Procurement Manager
Job summary
The procurement manager is responsible for leading end-to-end procurement activities on EPC (Engineering, Procurement, and Construction) projects, ensuring the timely, cost-effective, and compliant sourcing of materials, equipment, and subcontracted services. This role manages the full procurement cycle, vendor pre-qualification, bid evaluation, negotiation, and contract award, while ensuring alignment with project specifications, budgets, and delivery schedules. The procurement manager works closely with engineering, project controls, and QA/QC teams to secure long-lead items and critical equipment without compromising project timelines and manages a procurement team and vendor base capable of supporting project execution at scale.
Duties & responsibilities
Identify and develop relationships with cost-effective, quality suppliers; initiate new business partnerships
Lead final-stage negotiations to secure optimal pricing and terms
Ensure timely delivery of requested materials in the correct quantity and quality
Review and verify purchase orders, credit memos, contracts, and related procurement documents; identify risks in advance and recommend or make changes in the company's interest
Allocate responsibilities among the procurement team to achieve maximum results
Examine and reevaluate existing contracts and credit applications on an ongoing basis
Work closely with other divisions on project quotation preparation, applying procurement expertise to support profitability
Track and report key functional metrics (e.g., cost savings, PO cycle time, supplier on-time delivery) to reduce expenses
Anticipate shifts in supplier and client negotiating leverage and adjust sourcing strategy accordingly
Control procurement spends and build a culture of long-term cost savings
Manage and progress documentation required for clearing items from port without delay
Recommend suitable substitutes when requested items cannot be sourced within the required timeframe
Ensure company-wide adherence to procurement policy
Review, update, and maintain purchase orders through to closure
Ensure orders adhere to supplier agreements and contracts; report non-conformances
Lead resolution of reception and invoice discrepancies together with finance and logistics staff
Update and amend procurement policy in line with emerging risks and industry trends
Redesign and update procurement forms, templates, and the standard suite of contracts as needed
Ensure delegation of authorities is followed properly across the procurement function
Register new suppliers and maintain an up-to-date approved supplier list
Ensure no conflict of interest arises in the execution of procurement activities
Prepare service level agreements (SLAs) with supporting departments
Maintain confidentiality of sensitive procurement and business information
Requirements
Experience:
Minimum 10+ years’ experience working as a procurement manager in reputed EPC company. Saudi Aramco project experience preferred.
Education:
BSc or any graduation / MBA in supply chain management and logistics is a plus.
Required skills & abilities:
- Core competencies:
Proven working experience as a procurement manager
Easy identifying ability of suppliers, products, and substitutes
Knowledge of sourcing and procurement techniques as well as dexterity in reading the market
Talent in negotiations and networking
Strong leadership capabilities
Good knowledge of supplier or third-party management software
Good in making and managing contacts
Experience working with Microsoft Dynamics
Experience working with engineering, project controls, QA/QC, construction, finance, and logistics stakeholders
Professional proficiency in English
Good negotiator
- Technical skills:
Same as core competencies, duties and responsibilities, evaluation basis.