Senior Manager - Procurement; RU

Core Responsibilities

• Manages the team’s deliverables through effective leadership by setting individual objectives, managing performance and developing the team to maximize performance.
• Delivers the procurement activities in line with the Tender Event Schedule (TES) timescales.
• Leads the execution and administration of complex contract agreements, and communication with vendors to ensure proper delivery of required services and meet business needs.
• Implements the Procurement department strategy to support the achievement of strategic objectives.
• Leads the development and oversees the implementation of Procurement department policies, processes, procedures and controls.
• Leads coordination with the various departments to understand scope owner needs and interfaces and ensure development of a procurement plan accordingly to answer desired needs and requirements.
• Ensures regular update and review of the procurement plan based on the rising priorities and business needs of concerned function heads in coordination with concerned stakeholders.
• Manages the implementation of the approved procurement strategies required to procure quality and cost-effective goods and services and supports identifying the appropriate purchasing method accordingly (i.e. single sourcing, competitive bidding).
• Manages negotiations with vendors for the optimization of materials/services and the minimization of risks and ensure adoption of approved contracts’ terms and conditions when bidding a contract and recommend changes, validates 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 Template, Schedule, and Appendices in coordination with Legal Department.
• Provides support with change order requests through review and amendment of contracts as needed and in alignment with governance processes
• Participates in cross-disciplined collaboration to contribute to procurement knowledge sharing, lessons learned driving a culture of innovation and continuous improvement.

• 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’ min relevant procurement management experience within Mega/large scale complex design and construction programs.
• Leverage 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 KSA/Middle East experience preferred.
• Fosters a culture of flexibility and adaptability in responding to changing business requirements.
• Expertly manages and prioritizes the workload of the team, deadline driven.
• Leverage exceptional written and verbal skills in English to effectively articulate ideas, strategies, and project performance to a range of audiences.
• Excellent leadership skills and the ability to lead the function s direction, specifically endorsing or opposing practices as needed.
• Leverage in-depth knowledge of Procurement software, such as Prism, SAP, and Ariba.
• Leads team collaboration and cross department integration collaboratively in a team environment and across multiple departments.
• Able to connect people and issues and drive a quick response