Procurement Manager

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<span _msthash="307" _msttexthash="72046754" style="color:black">NEOM is an accelerator of human progress and a vision of what a new future might look like. A region in northwest Saudi Arabia on the Red Sea, NEOM is being built from the ground up to include hyperconnected, cognitive cities, ports, next-generation infrastructure and industries, enterprise zones, research centers, sports and entertainment venues and tourist destinations.

<span _msthash="308" _msttexthash="22280427" style="color:black">As a destination, it will be a home for people who dream big and want to be part of building a new model for exceptional livability, creating thriving businesses and reinventing environmental conservation.

<span _msthash="309" _msttexthash="11743342" style="color:black">As a workplace, it is a place for people who share our core values of care, curiosity, diversity, passion, respect, and becoming a catalyst for change.

<span _msthash="310" _msttexthash="24160201" style="color:black">Are you ready to help NEOM find solutions to the world’s most pressing challenges? Are you prepared to create a lasting legacy that benefits generations to come? Then we want to hear from you!

<span _msthash="311" _msttexthash="134576" style="color:black">ROLE PURPOSE

<span _msthash="312" _msttexthash="121634292" style="color:black">The Procurement Manager will be responsible for leading sourcing efforts, identifying potential suppliers, and conducting negotiations for high-value or strategic categories, NEOM Regions, or Assets. This managerial leadership role encompasses Contracting (Construction-related Services), including pre-qualification, scope clarification, RFP preparation and execution, and award processes. Also will manage a defined scope while overseeing and mentoring junior team members.

<span _msthash="313" _msttexthash="12745941" style="color:black">The role requires close collaboration with NEOM Projects, Legal, and Finance and is structurally embedded within the overall Procurement Organization.

<span _msthash="314" _msttexthash="35960977" style="color:black">Key success factors include speed to market, compliance, cost optimization, and impeccable adherence to compliance. The manager is expected to contribute to the broader Procurement leadership team and support process and procedure improvement initiatives.

<span _msthash="315" _msttexthash="620035" style="color:black">KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES & ACTIVITIES

• <span _msthash="316" _msttexthash="2719015" style="font-family:'Arial',sans-serif">Develop and sustain value creation with a world-class supply base.
• <span _msthash="317" _msttexthash="1651767" style="font-family:'Arial',sans-serif">Formulate and implement procurement strategies.
• <span _msthash="318" _msttexthash="2506153" style="font-family:'Arial',sans-serif">Set and achieve short-, mid-, and long-term goals and objectives.
• <span _msthash="319" _msttexthash="8002709" style="font-family:'Arial',sans-serif">Develop and enhance best-practice-based processes, including leadership of high-value/strategic sourcing efforts.
• <span _msthash="320" _msttexthash="2194413" style="font-family:'Arial',sans-serif">Optimize business processes and systems for procurement.
• <span _msthash="321" _msttexthash="2986191" style="font-family:'Arial',sans-serif">Identify and realize cost-saving and cost-reduction opportunities.
• <span _msthash="322" _msttexthash="2248597" style="font-family:'Arial',sans-serif">Independently lead bid slate development and RFP execution.
• <span _msthash="323" _msttexthash="3305263" style="font-family:'Arial',sans-serif">Manage contract negotiations and oversee pre- and post-award activities.
• <span _msthash="324" _msttexthash="3434665" style="font-family:'Arial',sans-serif">Lead a small Contracting Team and build local talent capability and mastery.
• <span _msthash="325" _msttexthash="9104433" style="font-family:'Arial',sans-serif">Manage the skills and competency development of procurement staff, including training and knowledge management initiatives.
• <span _msthash="326" _msttexthash="4110119" style="font-family:'Arial',sans-serif">Provide cross-functional leadership across business functions and initiatives.
• <span _msthash="327" _msttexthash="4321421" style="font-family:'Arial',sans-serif">Manage budgets for categories under management and the procurement function itself.
• <span _msthash="328" _msttexthash="1736397" style="font-family:'Arial',sans-serif">Establish benchmarks for continuous improvement.

<span _msthash="329" _msttexthash="316732" style="color:black">Culture and Values

• <span _msthash="330" _msttexthash="4784442" style="color:black">Embrace NEOM’s culture and Values https://www.neom.com/en-us/about.
• <span _msthash="331" _msttexthash="23597665" style="color:black">Act with honesty and integrity by following best practices, and upholding the robust standards and expectations set out in NEOM’s Code of Conduct.
• <span _msthash="332" _msttexthash="14416558" style="color:black">Maintain fair, ethical and professional work practices in accordance with NEOM’s Values and Code of Conduct. <li _msthash="333" _msttexthash="68225443">

Adhere to NEOM’s Policies, procedures, and controls to ensure compliance with rules. 

<span _msthash="334" _msttexthash="688649" style="color:black">BACKGROUND, SKILLS & QUALIFICATIONS

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• <span _msthash="349" _msttexthash="4342845" style="font-family:'Arial',sans-serif">7+ years of experience in Contracting/Construction Services in relevant industries 
• <span _msthash="350" _msttexthash="2650297" style="font-family:'Arial',sans-serif">Operational management or primary service delivery experience.
• <span _msthash="351" _msttexthash="17118010" style="font-family:'Arial',sans-serif">Experience in procurement organizations, other business areas (e.g., finance, supply chain, engineering), procurement consulting, or the sell-side of a large supplier segment.

• <span _msthash="337" _msttexthash="6567756" style="font-family:'Arial',sans-serif">Strong leadership abilities with a team-player mindset in a Projects/Construction Services environment.
• <span _msthash="338" _msttexthash="1696669" style="font-family:'Arial',sans-serif">Solid operational management and business acumen.
• <span _msthash="339" _msttexthash="5956574" style="font-family:'Arial',sans-serif">Working knowledge of finance and accounting (budgeting, cost management, treasury, risk management).
• <span _msthash="340" _msttexthash="3775512" style="font-family:'Arial',sans-serif">Broad industry knowledge and understanding of buy-side and sell-side dynamics.
• <span _msthash="341" _msttexthash="19262477" style="font-family:'Arial',sans-serif">Exceptional communication and listening skills to capture the internal customer’s voice and align procurement value with company culture.
• <span _msthash="342" _msttexthash="9218495" style="font-family:'Arial',sans-serif">Ability to "sell" procurement’s value and manage procurement as a professional services business.
• <span _msthash="343" _msttexthash="12455898" style="font-family:'Arial',sans-serif">Expertise in sourcing and procurement principles, negotiation skills for large commercial deals, and familiarity with modern procurement systems.
• <span _msthash="344" _msttexthash="7109999" style="font-family:'Arial',sans-serif">Awareness of legislative and regulatory requirements and standard contractual terms to mitigate legal risks.
• <span _msthash="345" _msttexthash="5157113" style="font-family:'Arial',sans-serif">Strategic and analytical mindset, combined with creativity for non-traditional approaches.
• <span _msthash="346" _msttexthash="5720767" style="font-family:'Arial',sans-serif">Strong change management skills and self-awareness to adapt to dynamic stakeholder environments.<li _msthidden="1"><font _msthash="883" _mstmutation="1" _msttexthash="61186372"><span _mstmutation="1" style="font-size:12.0pt">

<span _msthash="347" _msttexthash="3664297" style="font-family:'Arial',sans-serif">Proficiency in enterprise risk management and business continuity planning<p _msthash="1088" _msttexthash="8861645"><span _msthash="352" _msttexthash="260910" style="color:black">Qualifications

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Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management, Economics, Finance, Operations, Engineering, or a related field.<span _msthash="354" _msttexthash="703157" style="font-family:'Arial',sans-serif">A Master's degree is preferred.