Associate Director - Procurement at Mace

Riyadh, Riyadh Region, Saudi Arabia -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

18 Aug, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

20 May, 26

Experience

10 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Category Management, Tender Management, Stakeholder Management, Performance Management, Due Diligence, Market Insight, Strategy Development, Sustainability Management, Commercial Acumen, Negotiation, Construction Knowledge, CIPS Certification

Industry

Construction

Description

Mace combines construction expertise with consultancy to unlock potential in every person or project and redefine the boundaries of ambition. Our values shape the way we consult and define the people we want to join us on our journey. The project: Mace is one of the delivery partners requiring high-calibre and experienced professionals to lead integrated teams throughout each phase of the project. You’ll be responsible for: Provide leadership to category management teams, directing high-value and complex tenders with clarity and focus. Build and sustain senior stakeholder relationships, both internally and externally, to strengthen delivery outcomes. Drive performance management, technical development, and coaching, acting as a role model for behaviours and leadership. Deliver expert due diligence and market insight, ensuring value creation across processes, performance, and commercial activity. Contribute to strategy development, adapting plans and overseeing implementation to achieve objectives in challenging situations. Embed sustainability and net zero carbon objectives into project delivery, proactively managing associated emissions and reductions. You’ll need to have: Strong commercial acumen with expertise in high-value, complex tenders. Proven negotiation skills at executive and client level. Solid construction and market knowledge with main contractor experience. Professional qualifications including CIPS and relevant industry certifications. Our values Safety first - Going home safe and well: We champion a safe, diverse and inclusive working environment, understanding the importance of wellbeing in every team. Client focus - Deliver on our promise: We own the quality of deliverables, strategic outcomes and build long term relationships with our clients. Integrity - Always do the right thing: We influence positive outcomes within our industry, while always aligning with our compliance obligations. Create opportunity - For our people to excel: We champion a continuous improvement culture throughout all activities, inspiring our people and teams to develop. Mace is an inclusive employer and welcomes interest from a diverse range of candidates. Even if you feel you do not fulfil all the criteria, please apply as you may still be the best candidate for this role or another role within our organisation. We are also open to discussing part time, flexible, and hybrid working options if suitable with-in the role. #LI-On-site

Responsibilities

Lead category management teams in directing high-value, complex tenders and managing senior stakeholder relationships. Drive performance management and embed sustainability and net zero carbon objectives into project delivery.