Procurement Manager

Parsons Corporation

What You'll Be Doing;

• Oversee the day-to-day operations of subordinates for the Infrastructure Assets delivery programme and monitor their performance against Key Performance Indicators (Tender Event Schedule, etc.).
• Ensure the procurement activities are undertaken in compliance with the client s objectives, strategies, policies, plans, procedures, and applicable regulations / standards templates.
• Oversees the development of 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 Assets programme management team, and with other stakeholders.
• Coordinate the registration of potential vendors and engage the local / international markets, as applicable, and cultivate / manage relationships with key vendors to secure the participation of relevant vendors to Requests for Proposals.
• 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.
• 10 years of relevant experience required, with mandatory prior managerial experience at Lead or Manager level.
• Familiar with various forms of contract (lump sums, unit rates / re-measurable, early contractor involvement, design & build) to deliver a wide array of Infrastructure Assets (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 in Saudi Arabia, familiar with PIF Development Companies operating models, having worked on the client s and/or PMCM consultant s side on multi-billion dollars programmes.
• Prior experience on Airport projects highly desired (but not mandatory).
• Ability to manage and lead a team of professionals.
• Expertise in the Procurement function with a thorough knowledge of industry practices and regulations.
• Fully 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 lead meetings and interface with the client and stakeholders