Procurement Manager - Telco

NEOM is an accelerator of human progress and a vision of what a new future might look like. A region in northwest Saudi Arabia on the Red Sea, NEOM is being built from the ground up to include hyperconnected, cognitive cities, ports, next-generation infrastructure and industries, enterprise zones, research centers, sports and entertainment venues and tourist destinations.
As a destination, it will be a home for people who dream big and want to be part of building a new model for exceptional livability, creating thriving businesses and reinventing environmental conservation.

As a workplace, it is a place for people who share our core values of care, curiosity, diversity, passion, respect, and becoming a catalyst for change.
Are you ready to help NEOM find solutions to the world’s most pressing challenges? Are you prepared to create a lasting legacy that benefits generations to come? Then we want to hear from you!

ROLE OVERVIEW

The Procurement Manager leads the procurement of high-complexity services packages for NEOM Tech & Digital and supports the Senior Procurement Manager and Procurement Director on the execution of procurement requests. The role works effectively with internal departments, external stakeholders, and other members of the Procurement team. While carrying out procurement activities, the Procurement Manager provides commercial leadership in project teams, developing and executing creative strategies to ensure work is conducted with rigorous professional standards in full compliance with NEOM governance.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES, ACCOUNTABILITIES, AND ACTIVITIES

Policies & Procedures

• Manages the procurement of packages following NEOM policies, procedures, and processes.
• Follows procurement and contracting policy and procedures.
• Assesses governance documents and suggests improvements to contracting strategies.

Contracting Strategies & Tender Plans

• Reviews end-user scopes and advises the most appropriate tendering and contracting strategy.
• Examines scope of work and other information provided by end users and/or consultants for completeness and consistency.

Tender Documents

• Compiles and prepares tender documents to be issued.
• Prepares comprehensive ITT packages: develops Expression of Interest (EOI), Pre-Qualification requests, conducts EOI/PQQs, and evaluates EOI/PQQ responses.

Tender Period

• Manages communication, bidder queries, and tender addendums during the tender period with necessary input from the end user where required.

Tender Evaluation

• Coordinates and attends technical and commercial bid openings.
• Performs evaluation of commercial aspects of the technical submissions and evaluation of the commercial bid.
• Prepares recommendations for award for the Notice of Award.

Contract Formation

• Prepares contract documents for signature and execution.
• Issues letters of award and regret as appropriate.

Contract Administration

• Provides advice on all contractual issues during the complete life cycle of the contract until the contract closes out.
• Monitors supplier performance to ensure targets are met and identifies ways to improve the supply chain process with suppliers.

Document Auditing

• Ensures effective document records are retained, and audit and performance management mechanisms are in place.

Management / Leadership

• Identifies opportunities and leads efforts for cost reduction and increased efficiencies.
• Actively engages and collaborates as a business partner with proponents to identify procurement needs and develop solutions.
• Works with proponents to ensure the development and implementation of procurement policies and procedures.
• Manages the procurement process, including sourcing, purchasing, and contract negotiations.
• Fosters relationships with suppliers to ensure procurement needs are met efficiently and effectively.
• Participates in the evaluation of supplier bids and makes recommendations regarding supplier selection.

COMPETENCIES, SKILLS & KNOWLEDGE

Communication Skills

• Strong written and verbal communication.
• Able to communicate effectively with mid-level and senior stakeholders.

Ownership / Accountability / Dependability

• Able to determine the actions, risks, and end results required to get the job done.
• Ability to respond appropriately in unplanned and unforeseen circumstances.

Analytical Skills / Problem Solving / Decision Making

• Advanced analytical interpretation and problem-solving skills.
• Advanced problem-solving skills and techniques - able to understand and carry out spend analysis; draw out conclusions and fact-based decision-making from this.

Expertise and Technical Knowledge

• Excellent knowledge of procurement processes and procedures.
• Advanced document drafting and contract formation skills.
• Familiarity with contracts.
• Specialist knowledge of procurement concepts, processes, activities, and trends.
• Highly numerate, with highly developed analytical skills using qualitative and quantitative data.
• Knowledgeable of procurement/materials practices, economic principles, international codes, standards, procedures, and specifications.

IT Skills

• Advanced user of Microsoft Office programs, including Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
• Hands-on experience with ERP systems, especially SAP and ORACLE.
• Hands-on experience with e-procurement (SAP ARIBA) solutions preferred.