Project Manager

About the Role

The Principal Buyer at Saudi Power Procurement Company is seeking a Project Manager to join their team in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. This full-time position focuses on managing the contract lifecycle for energy projects, with a strong emphasis on integrating and monitoring Local Content and localization requirements.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage the complete contract lifecycle for energy projects, from initiation and tendering through to closeout and termination.
• Prepare, review, and issue contract and tender documents, ensuring compliance with company policies, procedures, and legal requirements.
• Incorporate Local Content and localization requirements into tender documents, scopes of work, contractual terms, and evaluation criteria.
• Develop, implement, and monitor Local Content plans across energy projects and procurement activities.
• Monitor contract performance to ensure fulfillment of all contractual, commercial, Local Content, and localization obligations by contractors and suppliers.
• Ensure compliance with regulations and guidelines from the Local Content and Government Procurement Authority (LCGPA).
• Coordinate with internal stakeholders (Procurement, Project Management, Engineering, Finance, Legal) to embed Local Content requirements in project strategies.
• Liaise with contractors and suppliers to obtain, validate, and monitor Local Content documentation, plans, and reports.
• Evaluate contractor and supplier performance against Local Content commitments and address any non-compliance.
• Integrate Local Content requirements into contract strategies, tendering, commercial evaluations, and contract management to maximize local economic value.
• Support the identification and development of opportunities to increase local sourcing, manufacturing, services, and workforce localization.
• Process all contract-related actions, including renewals, amendments, and claims, assessing Local Content implications.
• Review proposed contract changes to assess their impact on Local Content commitments.
• Prepare periodic reports on contract status, Local Content performance, and compliance.
• Maintain accurate records of contracts, Local Content commitments, and performance data.
• Support audits and reviews related to contracts and Local Content, ensuring timely closure of findings.
• Identify contractual and Local Content risks and support mitigation plan development.
• Support the department in achieving procurement, contract management, and Local Content objectives.

Experience and Qualifications

Candidates for this Project Manager role should possess 2-5 years of relevant experience in project management, contract management, or a related field, particularly within the energy sector or with a focus on local content initiatives.

Work Environment

This is a full-time position based in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, offering an opportunity to contribute to significant energy projects within a principal buyer organization.