IMAR Overseas KSA is seeking a Senior Procurement Officer to manage procurement activities across its projects in Saudi Arabia. The successful candidate will combine strong technical knowledge with commercial expertise to ensure materials and subcontract packages are procured in accordance with project specifications, budgets, and schedules.
Qualifications and Experience
- Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering is mandatory.
- Minimum 15 years of relevant procurement experience.
- Proven experience with an interior fit-out contractor or a large construction company is mandatory.
- Previous procurement experience in Saudi Arabia is mandatory, supported by strong knowledge of the local supplier and subcontractor market.
- Sound understanding of construction materials, architectural finishes, fit-out works and specialist subcontract packages.
- Demonstrated ability to interpret drawings, BOQs, specifications and contractual requirements.
- Strong experience in technical and commercial evaluations, supplier negotiations, purchase orders and subcontract agreements.
- Proficiency in ERP/procurement systems and Microsoft Excel.
- Strong analytical, communication and coordination skills.
Key Responsibilities
- Manage the procurement cycle, from reviewing project requirements and issuing RFQs through supplier selection, negotiation, order placement and delivery.
- Source, evaluate and prequalify suppliers and subcontractors based on technical capability, quality, capacity and commercial competitiveness.
- Prepare comprehensive bid comparisons and negotiate pricing, payment terms, delivery schedules and contractual conditions.
- Coordinate with Engineering, Project Management, Planning, Cost Control, QA/QC, Logistics and Finance to align procurement with project requirements.
- Monitor material approvals, production schedules and long-lead items, addressing risks that could affect project delivery.
- Maintain accurate procurement records and provide regular reports on commitments, delivery status and outstanding issues.
- Identify opportunities for cost optimization and alternative sourcing while maintaining specified quality standards.
