PROCUREMENT MANAGER

At AtkinsRalis in the Middle East and Africa youll find yourself challenged in more fascinating and farreaching ways than ever before. Youll explore new and inspiring opportunities to make the most of your expertise broaden your professional horizons and create exciting new possibilities for people and organisations.

As a Senior Procurement Manager you will play a key role in supporting the growth and delivery of our strategic procurement offering across highprofile mixeduse development programmes in across the Middle East. Operating within integrated client teams you will lead procurement activities across multiple workstreams ensuring alignment with both client expectations and industry best practices. You will also contribute to the evolution of procurement processes and support capability development within the wider procurement function.

This position is an opportunity to work closely with our clients supply chain partners and internal stakeholders to drive the success of multibilliondollar programmes that shape the future of urban development.

Key Attributes/Responsibilities

Strategic Procurement Leadership

Lead the development and implementation of procurement strategies across major capital programmes.

Work in alignment with the procurement leadership to shape strategic sourcing decisions and frameworks.

Collaborate with crossfunctional stakeholders to ensure procurement solutions are scalable and valuedriven.

EndtoEnd Procurement Management

Manage the full procurement lifecycle for contractors consultants and specialist suppliers from long/shortlisting and prequalification to Request for Proposal (RFP) issuance tendering and contract award.

Administer technical evaluations tender clarification sessions and posttender negotiations.

Draft and present award recommendation reports for internal and client approval.

Policy & Procedure Implementation

Support the creation rollout and enforcement of standardised procurement procedures templates and workflows.

Monitor compliance across teams and provide guidance on continuous improvement opportunities.

Package & Supply Chain Oversight

Oversee procurement of key packages while ensuring teams adhere to centralised internal / Client policies and performance metrics.

Conduct local and international market research to evaluate supply chain capacity risks and opportunities.

Engage with insurance and legal teams to ensure contract alignment with project and regulatory requirements.

Stakeholder Management & Advisory

Act as a procurement advisor to client teams delivering expertise in commercial structuring procurement planning and operational .

Develop trusted relationships with internal and external stakeholders across multiple levels and functions.

Promote collaborative behaviours and knowledge sharing within crossregional procurement teams.

Reporting & Performance

Manage procurement trackers and progress dashboards to monitor Key Performance Indicators (KPI) delivery and procurement status.

Lead procurement team performance evaluations and reporting in coordination with the procurement leadership.

Requirements

• Minimum of 8 years of experience in the procurement profession.
• Experience of developing and implementing functional change programmes / business improvement initiatives.
• Experience of managing teams. Preferably both local and remote locations.
• Demonstrable track record of delivery and driving operational excellence in commercial and procurement in large programmes (infrastructure and/or built environment).
• Experience of working in a client focused environment working closely with key stakeholders colleagues and other consultants to build and maintain relationships.
• Ability to effectively respond to client opportunities.
• Proven experience in endtoend procurement processes from inception through to implementation; with the ability to engage and collaborate with all levels of stakeholders internally and externally.
• Degree qualified. Relevant construction business or engineering related discipline.
• Preferred Professional chartered membership with CIPS RICS or equivalent.
• Preferred Experience on the Middle East infrastructure and/or build environment market.
• Preferred Experience in project management

hy choose AtkinsRalis

• Taxfree salary.
• Comprehensive life insurance coverage.
• Premium medical insurance coverage for you and your dependents.
• Generous annual leave balance.
• Remote work opportunities outside of country.
• Flexible/hybrid work solutions.
• Company gratuity scheme.
• Discretionary bonus program.
• Annual flight contribution.
• Relocation assistance.
• Transportation & housing allowances: Available for remote work locations.
• Employee Wellbeing Program: 24/7 access to specialists in finance legal matters family care as well as personal health fitness and nutrition consulting.

Your difference makes a difference. We care for our people and are committed to creating an inclusive working environment where you can thrive and build a future you want to be a part of.

AtkinsRalis is committed to eliminating discrimination and encouraging diversity amongst our workforces. We aim to provide quality and fairness for all job applicants and employees and not to discriminate on grounds of gender marital status age race ethnic origin religious conviction or disablement. We oppose all forms of unlawful treatment and discrimination.

Our aim is for the company to be representative of all sections of society and that each employee feels respected and able to give their best. We are committed to a policy of treating all our employees and job applications equally.

We pursue this commitment by:

• Having clear and concise procedures and guidelines for both line managers and employees to ensure policies are fully understood and implemented.
• Complying with the relevant employment legislation and codes of practice.
• Ensuring that all existing employees potential employees colleagues and customers are treated equally and with respect.