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Riyadh, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
Overview
At AtkinsRéalis, we are seeking an experienced Principal Consultant to lead our Procurement & Supply Chain (P&SC) consultancy offering in the Kingdom of Saudia Arabia. The role involves supporting multiple complex procurement and supply chain activities across major engineering and infrastructure projects and programmes.
You will bring deep procurement and commercial expertise, developing sourcing strategies, leading complex negotiations and providing trusted advice to senior project and business stakeholders.
Operating with a high degree of autonomy, you will be pivotal in the development and growth of our P&SC offering. You will be the primary interface for internal and external clients on all elements of P&SC consultancy in KSA, working closely with our Regional Capability Leads to provide our client world class, innovative consultancy services. You will work across multidisciplinary and matrix teams to solve complex procurement challenges, manage commercial and supply chain risk, improve supplier performance and deliver sustainable value for our clients and business.
Your role
Procurement & Commercial Leadership
· Engage with internal and external clients to grow our P&SC offering in KSA.
· Support the P&SC leadership across the GCC.
· Develop and implement procurement and sourcing strategies for complex projects, programmes and categories.
· Lead end-to-end procurement activities including market engagement, tendering, evaluation, negotiation, award and supplier management.
· Provide specialist procurement and commercial advice to project directors and senior stakeholders.
· Evaluate business requirements, market conditions and supply chain risks to recommend effective procurement solutions.
· Identify opportunities for innovation, value improvement, cost optimisation and improved commercial outcomes.
· Lead complex negotiations with suppliers, contractors, consultants and service providers.
Commercial, Risk & Governance
· Partner with Commercial, Legal, Finance and project teams to manage contractual and commercial risk.
· Apply sound judgement to complex procurement, contractual and supplier challenges.
· Ensure procurement activities comply with AtkinsRéalis governance, ethical requirements and delegated authorities.
· Monitor market conditions, supplier capacity and emerging supply chain risks, recommending appropriate strategies.
· Support the resolution of supplier performance issues, contractual matters and disputes.
Stakeholder & Supplier Management
· Build trusted relationships with senior internal stakeholders, clients and key supply chain partners.
· Influence stakeholders across multidisciplinary and matrix environments to achieve effective commercial outcomes.
· Develop and manage strategic supplier relationships and performance.
· Communicate complex procurement and commercial issues clearly and confidently.
· Challenge established approaches where alternative solutions could improve value, delivery or risk.
Leadership & Performance
· Lead procurement teams and/or significant procurement initiatives as required.
· Coach and develop procurement colleagues, sharing specialist knowledge and best practice.
· Monitor procurement performance against project objectives, budgets, programmes and relevant KPIs.
· Provide clear commercial insight, reporting and recommendations to senior stakeholders.
· Promote collaboration, accountability and continuous improvement across the procurement function.
Location
Riyadh, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
Job Type
Full time
Ref
R-170627
Salary range
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About you
· Significant experience in procurement, supply chain and/or commercial management within engineering, infrastructure, consultancy, PMC, EPC, construction, transportation, energy or a comparable environment.
· Demonstrated experience leading complex sourcing, tendering and contract negotiations.
· Strong commercial judgement and contract management capability.
· Experience managing strategic suppliers, contractors and consultants.
· Strong understanding of procurement governance and commercial risk.
· Experience influencing senior stakeholders within complex, matrix organisations.
· Experience leading procurement professionals and/or significant functional initiatives.
· Strong communication, negotiation and problem-solving capability.
· Experience with major projects or programmes; GCC experience would be advantageous where relevant.
Qualifications
· Bachelor's degree in supply chain management, Engineering, Quantity Surveying, Business, Commercial Management or a related discipline.
· Professional accreditation such as MCIPS, MRICS, CPSM or CSCP.
· Knowledge of FIDIC and other relevant contractual frameworks.
· Experience with procurement or ERP platforms such as SAP, Oracle, IFS or Coupa.
Why choose AtkinsRéalis?
Wherever you are in your career – and whoever you are – AtkinsRéalis is for you. Here, support and collaboration are a vibrant part of a culture that lets you choose where – and how far – your career can go. Take on projects that push boundaries and drive sustainable impact, surrounded by colleagues who believe there's no limit to how brilliant you can be. It's time to join a like-minded team where you'll be rewarded, supported, and free to be your kind of brilliant.
Rewards & benefits
Explore the rewards and benefits that help you thrive – at every stage of your life and your career.
This includes:
· Tax-free salary.
· Life insurance coverage.
· Medical insurance.
· Annual leave balance.
· Company gratuity scheme.
· Discretionary bonus program.
· Annual flight contribution.
· Transportation & housing allowances.
· Employee Wellbeing Program: 24/7 access to specialists in finance, legal matters, family care, personal health, fitness, and nutrition.
Seize every opportunity to sharpen your skills, expand your expertise, and be recognized for the impact you make.
Make it brilliant, a career with AtkinsRéalis
Our supportive, collaborative culture inspires us as a global community every day.
Watch this short film and imagine what you could achieve here, too.
About AtkinsRéalis
We're AtkinsRéalis, a world-class engineering services and nuclear organization. We connect people, data and technology to transform the world's'infrastructure and energy systems. Together, with our industry partners and clients, and our global team of consultants, designers, engineers and project managers, we can change the world. We're committed to leading our clients across our various end markets to engineer a better future for our planet and its people.
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