About Us:
At MAPA, we are a globally recognized engineering and construction company with a footprint that extends across three continents. Our unwavering commitment to excellence and relentless pursuit of quality and performance have set us apart as industry leaders. We are at the forefront of innovation in the engineering and construction landscape, redefining boundaries and consistently raising the bar for excellence.
Job Description:
MAPA Group is seeking a Procurement Engineer to join our PMO Office in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. This role requires a detail-oriented professional with a strong understanding of procurement fundamentals, supplier coordination, and cost analysis. The ideal candidate will be responsible for supporting procurement operations, vendor management, and ensuring compliance with company policies.
Responsibilities
Procurement Operations Support:
• Assist in the procurement process for materials, equipment, and services required for various projects.
• Prepare and process RFQs, purchase orders, and vendor agreements under the supervision of senior procurement personnel.
• Ensure procurement activities align with company policies and regulatory requirements.
Vendor Management & Negotiations:
• Support supplier sourcing and prequalification (PQ) processes.
• Assist in price and contract negotiations with vendors to optimize costs and payment terms.
• Maintain supplier records and assist in performance evaluations.
Contract & Compliance:
• Assist in reviewing supplier contracts and ensuring compliance with project specifications and company standards.
• Help in managing addendums, amendments, and document tracking.
• Support risk assessment processes to ensure supplier reliability and contract compliance.
Budget Control & Cost Optimization:
• Assist in cost analysis and budget tracking for procurement activities.
• Identify potential cost-saving opportunities without compromising quality.
• Support in generating procurement reports and cost analysis data.
Process Improvement & Reporting:
• Contribute to the enhancement of procurement workflows and standard operating procedures (SOPs).
• Maintain accurate records of procurement transactions and vendor communications.
• Support the digitalization of procurement processes through ERP / SAP and procurement management tools.
• Create efficient post-procurement analysis reports to provide management with sufficient data, enabling them to have a comprehensive overview of the project stage and make informed decisions.
Cross-Functional Collaboration
• Work closely with project teams, engineering, planning, and finance departments.
• Provide procurement insights and updates to relevant stakeholders.
• Assist in resolving procurement-related issues by coordinating with suppliers and internal teams.
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Mapa Group is a leading multinational headquartered in Turkey. With four decades of success in five sectors, Mapa Group works to create infrastructure and businesses across construction, hospitality, renewable energy, airports and air freight across EMEA. We have completed over two hundred projects worth over $18bn, ranging from Algeria to Uzbekistan, Ghana to the GCC countries, including Turkey where Mapa Group was founded. Our talented and hard-working staff now stand at 20,000 employees worldwide, which has helped excel our annual revenues exceed $1.1bn. In 1976, Turkish construction entrepreneur Mehmet Nazif Günal founded Mapa Group. Within the first decade of launch, Mapa Group had already built its first power plant, the second largest dam in Turkey, and Ankara’s first Hilton hotel. In the years since, the company has expanded its reach across EMEA, most notably in the GCC region, and further diversified successfully into profitable key industries such as hospitality, renewable energy, airports and air freight. Today, 80% of our business revenues come from projects consolidated across Europe, Africa and the Middle East. The construction projects we are contracted for are predominantly employed by governments, and some are financed by trusted international financial institutions, including the African Development Bank and the EBRD. Our ethos has always been the same: deliver on time and on budget. Our reliability and professionalism have won us long-standing clients who trust us, even for their most challenging projects.