About the Role:
In this role, you will perform procurement and commercial management functions for major engineering, construction, and infrastructure projects, supporting clients in both the public and private sectors across domestic and international markets. You will be responsible for leading and managing all procurement activities, ensuring compliance with company policies and contractual obligations, while developing effective procurement strategies that align with project objectives.
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What You'll Be Doing:
- Leads and manages all procurement activities for assigned projects, including procurement planning, sourcing strategies, tendering, evaluation, negotiation, award, and contract administration.
- Develops procurement strategies and acquisition plans to ensure the timely procurement of goods, services, and construction works in accordance with project requirements.
- Prepares, reviews, and issues Requests for Proposals (RFPs), Invitations to Tender (ITT), Requests for Quotations (RFQs), and other procurement documentation.
- Evaluates supplier and contractor proposals, conducts commercial assessments, and prepares recommendation reports for management approval.
- Leads commercial negotiations with suppliers, subcontractors, and service providers to achieve the most favorable commercial, contractual, and technical outcomes.
- Ensures procurement activities comply with company policies, contractual obligations, governance requirements, and applicable laws and regulations.
- Administers procurement contracts and purchase agreements, ensuring compliance with contractual terms, deliverables, schedules, and commercial requirements.
- Collaborates with project management, engineering, legal, finance, and construction teams to align procurement activities with project objectives.
- Identifies procurement risks and develops mitigation strategies to minimize commercial, operational, and supply chain impacts.
- Monitors supplier and subcontractor performance, including delivery schedules, quality requirements, and contractual compliance.
- Reviews and negotiates contract amendments, variations, change orders, claims, and dispute-related matters associated with procurement packages.
- Develops and maintains procurement schedules, tracking systems, and reporting mechanisms to ensure timely delivery of project requirements.
- Supports budget development and cost control activities through market analysis, benchmarking, and value engineering initiatives.
- Establishes and maintains effective relationships with suppliers, contractors, government entities, and other external stakeholders.
- Oversees supplier prequalification programs and conducts commercial due diligence assessments for prospective vendors and subcontractors.
- Prepares management reports and procurement status updates, highlighting key risks, opportunities, and performance indicators.
- Performs other responsibilities associated with this position as may be appropriate.
What Required Skills You'll Bring:
- Bachelor's degree
- 15+ years of experience in procurement
- RFP and RFI experience
- Experience with giga projects in General Contracting (GC)
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