We are seeking an experienced and strategic **Procurement Specialist** to join our dynamic team in **Makkah, Saudi Arabia**. In this role, you will leverage your 10+ years of engineering and procurement expertise to lead the procurement lifecycle on major projects, from strategic planning through contract closeout. You will serve as a key advisor to internal stakeholders, vendors, and suppliers, ensuring efficient, compliant, and cost-effective procurement of supplies, equipment, services, and construction materials across multiple procurement methodologies. This position offers an excellent opportunity to drive organizational success whilst advancing your expertise in complex project procurement and strategic vendor management. <ul><li>Lead and manage all phases of the acquisition process on major projects, applying expertise across multiple procurement methods including competitive bidding, requests for quotation, requests for proposal, and negotiated procurement to ensure timely and accurate delivery from initiation through contract completion</li><li>Develop, prepare, and review comprehensive procurement documentation, including technical specifications, solicitations, requests for information, and purchase orders, ensuring technical clarity, regulatory compliance with Saudi Arabia requirements, and alignment with organizational policies</li><li>Conduct advanced research and strategic evaluation of suppliers and contractors based on price, quality, reliability, service, performance history, and technical capability to support informed procurement decisions on complex projects</li><li>Establish and maintain standard operating procedures for procurement activities, goods receipt, and services delivery, incorporating best practices and lessons learned from major project experience</li><li>Monitor, track, and report on the status of requisitions, contracts, and orders across multiple concurrent projects, providing timely and accurate updates to stakeholders and customers</li><li>Coordinate with vendors, contractors, and cross-functional teams to ensure proper delivery, installation, commissioning, and full compliance with contract terms, performance specifications, and project timelines</li><li>Evaluate and monitor contract performance against key performance indicators and contractual obligations, proactively addressing conflicts, discrepancies, and performance issues</li><li>Process, reconcile, and validate invoices and payment requests, ensuring accurate payment in accordance with contract terms, conditions, and project budgets</li><li>Maintain comprehensive, organized, and audit-ready records of all procurement activities, contract documentation, and vendor performance data</li><li>Respond promptly and professionally to customer and supplier inquiries regarding order status, changes, amendments, or cancellations</li><li>Lead the development and implementation of procurement best practices, process improvements, and efficiency initiatives based on major project experience</li><li>Collaborate with engineering, project management, and cross-functional teams to understand complex procurement requirements and deliver strategic solutions aligned with project and organizational objectives</li><li>Ensure all procurement activities comply with legal, regulatory, and internal policies specific to Saudi Arabia operations and international standards</li></ul>

AECOM is the world&rsquo;s trusted infrastructure consulting firm, delivering professional services throughout the project lifecycle &ndash; from advisory, planning, design and engineering to program and construction management. On projects spanning transportation, buildings, water, new energy and the environment, our public- and private-sector clients trust us to solve their most complex challenges. Our teams are driven by a common purpose to deliver a better world through our unrivaled technical and digital expertise, a culture of equity, diversity and inclusion, and a commitment to environmental, social and governance priorities. AECOM is a Fortune 500 firm and its Professional Services business had revenue of $14.4 billion in fiscal year 2023. See how we are delivering sustainable legacies for generations to come at aecom.com and @AECOM.

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