Sustainable Procurement Manager - 100% (m/f)

ARX is a global network of specialists in engineering, design, and architecture. Our team offers 360° consulting, project management, and technical services in:

airports, bridges, buildings, cableways,
digital innovation, environment, equipment,
geology, geotechnics, hydropower, metros,
nuclear plants, oil & gas, pipelines, ports,
railways, river engineering, roads, traffic,
tunnels, and water/wastewater treatment.

With offices across Europe, North and South America, Asia, Africa, and Oceania, our agile task force combines global expertise with local know-how. The result is our uniquely "glocal" approach, which allows us to meet the specific needs of each community while incorporating international best practices. At ARX, smart minds strive for a sustainable future, transforming communities one innovative project at a time.

People are the heart and soul of ARX. We are a home for innovators, visionaries, and experts to develop talents, launch careers, and collaborate with fellow specialists. ARX values individuals. Believing their brilliance and determination will provide solutions to tomorrow's challenges, we welcome professionals who will both benefit from and enrich our team.

ARX, marks a significant expansion into the Middle East with its offices in UAE and KSA. This underscores our dedication to innovation and engineering excellence, bolstering our position in the dynamic GCC market.

For our office in Riyadh, we are looking for

Sustainable Procurement Manager - 100% (m/f)

The ideal candidate will be responsible for embedding sustainability into procurement strategies, RFPs, contracts, and supplier management across the Fourth Runway Project. They will ensure alignment with PIF's Local Content Program, KSIA's net-zero commitments, and certification requirements such as Envision and ACA.

Responsibilities:

• Embed sustainability requirements into procurement strategies, tender packages, and contractual documents.
• Ensure procurement practices support PIF's Local Content Program and KSIA's net-zero objectives.
• Lead sustainable supplier evaluation, prequalification, and selection processes.
• Integrate ESG clauses, carbon reduction requirements, and local content obligations into contracts.
• Monitor, track, and report procurement performance against sustainability KPIs (carbon footprint, ESG compliance, local content targets).
• Collaborate with engineering, legal, and project management teams to ensure consistent implementation of sustainability frameworks.
• Support certification processes for Envision, ACA, and other sustainability standards.

Skills & Requirements:

• Minimum 10 years of procurement experience, including 3–5 years in Saudi Arabia or GCC.
• Proven expertise in sustainable procurement, ESG frameworks, and local content regulations.
• Experience in large-scale infrastructure or aviation projects.
• Strong analytical, reporting, and stakeholder engagement skills.
• Solid understanding of sustainability certifications (e.g. Envision, ACA).
• Middle East experience is mandatory.

We Offer:

• Opportunity to collaborate with a forward-thinking, innovative, and synergistic team.
• Exposure to impactful projects shaping the development of the Middle East and North Africa region.
• Tailored professional growth and career development opportunities.

If you would you like to join our highly motivated and very successful team, please send us your complete application!

Sector: Construction/Civil Engineering

Role: Engineering

Will manage other people: Yes

Job type: Permanent job

Career level: Employee