Lead Procurement Coordinator

Overview

Wood is in search of a Lead Procurement Coordinator to provide support for our Projects division. This position will be integral to the establishment of a new gold mining and processing operation situated at a remote location in Saudi Arabia.

Key Duties

• Critically review EPCM contractor’s procurement plans, material requisition forms, and scheduling related to procurement.
• Facilitate and coordinate the technical analysis of vendor proposals including tabulating bids (TBE), selecting vendors, and evaluating commercial bids (CBE).
• Examine and confirm purchase orders, vendor documentation, logistics approaches, and quality assurance processes.
• Engage in and help organize factory acceptance testing, vendor inspections, and expedite procurement activities as necessary.
• Assist in overseeing the management of long-lead time items, track equipment, and resolve issues pertaining to vendors.
• Collaborate closely with engineering teams to ensure the accurate and timely incorporation of vendor data into project deliverables.

Qualifications and Experience

• Deep understanding of principal contracting concepts supported by relevant industry experience.
• Proven skills in team leadership and management when applicable.
• In-depth knowledge of contract terms, contracting policies, and their practical implementation.
• Familiarity with corporate procedures, project protocols, and client contract policies.
• Experience in sectors such as Mining, Oil & Gas, EPC, or EPCM environments is essential.
• Minimum of ten years of pertinent professional experience is required.
• A bachelor’s degree or an equivalent professional background is a must.
• Preference is extended to Saudi nationals.

Additional Information

Wood is a worldwide leader providing consultancy, engineering, and operational services for energy and material sectors. With a workforce of 33,000 across approximately 50 nations, the company supports clients throughout asset lifecycles, fostering secure, consistent outcomes and sustainable operations aimed at reducing carbon footprints. Wood represents the Energy & Materials pillar of Sidara, a global collaboration uniting preeminent multidisciplinary engineering, design, and project management firms.

Diversity and Inclusion

Wood upholds equal employment opportunities, valuing workforce diversity and ensuring all qualified candidates are considered without bias related to race, color, age, religion, gender, nationality, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, veteran status, or other protected characteristics as per prevailing laws.