Procurement Manager – Freelance (m/f/d)

Your mission

This is a temporary freelance role for the below-mentioned duration. Candidates must have all required documentation, permits and/or visas in place to legally work in Saudi Arabia for the duration of the assignment.

Duration: October 2026-end of July 2027.

• Manage procurement of subcontracted services, materials, equipment, rental solutions, and AV equipment for a project in Riyadh.
• Serve as the main procurement point of contact for the project, supporting project planning, budgeting and risk management.
• Develop and implement cost-effective procurement strategies, frameworks, and project-specific commercial agreements.
• Build, maintain, and manage relationships with suppliers, subcontractors, manufacturers, and service providers across KSA and the region.
• Lead end-to-end tender processes, supplier evaluations, negotiations, and contract management to ensure best value and compliance.
• Oversee purchase orders, supplier performance, subcontractor coordination, and timely delivery of goods and services.
• Identify cost-saving opportunities, mitigate procurement and supply chain risks, and ensure quality standards are maintained.
• Maintain procurement documentation, conduct commercial evaluations, and coordinate with logistics to support successful project execution.

Your profile

• 5+ years of procurement experience supporting construction, fit-out, AV, exhibitions, events, or turnkey project environments.
• Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Supply Chain Management, Engineering, or a related field.
• Proven experience providing onsite procurement support to project teams, ensuring timely sourcing and delivery of materials, equipment, and subcontracted services.
• Strong experience managing subcontractors, supplier sourcing, RFQs, commercial negotiations, and contract administration throughout project execution.
• Hands-on experience raising and managing POs in EasyJob or similar ERP/ procurement systems.
• Conduct supplier and subcontractor research, prequalification, and market benchmarking to identify suitable vendors and cost-effective solutions.
• Solid understanding of construction trades, fit-out works, AV systems, and subcontracted scopes within project-based environments.
• Experience managing tender processes, bid evaluations, supplier selection, and procurement documentation while maintaining project timelines and budgets.
• Good knowledge of KSA procurement practices, supplier networks, and local market requirements. Existing vendor relationships in KSA are highly desirable.
• Strong organizational, communication, and stakeholder management skills, with the ability to coordinate effectively with project managers, technical teams, suppliers, and subcontractors.
• Fluent in English; Arabic language skills are a plus.
• Available to work on a fixed-term contract basis and support project requirements onsite as needed.

Why us?

• The opportunity to work in an international and multi-cultural team with collaboration across our offices in the Middle East and Europe.
• Collaborative and motivated working environment.
• Trusting and partnership-based cooperation across all units.
• An innovative and growth-oriented company with a matrix organizational structure and an open corporate culture.