Senior Contract & Procurement Specialist
Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
Full timeOn-site
Job description
We are currently recruiting for a Senior Contract & Procurement Specialist based in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, for a leading engineering consultancy organization operating across infrastructure, water, energy, and industrial projects.
Key Requirements
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Saudi National preferred.
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Bachelor's or Master's degree in Law, Engineering, Quantity Surveying, Business, or a related discipline.
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8-12 years of relevant experience in Contracts & Procurement.
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Proven experience within engineering consultancy or large-scale Infrastructure, Water, Energy, or Construction projects in Saudi Arabia.
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Strong knowledge of contract management, procurement strategy, tendering, sourcing, supplier management, negotiations, claims support, and commercial governance.
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Experience handling the full procurement lifecycle, including RFQs, technical and commercial evaluations, contract awards, and purchase orders.
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Familiarity with contract frameworks such as FIDIC, JCT, PPP, and other bespoke contracts commonly used within the Saudi market.
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Sound understanding of Saudi regulations, including:
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Government Tenders & Procurement Law
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Saudi Labour Law
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ZATCA / VAT regulations
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GOSI
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PDPL (Personal Data Protection Law)
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Compliance and governance requirements
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Experience with bank guarantees, bid bonds, performance bonds, and supplier compliance processes.
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Exposure to Saudi government procurement platforms such as Etimad and other relevant government systems will be advantageous.
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Experience working with major government entities and large-scale projects within Saudi Arabia is highly preferred.
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Strong commercial acumen, negotiation skills, and stakeholder management capabilities.
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Excellent communication skills in both English and Arabic.
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Professional certifications such as CIPS, MCIPS, RICS, or FIDIC accreditation will be an advantage.