Senior Manager - Procurement

Overview

The Procurement Lead (Associate) will head up the Program procurement element for AtkinsRéalis Program Delivery Office (PDO)/Program Management Consultant (PgMC) in support of the entire AlUla Program, in conjunction with the day-to-day onsite/project procurement activities, reporting to AtkinsRéalis PDO/PgMC Commercial Director. He will liaise with the Client and their appointed consultants and representatives. The Procurement Lead (Associate) will be responsible for ensuring that all members of the procurement team carry out their work as required by the Client and AtkinsRéalis Framework Agreement. The Procurement Lead (Associate) may provide input for strategic procurement decisions.

This role will involve direct management of the procurement team. This role will be varied in its scope depending on the Program and individual project requirements. However, the focus will be on the successful delivery of the day-to-day procurement activities. The Procurement Lead (Associate) will provide leading input into the creation of standardised procurement processes and procedures for the Program and individual projects, for approval by the Client. The Procurement Lead (Associate) will be responsible for ensuring that all procurement activities comply with these approved processes and procedures.

The Clients intention is to extend AtkinsRéalis’ s PgMC’s scope of services to oversee and manage all other pre and post contract PMC’s, not just those of AtkinsRéalis Asset PMC’s, but to cover all other Client Projects not currently under the control of AtkinsRéalis PgMC, including the full scope of the infrastructure PMC’s.

Your role

Pre-Tender Activities

The Procurement Lead (Associate) will provide insights and ideas into the creation of the procurement strategies based on the specific details and Program requirements. This process will be led by the Procurement Lead (Associate); however, input will inevitably be required from the Procurement Manager.

Process & Procedures Drafting and Implementation

The Procurement Lead (Associate) will be responsible for the drafting and implementation of the Project specific standard procurement templates and procedures. This will be done in conjunction with both the Client and their appointed consultants and representatives. Once approved by the Client, the procurement policies and procedures created will then be packaged and disseminated to the PMC teams. The Procurement Lead (Associate) will also be responsible for ensuring that the Project procurement processes and procedures are being effectively implemented at the PMC level. The standard templates and procedures manual will be reviewed with the Procurement Manager and AtkinsRéalis PDO/PgMC Commercial Director.

Procurement Packages

The Procurement Lead (Associate) will be responsible for supporting the Client in the successful delivery of the following procurement activities:

• Procurement Management for the full procurement lifecycle.
• Expressions of Interest issuance & process management.
• Pre-Qualification of potential consultants & contractors and the issue of Non-Disclosure Agreements (NDA) if required by the Client.
• Issuance of RFP or ITT to approved list of Tenderers.
• Create, agree and administer the Tender Evaluation Matrices.
• Technical evaluation reports for tenders returned (with Client and/or appointed representative assistance as required or instructed).
• Commercial evaluation reports for tenders returned.
• Post Tender Negotiations.
• Final Tender recommendation based on the combined scores (Technical & Commercial).
• Contract Award based on Client approval to proceed.

Post-Contract Activities

The Post Contract Activities focuses around collecting live data on contractor performance as well as the administration of the various procurement related trackers being issued at the PMC level. The Procurement Lead (Associate) will be responsible for ensuring that the procurement team gains up to date market knowledge from live projects as well as identifying processes & procedures and/or templates that may need revision to improve efficiency. This is a continuous process which will be undertaken with oversight from the Procurement Lead (Associate).

Reporting and Performance Tracking

The Procurement Lead (Associate) will be responsible for reporting procurement progress in the form of trackers and reports that are managed in conjunction with the PMC’s. The Procurement Lead (Associate) will be responsible for ensuring that deliverables are being met in-line with the approved processes and procedures. The Procurement Lead (Associate) will also review the updates on future workload regarding procurement deliverables, especially those that are on the critical path. This is to ensure that the procurement activity pipeline is being monitored and that any potential issues are escalated and resolved.

Key Procurement Lead (Associate) Experience

Further to the above, we are seeking candidates with demonstrable experience in:

• Procurement transformation.
• International supply chain management.
• A Client centric approach.

Sector background

• Construction.
• Hospitality (construction of 5* hotels/mixed use developments).
• Arts & Culture (Museums, specialist large scale artwork projects).
• Healthcare & Education (hospitals, healthcare centres & schools).
• Sports & Leisure (Stadiums, Equestrian Centre(s).

About you

• Minimum 20 years’ experience with at least 12 years commercial experience.
• Minimum 10 years relevant procurement / supply chain management within described sector environments.
• BSc construction management, engineering, architecture or equivalent.
• MCIPS preferred.
• Client facing.
• Entrepreneurial mindset.
• Demonstrable strategic approach and methodology.

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.
• Comprehensive life insurance coverage.
• Premium medical insurance for you and your dependents.
• Generous annual leave balance.
• Flexible and hybrid work solutions.
• Remote work opportunities outside of country.
• 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, personal health, fitness, and nutrition.

Seize every opportunity to sharpen your skills, expand your expertise, and be recognized for the impact you make.

About AtkinsRéalis

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