Procurement Engineer - Roads

Parsons Corporation

Job Description:

Parsons are looking for an amazingly talented Procurement Engineer to join our team on King Salman International Airport (KSIA)!

What You'll Be Doing:

• Perform the day-to-day procurement activities for the Infrastructure delivery programme and meet performance targets against Key Performance Indicators (Tender Event Schedule, etc.), in compliance with the client s objectives, strategies, policies, plans, procedures, and applicable regulations / standards templates.
• Develop Tender Event Schedules, Procurement Plans, Pre-Qualification Questionnaires, Pre-Qualification Evaluation Reports, Tender Plans, Award Recommendations, etc., as required.
• Manage the procurement processes, including vendor selection, negotiation, and contract award.
• Implement best practices, methodologies and strategies, as required.
• Identify opportunities for improvements and innovations.
• Coordinates procurement activities with the client, within the Infrastructure programme management team, and with other stakeholders.
• Coordinate the registration of potential vendors and engage the local / international markets, as applicable.
• Manage and maintain procurement records.
• Ensure compliance with the client s Local Content policy.

What Required Skills You'll Bring:

• Graduate degree required (such as BSc, BA, LLB, or similar); post-graduate degree preferred.
• 5 years of relevant experience required.
• Familiar with various forms of contract (lump sums, unit rates / re-measurable, early contractor involvement, design & build) to deliver a wide array of Infrastructure (roads, railway systems, power substations, district cooling plants, telecoms, water supply, reservoirs and pumping stations, firefighting systems, irrigation systems, drainage, wastewater treatment plants ).
• Prior experience on the client s and/or PMCM consultant s side preferred, with knowledge of PIF Development Companies operating models highly desired.
• Prior experience on Airport / Infrastructure projects highly desired (but not mandatory).

What Desired Skills You'll Bring:

• Ability to independently perform day-to-day procurement activities.
• Extensive knowledge in the Procurement function and industry practices and regulations.
• Conversant with technologies and systems (Microsoft Office Suite, ACONEX, Oracle, etc.) required to perform daily duties.
• Fluent in English, with excellent written and oral communications skills.
• Skilled in prioritization, multi-tasking, attention to detail, and follow-through to meet deadlines.
• Ability to positively influence and contribute to meetings and to interface with the client and stakeholders.