Procurement Manager

About the Role

Al-Ayuni Investment and Contracting Company is seeking a Procurement Manager to lead strategic procurement operations for major infrastructure and mega-scale projects in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. This full-time role requires a commercially driven professional with extensive experience in procurement management within large construction, infrastructure, industrial, or EPC environments. The ideal candidate will manage high-value procurement packages, supplier networks, and logistics operations, ensuring alignment with project schedules and organizational objectives.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the full procurement cycle for heavy equipment, machinery, spare parts, construction materials, and logistics services across multiple large-scale projects.
• Develop and execute procurement strategies that support operational efficiency, project delivery timelines, and cost optimization objectives.
• Manage sourcing activities, supplier prequalification, commercial evaluations, contract negotiations, and vendor performance management.
• Coordinate procurement activities with engineering, operations, commercial, and project teams to ensure timely material and equipment availability.
• Oversee logistics operations including transportation planning, freight coordination, customs clearance, and supply chain activities.
• Evaluate and mitigate procurement risks related to pricing, delivery schedules, material availability, and supplier performance.
• Ensure procurement compliance with company procedures, contractual obligations, technical specifications, and project quality standards.
• Monitor procurement budgets, cost-saving initiatives, procurement KPIs, and reporting requirements for senior management.
• Establish and maintain strategic relationships with key suppliers, manufacturers, and service providers locally and internationally.
• Lead procurement teams and support organizational growth through effective planning, performance management, and process improvement initiatives.

Candidate Requirements

• A minimum of 10 years of proven experience in procurement leadership roles within infrastructure, construction, industrial, or mega project environments.
• Strong hands-on experience in procurement of heavy equipment, machinery, spare parts, and logistics services is mandatory.
• Extensive experience handling large procurement packages under fast-paced and complex project environments.
• Strong commercial acumen with excellent negotiation, vendor management, and contract administration capabilities.
• Experience working with EPC contractors, infrastructure developers, or major contracting organizations is highly preferred.
• Ability to manage multiple stakeholders, critical procurement schedules, and high-volume operational requirements.
• Excellent leadership, communication, analytical, and strategic planning skills.
• Candidates currently operating at Procurement Manager level or above will be highly preferred.

Preferred Background

• Mega infrastructure projects.
• Heavy construction and industrial operations.
• Equipment and plant machinery procurement.
• Logistics and supply chain management.
• Multi-project procurement operations.
• EPC and large contracting environments.

Work Type and Location

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

Application Process

Interested candidates are invited to apply for this role.