108 Chief Procurement Officer jobs in Saudi Arabia

The CPO will lead a procurement organization that encompasses all external spend of Qiddiya. The CPO will be crucial in ensuring value delivery for procurement (e.g. speed, quality), building intelligence on supply chain risks, setting company-wide standards and governance and establishing a central view on the supply base and market. Qiddiya's CPO manages internal stakeholders (e.g. Corporate functions, Development Business Units) and external interfaces (Public Investment Fund, Royal Court, and other government entities). He / she will be the key medium of cross-functional collaboration across Corporate, Development, and other teams and works as a partner with business unit leaders and the Central Development Unit to provide support to business in operationalizing Qiddiya's procurement strategy across all business units and their specific projects.

Key Responsibilities :

• Develop and implement a comprehensive strategy for all procurement activities at Qiddiya to support its long-term vision and strategic objectives, focusing on scalability, on-time delivery and innovation.
• Optimizes costs (oversees the procurement budget and leads cost-reduction initiatives) while ensuring comprehensive value creation through strategic sourcing.
• Oversee and integrate procurement activities across Corporate Procurement (indirect categories such as IT, marketing), Development & Delivery Category Strategies (building materials, design consultants, etc.), and the Center of Excellence (CoE; comprises risk management, SRM, compliance, policies, etc.).
• Partner with the business, particularly Development Business Unit Heads and the Central Development Unit (CDU), to support translation of strategy into procurement operations and broader project development goals.
• Define and implement Supplier Relationship Management (SRM) standards and processes, ensuring long-term partnerships with key vendors while fostering innovation and driving value creation through strategic collaboration.
• Ensure that Qiddiya's future systems landscape meets global best-in-class standards to drive efficiency in procurement processes while engaging within and outside Qiddiya (with suppliers).
• Oversee the development of category strategies, with focus on critical procurement areas such as building materials, design consultants and construction services.
• Develop corporate procurement strategies for indirect procurement categories, ensuring value delivery across all indirect spend.
• Implement the Center of Excellence, standardizing procurement processes and ensuring compliance across all procurement functions while driving continuous improvement in risk management and facilitating exchange of supplier intelligence across the organization.
• Drive full value enablement by optimizing initiatives across categories, identifying opportunities for strategic sourcing, supplier consolidation, volume purchasing and value engineering.
• Ensure a robust risk management framework is in place to identify, assess and mitigate supply chain risks, including supplier reliability, market volatility, regulatory changes and geopolitical risks.
• Develop and maintain a comprehensive set of procurement policies and processes, ensuring that all procurement activities are compliant with local, national and international regulations.
• Act as the counsellor for all procurement-related activities at Qiddiya and a peer / partner to business unit heads to ensure strategic direction is fully integrated into project execution.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with key external stakeholders, including government entities, Public Investment Fund (PIF), Royal Court and regulatory bodies.
• Support in building relationships with local suppliers and contractors, driving localization efforts that meet Local Content and Government Procurement Authority (LCGPA) requirements and ensure that procurement activities support local economic development.
• Manage relationships with international suppliers to secure competitive pricing, identify strategic innovation partnerships and access cutting-edge technologies for key project components.
• Lead, mentor and develop a high-performing procurement organization that makes procurement a magnet for top performers
• Oversee establishment, reporting and delivery of procurement KPIs
• Foster a culture of accountability, collaboration and forward-looking planning, ensuring the procurement team is equipped to handle the complexities of the project and continually improves its performance to add value beyond processing transactions.
• Create and implement training and development programs to enhance the team's expertise in supply chain management, risk mitigation, category management and supplier negotiations.
• Drive a continuous improvement mindset, encouraging the team to stay updated on best practices, market trends and technological advancements in procurement.
• Lead the adoption of best practices, such as related to systems landscape, to ensure that the procurement function remains at the forefront of efficiency in the organization and meets defined targets.

Requirements

10+ years of experience in procurement leadership roles, preferably with experience in large-scale construction, real estate or urban development projects.

Strong background in managing complex category strategies (building materials, design consultants, etc.) and indirect categories (IT, marketing, etc.).

Extensive experience in supply chain risk management, procurement compliance and supplier relationship management.

Proven track record of working in cross-collaborative environments and ensuring differing goals and needs align with an overarching strategy.

Bachelor's or Master's degree in Supply Chain Management, Business Administration, Engineering, or a related field. MBA or advanced degree preferred.

CIPS, CPSM, or CSCP certification highly preferred.

Fluency in English is required, with proficiency in Arabic highly desirable.

Desired Competencies :

Strategic Vision : Experience in driving and pioneering strategic sourcing for large-scale development / infrastructure projects, especially in the entertainment, tourism or construction sectors.

Negotiation & Influencing : Strong negotiation skills with a proven ability to secure advantageous terms with suppliers while maintaining positive relationships.

Experience with Multicultural Leadership : Proven leadership capabilities to drive a diverse, multicultural team and high performance across multiple procurement categories.

Local Context : Understanding of the local cultural and business landscape in Saudi Arabia through work experience in the region, with a global perspective on supply chain dynamics.

Benefits

Attractive compensation and benefits package

The CPO will lead a procurement organization that encompasses all external spend of Qiddiya. The CPO will be crucial in ensuring value delivery for procurement (e.g. speed, quality), building intelligence on supply chain risks, setting company-wide standards and governance and establishing a central view on the supply base and market. Qiddiya's CPO manages internal stakeholders (e.g. Corporate functions, Development Business Units) and external interfaces (Public Investment Fund, Royal Court, and other government entities). He/she will be the key medium of cross-functional collaboration across Corporate, Development, and other teams and works as a partner with business unit leaders and the Central Development Unit to provide support to business in operationalizing Qiddiya's procurement strategy across all business units and their specific projects.

Key Responsibilities :

• Develop and implement a comprehensive strategy for all procurement activities at Qiddiya to support its long-term vision and strategic objectives, focusing on scalability, on-time delivery and innovation
• Optimizes costs (oversees the procurement budget and leads cost-reduction initiatives) while ensuring comprehensive value creation through strategic sourcing
• Oversee and integrate procurement activities across Corporate Procurement (indirect categories such as IT, marketing), Development & Delivery Category Strategies (building materials, design consultants, etc.), and the Center of Excellence (CoE; comprises risk management, SRM, compliance, policies, etc.)
• Partner with the business, particularly Development Business Unit Heads and the Central Development Unit (CDU), to support translation of strategy into procurement operations and broader project development goals
• Define and implement Supplier Relationship Management (SRM) standards and processes, ensuring long-term partnerships with key vendors while fostering innovation and driving value creation through strategic collaboration
• Ensure that Qiddiya's future systems landscape meets global best-in-class standards to drive efficiency in procurement processes while engaging within and outside Qiddiya (with suppliers)
• Oversee the development of category strategies, with focus on critical procurement areas such as building materials, design consultants and construction services
• Develop corporate procurement strategies for indirect procurement categories, ensuring value delivery across all indirect spend
• Implement the Center of Excellence, standardizing procurement processes and ensuring compliance across all procurement functions while driving continuous improvement in risk management and facilitating exchange of supplier intelligence across the organization
• Drive full value enablement by optimizing initiatives across categories, identifying opportunities for strategic sourcing, supplier consolidation, volume purchasing and value engineering
• Ensure a robust risk management framework is in place to identify, assess and mitigate supply chain risks, including supplier reliability, market volatility, regulatory changes and geopolitical risks
• Develop and maintain a comprehensive set of procurement policies and processes, ensuring that all procurement activities are compliant with local, national and international regulations
• Act as the counsellor for all procurement-related activities at Qiddiya and a peer/partner to business unit heads to ensure strategic direction is fully integrated into project execution
• Build and maintain strong relationships with key external stakeholders, including government entities, Public Investment Fund (PIF), Royal Court and regulatory bodies
• Support in building relationships with local suppliers and contractors, driving localization efforts that meet Local Content and Government Procurement Authority (LCGPA) requirements and ensure that procurement activities support local economic development
• Manage relationships with international suppliers to secure competitive pricing, identify strategic innovation partnerships and access cutting-edge technologies for key project components
• Lead, mentor and develop a high-performing procurement organization that makes procurement a magnet for top performers
• Oversee establishment, reporting and delivery of procurement KPIs
• Foster a culture of accountability, collaboration and forward-looking planning, ensuring the procurement team is equipped to handle the complexities of the project and continually improves its performance to add value beyond processing transactions
• Create and implement training and development programs to enhance the team's expertise in supply chain management, risk mitigation, category management and supplier negotiations
• Drive a continuous improvement mindset, encouraging the team to stay updated on best practices, market trends and technological advancements in procurement
• Lead the adoption of best practices, such as related to systems landscape, to ensure that the procurement function remains at the forefront of efficiency in the organization and meets defined targets
  
  

• Seniority level Executive

• Employment type Full-time

• Job function Finance
• Industries IT Services and IT Consulting

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The CPO will lead a procurement organization that encompasses all external spend of Qiddiya. The CPO will be crucial in ensuring value delivery for procurement (e.g. speed, quality), building intelligence on supply chain risks, setting company-wide standards and governance and establishing a central view on the supply base and market. Qiddiya’s CPO manages internal stakeholders (e.g. Corporate functions, Development Business Units) and external interfaces (Public Investment Fund, Royal Court, and other government entities). He / she will be the key medium of cross-functional collaboration across Corporate, Development, and other teams and works as a partner with business unit leaders and the Central Development Unit to provide support to business in operationalizing Qiddiya’s procurement strategy across all business units and their specific projects.

Key Responsibilities :

• Develop and implement a comprehensive strategy for all procurement activities at Qiddiya to support its long-term vision and strategic objectives, focusing on scalability, on-time delivery and innovation.
• Optimizes costs (oversees the procurement budget and leads cost-reduction initiatives) while ensuring comprehensive value creation through strategic sourcing.
• Oversee and integrate procurement activities across Corporate Procurement (indirect categories such as IT, marketing), Development & Delivery Category Strategies (building materials, design consultants, etc.), and the Center of Excellence (CoE; comprises risk management, SRM, compliance, policies, etc.).
• Partner with the business, particularly Development Business Unit Heads and the Central Development Unit (CDU), to support translation of strategy into procurement operations and broader project development goals.
• Define and implement Supplier Relationship Management (SRM) standards and processes, ensuring long-term partnerships with key vendors while fostering innovation and driving value creation through strategic collaboration.
• Ensure that Qiddiya’s future systems landscape meets global best-in-class standards to drive efficiency in procurement processes while engaging within and outside Qiddiya (with suppliers).
• Oversee the development of category strategies, with focus on critical procurement areas such as building materials, design consultants and construction services.
• Develop corporate procurement strategies for indirect procurement categories, ensuring value delivery across all indirect spend.
• Implement the Center of Excellence, standardizing procurement processes and ensuring compliance across all procurement functions while driving continuous improvement in risk management and facilitating exchange of supplier intelligence across the organization.
• Drive full value enablement by optimizing initiatives across categories, identifying opportunities for strategic sourcing, supplier consolidation, volume purchasing and value engineering.
• Ensure a robust risk management framework is in place to identify, assess and mitigate supply chain risks, including supplier reliability, market volatility, regulatory changes and geopolitical risks.
• Develop and maintain a comprehensive set of procurement policies and processes, ensuring that all procurement activities are compliant with local, national and international regulations.
• Act as the counsellor for all procurement-related activities at Qiddiya and a peer / partner to business unit heads to ensure strategic direction is fully integrated into project execution.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with key external stakeholders, including government entities, Public Investment Fund (PIF), Royal Court and regulatory bodies.
• Support in building relationships with local suppliers and contractors, driving localization efforts that meet Local Content and Government Procurement Authority (LCGPA) requirements and ensure that procurement activities support local economic development.
• Manage relationships with international suppliers to secure competitive pricing, identify strategic innovation partnerships and access cutting-edge technologies for key project components.
• Lead, mentor and develop a high-performing procurement organization that makes procurement a magnet for top performers
• Oversee establishment, reporting and delivery of procurement KPIs
• Foster a culture of accountability, collaboration and forward-looking planning, ensuring the procurement team is equipped to handle the complexities of the project and continually improves its performance to add value beyond processing transactions.
• Create and implement training and development programs to enhance the team’s expertise in supply chain management, risk mitigation, category management and supplier negotiations.
• Drive a continuous improvement mindset, encouraging the team to stay updated on best practices, market trends and technological advancements in procurement.
• Lead the adoption of best practices, such as related to systems landscape, to ensure that the procurement function remains at the forefront of efficiency in the organization and meets defined targets.

Requirements

10+ years of experience in procurement leadership roles, preferably with experience in large-scale construction, real estate or urban development projects.

Strong background in managing complex category strategies (building materials, design consultants, etc.) and indirect categories (IT, marketing, etc.).

Extensive experience in supply chain risk management, procurement compliance and supplier relationship management.

Proven track record of working in cross-collaborative environments and ensuring differing goals and needs align with an overarching strategy.

Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Supply Chain Management, Business Administration, Engineering, or a related field. MBA or advanced degree preferred.

CIPS, CPSM, or CSCP certification highly preferred.

Fluency in English is required, with proficiency in Arabic highly desirable.

Desired Competencies :

Strategic Vision : Experience in driving and pioneering strategic sourcing for large-scale development / infrastructure projects, especially in the entertainment, tourism or construction sectors.

Negotiation & Influencing : Strong negotiation skills with a proven ability to secure advantageous terms with suppliers while maintaining positive relationships.

Experience with Multicultural Leadership : Proven leadership capabilities to drive a diverse, multicultural team and high performance across multiple procurement categories.

Local Context : Understanding of the local cultural and business landscape in Saudi Arabia through work experience in the region, with a global perspective on supply chain dynamics.

Benefits

Attractive compensation and benefits package

The CPO will lead a procurement organization that encompasses all external spend of Qiddiya. The CPO will be crucial in ensuring value delivery for procurement (e.g. speed, quality), building intelligence on supply chain risks, setting company-wide standards and governance and establishing a central view on the supply base and market. Qiddiya's CPO manages internal stakeholders (e.g. Corporate functions, Development Business Units) and external interfaces (Public Investment Fund, Royal Court, and other government entities). He/she will be the key medium of cross-functional collaboration across Corporate, Development, and other teams and works as a partner with business unit leaders and the Central Development Unit to provide support to business in operationalizing Qiddiya's procurement strategy across all business units and their specific projects.

Key Responsibilities :

• Develop and implement a comprehensive strategy for all procurement activities at Qiddiya to support its long-term vision and strategic objectives, focusing on scalability, on-time delivery and innovation
• Optimizes costs (oversees the procurement budget and leads cost-reduction initiatives) while ensuring comprehensive value creation through strategic sourcing
• Oversee and integrate procurement activities across Corporate Procurement (indirect categories such as IT, marketing), Development & Delivery Category Strategies (building materials, design consultants, etc.), and the Center of Excellence (CoE; comprises risk management, SRM, compliance, policies, etc.)
• Partner with the business, particularly Development Business Unit Heads and the Central Development Unit (CDU), to support translation of strategy into procurement operations and broader project development goals
• Define and implement Supplier Relationship Management (SRM) standards and processes, ensuring long-term partnerships with key vendors while fostering innovation and driving value creation through strategic collaboration
• Ensure that Qiddiya's future systems landscape meets global best-in-class standards to drive efficiency in procurement processes while engaging within and outside Qiddiya (with suppliers)
• Oversee the development of category strategies, with focus on critical procurement areas such as building materials, design consultants and construction services
• Develop corporate procurement strategies for indirect procurement categories, ensuring value delivery across all indirect spend
• Implement the Center of Excellence, standardizing procurement processes and ensuring compliance across all procurement functions while driving continuous improvement in risk management and facilitating exchange of supplier intelligence across the organization
• Drive full value enablement by optimizing initiatives across categories, identifying opportunities for strategic sourcing, supplier consolidation, volume purchasing and value engineering
• Ensure a robust risk management framework is in place to identify, assess and mitigate supply chain risks, including supplier reliability, market volatility, regulatory changes and geopolitical risks
• Develop and maintain a comprehensive set of procurement policies and processes, ensuring that all procurement activities are compliant with local, national and international regulations
• Act as the counsellor for all procurement-related activities at Qiddiya and a peer/partner to business unit heads to ensure strategic direction is fully integrated into project execution
• Build and maintain strong relationships with key external stakeholders, including government entities, Public Investment Fund (PIF), Royal Court and regulatory bodies
• Support in building relationships with local suppliers and contractors, driving localization efforts that meet Local Content and Government Procurement Authority (LCGPA) requirements and ensure that procurement activities support local economic development
• Manage relationships with international suppliers to secure competitive pricing, identify strategic innovation partnerships and access cutting-edge technologies for key project components
• Lead, mentor and develop a high-performing procurement organization that makes procurement a magnet for top performers
• Oversee establishment, reporting and delivery of procurement KPIs
• Foster a culture of accountability, collaboration and forward-looking planning, ensuring the procurement team is equipped to handle the complexities of the project and continually improves its performance to add value beyond processing transactions
• Create and implement training and development programs to enhance the team's expertise in supply chain management, risk mitigation, category management and supplier negotiations
• Drive a continuous improvement mindset, encouraging the team to stay updated on best practices, market trends and technological advancements in procurement
• Lead the adoption of best practices, such as related to systems landscape, to ensure that the procurement function remains at the forefront of efficiency in the organization and meets defined targets
  
  

• Seniority level Executive

• Employment type Full-time

• Job function Finance
• Industries IT Services and IT Consulting

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Company Name: Atkins

Job Title: Strategic Sourcing Manager

Location: Riyadh, Saudi Arabia

Join Us!

We combine AtkinsRéalis project management expertise and Hitachi Energy’s deep technological knowledge to create a company dedicated to substations – we are Linxon!

This role sits within our Supply Chain Management team. The purpose of the role is to provide the procurement expertise for the design, supply, installation and commissioning activities for 11kV to 400kV substation and Offshore Wind Tenders and Projects.

This role is both tender and project focused, therefore working to defined budgetary objectives, achieving successful sourcing solutions and implementing them to the full satisfaction of all stakeholders are key to the success of this role. There is also a requirement to be striving for continuous improvement, implementation of standards and drive cost reduction.

What will you do?

• Execute all Supply Chain Management (SCM) both Strategic Sourcing and Procurement activities in accordance with the SCM and company procedures
• Identify and onboard new suppliers / subcontractors as per company procedures and SCM sourcing strategies
• Coordinate with Tendering Department and Project execution team with regards to the Strategic Sourcing Activities.
• Issue RFQs (Request for Quotations) using the Linxon Procurement platform (SAP Ariba)
• Obtain / negotiate final prices, deliveries, commercial Terms and Conditions with Suppliers to ensure compliant technical and commercial bids are available.
• Prepare price comparison tables along with a total cost overview (identifying and comparing foreign exchange rate influences, transportation costs, different payment terms, etc.)
• Negotiate and prepare the Special Conditions of Purchase Orders and obtaining relevant approvals as per LOA (Levels Of Authority) protocols
• Review of Order Acknowledgements from the Suppliers for compliance to the Terms of the Purchase Order
• Managing the Purchase Orders for Main Equipment.
• To follow Linxon code of conduct and ethics
• Monitor compliance to health and safety as well as business ethics within operational work, contracts and negotiations
• To strengthen Customer relationships through successful procurement solutions
• To hold and participate in added value reviews, sourcing strategies and innovations
  
  

• Degree in Engineering with 15+ years’ experience in lieu of qualification
• Electrical Engineer with 15+ years’ experience in lieu of qualification
• Knowledge of Transmission or Distribution (11kV to 400kV) procurement activities
• Knowledge of various industry standards Client working
• Have a good working knowledge of international procurement frameworks
• Oracle ERP System
• To have implemented new processes / tools / software and mentored other team members
• Experience of working with multiple stakeholders
• To come from a high pressured and project driven environment
• Has built relationships effectively and can challenge the status quo
• Effective communication at all levels
• Strategic negotiator with strong commercial understanding
• Team collaboration and be a team player
• Highly focused on process improvement and controls
• Frequent travel may be required inside and outside of the country
  
  

• Seniority level Mid-Senior level

• Employment type Full-time

• Job function Purchasing and Supply Chain
• Industries Non-profit Organizations

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Job Title: Strategic Sourcing Manager

Location: Riyadh, Saudi Arabia

Join Us!

We combine AtkinsRéalis project management expertise and Hitachi Energy’s deep technological knowledge to create a company dedicated to substations – we are Linxon!

This role sits within our Supply Chain Management team. The purpose of the role is to provide the procurement expertise for the design, supply, installation and commissioning activities for 11kV to 400kV substation and Offshore Wind Tenders and Projects.

This role is both tender and project focused, therefore working to defined budgetary objectives, achieving successful sourcing solutions and implementing them to the full satisfaction of all stakeholders are key to the success of this role. There is also a requirement to be striving for continuous improvement, implementation of standards and drive cost reduction.

What will you do?

• Execute all Supply Chain Management (SCM) both Strategic Sourcing and Procurement activities in accordance with the SCM and company procedures
• Identify and onboard new suppliers / subcontractors as per company procedures and SCM sourcing strategies
• Coordinate with Tendering Department and Project execution team with regards to the Strategic Sourcing Activities.
• Issue RFQs (Request for Quotations) using the Linxon Procurement platform (SAP Ariba)
• Obtain / negotiate final prices, deliveries, commercial Terms and Conditions with Suppliers to ensure compliant technical and commercial bids are available.
• Prepare price comparison tables along with a total cost overview (identifying and comparing foreign exchange rate influences, transportation costs, different payment terms, etc.)
• Negotiate and prepare the Special Conditions of Purchase Orders and obtaining relevant approvals as per LOA (Levels Of Authority) protocols
• Review of Order Acknowledgements from the Suppliers for compliance to the Terms of the Purchase Order
• Managing the Purchase Orders for Main Equipment.
• To follow Linxon code of conduct and ethics
• Monitor compliance to health and safety as well as business ethics within operational work, contracts and negotiations
• To strengthen Customer relationships through successful procurement solutions
• To hold and participate in added value reviews, sourcing strategies and innovations

Experience, Education and other Skills Required:

• Degree in Engineering with 15+ years’ experience in lieu of qualification
• Electrical Engineer with 15+ years’ experience in lieu of qualification
• Knowledge of Transmission or Distribution (11kV to 400kV) procurement activities
• Knowledge of various industry standards Client working
• Have a good working knowledge of international procurement frameworks
• Oracle ERP System
• To have implemented new processes / tools / software and mentored other team members
• Experience of working with multiple stakeholders
• To come from a high pressured and project driven environment
• Has built relationships effectively and can challenge the status quo
• Effective communication at all levels
• Strategic negotiator with strong commercial understanding
• Team collaboration and be a team player
• Highly focused on process improvement and controls
• Frequent travel may be required inside and outside of the country

ED&I:

When it comes to diversity and inclusion, we see things differently at Linxon - we encourage applications from people of all races, ages, genders, religions, sexual orientations and more - so whoever you are, we hope you’ll see things our way, too.

About Linxon

Shaping energy solutions to empower sustainable connectivity.

We combine AtkinsRéalis project management expertise and Hitachi Energy’s deep technological knowledge to create a company dedicated to substations – we are Linxon.

Linxon’s vision is to deliver the best market offering for turnkey substation projects through world-class power technologies and delivering the highest level of competence in managing infrastructure projects.

As a leading engineering company, we help our customers with turnkey substation solutions in the field of power transmission, renewable energy, and transportation.

In this role, you will have the opportunity to be part of a new company as it evolves and help shape it for the future. If you like new challenges, have an entrepreneurial spirit, and are interested in working with other motivated professionals with expertise in the Substations EPC business, then this is the new opportunity for you.

To know more about the Linxon please click on the link below.

Building the infrastructure to power the world - we are Linxon! - YouTube

Job Title: Strategic Sourcing Manager

Location: Riyadh, Saudi Arabia

Join Us!

We combine AtkinsRéalis project management expertise and Hitachi Energy's deep technological knowledge to create a company dedicated to substations - we are Linxon!

This role sits within our Supply Chain Management team. The purpose of the role is to provide the procurement expertise for the design, supply, installation and commissioning activities for 11kV to 400kV substation and Offshore Wind Tenders and Projects.

This role is both tender and project focused, therefore working to defined budgetary objectives, achieving successful sourcing solutions and implementing them to the full satisfaction of all stakeholders are key to the success of this role. There is also a requirement to be striving for continuous improvement, implementation of standards and drive cost reduction.

What will you do?

• Execute all Supply Chain Management (SCM) both Strategic Sourcing and Procurement activities in accordance with the SCM and company procedures
• Identify and onboard new suppliers / subcontractors as per company procedures and SCM sourcing strategies
• Coordinate with Tendering Department and Project execution team with regards to the Strategic Sourcing Activities.
• Issue RFQs (Request for Quotations) using the Linxon Procurement platform (SAP Ariba)
• Obtain / negotiate final prices, deliveries, commercial Terms and Conditions with Suppliers to ensure compliant technical and commercial bids are available.
• Prepare price comparison tables along with a total cost overview (identifying and comparing foreign exchange rate influences, transportation costs, different payment terms, etc.)
• Negotiate and prepare the Special Conditions of Purchase Orders and obtaining relevant approvals as per LOA (Levels Of Authority) protocols
• Review of Order Acknowledgements from the Suppliers for compliance to the Terms of the Purchase Order
• Managing the Purchase Orders for Main Equipment.
• To follow Linxon code of conduct and ethics
• Monitor compliance to health and safety as well as business ethics within operational work, contracts and negotiations
• To strengthen Customer relationships through successful procurement solutions
• To hold and participate in added value reviews, sourcing strategies and innovations

Experience, Education and other Skills Required:

• Degree in Engineering with 15+ years' experience in lieu of qualification
• Electrical Engineer with 15+ years' experience in lieu of qualification
• Knowledge of Transmission or Distribution (11kV to 400kV) procurement activities
• Knowledge of various industry standards Client working
• Have a good working knowledge of international procurement frameworks
• Oracle ERP System
• To have implemented new processes / tools / software and mentored other team members
• Experience of working with multiple stakeholders
• To come from a high pressured and project driven environment
• Has built relationships effectively and can challenge the status quo
• Effective communication at all levels
• Strategic negotiator with strong commercial understanding
• Team collaboration and be a team player
• Highly focused on process improvement and controls
• Frequent travel may be required inside and outside of the country

ED&I:

When it comes to diversity and inclusion, we see things differently at Linxon - we encourage applications from people of all races, ages, genders, religions, sexual orientations and more - so whoever you are, we hope you'll see things our way, too.

About Linxon

Shaping energy solutions to empower sustainable connectivity.

We combine AtkinsRéalis project management expertise and Hitachi Energy's deep technological knowledge to create a company dedicated to substations - we are Linxon.

Linxon's vision is to deliver the best market offering for turnkey substation projects through world-class power technologies and delivering the highest level of competence in managing infrastructure projects.

As a leading engineering company, we help our customers with turnkey substation solutions in the field of power transmission, renewable energy, and transportation.

In this role, you will have the opportunity to be part of a new company as it evolves and help shape it for the future. If you like new challenges, have an entrepreneurial spirit, and are interested in working with other motivated professionals with expertise in the Substations EPC business, then this is the new opportunity for you.

To know more about the Linxon please click on the link below.

Building the infrastructure to power the world - we are Linxon! - YouTube

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Company Name: Atkins

Job Title: Strategic Sourcing Manager

Location: Riyadh, Saudi Arabia

Join Us!

We combine AtkinsRéalis project management expertise and Hitachi Energy's deep technological knowledge to create a company dedicated to substations - we are Linxon!

This role sits within our Supply Chain Management team. The purpose of the role is to provide the procurement expertise for the design, supply, installation and commissioning activities for 11kV to 400kV substation and Offshore Wind Tenders and Projects.

This role is both tender and project focused, therefore working to defined budgetary objectives, achieving successful sourcing solutions and implementing them to the full satisfaction of all stakeholders are key to the success of this role. There is also a requirement to be striving for continuous improvement, implementation of standards and drive cost reduction.

What will you do?

• Execute all Supply Chain Management (SCM) both Strategic Sourcing and Procurement activities in accordance with the SCM and company procedures
• Identify and onboard new suppliers / subcontractors as per company procedures and SCM sourcing strategies
• Coordinate with Tendering Department and Project execution team with regards to the Strategic Sourcing Activities.
• Issue RFQs (Request for Quotations) using the Linxon Procurement platform (SAP Ariba)
• Obtain / negotiate final prices, deliveries, commercial Terms and Conditions with Suppliers to ensure compliant technical and commercial bids are available.
• Prepare price comparison tables along with a total cost overview (identifying and comparing foreign exchange rate influences, transportation costs, different payment terms, etc.)
• Negotiate and prepare the Special Conditions of Purchase Orders and obtaining relevant approvals as per LOA (Levels Of Authority) protocols
• Review of Order Acknowledgements from the Suppliers for compliance to the Terms of the Purchase Order
• Managing the Purchase Orders for Main Equipment.
• To follow Linxon code of conduct and ethics
• Monitor compliance to health and safety as well as business ethics within operational work, contracts and negotiations
• To strengthen Customer relationships through successful procurement solutions
• To hold and participate in added value reviews, sourcing strategies and innovations
  
  

• Degree in Engineering with 15+ years' experience in lieu of qualification
• Electrical Engineer with 15+ years' experience in lieu of qualification
• Knowledge of Transmission or Distribution (11kV to 400kV) procurement activities
• Knowledge of various industry standards Client working
• Have a good working knowledge of international procurement frameworks
• Oracle ERP System
• To have implemented new processes / tools / software and mentored other team members
• Experience of working with multiple stakeholders
• To come from a high pressured and project driven environment
• Has built relationships effectively and can challenge the status quo
• Effective communication at all levels
• Strategic negotiator with strong commercial understanding
• Team collaboration and be a team player
• Highly focused on process improvement and controls
• Frequent travel may be required inside and outside of the country
  
  

• Seniority level Mid-Senior level

• Employment type Full-time

• Job function Purchasing and Supply Chain
• Industries Non-profit Organizations

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Riyadh, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia 16 hours ago

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Responsibilities

Sr Strategic Sourcing Specialist

Establish and drive sourcing strategies in alignment with business leadership for all LOB of Building Automation as per AOP and strategic plan. To drive the strategies in the region to mitigate the supply chain risk and promote the local supply chain model.

You will have BA META level sourcing responsibility for driving competitive commodity and category supply strategies to achieve lowest total cost for your business under BTS or mfg. model, reduced Working capital via negotiation planning and execution, sourcing from high growth regions, value engineering and sole/ single source elimination. You will manage supplier performance to support your commodity/category and/or region and ensure supply continuity. You will be managing several projects in dynamic environment. You will ensure compliance with company business policies as per local laws and procedures, export /import regulations.

Key Responsibilities

• Drive and execute annual and strategic plan with supporting strategies. Clear cut sourcing actions as per business STRAP.
• New vendor development/evaluation for various BTS products like Security camera, PAVA, Valves, Circuit protection, Fire suppression system etc.
• To explore and develop new supplier in the region/globally for various commodities like plastics, metals, electronics ( PCBA ), electrical and packaging etc.
• Strong in project management specially localization and new Buy to sell product introduction.
• Working closely in a diverse culture with CFT ( ISC, engineering, finance, sales, marketing ) to execute various strategic initiatives in the region.
• To explore the supplier globally based on the BCC (best cost country) and establish the supply chain to meet the regional requirement
• Localization of various parts/products to meet the cost, Quality, WC and overall Lead time requirement.
• Formulate the sourcing strategies as per local law which are more productive for the business and deploy the same to grow the top/bottom line in the region.
• New product introduction ( Buy to Sell ) in alignment with business to grow the revenue in the region.
• Part/product cost based on the should cost analysis and to implement the right cost model after comparing the end-to-end cost modeling.
• First time right and fast execution of sourcing strategies to align with business growth and new product introductions.
• Manage site category and commodity strategies including spend analysis, benchmarking, cost, market analysis and global technology / economic trends
• Develop supplier strategies to mitigate the potential supply chain risk like, dual sourcing, consolidation, and plan for every supplier ( growth/maintain/exit )
• Drive actions along with other regional teams to improve OTFP, WC through VMI and AWPOT improvement with 3 rd party vendors.
• To ensure and deploy defined sourcing compliance guidelines to meet all the key metrics ( OTFP, Gross and net savings, dual sourcing, VMI, PPM and AWPOT )
• Work closely with global GBE leaders to drive the key metrics weekly and on monthly basis to achieve and overdrive the AOP numbers.
• Vendor strategic contact to mitigate the potential business risk.
• Work with global team to discuss and freeze AOP for next year for various sourcing metrics.
• Publication of dashboard for all sourcing metrics on monthly basis with clear cut actions and RCCA for any AOP miss.
• Working closely with regional finance to align monthly productivity numbers before publishing it.
• Develop a strong productivity funnel along with team to have strong YOY savings.
• Tracking of all key productivity projects health status and identifying the risk and improvement actions proactively to have higher say/do ratio.
  
  

• Strong exposure in SAP
• Strong team player and ready to drive the sourcing metrics.
• Experience in strategic sourcing being commodity expert for electronics and BTS products.
• Competitor products idea in terms of their current supply chain, cost and future strategies.
• Project Management and/or contract management experience
• Professional Certifications in Project/Supply Chain/ Procurement/Contract Management
• strong communication and negotiation skills to manage suppliers and influence internal stake holder to implement and create new business opportunities.
• Demonstrated strong business and financial acumen.
• Experience with SAP or site relevant ERP systems, E Sourcing Platforms, Request for Quotation Tools, Project Management Tools etc.
• Experience with six sigma and lean tools.
• Soft skills power point and expertise in excel.
  
  

• The opportunity to work on the world’s most exciting projects, transforming the cities we live in, the buildings where we work, and the vehicles that move us.
• Group medical insurance plan life.
• Paid annual leave and time off work.
• A culture that fosters inclusion, diversity and innovation.
• Market specific training and on-going personal development.
  
  

• Seniority level Mid-Senior level

• Employment type Full-time

• Job function Purchasing and Supply Chain
• Industries Appliances, Electrical, and Electronics Manufacturing

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