Senior Manager: Procurement - Regional Links
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About the Role
Parsons seeks a Senior Manager to lead procurement strategy for regional transport links in Riyadh. The role involves end-to-end tender management, contract negotiation, and supplier oversight for large-scale infrastructure projects.
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Responsibilities
- Develop and implement procurement strategies for regional transport links aligned with program objectives, funding mechanisms, and risk profile
- Lead market engagement, prequalification, and bidder shortlisting for large, complex transport contracts
- Oversee preparation of tender documents including scope of work, technical requirements, commercial conditions, and pricing schedules
- Manage the full tendering process: clarifications, addenda, evaluation, negotiations, and recommendation for award
- Recommend appropriate contracting strategies (e.g., EPC, D&B, DBFM, PPP, framework agreements) tailored to regional transport projects
- Collaborate with legal, finance, and technical teams to develop balanced, robust contract terms that allocate risk effectively
- Lead commercial negotiations to secure best value outcomes while safeguarding client interests
- Develop and maintain a qualified supplier base for regional transport infrastructure
- Monitor market conditions, capacity, and pricing trends to inform procurement timing and strategy
- Drive supplier performance including KPIs, relationship management, and continuous improvement initiatives
- Implement procurement governance frameworks, policies, and procedures for all regional link projects
- Ensure full compliance with relevant public procurement laws, funding agency requirements, and internal audit standards
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Quantity Surveying, Supply Chain Management, Business, or related discipline
- Minimum 15 years' experience in procurement within the transport or infrastructure sector
- Proven track record leading procurement for large scale transport projects (e.g., inter city rail, highways, BRT, freight corridors)
- Extensive experience in end to end tendering, evaluation, and contract award for high value complex packages
- Strong understanding of construction, rail/road systems, interfaces, and typical risk profiles in transport projects
- Master's degree in a relevant field (e.g., Project Management, Infrastructure Management, Supply Chain) Desirable
- Professional certification (e.g., CIPS, ISM, RICS or similar) Desirable
- Experience with PPP/concession models and working with IFIs or public sector clients Desirable
- Regional experience in GCC/Middle East/Europe/Asia and familiarity with local procurement regulations Desirable
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Job Description
- Lead the end to end procurement strategy and execution for regional transport links (e.g. inter city rail, highways, bus corridors, logistics corridors and associated infrastructure).
- The role is responsible for developing robust procurement plans, managing high value tenders and contracts, and ensuring optimal value, transparency, and compliance across major transport programs.
Key Responsibilities
- Develop and implement procurement strategies for regional transport links, aligned with program objectives, funding mechanisms, and risk profile.
- Define category strategies for key packages including civil works, rail/road systems, transport related buildings, and professional services.
- Establish procurement schedules, milestones, and resource plans for multiple concurrent projects.
- Lead market engagement, prequalification, and bidder shortlisting for large, complex transport contracts.
- Oversee preparation of tender documents including instructions to tenderers, scope of work, technical requirements, commercial conditions, and pricing schedules.
- Manage the full tendering process: clarifications, addenda, evaluation, negotiations, and recommendation for award.
- Ensure tender processes are fair, transparent, and compliant with internal policies and applicable regulations.
- Recommend appropriate contracting strategies (e.g. EPC, D&B, DBFM, PPP, framework agreements) tailored to regional transport projects.
- Collaborate with legal, finance, and technical teams to develop balanced, robust contract terms that allocate risk effectively.
- Lead commercial negotiations to secure best value outcomes while safeguarding client interests.
- Develop and maintain a qualified supplier base for regional transport infrastructure.
- Monitor market conditions, capacity, and pricing trends to inform procurement timing and strategy.
Qualifications & Experience
- Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Quantity Surveying, Supply Chain Management, Business, or related discipline.
- Minimum 15 years' experience in procurement within the transport or infrastructure sector.
- Proven track record leading procurement for large scale transport projects such as inter city rail, highways, BRT, or freight corridors.
- Extensive experience in end to end tendering, evaluation, and contract award for high value, complex packages.
- Strong understanding of construction, rail/road systems, interfaces, and typical risk profiles in transport projects.
- Master's degree in a relevant field (e.g. Project Management, Infrastructure Management, Supply Chain) Desirable.
- Professional certification (e.g. CIPS, ISM, RICS or similar) Desirable.
- Experience with PPP/concession models and working with IFIs or public sector clients Desirable.
- Regional experience in GCC/Middle East/Europe/Asia and familiarity with local procurement regulations and market Desirable.
Skills & Competencies
- Strong commercial acumen and negotiation skills.
- Excellent knowledge of procurement methodologies, contract forms, and international best practices.
- Ability to manage multiple complex procurements in parallel within tight deadlines.
- Effective stakeholder management and influencing capabilities at senior levels.
- High level of integrity, ethics, and commitment to transparent, compliant procurement.
- Strong analytical, reporting, and decision making skills.
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