Senior Procurement Specialist

KEO is a creative enterprise, where innovation is a way of life. We are uniquely resourced with end-to-end services to take clients from inspiration – through conceptualization – to realization of planning, design or project delivery in the built and natural environments. For over 60 years we’ve led with vision, contributing to many of the world’s most ambitious projects, iconic places, remarkable experiences and prosperous communities.

As a highly integrated and agile AEP/PMCM firm, KEO is recognized by ENR as one of the Top 225 International Design Firms and one of the Top 20 International PM/CM Firms. We are also ranked by World Architecture as the 57th largest global architecture firm and the #1 Firm in the Middle East Region in their 2023 WA100 Survey.

We invite you to join us. Why?

When you join KEO, you’ll discover more than just a job – you’ll find a supportive environment that fosters your professional development through internal global mobility and career development and does so within a culture that supports company-wide health and well-being through on-demand counselling services and regular workplace clinics. You will be invited to celebrate community events such as sports days, fun-runs, in-house sports teams and beach clean ups. In addition to your competitive package and benefits you will have access to a suite of policies that include hybrid working arrangements, individual athletic sponsorship, study assistance sponsorship, employee referral rewards, mentoring and coaching programs and extensive in-house on demand learning courses.

Responsibilities:

• Supervising the Project’s procurement and supply chain operations, ensuring cost efficiency, timely delivery, and compliance with project requirements while driving continuous improvement across the supply chain.
• Managing end-to-end procurement and supply chain operations, including sourcing, purchasing, logistics, warehousing, and inventory management.
• Demonstrating knowledge of high-end procurement materials associated with well-known hotel operators.
• Evaluating bids and making award recommendations to the Client.
• Ensuring bid compliance with local laws and regulations, including Local Content requirements.
• Supporting the Client in price negotiations during the award process.
• Preparing procurement plans for high-value projects.
• Developing and implementing procurement strategies, policies, and procedures to enhance operational efficiency and compliance.
• Managing supplier relationships, including vendor selection, evaluation, and performance management through KPIs and scorecards.
• Facilitating contract negotiations to secure favorable commercial terms and mitigate risks.
• Developing and managing departmental budgets, ensuring cost control and value optimization.
• Ensuring and tracking the timely availability of materials and services in line with project requirements (cost, quality, and schedule).
• Establishing and maintaining supplier databases and preferred vendor lists.
• Monitoring market trends, inflation, cost fluctuations, and supply risks to enable proactive procurement planning.
• Driving continuous improvement initiatives to enhance productivity, efficiency, and cost savings.
• Collaborating with internal departments—including engineering, commercial, construction, and quality—to align procurement activities.
• Preparing and presenting procurement reports, forecasts, and variance analyses to the Client.
• Leading and developing procurement teams through training, performance management, and mentoring.

Qualifications:

• Professional certifications such as CPP, CPPM, CISCP, CISCM, or equivalent are highly desirable.
• Strong expertise in contract management, negotiation, and supplier management.
• Proven experience in developing procurement strategies and managing large-scale operations.
• Proficiency in procurement systems, ERP tools, and Aconex is an advantage.
• Excellent communication, leadership, and stakeholder management skills.

• Strategic Thinking & Planning
• Leadership & Team Management
• Cost Control & Budgeting
• Supplier Relationship Management
• Risk Management & Compliance
• Continuous Improvement Mindset