Procurement Manager (SBU)

Company overview

Jasara Program Management Company (Jasara PMC) is a leading joint venture between the Public Investment Fund (PIF), Jacobs, and Saudi Aramco. It was established to deliver world-class program management services across the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. Jasara plays a key role in supporting the realization of Saudi Vision 2030, particularly through the delivery of giga-projects and large-scale infrastructure developments.

Role summary

Jasara PMC is seeking a procurement manager to deliver medium- to high-value procurement packages across multiple sports and entertainment assets. The role is accountable for managing procurement activities from planning, sourcing, tendering, evaluation, and award through contract finalization, while ensuring compliance with company policies and governance requirements.

The procurement manager will support procurement strategies and sourcing activities across the business unit, working closely with technical, commercial, finance, legal, and project stakeholders to develop procurement plans, execute tendering activities, conduct commercial evaluations, and deliver timely, compliant outcomes.

The role will also maintain procurement records in SAP Ariba, support governance and approval processes, contribute to continuous improvement initiatives, and promote best practices throughout the procurement lifecycle.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in business administration, supply chain management, procurement, engineering, quantity surveying, or a related discipline.

Professional certifications

One or more of the following certifications is preferred:

• Chartered Institute of Procurement and Supply (CIPS)
• Certified Professional in Supply Management (CPSM)
• Certified Supply Chain Professional (CSCP)

Experience and skills

• 10–12 years of relevant procurement experience in major infrastructure, construction, sports, entertainment, or mixed-use development programs.
• Demonstrated experience managing end-to-end procurement activities for sports, entertainment, infrastructure, real estate, construction, or large-scale development projects.
• Experience managing the full procurement lifecycle, including procurement planning, market engagement, tendering, commercial evaluation, negotiation, award recommendations, and contract formation.
• Hands-on SAP Ariba experience is mandatory. Experience with Fiori and Sirion is preferred.
• Strong understanding of sourcing strategies, supplier engagement, commercial evaluation, procurement governance, contract administration, stakeholder management, and value creation through effective procurement practices.
• Experience with procurement governance, compliance requirements, and approval processes.
• Understanding of contract types, commercial principles, risk allocation, and supplier performance management.
• Ability to manage multiple procurement packages simultaneously in a fast-paced project environment.
• Previous experience in Saudi Arabia or the Middle East is preferred.
• Strong stakeholder management skills and the ability to collaborate effectively across technical, commercial, finance, legal, and project delivery teams.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English.
• Strong analytical capabilities, including experience preparing procurement reports, commercial evaluations, and recommendation papers.
• Proficiency in procurement and ERP systems such as SAP Ariba, SAP, Fiori, Sirion, Prism, or similar platforms.
• Ability to identify procurement risks and develop mitigation strategies to support successful project outcomes.
• Flexibility, accountability, and a proactive approach to problem-solving.
• Ability to build productive supplier relationships while maintaining procurement integrity and governance standards.
• Commitment to team collaboration and continuous improvement across the procurement function.

Key responsibilities

• Develop and implement procurement strategies aligned with project and business objectives.
• Lead requests for information (RFIs), requests for quotations (RFQs), requests for proposals (RFPs), and tender processes in accordance with approved procurement procedures.
• Conduct commercial analysis and bid evaluations to ensure value-for-money outcomes.
• Coordinate with stakeholders to define procurement requirements, scopes of work, and sourcing strategies.
• Support supplier negotiations and contract finalization.
• Manage procurement documentation and records in SAP Ariba.
• Prepare procurement reports, award recommendations, and governance submissions.
• Monitor procurement schedules and ensure timely delivery of procurement milestones.
• Support contract administration and supplier performance monitoring.
• Identify opportunities for cost optimization, process efficiency, and continuous improvement.