Senior Procurement Specialist

About KEO International Consultants

KEO International Consultants is a creative enterprise known for its innovation in delivering end-to-end services, guiding clients from conceptualization to the realization of planning, design, or project delivery in both built and natural environments. With over 60 years of experience, KEO has contributed to numerous significant projects globally. The firm is recognized by ENR as one of the Top 225 International Design Firms and one of the Top 20 International PM/CM Firms. World Architecture also ranks KEO as the 57th largest global architecture firm and the #1 Firm in the Middle East Region in their 2023 WA100 Survey.

The Role of Senior Procurement Specialist

KEO International Consultants is seeking a Senior Procurement Specialist to manage and supervise procurement and supply chain operations for projects. This full-time role involves ensuring cost efficiency, timely delivery, and compliance with project requirements, while also driving continuous improvement across the supply chain. The specialist will be responsible for end-to-end procurement processes and managing supplier relationships.

Key Responsibilities

• Supervising project procurement and supply chain operations to ensure cost efficiency, timely delivery, and compliance.
• Managing end-to-end procurement and supply chain activities, including sourcing, purchasing, logistics, warehousing, and inventory.
• Demonstrating knowledge of high-end procurement materials relevant to well-known hotel operators.
• Evaluating bids and providing award recommendations to the Client.
• Ensuring bid compliance with local laws and regulations, including Local Content requirements.
• Supporting the Client in price negotiations during the award process.
• Preparing procurement plans for high-value projects.
• Developing and implementing procurement strategies, policies, and procedures to enhance operational efficiency.
• Managing supplier relationships, including vendor selection, evaluation, and performance management using KPIs and scorecards.
• Facilitating contract negotiations to secure favorable commercial terms and mitigate risks.
• Developing and managing departmental budgets, focusing on cost control and value optimization.
• Ensuring and tracking the timely availability of materials and services in line with project requirements (cost, quality, and schedule).
• Establishing and maintaining supplier databases and preferred vendor lists.
• Monitoring market trends, inflation, cost fluctuations, and supply risks for proactive procurement planning.
• Driving continuous improvement initiatives to enhance productivity, efficiency, and cost savings.
• Collaborating with internal departments such as engineering, commercial, construction, and quality to align procurement activities.
• Preparing and presenting procurement reports, forecasts, and variance analyses to the Client.
• Leading and developing procurement teams through training, performance management, and mentoring.

Professional Development and Work Environment

Joining KEO offers a supportive environment that fosters professional development through internal global mobility and career advancement opportunities. The company culture supports health and well-being through on-demand counseling services and regular workplace clinics. Employees are invited to participate in community events, including sports days, fun-runs, in-house sports teams, and beach clean-ups. In addition to a competitive package and benefits, KEO provides access to policies such as hybrid working arrangements, individual athletic sponsorship, study assistance sponsorship, employee referral rewards, mentoring and coaching programs, and extensive in-house on-demand learning courses.