Procurement Manager, Riyadh

Linum Consult’s client is a major construction company, currently seeking a highly ethical Procurement Manager from a main contractor background to join their team in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. RESPONSIBILITIES Supporting the Procurement Director on construction procurement and logistics matters Identifying and sourcing subcontractors Working with engineering and QS teams to develop budgets according to bills of quantities and other related calculations; evaluating cost-effective options (e.g., lease vs buy alternatives) Supporting the bidding documents and contracts; keeping abreast of any changes to design and / or construction work and adjusting the budget projections accordingly Negotiating scopes of services and work schedules with preferred suppliers and subcontractors Participating in the preparation of construction and maintenance contracts, and other legal documentation with suppliers Arranging logistics, transportation, shipping, customs, and insurance for goods and services worldwide Ensuring imported / exported goods clear customs in Saudi Arabia : managing freight forwarders, customs agents, and brokers Managing timely submission of export / import customs declarations to Zakat PROFILE Degree qualified and ideally Chartered with the Institute of Procurement & Supply (CIPS) At least 10 years of experience in procurement / supply chain management on international construction projects Highly ethical, ideally with anti-corruption training / certification Previous experience working for established main contractors within the Gulf region Expert knowledge of duties and customs procedures for exporting and importing goods, and reporting rules Knowledge of procurement lifecycle, commercial, transportation, and insurance contracts, INCOTERMS Awareness of construction technology, processes, materials, and related legal matters Excellent communication, teamwork, numerical, and data analysis skills

#J-18808-Ljbffr