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We are committed to hiring the best, most talented people and empowering them to thrive, grow meaningful careers and to find a place where they belong. Whether you’ve got deep experience in commercial real estate, skilled trades or technology, or you’re looking to apply your relevant experience to a new industry, join our team as we help shape a brighter way forward.\nPosition Overview:\nThe Project-Specific Procurement Manager will manage the delivery phase of an active project where procurement orders have already been placed. This role focuses on developing comprehensive tracking systems, maintaining constant communication with vendors regarding delivery schedules, and ensuring all materials and equipment arrive on time to support project milestones.\nKey Responsibilities:\nTracker Development and Management\nDesign and implement comprehensive tracking systems to monitor all outstanding purchase orders from current status through final delivery\nCreate detailed spreadsheets or dashboards capturing order numbers, item descriptions, quantities, vendors, original delivery dates, updated ETAs, shipping status, and receipt confirmation\nDevelop status reporting formats that provide at-a-glance visibility of critical deliveries, items at risk, and completed receipts\nVendor Communication and Follow-Up\nContact vendors systematically to obtain and verify delivery dates for all outstanding orders\nEstablish regular communication cadence with each supplier based on delivery urgency and item criticality\nSend 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recommended solutions\nTrack recurring problems with specific vendors and document patterns for future reference\nStakeholder Communication and Reporting\nProvide weekly status reports to project managers showing all deliveries expected in the upcoming period and any items experiencing delays\nCommunicate delivery updates promptly when schedules change or new information becomes available\nParticipate in project coordination meetings to discuss material status and upcoming deliveries\nDelivery Coordination\nConfirm site readiness and receiving capacity before materials arrive\nNotify on-site teams of upcoming deliveries with sufficient advance notice for planning\nCoordinate delivery appointments with vendors and receiving personnel to ensure smooth unloading\nDocumentation and Record Keeping\nMaintain organized files of all purchase orders, vendor correspondence, shipping documents, and delivery confirmations\nUpdate tracking systems immediately when materials are received to reflect actual delivery dates\nDocument any discrepancies between ordered quantities and delivered quantities\nQualifications:\nRequired Education and Experience\nBachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management, Business Administration, Logistics, or related field, or equivalent practical experience\nMinimum 7 years of experience in procurement, logistics coordination, or materials management roles\nProven track record of managing delivery schedules and tracking multiple concurrent orders across diverse suppliers\nExperience working in project environments where timely material delivery is critical to success\nTechnical Skills\nAdvanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel including complex formulas, pivot tables, conditional formatting, and dashboard creation\nExperience building tracking spreadsheets and status reporting tools from scratch\nComfortable with project management software and collaboration platforms\nAbility to work with shipping and logistics tracking systems\nStrong data management skills with attention to accuracy and detail in record-keeping\nProfessional Competencies\nExceptional organizational skills with ability to manage high volumes of information across numerous vendors and orders\nPersistent follow-up mentality with comfort making repeated vendor contacts to obtain needed information\nClear and professional communication skills for interacting with vendors, project teams, and stakeholders at all levels\nProactive problem-solving approach with ability to identify issues before they escalate\nStrong sense of urgency and understanding of how material delays impact project timelines\nDetail-oriented with ability to catch discrepancies and ensure data accuracy\nAdaptability to work in dynamic project environments where priorities shift frequently\nPreferred Qualifications\nExperience in construction, real estate development, or facilities management procurement\nFamiliarity with shipping terminology, logistics processes, and freight tracking\nPrior experience implementing tracking systems or procurement management tools\nUnderstanding of critical path methodology and project scheduling concepts\nKnowledge of inventory management principles and materials receiving processes\nLocation:\nOn-site -Riyadh, SAUIf this job description resonates with you, we encourage you to apply even if you don’t meet all of the requirements. We’re interested in getting to know you and what you bring to the table!\nAt JLL, we harness the power of artificial intelligence (AI) to efficiently accelerate meaningful connections between candidates and opportunities. Using AI capabilities, we analyze your application for relevant skills, experiences, and qualifications to generate valuable insights about how your unique profile aligns with the specific requirements of the role you're pursuing.\nJLL Privacy Notice\nJones Lang LaSalle (JLL), together with its subsidiaries and affiliates, is a leading global provider of real estate and investment management services. We take our responsibility to protect the personal information provided to us seriously. Generally the personal information we collect from you are for the purposes of processing in connection with JLL’s recruitment process. 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