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Job Description:

Parsons is looking for an amazingly talented Procurement Manager to join our team!

Position overview

The Procurement Manager is responsible and accountable for the procurement of a portfolio of Airfield Assets, overseeing the overall performance of his/her team in accordance with applicable industry standards, providing support and guidance to subordinate staff, and ensuring compliance with applicable governance.

Specific responsibilities

The duties and responsibilities of the Procurement Manager encompass the following:

Oversee the day-to-day operations of subordinates for the Airfield Assets delivery programme and monitor their performance against Key Performance Indicators (Tender Event Schedule, etc.).

Ensure the procurement activities are undertaken in compliance with the client’s objectives, strategies, policies, plans, procedures, and applicable regulations / standards templates.

Oversees the development of Tender Event Schedules, Procurement Plans, Pre-Qualification Questionnaires, Pre-Qualification Evaluation Reports, Tender Plans, Award Recommendations, etc., as required.

Manage the procurement processes, including vendor selection, negotiation, and contract award.

Implement best practices, methodologies and strategies, as required.

Identify opportunities for improvements and innovations.

Coordinates procurement activities with the client, within the Airfield Assets programme management team, and with other stakeholders.

Coordinate the registration of potential vendors and engage the local / international markets, as applicable, and cultivate / manage relationships with key vendors to secure the participation of relevant vendors to Requests for Proposals.

Ensure compliance with the client’s Local Content policy.

Preferred education / experience

The ideal candidate shall meet the following requirements:

Graduate degree required (such as BSc, BA, LLB, or similar); post-graduate degree preferred.

15 years of relevant experience required, with mandatory prior managerial experience at Lead or Manager level.

Familiar with various forms of contract (lump sums, unit rates / re-measurable, early contractor involvement, design & build) to deliver a wide array of Airfield Assets (runways, taxiways, aprons, air traffic control tower, airfield systems, fuel farms…).

Prior experience in Saudi Arabia, familiar with PIF Development Companies’ operating models, having worked on the client’s and/or PMCM consultant’s side on multi-billion dollars programmes.

Prior experience on Airport projects highly desired (but not mandatory).

Required skills / competencies

The ideal candidate shall possess the following skills and competencies:

Ability to manage and lead a team of professionals.

Expertise in the Procurement function with a thorough knowledge of industry practices and regulations.

Fully conversant with technologies and systems (Microsoft Office Suite, ACONEX, Oracle, etc.) required to perform daily duties.

Fluent in English, with excellent written and oral communications skills.

Skilled in prioritization, multi-tasking, attention to detail, and follow-through to meet deadlines.

Ability to lead meetings and interface with the client and stakeholders.

Parsons equally employs representation at all job levels no matter the race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy), national origin, age, disability or genetic information.

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