seeking a Procurement Manager to join its team in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. This full-time position is integral to managing procurement operations within the Logistic & Industrial Sector across various international regions.

Role Objective and Scope

The primary objective of this role is to lead and support all aspects of procurement for new pipeline and renovation projects within the Logistic & Industrial Sector. This includes formulating procurement strategies, developing and managing vendors, overseeing tendering and bidding processes, and executing procurement. The Procurement Manager ensures all activities comply with company policies and achieve cost targets, collaborating closely with International Development Management, Business Development, and Asset Management teams.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and implement comprehensive procurement strategies for Development Projects (focus on Logistic & Industrial Sector) in the Middle East, Europe, and Asia regions, aligned with company business objectives, cost targets, and quality standards.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams (Development, Asset Management, Business Development) to understand procurement needs, plan procurement timelines, and ensure alignment with project schedules.
• Ensure all procurement activities comply with local regulations, company policies, and international procurement best practices.
• Establish and maintain a comprehensive suppliers database for the Middle East, Europe, and Asia regions, focusing on Logistic & Industrial Sector vendors (*, construction materials, equipment, services).
• Manage existing vendor relationships, negotiate long-term cooperation agreements, optimize vendor terms, and resolve vendor-related issues in a timely manner.
• Lead and execute the full procurement cycle, including tender documentation preparation, tender release, bid evaluation, negotiation, contract award, and order placement.
• Assist other departments in fulfilling their procurement needs and coordinate cross-departmental communication to ensure procurement requirements are clearly understood and met.
• Manage tendering and bidding processes in accordance with procurement strategies, ensuring transparency, fairness, and efficiency.

Required Qualifications and Experience

• Professional qualification in Procurement, Supply Chain Management, Logistics, or a related field.
• Minimum of 5 years of relevant procurement experience in industrial and/or logistics projects (preferred) or the Real Estate sector, with a focus on the Middle East, Europe, and Asia regions.
• Proven track record in procurement strategy formulation, vendor development, and tendering and bidding management, including a minimum of 3 full-cycle project procurement experiences in the Logistic & Industrial Sector.
• Strong understanding of local procurement markets, cost benchmarks, local regulations, authority charges, and legal requirements.
• Strong local network and resources of vendors/suppliers within the Middle East, Europe, and Asia regions.

Essential Skills and Attributes

• Proficiency in using ERP systems for procurement management and familiarity with procurement software and tools.
• Excellent interpersonal skills, with strong negotiation, written, and oral communication abilities in English.
• Demonstrated high level of independence, initiative, accountability, cultural sensitivity, endurance, and adaptability.
• Proven leadership capabilities to drive procurement projects and a strong team player mentality.
• Familiarity with international logistics real estate procurement management is considered a plus.

Reporting and Work Environment

This full-time position is based in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. The Procurement Manager will report to the Group Director of International Procurement Dept. and will operate within a dynamic international environment, collaborating with teams across various global locations including Dubai, London, Germany, and Beijing.