purchasing manager

Dar wa Emaar

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 Key Responsibilities
 
 
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 Source and procure construction materials, MEP systems, equipment, and services in accordance with project requirements.
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 Review drawings, BOQs, specifications, and technical submittals to ensure accurate purchasing decisions.
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 Prepare and issue RFQs/RFPs, evaluate technical and commercial bids, and participate in vendor negotiations.
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 Coordinate with design, engineering, planning, and site teams to align procurement activities with project timelines.
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 Qualifications &amp; Requirements
 
 
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 Bachelor&rsquo;s degree in Engineering (Civil, Mechanical, Electrical, or related field).
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 3&ndash;7 years of experience in purchasing/procurement within real estate development or construction projects.
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Purchasing Engineer

Qiddiya | القدية

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 Qiddiya Investment Company is seeking a detail-oriented and experienced Assistant Manager - Procurement Compliance Audit to join our team. In this role, you will be responsible for overseeing and ensuring that procurement processes comply with internal policies, regulatory requirements, and industry best practices. You will play a critical role in maintaining transparency, integrity, and efficiency in the procurement activities across the company.
 
 
 Your expertise will contribute to conducting thorough audits, identifying areas of non-compliance, and recommending improvements to strengthen procurement governance and risk management.
 
 
 
 Responsibilities
 
 
 
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 Plan, execute, and manage procurement compliance audits to evaluate adherence to company policies and regulatory standards
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 Review procurement contracts, purchase orders, and supplier agreements to ensure compliance and identify potential risks
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 Collaborate with procurement, finance, and legal teams to address audit findings and implement corrective actions
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 Develop and maintain procurement compliance frameworks, policies, and procedures
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 Monitor procurement processes for fraud, waste, and abuse, recommending mitigation strategies where applicable
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 Prepare comprehensive audit reports with findings, recommendations, and action plans for senior management
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 Stay current with changes in procurement laws, regulations, and industry standards to ensure organizational compliance
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 Support training and awareness programs related to procurement compliance and ethics
 
 
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 Requirements
 
 
 
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 Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Finance, Accounting, or related field
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 6+ years of experience in procurement audit, compliance, or related functions
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 Strong understanding of procurement processes, policies, and regulatory requirements
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 Experience conducting audits and preparing detailed reports on compliance and risk management
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 Analytical mindset with excellent attention to detail and problem-solving skills
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 Proficiency in audit and compliance management software and Microsoft Office Suite
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 Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to collaborate across departments
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 Relevant certifications such as CICA, CISA, or CIA are a plus
 
 
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 Benefits
 
 
 
 Comprehensive benefits package
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Assistant Manager - Procurement Compliance Audit

MillerKnoll

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 Why join us?
 
 
 
 Our purpose is design for the good of humankind. It&rsquo;s the ideal we strive toward each day in everything we do. Being a part of MillerKnoll means being a part of something larger than your work team, or even your brand. We are redefining modern for the 21st century. And our success allows MillerKnoll to support causes that align with our values, so we can build a more sustainable, equitable, and beautiful future for everyone.
 
 
 
 Job Description &ndash; Office Administrator KSA
 
 
 
 
 Purpose of the job
 
 
 
 To provide sales and administrative support to the KSA based sales team. To ensure the showroom is well presented at all times.
 
 
 
 Specific Responsibilities
 
 
 
 Manage back-of-house functions and support the day-to-day operations of the KSA entity, including all office-related activities. Handle incoming calls and emails directed to MillerKnoll KSA, ensuring timely and professional responses. Ensure an exceptional customer experience by maintaining high service standards across all touchpoints. Oversee daily office requirements, including purchasing supplies, stationery, CMF materials, software, and miscellaneous equipment. Coordinate local and international shipments using the FedEx software manager. Act as the primary point of contact for the IT department regarding office-related IT issues. Assist with hotel and travel arrangements for the team as required. Maintain an up-to-date log of monthly attendance and annual leave records in Excel and share it with the Administration Manager. Support Dealers and Market Managers with project tracking and CRM activities; Salesforce.com experience is preferred. Provide support to Dealers and Market Managers by managing company portal activities and delivering administrative assistance as required. Navigate government and company portals to ensure smooth issuance of PRO/GRO requests and collaborate with local service partners to facilitate required processes relating to MillerKnoll KSA
 
 
 
 Resource management
 
 
 
 Financial:
 
 
 None
 
 
 Human:
 
 
 None
 
 
 
 Contacts and relationships
 
 
 
 Internal contacts:
 
 
 Sales Staff and Managers
 
 
 HM Staff throughout International and the US
 
 
 External contacts:
 
 
 Clients
 
 
 Dealers
 
 
 
 Person profile
 
 
 
 
 Education And Experience
 
 
 
 Essential:
 
 
 Good level of Education
 
 
 Excellent English &ndash; spoken and written
 
 
 Fluency in verbal and written Arabic is preferred.
 
 
 Experience of administration/sales support
 
 
 
 Competences
 
 
 
 Essential:
 
 
 Able to communicate effectively at all levels, by telephone and face-to-face
 
 
 Computer skills &ndash; word, excel and email
 
 
 Good organisational skills
 
 
 Good level of financial awareness
 
 
 
 Characteristics
 
 
 
 Essential:
 
 
 Very professional, friendly and confident
 
 
 Well presented and smartly dressed
 
 
 Able to keep work area tidy at all times
 
 
 Able to deal with irate customers with confidence and to keep a &ldquo;calm approach&rdquo; at all times of stress
 
 
 Happy to work on own initiative.
 
 
 Flexible
 
 
 Mature attitude essential
 
 
 
 Who We Hire?
 
 
 
 Simply put, we hire qualified applicants representing a wide range of backgrounds and abilities. MillerKnoll is comprised of people of all abilities, gender identities and expressions, ages, ethnicities, sexual orientations, veterans from every branch of military service, and more. Here, you can bring your whole self to work. We&rsquo;re committed to equal opportunity employment, including veterans and people with disabilities.
 
 
 MillerKnoll complies with applicable disability laws and makes reasonable accommodations for applicants and employees with disabilities. If reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and/or to receive other benefits and privileges of employment, please contact MillerKnoll Talent Acquisition at careers_help@millerknoll.com.
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Office Administrator

McKinsey & Company

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 Who You'll Work With
 
 
 
 Driving lasting impact and building long-term capabilities with our clients is not easy work. You are the kind of person who thrives in a high performance/high reward culture - doing hard things, picking yourself up when you stumble, and having the resilience to try another way forward.
 
 
 In return for your drive, determination, and curiosity, we'll provide the resources, mentorship, and opportunities you need to become a stronger leader faster than you ever thought possible. Your colleagues&mdash;at all levels&mdash;will invest deeply in your development, just as much as they invest in delivering exceptional results for clients. Every day, you'll receive apprenticeship, coaching, and exposure that will accelerate your growth in ways you won&rsquo;t find anywhere else.
 
 
 When you join us, you will have:
 
 
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 Continuous learning: Our learning and apprenticeship culture, backed by structured programs, is all about helping you grow while creating an environment where feedback is clear, actionable, and focused on your development. The real magic happens when you take the input from others to heart and embrace the fast-paced learning experience, owning your journey.
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 A voice that matters: From day one, we value your ideas and contributions. You&rsquo;ll make a tangible impact by offering innovative ideas and practical solutions, all while upholding our unwavering commitment to ethics and integrity. We not only encourage diverse perspectives, but they are critical in driving us toward the best possible outcomes.
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 Global community: With colleagues across 65+ countries and over 100 different nationalities, our firm&rsquo;s diversity fuels creativity and helps us come up with the best solutions for our clients. Plus, you&rsquo;ll have the opportunity to learn from exceptional colleagues with diverse backgrounds and experiences.
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 World-class benefits: On top of a competitive salary (based on your location, experience, and skills), we provide a comprehensive benefits package to enable holistic well-being for you and your family.
 
 
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 Your Impact
 
 
 
 As a member of our Client Capabilities Office in Riyadh, you will join our Centre of Procurement Excellence for Operations.
 
 
 In this role, you will contribute to our rapidly growing procurement service line, assisting organizations in building competitive advantage through world-class purchasing and supply management capabilities. Your work will be centered on creating sustainable impact, which is the key metric by which we measure our success.
 
 
 You will engage in end-to-end optimization efforts aimed at total value capture. This includes activities such as strategic sourcing, global sourcing, supplier collaboration and innovation, procure-to-pay processes, organization design, and capability building. Your contributions will span a variety of industry sectors, with a particular focus on Banking &amp; Financial Services, Basic Materials, Consumer Goods, Retail, Pharmaceuticals, and Travel, Transport &amp; Logistics.
 
 
 Over the past five years, we have successfully completed more than 2,300 procurement engagements across the globe and in various industries. You will play a crucial role in continuing this legacy of excellence and innovation in procurement.
 
 
 You will bring your industry purchasing experience to the Centre of Procurement Excellence for the Operations practice.
 
 
 Your primary role will focus on client service in the EEMA region, this is a global role involving cross-geography and cross-industry work, ideal for those aiming to become experts in the procurement domain. While in this role there will be extensive travel to client locations.
 
 
 You will mostly work on client engagements by driving a workstream for specific categories. You will provide short-term support to Client Serving Teams by delivering key insights on content-focused questions, such as spend analysis, TCO/should-cost modeling, contract analysis, supplier identification, saving idea/lever identification, sourcing strategy development, request for quotes management and analysis, negotiation strategy development, and tracking mechanism development. Additionally, you will support client proposals and other client development activities, bringing relevant knowledge and capabilities to clients.
 
 
 You will also support the development and maintenance of procurement capabilities, including assets, knowledge, tools, fact packs, case studies, and primers.
 
 
 
 Your Qualifications and Skills
 
 
 
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 Bachelor's degree in engineering/technology; master's degree preferred, MBA in operations advantageous
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 3+ years of experience in procurement or consulting
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 Expertise in the following areas: sourcing, supplier management, category management, costing, negotiations and PO management
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 Experience with e-procurement tools (spend analysis, RFQ tools, costing, eAuctions) is advantageous
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 Proficient in Excel, Word, PowerPoint, and relevant analytics/statistical software
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 Strong problem-solving and analytical skills; ability to identify root causes and solutions
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 Solid business knowledge and understanding of economic, financial, and general business concepts
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 Strong interpersonal skills, team player, intellectually curious, excellent communication skills
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Knowledge Analyst - Operations & Procurement

UCC Holding

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 The Procurement Engineer is responsible to oversee the purchase of technical equipment for industrial operations. They collaborate with designers to determine the equipment needed to complete manufacturing or construction projects according to specifications, research vendors for that equipment, then order it.
 
 
 
 
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 Contribute in developing procurement management strategies and practices to effectively reap maximum value from Procurement.
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 Ensure understanding of strategic business relationships to achieve business plan and strategy.
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 Provide market insights to stakeholders and business units.
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 Collaborate with the team in formulating the strategic plan that capture total procurement value to sustain a competitive edge.
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 Contribute to the creation and implementation of best practice procurement vision, strategy, policies, processes and procedures to aid and improve operational performance.
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 Engage and collaborate with both key internal and external stakeholders to develop strong relationships that will lead to improve service while reducing supply cost and ensure optimal performance.
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 Support the senior functional leaders to establish both short and long-term business objectives.
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 Ensure utilizing expert industry knowledge and advanced business models to develop strategies and structure for business relationships.
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 Ensure clear understanding of measurable goals that challenge Procurement to continuously improve and use financial and quantitative data to manage performance.
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 Assist in the implementation of best practice purchasing policies, processes and procedures to aid and improve business performance and deliver best value and business savings and financial targets.
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 Maintain and update information of suppliers, materials and services that meet business requirements.
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 Upgrade Procurement talent in respective team by the attraction, development and retention of great resources.
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 Provide regular feedback through coaching and mentoring the team to build professional expertise and motivated team responsible for interfacing with internal stakeholders and external third parties.
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 Adhere in the department long-term cost reduction and value improvement plans for specific spend areas.
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 Job Experience
 
 
 
 
 Minimum 8 year(s) working experience, 5 year(s) relevant working experience, 2 year (s) GCC is a plus
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 Education
 
 
 
 
 Bachelor's degree in civil / architectural engineering.
 
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Procurement Engineer

Misk Schools

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 Primary objective:
 
 
 
 To ensure the smooth operational running of the schools, with specific responsibilities for physical resources including textbooks, stationery, classroom materials, and reprographics. To support the resource requirements as they arise, determined by the operations &amp; office manager and school principal.
 
 
 
 
 
 
 Areas of responsibility:
 
 
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 Organisation and delivery of textbooks, notebooks, and general deliveries in the schools.
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 Organisation and stock taking of the schools Stationery supplies, including the communication of orders needed. 2 weeks notice is required for the timely arrival of supplies.
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 Assist staff throughout the working day.
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 To be contactable by the operations &amp; office manager and members of the senior leadership team.
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 Support with printing and lamination class work and display work, as required by the operations &amp; office manager.
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 Support the organisation and upkeep of storage spaces in the schools, so that they are very orderly and very well kept.
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 Support the teachers in the maintenance and upkeep of the corridor displays, as required.
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 Daily check-in with the operations &amp; office manager, to identify priorities for the day, to be scheduled by the operations &amp; office manager.
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 Undertake additional duties as and when required by the line manager.
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 Safeguarding:
 
 
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 The post holder will be required to safeguard and promote the welfare of children and young people and follow the school&rsquo;s safeguarding policies and the staff code of conduct. They will directly support the designated safeguarding lead as a priority to ensure the safety and wellbeing of all students at the school.
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 Qualifications:
 
 
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 Diploma degree (desirable).
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 Experience:
 
 
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 +1 year in a similar role.
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 Skills, Knowledge and Abilities:
 
 
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 Fluency in spoken English and Arabic is essential to this role.
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 Ability to build effective working relationships.
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 Ability to adapt and demonstrate flexibility.
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 Able to work under pressure and have strong time management skills, in a very busy work environment.
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 Ability to organise, plan and prioritise effectively.
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 To be able to maintain very orderly work environments.
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 Data analysis skills, with IT proficiency including Microsoft Office and Google Suite.
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 Attention to detail and accuracy in day-to-day work.
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 The prerequisite numeracy skills for a role involving stock taking and related actions.
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 Patience in undertaking some repetitive tasks.
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 Reliability and trustworthiness, with a strong attendance and punctuality record.
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Resource Administrator

HanmiGlobal Saudi

<div>Job Purpose
HanmiGlobal is seeking a highly qualified Senior Materials Engineer to join our program management and PMCM team in Saudi Arabia. In this role, you will deliver program-level materials engineering expertise and technical assurance for a mega multi-work package land and infrastructure development program in Riyadh, delivered on behalf of a major government entity.
You will be providing program-level technical expertise, material assurance, and collaborative design support for reviewing and monitoring all material-related specifications and submissions across the program, ensuring all architectural, public realm, infrastructure, and construction materials are fully integrated and compliant with approved durability requirements, sustainability objectives, lifecycle expectations, and Client&rsquo;s design criteria under the direction of the Design Manager, while supporting the successful delivery of the overall development program.
Reports To: Design Manager
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Review and assess material specifications, schedules of finishes, product data sheets, samples, mock-up proposals, technical submissions, and engineering documentation prepared by Lead Developers and consultants.</li><li>
Verify compliance with approved material standards, project specifications, technical requirements, and Client&rsquo;s design guidelines.</li><li>
Evaluate material suitability, performance, durability, maintainability, sustainability, aesthetics, and lifecycle characteristics to ensure long-term operational efficiency.</li><li>
Review architectural finishes, fa&ccedil;ade systems, paving materials, hardscape elements, landscape materials, street furniture, and infrastructure-related material proposals.</li><li>
Ensure consistency with approved architectural concepts, urban design objectives, public realm strategies, and environmental conditions.</li><li>
Assess material compatibility with climatic conditions, operational requirements, maintenance strategies, and long-term asset performance.</li><li>
Coordinate multidisciplinary material reviews with the Design Manager, Technical Manager, Senior Urban Planning Specialist, and Program Technical Team.</li><li>
Review material-related design changes, technical deviations, and Value Engineering proposals, evaluating their impact on quality, durability, sustainability, functionality, cost, maintainability, aesthetics, and lifecycle performance.</li><li>
Assess material testing reports, certification documentation, mock-ups, and approval submissions to ensure compliance with applicable standards and project requirements.</li><li>
Prepare technical assessments, material review comments, executive summaries, and recommendations for the Design Manager, PMCM Management, and the Client.</li><li>
Coordinate with Lead Developers, consultants, suppliers, testing laboratories, and technical specialists to resolve material-related issues and support multidisciplinary design reviews.</li><li>
Promote engineering excellence, innovation, sustainable material selection, continuous improvement, and best practices throughout the program.</li></ul> 

Requirements 
Qualifications &amp; Experience<ul><li>Bachelor's Degree in Materials Engineering, Civil Engineering, Construction Materials Engineering, Architectural Engineering, or a related discipline.</li><li>Chartered Professional membership or equivalent professional accreditation.</li><li>Minimum fifteen (15) years of professional experience in construction materials, architectural finishes, infrastructure materials, public realm developments, urban development, or major capital projects.</li><li>Experience within PMCM, PMC, consultancy, developer, contractor, testing laboratories, or client-side organizations, preferably on large-scale infrastructure and land development projects in Saudi Arabia or the GCC.</li></ul>
Core Competencies<ul><li>Materials Engineering &amp; Technical Review</li><li>Construction, Architectural &amp; Infrastructure Materials</li><li>Public Realm &amp; Hardscape Materials</li><li>Material Specifications, Testing &amp; Certification</li><li>Material Approval &amp; Compliance Processes</li><li>Durability, Maintainability &amp; Lifecycle Assessment</li><li>Sustainable Materials &amp; Environmental Performance</li><li>Value Engineering &amp; Material Risk Assessment</li><li>Design Coordination &amp; Technical Reporting</li><li>Leadership, Stakeholder Management, Communication, Strategic Thinking, and Problem Solving</li></ul></div>

Senior Materials Engineer

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