Contract Representative / Buyer (Saudi)

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Job Description

Parsons is looking for an amazingly talented Contract Representative / Buyer (Saudi National) to join our team! In this role you will get to assist with the procurement of Infrastructure Assets in accordance with applicable industry standards and ensuring compliance with applicable governance.

What You’ll Be Doing

• Perform the day-to-day procurement activities for the Infrastructure Assets delivery programme and meet performance targets against Key Performance Indicators (Tender Event Schedule, etc.), in compliance with the client’s objectives, strategies, policies, plans, procedures, and applicable regulations / standards templates.
• Collaborate with Vendors before and during the Tender phase, prepare bidder lists and Pre-Qualification Questionnaires, issue Requests for Proposals (RFPs) and Request for Quotations (RFQs), analyze bids, and prepare reports (e.g. Pre-Qualification Evaluation Reports) and recommendations.
• Maintain Tender Event Schedules and other Procurement / Vendor records up-to-date and serve as the primary point of contact for procurement document distribution and coordination across the project teams.
• Implement best practices, methodologies and strategies, as required.
• Identify opportunities for improvements and innovations.
• Coordinates procurement activities with the client, within the Infrastructure Assets program management team, and with other stakeholders.
• Coordinate the registration of potential vendors and engage the local / international markets, as applicable.
• 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);
• 2 years of relevant experience required in Procurement.
• Ability to independently perform day-to-day procurement activities.
• Knowledge in the Procurement function and industry practices and regulations.
• 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.
  
  
  

What Desired Skills You’ll Bring

• Post-graduate degree preferred.
• Prior project experience highly desired.
• Skilled in prioritization, multi-tasking, attention to detail, and follow-through to meet deadlines.
• Ability to positively influence and contribute to meetings and to interface with the client and stakeholders.
  
  
  

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