Overview
NEOM is an accelerator of human progress and a vision of what a new future might look like. A region in northwest Saudi Arabia on the Red Sea, NEOM is being built from the ground up to include hyperconnected, cognitive cities, ports, next-generation infrastructure and industries, enterprise zones, research centers, sports and entertainment venues and tourist destinations.
As a destination, it will be a home for people who dream big and want to be part of building a new model for exceptional livability, creating thriving businesses and reinventing environmental conservation.
As a workplace, it is a place for people who share our core values of care, curiosity, diversity, passion, respect, and becoming a catalyst for change.
Are you ready to help NEOM find solutions to the world’s most pressing challenges? Are you prepared to create a lasting legacy that benefits generations to come? Then we want to hear from you!
Role Overview
The Senior Procurement Specialist must be an independently strong procurement professional that assumes responsibility for leading sourcing activities amongst their team within their delegated sectors, regions and/or category, from initial pipeline creation through to execution. They will apply commercial astuteness to each individual sourcing initiative, upholding rigorous professional standards in full compliance with NEOM governance. They will manage and communicate effectively with both internal and external stakeholders. Alongside communication they must prioritize building strong relationships with all stakeholders to ensure alignment of goals and challenge the status quo.
Key success factors within the role include best value, speed to market, compliance and commercial maturity.
Requirements Summary
- Develop procurement strategies and subsequent documentation.
- Creation and management of self-development objectives and aiding their team members to achieve their objectives.
- Leads a team of procurement professionals across a diverse range of portfolios. Ensuring that all procurement activity complies with NEOM’s Policies and Process
- Works with their team to compile and prepare Tender Documents to be issued (Expression of Interest, Pre-Qualification Questionnaires, Contracts, Tender Plans, Evaluation Reports, Commercial Returnable, Award Recommendations.
- Coaches and manages team members through the procurement process driving continuous improvement, critical thinking and commercial acuteness.
- Identification and realization of cost-saving and cost-reduction opportunities.
- Manage Suppliers and Clients through contract negotiations.
- Storage of all procurement documentation in line with data protection regulations. Experience with process management and process improvement methodologies.
ROLE COMPETENCIES & ACTIVITIES
The Senior Procurement Specialist responsibilities will include, but not be limited to:
Stakeholder Management
- Analyze stakeholders’ needs, interests, and influence to prioritize engagement strategies.
- Develop and implement stakeholder engagement plans tailored to different stakeholder groups.
- Build and maintain strong relationships with stakeholders through regular communication and meetings.
- Act as the primary point of contact for stakeholders, addressing their concerns and providing updates on relevant activities.
- Manage the dissemination of information, ensuring timely and accurate communication.
- Work closely with internal teams, including communications, project management, and legal, to ensure stakeholder interests are aligned with organizational objectives.
- Identify and address potential conflicts or issues with stakeholders proactively.
- Mediate disputes or misunderstandings, ensuring that resolutions are in the best interest of both the stakeholders and the organization.
- Knowledge of data analysis and reporting tools.
- Capability to identify inefficiencies and areas of improvement in existing processes.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to engage effectively with a wide range of stakeholders.
- High attention to details to ensure the processes are optimized.
- Ability to build and sustain strong relationships with internal and external stakeholders.
- Competence in negotiating with stakeholders to achieve mutually beneficial outcomes.
- Flexibility to adjust engagement strategies based on changing circumstances or feedback.
- Ability to lead and influence others to achieve desired outcomes.
- Uphold ethical standards in all stakeholder interactions and communications.
Change Management
- Stay informed about best practices in stakeholder management and apply them to enhance engagement strategies.
- Seek feedback from stakeholders to continuously improve the quality of engagement and communication.
- Promote transparency and accountability in all interactions with stakeholders.
- Identify potential risks associated with the change and develop strategies to mitigate them
- Develop a strategy that outlines the approach, resources and timelines for implementing the change.
Procurement Management
- Provide regular reports to senior management on stakeholder engagement status, risks, and opportunities.
- Use feedback and data to refine and improve stakeholder management strategies.
- Coordinate stakeholder involvement in projects, ensuring their feedback is integrated into planning and decision-making processes.
- Track and monitor stakeholder engagement activities and their impact on project outcomes.
Leadership
- Prepare and deliver presentations, reports, and other communication materials tailored to stakeholder needs.
- Ensure that all stakeholder engagement activities comply with the relevant regulations and ethical standards.
- Utilize data analytics to drive strategies and decisions.
Culture and Values
- Embrace NEOM’s culture and Values https://www.neom.com/en-us/about.
- Act with honesty and integrity by following best practices, and upholding the robust standards and expectations set out in NEOM’s Code of Conduct.
- Maintain fair, ethical and professional work practices in accordance with NEOM’s Values and Code of Conduct.
- Adhere to NEOM’s Policies, procedures, and controls to ensure compliance with rules.
Experience & Qualifications
Knowledge, Skills and Experience
- Able to demonstrate effective Leadership and collaborative Working.
- Clear understanding of services procurement, (including Framework Agreements, Master Service Agreements).
- Strong business acumen and commercially astute.
- Regional and Industry knowledge (in terms of broad industry dynamics and trends)
- Strong communication skills (Especially technical writing and presenting)
- Can be an ambassador of the procurement ethos to the other departments and sectors.
- A well-established knowledge of sourcing and procurement principles and best practices.
- Strong negotiation skills to use across a range of commercial deals.
- Experience with modern sourcing and procurement systems.
- Is familiar with standard contractual terms and conditions to mitigate legal risk.
- Has a strategic mindset and problem-solving skills.
- Change management skills
- Able to vary approaches with a dynamic set of stakeholders (e.g., expert model vs. facilitative model).
- Experience:
- Strong sourcing experience.
Qualifications
- Minimum: bachelor’s degree in supply chain management, business, economics, finance, operations, engineering or a related technical or commercial area
- Master's degree and/or CIPS preferred
