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Senior Procurement – Saudi National Jobs in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia at Skilled Careers
Title: Senior Procurement – Saudi National
Company: Skilled Careers
Location: Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
Senior Procurement
Overview
We are seeking an experienced Senior Procurement Manager to join a leading EPC/Main Contractor delivering a major Bio Pharmaceutical project in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia.
The successful candidate will be responsible for leading all procurement activities across the project, ensuring the timely and cost-effective procurement of materials, equipment, subcontract packages and specialist systems required for a highly regulated pharmaceutical environment. This role will work closely with project, engineering, commercial and construction teams to ensure procurement strategies align with project delivery objectives.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead and manage the end-to-end procurement process for a large-scale Bio Pharmaceutical project.
- Develop and implement procurement strategies to support project delivery schedules and commercial objectives.
- Manage the procurement of long-lead equipment, specialist pharmaceutical systems, MEP packages and construction materials.
- Prepare and issue enquiries, evaluate bids, negotiate commercial terms and make award recommendations.
- Develop and maintain relationships with suppliers, manufacturers and subcontractors both locally and internationally.
- Ensure procurement activities comply with company policies, project specifications and contractual requirements.
- Monitor supplier performance, manufacturing progress and delivery schedules to mitigate project risks.
- Work closely with engineering teams to review technical submissions and ensure procurement aligns with project requirements.
- Coordinate logistics, expediting and delivery activities to ensure materials arrive on site in accordance with the construction programme.
- Identify opportunities for cost savings, value engineering and procurement efficiencies.
- Prepare procurement reports, forecasts and updates for senior management.
- Support contract negotiations and supplier claims management where required.
- Lead and mentor procurement team members throughout the project lifecycle.
Requirements
- Bachelor's Degree in Supply Chain Management, Procurement, Engineering, Construction Management or a related discipline.
- Minimum 10-15 years of procurement experience within the construction, EPC or industrial sectors.
- Proven experience working on large-scale pharmaceutical, life sciences, biotechnology, cleanroom, semiconductor, advanced manufacturing or highly regulated projects.
- Strong understanding of procurement processes, contract administration and supplier management.
- Experience procuring complex MEP systems, process equipment and specialist subcontract packages.
- Strong commercial awareness and negotiation skills.
- Experience managing international supply chains and long-lead procurement activities.
- Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills.
- Proficient in procurement and ERP systems.
- Ability to work within a fast-paced project environment and manage multiple procurement packages simultaneously.
Preferred Experience
- Previous Middle East project experience.
- Experience working on GMP-regulated pharmaceutical or life sciences facilities.
- Familiarity with international procurement and logistics requirements.
- Membership of a recognised procurement or supply chain professional body is advantageous.
What's on Offer
- Opportunity to work on one of the region's most significant Bio Pharmaceutical developments.
- Long-term career progression with a leading EPC/Main Contractor.
- Competitive tax-free salary and benefits package.
- Exposure to a technically complex and high-profile project environment.