Procurement Manager

Role overview

Wood is seeking a Manager, Contracts & Procurement to join its Projects business in support of a major gold mine and processing facility development in Ar Rjum, Saudi Arabia, aligned with the Kingdom’s Vision 2030. The role sits within a global consulting, engineering, and operations business serving the energy and materials sectors.

Key responsibilities

• Assess the EPCM contractor’s procurement strategy, including procurement plans, material requisitions, and purchasing schedules.
• Take part in reviewing vendor technical submissions, preparing bid comparisons, and supporting commercial and vendor selection evaluations.
• Check and approve purchase orders, supplier documents, logistics arrangements, and quality assurance controls.
• Join FATs, supplier inspections, and expediting work as required.
• Help manage long-lead equipment and materials, monitor tracking, and resolve supplier-related concerns.
• Work closely with engineering teams so vendor information is incorporated accurately and on time into project deliverables.

What the company offers

• Medical insurance for employees and eligible family members living in the country, including coverage for pre-existing conditions. The policy has no cap on the number of children covered, subject to age and coverage limits under KSA CCHI rules, and employees may opt for a higher level of cover at their own cost.
• Employee assistance support for employees and immediate family members to confidentially discuss personal or work-related matters, with support for mental, physical, social, and financial well-being.
• GOSI social insurance contributions paid by the company for eligible KSA employees in line with government requirements and occupational hazard coverage.
• End-of-service gratuity provided in accordance with KSA Labour Law.
• Fully paid examination leave, subject to company approval, for employees enrolled in or continuing studies at an education institute; leave is based on actual exam days and must be requested at least 15 days before the exam.
• One professional membership, registration, subscription, certification, or license reimbursement per year, provided it is relevant to the role or part of a development plan and claimed through the expenses system with supporting proof.
• Recognition through the annual Inspire Awards programme for colleagues who demonstrate strong values, innovation, and commitment.
• Long service recognition at 5-year milestones to acknowledge employee loyalty and contribution.
• Career development support through goal setting, feedback, coaching, mentoring, and learning resources.

Qualifications and experience

• Demonstrated background in contract review, drafting, and negotiation within a services environment.
• An undergraduate degree or equivalent practical experience is required.
• Relevant industry exposure that provides understanding of core contracting principles.
• Experience leading and managing a team, where applicable.
• Strong knowledge of contract terms, contract principles, and the development and rollout of contracting policies.
• Working knowledge of company finance and HR systems.
• Awareness of corporate and project procedures.
• Strong understanding of client contract structures, principles, and policies.
• Experience should include engineering and construction projects in at least one of the following sectors: life sciences, mining, power, infrastructure, environmental, or oil and gas.
• Exposure to EPC and EPCm work and to standard contract models such as NEC, FIDIC, JCT, LOGIC, or similar regional forms.
• Relevant experience: 6-10+ years.
• Supervisory experience: 2-6 years.

About the employer

Wood is an international leader in consulting, engineering, and operations across the energy and materials industries. The company operates in around 50 countries with a workforce of about 33,000 people and supports clients across the full asset lifecycle, aiming for safe and dependable outcomes and a lower-carbon future. Wood is part of Sidara, a global partnership of multidisciplinary engineering, design, and project management businesses.

Diversity and equal opportunity

Wood states that it is an equal opportunity employer and considers all qualified applicants based on merit. Employment decisions are made without discrimination based on race, colour, age, religion, gender, national origin, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, protected veteran status, or other characteristics protected by applicable law.