Procurement Specialist (Saudi National)
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About the Role
Parsons is looking for a Procurement Specialist to support end-to-end procurement activities for transport and mobility projects in Riyadh. The role requires a Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain or related field and 2-5 years of procurement experience.
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Responsibilities
- Support end to end procurement activities for transport and mobility projects, including rail, metro, bus, highways, stations, depots, and related infrastructure programs
- Conduct market research and identify qualified suppliers, contractors, and service providers
- Assist in the preparation and issuance of RFIs, RFQs, and RFPs/ITTs
- Coordinate tendering activities, including bidder communications, clarifications, addenda, and bid submissions
- Support technical and commercial evaluation processes and maintain evaluation records
- Obtain and analyze supplier quotations to ensure best value and compliance with project requirements
- Assist in negotiating pricing, delivery schedules, and commercial terms within approved authority limits
- Prepare purchase orders, procurement recommendations, contract summaries, and supporting documentation
- Assist with the administration of contracts, framework agreements, and call off orders
- Maintain supplier and contract records, including key dates, deliverables, performance metrics, and compliance documentation
- Monitor supplier performance and support the resolution of procurement related issues
- Coordinate with engineering, operations, maintenance, project controls, and finance teams to support project delivery requirements
Requirements
- Saudi National
- Bachelor’s Degree in Supply Chain Management, Business Administration, Engineering, Quantity Surveying, or a related field
- Minimum 2–5 years of experience in procurement, supply chain, purchasing, or contract administration
- Experience supporting procurement activities within infrastructure, engineering, construction, transportation, or project based environments
- Basic understanding of sourcing, tendering, supplier selection, and contract administration processes
- Knowledge of procurement principles, purchasing procedures, and supplier management practices
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications, particularly Excel, Word, and PowerPoint
- Experience using ERP systems, procurement platforms, or enterprise business applications
- Strong analytical and numerical skills with excellent attention to detail
- Strong organizational and time management skills
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills
- Ability to manage multiple priorities and work effectively within a fast paced project environment
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Job Description
- Parsons is looking for an amazingly talented Procurement Specialist – Transport & Mobility (Saudi National) to join our team!
- In this role you will get to support end to end procurement activities for transport and mobility projects, including rail, metro, bus, roads, and associated infrastructure and services.
What You'll Be Doing
- Support end to end procurement activities for transport and mobility projects, including rail, metro, bus, highways, stations, depots, and related infrastructure programs.
- Conduct market research and identify qualified suppliers, contractors, and service providers.
- Assist in the preparation and issuance of Requests for Information (RFI), Requests for Quotations (RFQ), and Requests for Proposals/Invitations to Tender (RFP/ITT).
- Coordinate tendering activities, including bidder communications, clarifications, addenda, and bid submissions.
- Support technical and commercial evaluation processes and maintain evaluation records.
- Obtain and analyze supplier quotations to ensure best value and compliance with project requirements.
- Assist in negotiating pricing, delivery schedules, and commercial terms within approved authority limits.
- Prepare purchase orders, procurement recommendations, contract summaries, and supporting documentation.
- Assist with the administration of contracts, framework agreements, and call off orders.
- Maintain supplier and contract records, including key dates, deliverables, performance metrics, and compliance documentation.
- Monitor supplier performance and support the resolution of procurement related issues.
- Coordinate with engineering, operations, maintenance, project controls, and finance teams to support project delivery requirements.
What Required Skills You'll Bring
- Saudi National.
- Bachelor’s Degree in Supply Chain Management, Business Administration, Engineering, Quantity Surveying, or a related field.
- Minimum 2–5 years of experience in procurement, supply chain, purchasing, or contract administration.
- Experience supporting procurement activities within infrastructure, engineering, construction, transportation, or project based environments.
- Basic understanding of sourcing, tendering, supplier selection, and contract administration processes.
- Knowledge of procurement principles, purchasing procedures, and supplier management practices.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications, particularly Excel, Word, and PowerPoint.
- Experience using ERP systems, procurement platforms, or enterprise business applications.
- Strong analytical and numerical skills with excellent attention to detail.
- Strong organizational and time management skills.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
- Ability to manage multiple priorities and work effectively within a fast paced project environment.
What Desired Skills You'll Bring
- Experience supporting transport and mobility projects, including rail, metro, highways, public transport, stations, depots, or related infrastructure.
- Familiarity with public sector procurement regulations and governance requirements.
- Knowledge of standard forms of contract and commercial procurement practices.
- Experience participating in tender evaluations and supplier negotiations.
- Understanding of supplier performance management and contract monitoring processes.
- Exposure to large scale infrastructure programs or program management environments.
- Knowledge of procurement reporting, spend analysis, and performance metrics.
- Professional certification in Procurement, Supply Chain, or Contract Management is advantageous.
- Strong stakeholder management and relationship building skills.
- Ability to identify process improvement opportunities and support procurement transformation initiatives.
- Eagerness to learn and develop within the transport and mobility sector.
- Commitment to delivering value, efficiency, and continuous improvement across procurement activities.
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