Senior Procurement Manager - Aviation
- Riyadh
- Permanent
- Full-time
- Oversee the day-to-day operations of subordinates for the Airfield Assets delivery programme and monitor their performance against Key Performance Indicators (Tender Event Schedule, etc.).
- Ensure the procurement activities are undertaken in compliance with the client’s objectives, strategies, policies, plans, procedures, and applicable regulations / standards templates.
- Oversees the development of Tender Event Schedules, Procurement Plans, Pre-Qualification Questionnaires, Pre-Qualification Evaluation Reports, Tender Plans, Award Recommendations, etc., as required.
- Manage the procurement processes, including vendor selection, negotiation, and contract award.
- Implement best practices, methodologies and strategies, as required.
- Identify opportunities for improvements and innovations.
- Coordinates procurement activities with the client, within the Airfield Assets programme management team, and with other stakeholders.
- Coordinate the registration of potential vendors and engage the local / international markets, as applicable, and cultivate / manage relationships with key vendors to secure the participation of relevant vendors to Requests for Proposals.
- Ensure compliance with the client’s Local Content policy.
- Graduate degree required (such as BSc, BA, LLB, or similar); post-graduate degree preferred.
- 20 years of relevant experience required, with mandatory prior managerial experience at Lead or Manager level.
- Familiar with various forms of contract (lump sums, unit rates / re-measurable, early contractor involvement, design & build) to deliver a wide array of Airfield Assets (runways, taxiways, aprons, air traffic control tower, airfield systems, fuel farms…).
- Prior experience in Saudi Arabia, familiar with PIF Development Companies’ operating models, having worked on the client’s and/or PMCM consultant’s side on multi-billion dollars programmes.
- Prior experience on Airport projects highly desired (but not mandatory).
- The ideal candidate shall possess the following skills and competencies:
- Ability to manage and lead a team of professionals.
- Expertise in the Procurement function with a thorough knowledge of industry practices and regulations.
- Fully conversant with technologies and systems (Microsoft Office Suite, ACONEX, Oracle, etc.) required to perform daily duties.
- Fluent in English, with excellent written and oral communications skills.
- Skilled in prioritization, multi-tasking, attention to detail, and follow-through to meet deadlines.
- Ability to lead meetings and interface with the client and stakeholders.