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About the Role

Mace is seeking a Senior Procurement Manager, exclusively for Saudi nationals, to join a significant project in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. This role is integral to the delivery of a major mixed-use development that includes sports facilities, entertainment, arts, and associated infrastructure. Mace, a leader in construction expertise and consultancy, is a key delivery partner for this ambitious undertaking and requires experienced professionals to lead integrated teams through all project phases.

As a Senior Procurement Manager, you will be responsible for driving commercial value and performance excellence. This involves leveraging extensive experience to lead category management, develop strategic supplier relationships, and ensure the successful execution of procurement strategies within a complex environment. The role demands strong leadership, strategic thinking, and a deep understanding of the Saudi Arabian construction market.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead category management initiatives and foster strong supplier relationships to achieve commercial value and operational excellence.
• Provide effective leadership to procurement teams, establishing clear structures, tools, and responsibilities to meet project objectives.
• Conduct thorough due diligence and comprehensive market analysis to inform strategic planning and critical decision-making processes.
• Develop and implement robust procurement plans, embedding best-practice processes and diligently monitoring delivery through team members.
• Drive performance management, cultivate talent within the team, and provide coaching, while adeptly influencing senior stakeholders.
• Collaborate towards the common goal of net zero carbon transition, sharing responsibility for the proactive identification and management of associated carbon emissions and reductions throughout project delivery.

Qualifications and Requirements

• A relevant degree or equivalent qualification.
• Professional qualifications such as CIPS and other relevant industry certifications.
• Strong commercial acumen with proven expertise in managing high-value, complex tender processes.
• Strong negotiation skills, capable of operating at executive and client levels.
• Solid construction and market knowledge, with specific experience working with main contractors.
• Effective communication and strong analytical capabilities, with the ability to engage, influence, and build trusted relationships with stakeholders.
• Meet the necessary visa criteria for the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia.
• Relevant work experience within a project management consultancy business, specifically on high-valued projects or programmes, as required for immigration and client approval.

Required Skills

• Category Management
• Relationship Development
• Leadership
• Due Diligence
• Market Analysis
• Negotiation
• Construction Knowledge
• Market Knowledge
• Main Contractor Experience
• Communication
• Analytical Capability
• Stakeholder Management
• Net Zero Carbon Transition

Work Environment and Details

This full-time role is based in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. The position requires a minimum of 10 years of relevant experience. The company is Mace, a prominent name in construction expertise and consultancy.