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Are procurement jobs in demand in the Middle East?


In 2021, the Crown Prince of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia (KSA) inaugurated the Middle East Green Initiative (MGI), a collaborative regional approach to address climate change.

The goals of this initiative are to build a greener future by focusing on economic diversification, job creation, and private-sector investment. This regional alliance naturally creates many jobs in the region with procurement roles in demand.

Procurement career paths offer many opportunities for growth and development, in the Middle East and beyond.

What is the role of procurement in project infrastructure?

In terms of project infrastructure, when it comes to the role of procurement, industry professionals source the materials and services needed for the project to move through its milestones.

Here are some of the responsibilities that make up a Procurement Officer's job description and duties across our state-of-the-art projects in the Middle East:

  • Identify, develop and implement strategies, contracts and processes for the outsourcing of services in a multi-client portfolio.
  • Provide leadership, guidance and direction to team members, interact with key operational staff to communicate on initiatives and report on regional activities.
  • Identify opportunities for cost reduction through contract improvements, contract consolidation and the potential for inclusion of additional services in the outsourcing portfolio.
  • Provide ongoing support and training as required to all direct reports on procurement policies, processes and contract management.

From the New Murabba Project and in Saudi Arabia to smart cities in the UAE, AtkinsRéalis is at the forefront of trends and developments transforming this region.

We are inviting skilled professionals in procurement to join us in this mission to meet the growing demands across the region's ambitious projects.

Is there a future in procurement in the Middle East?

The future of procurement is bright and full of possibilities.

With advancements in technology, the sector is evolving to meet the needs of today's project infrastructure.

Across the Middle East, several mega-projects are already underway that AtkinsRéalis is lending our procurement expertise to.

In the coming years, the construction market across the region is poised to record strong growth driven by rising infrastructure investment.

Due to this boom in the construction industry, the future of procurement in the Middle East offers abundant opportunities for talented individuals to thrive.

Is procurement a good career choice?

Procurement is a fantastic career choice and offers many benefits and opportunities for growth.

When you work in this dynamic field, you get the chance to develop relationships with suppliers and clients as well as gain a strong insight into business operations, logistics and finances.

There's always the opportunity to refine your analytical and reporting skills and work hard to meet milestones and KPIs. It's a competitive career with a lot of advancement.

When you bring your procurement career to AtkinsRéalis you'll be representing our values and engineering a better future from day one. You'll join agile, collaborative teams driven by possibilities with training tailored to what you need to succeed.

Wellbeing, development and health and safety are our top priorities, making a procurement career with us a great choice.

Engineer a better future with procurement jobs in the Middle East with AtkinsRéalis

At AtkinsRéalis we are driven by the possibilities of solving the problems behind today's most pressing global challenges.

When you bring your procurement career here, you'll join leading professionals who elevate communities and drive a safer, better tomorrow.

Browse our vacancies in the Middle East today to progress your career in your way.

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