Procurement Manager

COMPANY OVERVIEW                                                                            

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.

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.

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.

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!

Role Purpose

Candidate will be responsible for leading the sourcing effort, identifying potential suppliers, and conducting negotiations on high-value or strategic categories/NEOM Regions/Assets. This managerial leadership role covers the scope of Contracting (Construction-related Services), including pre-qualification, scope clarification, RFP preparation and execution, as well as award. The candidate is expected to manage a certain scope while managing more junior people as direct reports. Close collaboration with NEOM Projects, Legal, and Finance is required. The role is structurally embedded into the overall Procurement Organization. Key success factors include speed to market, compliance, optimized cost, and impeccable compliance. The manager is expected to contribute as part of the broader Procurement leadership team and to support the improvement of processes and procedures.

Key Accountabilities & Activities

• Creation and ongoing value creation with a world-class supply base.
• Development of procurement strategies.
• Creation and management of short, mid, and long-term goals and objectives.
• Creation and improvement of best-practice-based processes (e.g., leadership of high-value/strategic sourcing efforts).
• Management of business process optimization.
• Identification and realization of cost-saving and cost-reduction opportunities.
• Optimization and management of procurement systems/solutions.
• Actively lead bid slate development and run RFPs independently.
• Manage contract negotiations and pre- and post-award activities.
• Lead a small Contracting Team and build mastery and capability of local talent.
• Manage the skills and competency development of procurement staff, including training development and knowledge management capabilities.
• Lead cross-functional teaming across other business functions and initiatives.
• Budget management for categories under management and for procurement itself.
• Develop benchmarks to be used for continuous improvement.

Background, Skills & Qualifications

Skills:

• Strong leadership skills, team player in a Projects environment/Construction Services setup.
• Solid operational management and general business and technical skills.
• Working knowledge of finance and/or accounting, including budgeting, cost management, financial accounting, treasury, and risk management.
• Broad industry knowledge and understanding of procurement dynamics on both the buy-side and sell-side.
• Excellent communication and listening skills to understand the internal customer’s needs and communicate procurement’s value effectively.
• Ability to “sell” procurement’s value and run procurement as a professional services business.
• In-depth knowledge of sourcing and procurement principles and best practices.
• Strong negotiation skills for large commercial deals.
• Experience with modern sourcing and procurement systems.
• Familiarity with legislative and regulatory requirements and standard contractual terms to mitigate legal risk.
• Strategic mindset and problem-solving skills.
• Change management skills and adaptability to dynamic stakeholders.
• Knowledge of enterprise risk management and business continuity planning.
• Analytical mindset combined with creativity for non-traditional approaches.
   

Experience:

• At least 10 years of Contracting/Construction Services experience in relevant industries (or 15 years depending on specific job requirements).
• Operational management experience or primary service delivery experience within the organization.
• Candidates may come from procurement organizations in similar industries or other business functions (e.g., finance, supply chain, engineering).
• Procurement consulting experience (partner level).
• Sell-side experience within a large supplier segment.
   

Qualifications

• At least a Bachelor’s degree in supply chain management, economics, finance, operations, engineering, or a related area.
• Master’s degree preferred.