Job Description

Roles & Responsibilities

Key Responsibilities

• Procurement Execution

• Lead end-to-end procurement execution for assigned major and complex packages, from RFQ issuance through award recommendation and execution support.

• Take ownership of procurement packages, ensuring alignment with approved project schedule, budget, and technical requirements.

• Coordinate and prioritize procurement activities for assigned scopes across multiple projects or large-scale packages.

Supplier & Subcontractor Management

• Act as the primary procurement interface with key suppliers and subcontractors for assigned packages.

• Support supplier prequalification, assessment, and performance review.

• Proactively manage procurement-related risks and monitor and escalate supplier non-performance.

Technical & Commercial Evaluation

• Lead technical and commercial evaluations for assigned packages in coordination with engineering and project teams.

• Review and technically and commercially verify evaluation reports prepared by Procurement Engineers.

• Lead commercial negotiations within delegated authority and prepare clear award recommendations.

Contracting & Documentation

• Prepare and finalize Purchase Orders and Subcontract Agreements for assigned packages in accordance with approved templates and delegated authority

• Ensure contractual clarity and compliance with approved contractual terms related to scope, delivery milestones, warranties, penalties, and payment terms.

• Ensure procurement documentation is complete, accurate, and audit-ready

Team Support & Coordination

• Guide and technically review the work of Procurement Engineers and junior staff for assigned packages.

• Coordinate closely with engineering, planning, site, QS, contracts, and finance teams.

Support the resolution of procurement-related issues during execution and close-out in coordination with relevant stakeholders.

Technical Skills & Competencies

• Technical Knowledge

• Strong understanding of construction materials, systems, and subcontract scopes for complex projects.

• Strong ability to assess technical compliance, interfaces, and constructability impacts in coordination with engineering teams.

• Experience with long-lead and specialist items (fa ade works, specialist finishes, high-spec systems, etc .).

Commercial & Contractual Skills

• Proven ability to independently manage complex procurement packages within approved procurement procedures and delegated authority.

• Strong commercial judgment and negotiation capability within delegated authority.

• Solid understanding of subcontract and PO contractual conditions and associated risk exposure

Systems & Professional Competencies

• Advanced proficiency in ERP systems (SAP, Oracle, or equivalent) and MS Excel.

• Leadership-oriented, execution-focused, and compliance-driven mindset within assigned responsibilities

• Strong coordination, prioritization, and decision-making skills within defined scope and delegated authority.

• High ethical standards and attention to detail.

Desired Candidate Profile

Bachelor s degree in architectural engineering or civil engineering.

• 12 15 years of experience in Procurement Engineer role.
• Experience with Grade A main contractors.
• Proven background in complex or mega projects (healthcare, infrastructure, high-rise, industrial).
• Strong familiarity with the Saudi construction market and supply chain