Procurement Lead (Director) Full Time NEW

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About The Opportunity

At Jacobs, we push the limits of what’s possible to make the world smarter and more connected. We are playing a key role on a groundbreaking entertainment and tourism megaproject located around 40 kilometers from Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. As part of the Saudi Vision 2030 initiative, the development aims to diversify the economy and provide world-class entertainment, sports, and cultural experiences. The project spans 334 square kilometers and includes major theme parks, large-scale water attractions, and state-of-the-art sporting facilities.

Role Overview

The Procurement Lead (Director) leads procurement strategy, supplier management, contract negotiation, and sourcing activities across large-scale programs. The role ensures compliance, commercial governance, cost efficiency, and timely delivery of goods and services to meet project demands.

Role Responsibilities

• Lead end-to-end procurement activities across major project packages.
• Develop procurement strategies, plans, and sourcing methodologies.
• Oversee prequalification, tendering, evaluation, and recommendation processes.
• Negotiate commercial terms and contract conditions to secure best-value outcomes.
• Ensure compliance with procurement policies, governance frameworks, and legal requirements.
• Manage supplier relationships and monitor supplier performance.
• Coordinate with engineering, commercial, and project teams to define procurement requirements.
• Identify procurement risks and implement mitigation strategies.
• Review and validate procurement reports, dashboards, and progress updates.
• Lead and mentor procurement teams to support high-quality and timely delivery.

Here’s what you’ll need

• Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain Management, Business, Engineering, or a related field.
• 20+ years experience in procurement across major capital or infrastructure projects
• Strong experience in strategic sourcing, contract negotiation, and supplier management.
• Proficiency in procurement systems and ERP platforms.
• Excellent leadership, communication, and stakeholder-management skills.

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From our inclusive employee networks to our positive mental health champions – we’re committed to driving a culture of caring where you can be you. Joining Jacobs not only connects you locally but globally – and together, our diverse perspectives and unique backgrounds power our collective strength. We collaborate and share! By supporting one another, we all succeed.

With safety and flexibility always top of mind, we’ve gone beyond traditional ways of working so you have the support, means and space to maximize your potential. You’ll uncover flexible working arrangements, benefits and opportunities to do good too – from participating in our global giving and volunteering program, to exploring new and inventive ways to help our clients make the world a better place.

No matter what drives you, you’ll discover how you can cultivate, nurture and achieve your goals – all at a single global company.

Onsite employees are expected to attend a Jacobs Workplace on a full-time basis, as required by the nature of their role.

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