Procurement Manager - Dry Utilities

In a world of possibilities, pursue one with endless opportunities. Imagine Next!At Parsons, you can imagine a career where you thrive, work with exceptional people, and be yourself. Guided by our leadership vision of valuing people, embracing agility, and fostering growth, we cultivate an innovative culture that empowers you to achieve your full potential. Unleash your talent and redefine what’s possible.Job DescriptionParsons is looking for an amazingly talented Procurement Manager to join our team! The Procurement Manager is responsible and accountable for the procurement of a portfolio of Infrastructure 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.What You'll Be Doing;Oversee the day-to-day operations of subordinates for the Infrastructure 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 Infrastructure 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.What Required Skills You'll Bring;Graduate degree required (such as BSc, BA, LLB, or similar); post-graduate degree preferred.10 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 Infrastructure Assets (roads, railway systems, power substations, district cooling plants, telecoms, water supply, reservoirs and pumping stations, firefighting systems, irrigation systems, drainage, wastewater treatment plants…).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).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 stakeholdersParsons equally employs representation at all job levels no matter the race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy), national origin, age, disability or genetic information.We truly invest and care about our employee’s wellbeing and provide endless growth opportunities as the sky is the limit, so aim for the stars! Imagine next and join the Parsons quest—APPLY TODAY!Parsons is aware of fraudulent recruitment practices. To learn more about recruitment fraud and how to report it, please refer to https://www.parsons.com/fraudulent-recruitment/.