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Wood is currently looking for Manager Contracts & Procurement to support our Projects business. A strategic project to develop a new gold mine and processing facility in alignment with the Kingdom’s Vision 2030 and Located in Ar Rjum, KSA.
Wood is a global leader in consulting and engineering, helping to unlock solutions to critical challenges in energy and materials markets. We provide consulting, projects and operations solutions in 45 countries, employing around 25,000 people. www.woodplc.com
Diversity Statement We are an equal opportunity employer that recognises the value of a diverse workforce. All suitably qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment on the basis of objective criteria and without regard to the following (which is a non-exhaustive list): race, colour, age, religion, gender, national origin, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, protected veteran status, or other characteristics in accordance with the relevant governing laws.
Responsibilities:
- Review of the EPCM Contractor’s procurement plans, material requisitions, and procurement schedules.
- Coordinate technical evaluation of vendor proposals, bid tabulations (TBEs), and vendor selection Processes and Commercial Evaluations (CBE).
- Review and validation of purchase orders (POs), vendor documentation, logistics plans, and quality assurance measures.
- Coordinate and Participate in FATs, vendor inspections, and expediting activities.
- Support in managing long-lead items, equipment tracking, and resolving vendor related issues.
- Coordination with engineering teams to ensure complete, timely integration of vendor data into project deliverables.
What we can offer
- Medical Insurance - Ensures specialist care is available to you and eligible family members residing in country. Pre-existing medical conditions are covered. No limit on number of children covered under the policy however age and coverage limits apply in line with KSA CCHI rules. Option to select higher medical cover payable at employees own expense.
- Employee Assistance Programme - Allows you to feel comfortable knowing that you or your immediate family members can confidentially discuss any work or personal issues that are an inevitable part of life. The program helps support your mental, physical, social & financial well-being.
- GOSI (Social Insurance) - Payable to KSA employees, social insurance contributions are paid by the company in line with Government legislation to cover occupational hazards.
- End of Service Gratuity - In line with KSA Labour Law, all employees are eligible for an End of Service benefit.
- Examination Leave - Upon company approval to enroll in an education institute or to continue within such institution, employees have the right to fully paid leave to sit for an examination of an unrepeated year. Leave duration is based on the days of actual examination and must be applied for no less than fifteen days prior exam
- Professional Memberships - One professional membership, registration, subscription, certification and/or license cost per annum for all active Wood employees. The membership must be relevant to the role you are currently employed in or be part of a development plan. Reimbursement should be claimed via the expenses procedure system, with supporting evidence.
- Inspire Awards - Our annual awards programme is all about recognising and celebrating our inspirational colleagues – those designing the future, upholding our values and playing a pivotal role in delivering our strategy. Employees can recognise those who inspire them and make their day by nominating them for their hard work, innovation and tenacity.
- Long Service Award - Wood values the commitment and loyalty of our people. Celebrating Long Service provides an opportunity for the business to demonstrate their appreciation of the hard work, dedication and many years’ service of our employees at 5 year service milestones.
- Career Development Champions - Prioritizes structured growth through goal setting and resource utilization. Employees use tools for planning and feedback, with managers actively coaching and mentoring to support advancement. Continuous learning and development are emphasized to help employees achieve their career goals effectively.
Qualifications:
- Experience and proven track record of contract review, drafting, and negotiation in a service company environment.
- In addition to an undergraduate degree or equivalent work experience, the individual should have work experience in the industry which would allow an understanding of and exposure to key contracting principles.
- Experience in leading and managing a team (if applicable).
- Expert knowledge of contract terms, contract principles, and drafting and rollout of contracting policies.
- Working knowledge of the Company Finance and HR systems.
- Awareness of all relevant corporate and project procedures.
- Excellent understanding of Client contract structures, principles, and policies.
- Contract experience should cover engineering and construction projects in at least one of the following: life sciences, mining, power, infrastructure, environmental and/or oil and gas industries, EPC, EPCm, standard contract model forms (including NEC, FIDIC, JCT, LOGIC or regional equivalents).
- Relevant Experience: Minimum 6-10+ years.
- Supervisory Experience: 2-6 years
