Responsibilities :

• 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. Examine the 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. Prepare comprehensive ITT packages: develop Expression of Interest (EOI) Pre-Qualification requests, conduct EOI / PQQ’s, evaluate EOI / PQQ responses
  Tender Period:	Manages the communication, bidder’s queries, and Tender Addendums during the tender period with necessary input from the End User where required.
  Tender Evaluation:	Coordinate and attend technical and commercial bid openings. Perform evaluation of commercial aspects of the technical submissions and evaluation of the commercial bid. Prepares recommendation for an award for Notice of Award.
  Contract Formation:	Prepares contract documents for signature and execution. Issues Letter of Reward 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. Monitor supplier performance to ensure targets are met and identify 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	Coaches junior team members to develop new insights from analysis and lead to deliver a solid set of actionable recommendations. Identify opportunities and lead efforts for cost reduction and increased efficiencies Provide technical advice on specifications supply and logistics arrangements to facilitate efficient procurement, clearance, storage and distribution of supplies and equipment, services and works to be delivered. Assess supply operations and control mechanisms and advise on appropriate actions Work with the other NEOM Sectors and Departments, as required. Ensure preparation of status reports required for budget reviews, schedule analysis, annual reports, or other reports as may be required. Accountable for quality and timeliness of critical deliverables and communications.

Educational requirements:

Experience requirements:

• Minimum of 5-8 years of experience in Procurement organizations with at least 5 years applicable experience in managing/leading project procurement.
• Experience in developing contracts and relationship management with vendors
• Experience working with FIDIC or a similar suite of contracts is preferable
• Experience in drafting contract documents across various stages of the project lifecycle (e.g. SOW, Charter, progress reports, Gantt charts, etc.)
• Experience of infrastructure large capital projects, preferable.

Desired Skills:

• Expert Knowledge of procurement concepts, processes, activities and trends
• Fluency in English (Arabic is advantageous but not essential)
• Strong written and verbal communication.
• Able to communicate effectively with mid-level and senior stakeholders.
• 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.
• Advanced user of Microsoft Office programs including Word, Excel and PowerPoint.
• Hands-on experience with ERP systems, especially SAP, ORACLE
• Hands-on experience with e-procurement (SAP ARIBA, COUPA) solutions preferred
• Ability to plan deliverables, milestone and sign-off points.
• Ability to schedule and monitor activities to achieve organizational goals.

Qualifications:

• Procurement Qualification (e.g. CIPS, equivalent or relevant Master)
• Able to determine the actions, risks and end results required in order to get the job done.
• Ability to respond appropriately in unplanned and unforeseen circumstances.
• Excellent Knowledge of Procurement processes and procedures.
• Advanced document drafting and contract formation skills.
• Familiarity with the FIDIC suite of 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.

Benefits:

Will be negotiated

Incentives:

Will be negotiated

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