Project Procurement Manager

The Project Procurement Manager (PPM) is the central point of contact between the project team and the procurement organization for all procurement-related matters across designated projects (A B C). Acting with a commercial and strategic mindset the PPM ensures the alignment of project procurement activities with the overall project schedule technical requirements and contractual obligations. The role bridges operational execution and strategic sourcing ensuring close coordination with relevant category managers and internal stakeholders.

Key Responsibilities

1. Project Procurement Leadership

• Serve as the procurement lead for multiple simultaneous projects ensuring consistency compliance and value delivery throughout the project lifecycle.
• Act as the primary procurement interface within the project team coordinating closely with Project Managers Technical Leads Planners the Scheduling Center and Category Managers.
• Lead the development and execution of the Project Procurement Plan (PPP) aligned with project milestones and resource constraints.
• Organize and lead regular procurement meetings with project stakeholders to review procurement progress risks and action items.

2. Tendering & Contracting

• Manage end-to-end tender processes: RFQ preparation and issuance bid evaluation commercial negotiations and contract or PO award.
• Ensure all Subcontracts and Purchase Orders incorporate key terms from the Main Contract including scope technical specifications delivery timelines warranty documentation invoicing and compliance requirements.
• Ensure all procurement documentation is contractually robust and auditable.

3. Logistics and Delivery Coordination

• Define and implement the project-specific logistics strategy in coordination with the project team and Logistics department.
• Oversee shipment arrangements delivery tracking and interface with freight forwarders and customs agents where required.
• Ensure proactive coordination to avoid delays in customs clearance or on-site delivery.

4. Supplier & Stakeholder Management

• Monitor supplier performance against defined project KPIs (quality schedule adherence responsiveness).
• Escalate deviations and support corrective actions in close cooperation with Category Managers and Quality Control.
• Ensure effective communication and alignment between category teams and project stakeholders especially in cases of cross-project supplier engagement or shared sourcing.

5. Risk Mitigation & Claims

• Support the Project Manager in identifying procurement-related risks and developing mitigation measures.
• Ensure proper claim management processes are in place for any delays non-conformities or contractual disputes involving suppliers or subcontractors.
• Maintain project-level procurement documentation and contribute to project filing protocols.

6. Reporting & Transparency

• Ensure visibility of procurement performance and issues within the project team and toward the central procurement function.
• Facilitate accurate forecasting and demand planning with category teams to secure supplier capacity cost predictability and lead time compliance.

Qualifications :

• Bachelors degree in Engineering Business Supply Chain Management or a related field.
• 5-7 years of experience in procurement with at least 3 years in a project-based or EPC environment.
• Solid knowledge of contract terms negotiation techniques and procurement practices.
• Experience in large-scale infrastructure or airport projects is highly desirable.
• Strong commercial acumen and familiarity with international sourcing and shipping procedures.
• Knowledge of local procurement regulations and Saudi localization policies is an advantage.
• Exposure to ERP systems (e.g. SAP Oracle) and MS Office Suite is desirable.
• Excellent communication leadership and stakeholder management skills.
• Fluency in English is required; Arabic is an asset.

Additional Information :

Remote Work :

No

Employment Type :

Full-time