Job Description
OverviewThe Procurement and Contract Manager will lead and direct the procurement team for Mega Projects within Saudi Arabia (KSA) and globally. This role is critical in developing and implementing sourcing strategies to maximize value creation for Ma’aden and its affiliates. The manager will ensure efficient and uninterrupted procurement processes to maintain supply availability. Responsible for compliance to established Procurement policies, standards and procedures including Local Contents (LCs). Apply the best practices of procurement among all Mega projects and preserves business continuity by optimum utilization of resources. Ensures the implementation of effective procurement process for each project considering its risk and complexity.Key Responsibilities1. Strategic Contribution:• Effectively contribute to the MA’ADEN strategic plan by pointing out and leading strategic initiatives execution under various focus areas.• Enhancing the Local Contents of Contractors to comply with MA’ADEN strategy.• Guide Project Procurement Team in order to have the best effective contracting and sourcing strategy.• Ensures continuous improvement of sourcing to leveraging the commercial competition for each project procurement.• Deploy the best practices, lessons learned implementation to maximize performance efficiency and value added to MA’ADEN.2. Contract Administration:• Assure full compliance to the projects contracts and delegation of authority schedule (DOA) by monitoring the project procurement progress and dispute settlements within the granted authority.• Support the team to ensure that new stakeholders raising mega projects are aware about its process and policies.• Provide project-specific/customized contracting solutions, proper project’s contracting strategies, project bidding and provide consultations to Manager and Project Team on executed contracts.• Participate in resolving contractual conflicts with contractors, and in reviewing, negotiating and finalizing Change Orders / Contract Amendments• Leading the negotiation process for high value contracts.• Managing Mega Projects claims, disputes and outstanding issues and involve MA’ADEN Legal Counsel whenever required.In addition to above, Manager-Procurement shall take care of the following standard activities directly/indirectly related to Procurement.- Compliance to the Policies and Procedures for mega projects- Department Management- Promote and Increase Procurement Role in Execution- Blanket (Framework) Agreements Establishment / Maintenance and Monitoring Continuous Improvement and People ManagementLocationThis position is based in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia (KSA).
Skills
Qualifications• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Business Administration, Supply Chain Management, or a related field.• 10-15 years of experience in an engineering company, with a focus on procurement and contract management.• 5 years’ management experience.• Proven experience in leading and managing procurement teams for large-scale projects.• Strong knowledge of sourcing strategies, procurement processes, and compliance standards.• Excellent leadership, communication, and negotiation skills.• Ability to develop and implement effective procurement strategies and best practices.• Experience in risk management and tailoring procurement processes to project-specific needs.