Associate Director - Procurement - Saudi National

At Mace, our purpose is to redefine the boundaries of ambition. We believe in creating places that are responsible, bringing transformative impact to our people, communities and societies across the globe. To learn more about our purpose, culture, and priorities, visit our strategy site.

Within our consult business we harness our unique combination of leading-edge practical expertise and project delivery consultancy to unlock the potential in every project.

The Opportunity

Mace plays a role in supporting Saudi Arabia’s Vision 2030 by delivering key infrastructure projects across the country. By focusing on developing local talent, Mace contributes to the empowerment of Saudi nationals, offering training and leadership opportunities that align with the kingdom’s goals for a more proficient workforce.

Our Values Shape The Way We Consult, And Define The People We Want To Join Us On Our Journey, They Are

• Safety first - Going home safe and well
• Client focus - Deliver on our promise
• Integrity - Always do the right thing
• Create opportunity - For our people to excel
  
  

You’ll Be Responsible For

• Responsible for managing category leads across teams to deliver key outcomes according to plans and contributing to strategic development of function.
• Directs the category management teams and leadership including high value/complexity tenders.
• Proactively develops and creates internal and external senior stakeholder relationships.
• Provides performance management, technical and career development and coaching.
• Provides expert due diligence and company and market expertise.
• Executes value creating re process, performance and commercial activity; track record of delivering on targets.
• Adapts plan development and implementation including embedding, monitoring, delivering via others.
• Provides leadership and management of teams, and acts as a role model for behaviours.
• Delivers on objectives in challenging situations on time.
• Contributes/inputs into strategy development, develops plans and oversees the delivery and manages.
• Works collaboratively towards the common goal of net zero carbon transition and share responsibility for the proactive identification and management of the associated carbon emissions and reductions during the delivery of work.
  
  

You’ll Need To Have

• Relevant qualification i.e., CIPS.
• Excellent communications skills.
• A hunger for learning and ambition to grow.
• Professional membership or working towards demonstrable professional or personal development.
• Strong commercial and financial acumen.
• Leadership and management experience of large, diverse teams.
• Experience of managing relationships with key senior stakeholders.
• Knowledge of how carbon and sustainability considerations will shape the outlook of the projects you are working on.
  
  

Mace is an inclusive employer and welcomes interest from a diverse range of candidates.