About the Role
We are seeking a Procurement Manager to join our team, responsible for delivering medium to high-value procurement packages across multiple sports and entertainment assets. The Procurement Manager will manage procurement activities from planning, sourcing, tendering, evaluation, award, and contract finalization while ensuring compliance with company policies and governance requirements. This role is crucial in supporting the delivery of procurement strategies and sourcing activities throughout the Business Unit, collaborating closely with technical, commercial, finance, legal, and project stakeholders to achieve timely and compliant procurement outcomes.
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Depth of Experience
- Demonstrated experience managing end-to-end procurement activities for sports, entertainment, infrastructure, real estate, construction, or large-scale development projects.
- Strong understanding of sourcing strategies, supplier engagement, commercial evaluation, procurement governance, contract administration, stakeholder management, and value creation through effective procurement practices.
- Hands-on SAP Ariba experience is mandatory; experience with Fiori and Sirion is preferred.
Qualifications
- Bachelor’s Degree in Business Administration, Supply Chain Management, Procurement, Engineering, Quantity Surveying, or a related discipline.
Professional Certifications (Preferred)
Holding one or more of the following certifications is advantageous:
- Chartered Institute of Procurement and Supply (CIPS)
- Certified Professional in Supply Management (CPSM)
- Certified Supply Chain Professional (CSCP)
Experience
- Minimum 10-12 years of relevant procurement experience within major infrastructure, construction, sports, entertainment, or mixed-use development programs.
- Experience managing the full procurement lifecycle including procurement planning, market engagement, tendering, commercial evaluation, negotiation, award recommendation, and contract formation.
- Strong practical experience using SAP Ariba or equivalent enterprise procurement platforms.
- Experience with procurement governance, compliance requirements, and approval processes.
- Understanding of contract types, commercial principles, risk allocation, and supplier performance management.
- Ability to manage multiple procurement packages simultaneously within a fast-paced project environment.
- Previous experience within Saudi Arabia or the Middle East is preferred.
- Strong stakeholder management skills with the ability to collaborate effectively across technical, commercial, finance, legal, and project delivery teams.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English.
- Strong analytical capabilities with experience preparing procurement reports, commercial evaluations, and recommendation papers.
- Proficient in procurement and ERP systems such as SAP Ariba, SAP, Fiori, Sirion, Prism, or similar platforms.
- Ability to identify procurement risks and develop mitigation strategies to ensure successful project outcomes.
- Demonstrates flexibility, accountability, and a proactive approach to problem-solving.
- Ability to build productive supplier relationships while maintaining procurement integrity and governance standards.
- Supports team collaboration and contributes to continuous improvement initiatives across the procurement function.
Key Responsibilities
- Develop and implement procurement strategies aligned with project and business objectives.
- Lead RFIs, RFQs, RFPs, and tender processes in accordance with approved procurement procedures.
- Conduct commercial analysis and bid evaluations, ensuring value-for-money outcomes.
- Coordinate with stakeholders to define procurement requirements, scopes of work, and sourcing strategies.
- Support supplier negotiations and contract finalization processes.
- Manage procurement documentation and records within SAP Ariba.
- Prepare procurement reports, award recommendations, and governance submissions.
- Monitor procurement schedules and ensure timely delivery of procurement milestones.
- Support contract administration and supplier performance monitoring activities.
- Identify opportunities for cost optimization, process efficiency, and continuous improvement.
