Senior Manager - Purchasing (RU)

Job description

The Senior Manager - Procurement is responsible for supporting procurement activities for major construction and infrastructure projects. This role ensures sourcing, contract management, and supplier performance are consistent with project goals, timelines, and budgets. The role supports the Procurement Manager in driving procurement excellence, compliance and value creation across the portfolio. **Essential Responsibilities** * Manage team deliverables through effective leadership through setting individual goals, managing performance and developing the team to maximize performance. * Delivers procurement activities in line with Tender Event Schedule (TES) timelines. * Leads the implementation and management of complex contract agreements, communicating with vendors to ensure proper delivery of requested services and meeting business needs. * Implementes the Procurement Department's strategy to support the achievement of strategic objectives. * Leads the development and oversees the implementation of purchasing department policies, processes, procedures and controls. * Leads coordination with various departments to understand the needs of the domain owner and interfaces and ensure that the procurement plan is developed accordingly to answer the required needs and requirements. * Ensures regular updating and review of the procurement plan based on growing priorities and building needs of relevant function heads in coordination with relevant stakeholders. * Manages the implementation of approved procurement strategies required to procure high quality, cost-effective goods and services and supports the determination of the appropriate procurement method accordingly (i.e. single source, competitive bidding). * Manages negotiations with vendors to improve materials/services, reduce risks and ensure approved contract terms and conditions are approved When bidding for the contract, recommending changes and validating them through governance procedures. * Manages the compilation of qualified vendor lists and ensures regular updating based on performance evaluation, and coordinates with Finance to validate financial status/stability. * Ensures consistent use of the form, schedule and appendices in coordination with the Legal Department. * Provides support with change order requests by reviewing and modifying contracts as needed and in line with governance processes. * Participates in multidisciplinary collaboration to contribute to the exchange of procurement knowledge, and lessons learned that drive a culture of innovation and continuous improvement. ** Requirements ** * Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Quantity Surveying, Supply Chain or related field. * Holding one of the following certifications is an advantage: * Chartered Institute of Procurement and Supply Diploma (CIPS) * Certified Professional in Supply Management (CPSM) * Certified Supply Chain Professional (CSCP) * 15 years of relevant procurement management experience within large/large-scale complex design and construction programmes. * Utilize in-depth knowledge of enterprise-level management software, such as Ariba, Prism, SAP, or similar systems. * Expert knowledge of procurement legislation and its practical application. * Previous experience in Saudi Arabia/Middle East is preferred. * Promotes a culture of flexibility and adaptability in response to changing business requirements. * Expertly manages team workload, prioritizes and sets deadline. * Utilize exceptional written and oral skills in English for expression Effectively communicate ideas, strategies and project performance to a range of audiences. * Excellent leadership skills and the ability to drive the direction of the job, specifically endorsing or opposing practices as needed. * Collaboratively drives team collaboration and cross-departmental integration in a team environment and across multiple departments. * Able to connect people and issues and respond quickly

Requirements

• Procurement and supply chain management
• Negotiating and managing contracts
• Commitment to the Saudi government competitions and procurement system
• Financial analysis and cost estimation
• Supplier Relationship Management (SRM)

Skills