Senior Procurement Manager – Arabic

At Mace, our purpose is to redefine the boundaries of ambition. We believe in creating places that are responsible, bringing transformative impact to our people, communities, and societies across the globe. To learn more about our purpose, culture, and priorities, visit our strategy site.

Within our consult business we harness our unique combination of leading-edge practical expertise and project delivery consultancy to unlock the potential in every project.

The project:

This is an opportunity to work on a large new build airport, that will set a global benchmark for aviation experience and aims to attract 120 million passengers by 2030 in Saudi Arabia.

Our values shape the way we consult, and define the people we want to join us on our journey, they are:

• Safety first - Going home safe and well: 

You will be a leading advocate of Mace's value of Safety First, and be accountable for leading and maintaining exceptional safety, quality, cost, programme, sustainability and project compliance standards. 

You will possess advanced technical expertise in local Health and Safety rules and regulations relevant to project portfolio. 

You will champion a diverse and inclusive working environment, and understand the importance of the wellbeing of the people you manage.  

• Client focus – Deliver on our promise: 

You will manage the delivery of key assignments and defined business areas, providing strategic direction and monitoring delivery aligned with overall vision and objectives. 

You will be accountable for the preparation of contract documents, warranties, bonds and licenses to achieve formal execution by appropriate parties.  

You will manage costing associated with design changes, contract awards, construction activities and client charges, and present these to clients.  
 

• Integrity – Always do the right thing: 

You will manage operations that are fiscally and ethically viable, influencing the achievement of business objectives that align with business and legislative compliance obligations. 

You will work collaboratively towards the common goal of net zero carbon transition, and share responsibility for the proactive identification and management of the associated carbon emissions and reductions during the delivery of work. 

You will commit to making a positive impact for our people, our clients, and our planet, and take ownership for holding others to account who do not uphold the Mace values.  

• Create opportunity for our people to excel: 

You will provide leadership to Managers and other professionals to ensure excellence in delivery against plans, championing a continuous improvement culture throughout all activities.  

You will actively network, innovate, and seek understanding of best practice, utilising the full depth of knowledge of Mace Group, the Centres of Excellence, Mace Way Control Centre and Knowledge Hub. 

You will manage Cost Consultants to identify and execute opportunities that improve cost management procedures, templates and products to enhance services provided to stakeholders. 

Job Summary:

Drives best practice procurement and supply chain solutions, responsible for managing a team(s) to deliver key outcomes and contribute to strategic development. Provides leadership & direction through subordinate Managers
Generate leads and proactively wins work. Oversees the management of team and utilisation of team members.
Ensures compliance against key principles of ethical procurement practices, service excellence and industry best practice.

You’ll be responsible for:

• Partners with key senior internal and external stakeholders, working in collaboration to engage and integrate supply chain.

  
  

• Captures innovation and industry best practice and actively promotes the highest Health, Safety and Wellbeing and quality standards.

  
  

• Manages, influences & negotiates with key senior stakeholders (up to c-suite).

  
  

• Provides expert technical advice and guidance to bid strategy development, directs negotiations and drives the tender process and evaluation of tenders.

  
  

• Drives supply chain performance management including market intelligence, market shaping and supply chain resilience.

  
  

• Executes commercial management of contractual agreements if required and provides client advisory services on procurement and supply chain process and policies.

  
  

• Delivers continuous improvements in processes through application of best practices and lessons learned. Drives transformational change.

  
  

• Provides leadership & direction through teams/Managers.

  
  

• Manages a large team/s of direct reports, driving the appropriate behaviours to achieve success & KPIs, including a continuous improvement culture.

  
  

• Provides performance management, technical & career development, and coaching.

  
  
• Works collaboratively towards the common goal of net zero carbon transition and share responsibility for the proactive identification and management of the associated carbon emissions and reductions during the delivery of work.

You’ll need to have:

• Necessary visa criteria for the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia and have relevant work experience working on high valued projects/ programmes for a project management consultancy business, which are required for immigration and client approval.

  
  

• Relevant bachelor’s degree (or equivalent).

  
  
• Proven experience of delivering package procurements and supply chain management on past projects and managing senior professionals.

Please note: Obtaining a visa in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia is subject to a criminal record check, qualifications and may
encounter age restrictions.

Mace is an inclusive employer and welcomes interest from a diverse range of candidates.

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