PMC Procurement & Contracts Lead

Job description

the employer seeks an experienced Procurement & Contracts Lead for large-scale data centre, mission‑critical and infrastructure programs in Saudi Arabia. The role acts as the Owner’s onsite representative within the PMC team, managing the full procurement and contract lifecycle for EPC contractors and major packages. Responsibilities include developing procurement strategies, leading tendering and award processes, administering post‑award contracts, handling variations, claims and payments, and safeguarding the Client’s commercial position throughout delivery.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Construction Management, Law or related field
• 12–15 years procurement and contracts experience on major construction or infrastructure projects
• minimum 5 years leading a procurement, contracts or commercial function
• strong experience managing the full procurement lifecycle from strategy to close‑out
• strong contractor pre‑qualification and tender management experience
• extensive technical and commercial bid evaluation experience
• knowledge of EPC contract administration under FIDIC or equivalent
• strong contract interpretation skills including risk allocation, liabilities, indemnities, warranties and termination
• commercial management and change‑control expertise
• experience managing variations, change orders, claims and extension‑of‑time assessments
• experience supporting payment certification against contractual mechanisms
• strong final account and contract close‑out experience
• experience managing contractors and suppliers
• experience administering bonds, guarantees, insurance and contractual securities
• strong procurement and contractual risk‑management capabilities
• experience managing long‑lead equipment and OFCI/CFCI arrangements
• experience preparing procurement and contracts reports for executive and client audiences
• proven team leadership including resourcing and package allocation
• advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel and strong skills in Word, PowerPoint and Outlook
• experience with SAP, Oracle or equivalent ERP/procurement/contract management systems
• fluent written and spoken English
• experience on data centre or mission‑critical projects
• experience on at least two data centre or comparable projects.

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