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Job Description:
Parsons is looking for an amazingly talented Procurement Engineer - Saudi National to join our team! In this role you will be responsible for the procurement of Airfield Assets in accordance with applicable industry standards and ensuring compliance with applicable governance.
What You'll Be Doing:
- Perform the day-to-day procurement activities for the Airfield Assets delivery programme and meet performance targets against Key Performance Indicators (Tender Event Schedule, etc.), in compliance with the client’s objectives, strategies, policies, plans, procedures, and applicable regulations / standards templates.
- Develop Tender Event Schedules, Procurement Plans, Pre-Qualification Questionnaires, Pre-Qualification Evaluation Reports, Tender Plans, Award Recommendations, etc., as required.
- Manage the procurement processes, including vendor selection, negotiation, and contract award.
- Implement best practices, methodologies and strategies, as required.
- Identify opportunities for improvements and innovations
- Coordinates procurement activities with the client, within the Airfield Assets programme management team, and with other stakeholders.
- Coordinate the registration of potential vendors and engage the local / international markets, as applicable.
- Manage and maintain procurement records.
- Ensure compliance with the client’s Local Content policy.
- Streamline procurement activities, improve quality, and reduce costs.
What Required Skills You'll Bring:
- Graduate degree required (such as BSc, BA, LLB, or similar); post-graduate degree preferred.
- 5 years of relevant experience required.
- Familiar with various forms of contract (lump sums, unit rates / re-measurable, early contractor involvement, design & build) to deliver a wide array of Airfield Assets (runways, taxiways, aprons, air traffic control tower, airfield systems, fuel farms…).
- Prior experience in Saudi Arabia, on the client’s and/or PMCM consultant’s side preferred, with knowledge of PIF Development Companies’ operating models highly desired.
- Prior experience on Airport / Airfield Assets projects highly desired (but not mandatory).
- Ability to independently perform day-to-day procurement activities.
- Extensive knowledge in the Procurement function and industry practices and regulations.
- Conversant with technologies and systems (Microsoft Office Suite, ACONEX, Oracle, etc.) required to perform daily duties
- Fluent in English, with excellent written and oral communications skills.
- Skilled in prioritization, multi-tasking, attention to detail, and follow-through to meet deadlines.
- Ability to positively influence and contribute to meetings and to interface with the client and stakeholders.
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