Procurement Specialist

Job Overview

Wood is recruiting a Procurement Specialist to join their team in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. The role requires regular site visit engagements to support procurement activities within an EPCM framework.

Key Responsibilities

• Analyze and evaluate the procurement strategies, material requests, and timelines provided by EPCM contractors.
• Assist in the technical appraisal of vendor submissions, including bid evaluations and vendor selection procedures.
• Assess and confirm purchase orders, vendor records, logistics plans, and quality assurance measures.
• Attend factory acceptance tests, vendor inspections, and help expedite procurement deliverables.
• Support management of long-lead items, track equipment status, and address vendor issues as required.
• Collaborate with engineering departments to guarantee accurate and timely incorporation of vendor data into project documentation.

Candidate Qualifications

• Possess a minimum of five years of relevant experience.
• Comprehensive understanding of essential contracting principles backed by applicable industry experience.
• Familiarity with contract terms, procurement methodologies, and contracting workflows.
• Ability to efficiently engage with multidisciplinary project teams and stakeholders.
• Knowledge of corporate and project protocols along with awareness of client contract frameworks and guidelines.
• Experience within Mining, Oil & Gas, EPC, or EPCM sectors is advantageous.
• Hold a bachelor's degree or demonstrate equivalent pertinent work experience.
• Preference given to Saudi nationals.

Company Information

Wood is a leading global provider of consulting, engineering, and operational services for energy and materials industries. Operating across approximately 50 countries with 33,000 employees, Wood supports clients throughout asset lifecycles to deliver secure, reliable results and promote sustainable operations for a low-carbon future. Wood is part of Sidara, a worldwide alliance of top engineering, design, and project management firms.

Diversity and Inclusion

Wood is committed to equal employment opportunities and values workforce diversity. Applicants are considered fairly based on objective criteria regardless of race, color, age, religion, gender, national origin, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, veteran status, or other protected characteristics per applicable laws.