Procurement Manager

Overview

KEO is a creative enterprise, where innovation is a way of life. We are uniquely resourced with end-to-end services to take clients from inspiration – through conceptualization – to realization of planning, design or project delivery in the built and natural environments. For over 60 years we’ve led with vision, contributing to many of the world’s most ambitious projects, iconic places, remarkable experiences and prosperous communities.

As a highly integrated and agile AEP/PMCM firm, KEO is recognized by ENR as one of the Top 225 International Design Firms and one of the Top 20 International PM/CM Firms. We are also ranked by World Architecture as the 57th largest global architecture firm and the #1 Firm in the Middle East Region in their 2023 WA100 Survey.

We invite you to join us. Why?

When you join KEO, you’ll discover more than just a job – you’ll find a supportive environment that fosters your professional development through internal global mobility and career development and does so within a culture that supports company-wide health and well-being through on-demand counselling services and regular workplace clinics. You will be invited to celebrate community events such as sports days, fun-runs, in-house sports teams and beach clean ups. In addition to your competitive package and benefits you will have access to a suite of policies that include hybrid working arrangements, individual athletic sponsorship, study assistance sponsorship, employee referral rewards, mentoring and coaching programs and extensive in-house on demand learning courses.

Responsibilities

We are eeking a highly experienced and results-driven Procurement Manager with extensive experience in the construction sector, particularly in large-scale hospitality projects (hotels and mixed-use developments) at one of our mega projects in Almadinah, KSA

• Managing extensive procurement and supply chain activities for large-scale hospitality, high-rise, mixed-use and infrastructure developments across KSA and the Middle East.
• Leading procurement teams and managing procurement schedules, tendering activities and supplier performance across multiple packages and work fronts.
• Developing procurement strategies, procurement plans, long-lead item schedules and material delivery programmes aligned with project requirements.
• Managing RFQs, tender evaluations, commercial comparisons, negotiations, purchase orders and subcontract procurement activities.
• Sourcing and prequalifying local and international suppliers, manufacturers, subcontractors and specialist vendors.
• Overseeing the procurement of major construction materials, equipment, specialist systems, finishes, FF&E and long-lead items.
• Conducting technical and commercial bid evaluations, implementing value engineering and cost optimisation initiatives, and negotiating favourable supplier terms.
• Coordinating with Design, Engineering, Construction, Commercial, Planning and Project Management teams to ensure timely procurement and delivery.
• Monitoring procurement status, manufacturing progress, inspections, shipping, customs clearance, logistics and final delivery to site.
• Managing material submittals, vendor documentation, technical approvals, samples and other procurement-related records.
• Reviewing contract terms, purchase conditions, warranties, guarantees, payment terms, variations and supplier claims.
• Identifying procurement risks, supply chain constraints and potential delivery delays, while implementing mitigation measures to protect project schedules.
• Monitoring supplier performance, expediting deliveries, ensuring quality compliance and resolving procurement-related issues.

Qualifications

To be successful in this dynamic opportunity, we envision that your career journey to date will include a minimum of 20 years in procurement and supply chain within construction projects (preference for hotel projects). career experience partnered with a Bachelor degree in Engineering, Supply Chain Management, or related field.

Hospitality and mixed-use building projects experience- Mandatory

• Professional certifications such as CPP, CPPM, CISCP, CISCM, or equivalent are highly desirable.
• Strong expertise in contract management, negotiation, and supplier management.
• Proven experience in developing procurement strategies and managing large-scale operations.
• Proficiency in procurement systems, ERP tools, and Aconex is an advantage.
• Excellent communication, leadership, and stakeholder management skills.

Key Competencies

• Strategic Thinking & Planning
• Leadership & Team Management
• Cost Control & Budgeting
• Supplier Relationship Management
• Risk Management & Compliance
• Continuous Improvement Mindset