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Job Description:
Parsons is looking for an amazingly talented Procurement Specialist – Transport & Mobility (Saudi National) to join our team! In this role you will get to support end-to-end procurement activities for transport and mobility projects, including rail, metro, bus, roads, and associated infrastructure and services. You will contribute to sourcing, tendering, supplier management, contract administration, and procurement compliance activities to ensure value for money, timely delivery, and successful project outcomes.
What You'll Be Doing- Support end-to-end procurement activities for transport and mobility projects, including rail, metro, bus, highways, stations, depots, and related infrastructure programs.
- Conduct market research and identify qualified suppliers, contractors, and service providers.
- Assist in the preparation and issuance of Requests for Information (RFI), Requests for Quotations (RFQ), and Requests for Proposals/Invitations to Tender (RFP/ITT).
- Coordinate tendering activities, including bidder communications, clarifications, addenda, and bid submissions.
- Support technical and commercial evaluation processes and maintain evaluation records.
- Obtain and analyze supplier quotations to ensure best value and compliance with project requirements.
- Assist in negotiating pricing, delivery schedules, and commercial terms within approved authority limits.
- Prepare purchase orders, procurement recommendations, contract summaries, and supporting documentation.
- Assist with the administration of contracts, framework agreements, and call-off orders.
- Maintain supplier and contract records, including key dates, deliverables, performance metrics, and compliance documentation.
- Monitor supplier performance and support the resolution of procurement-related issues.
- Coordinate with engineering, operations, maintenance, project controls, and finance teams to support project delivery requirements.
- Assist in processing contract amendments, variations, extensions, and change requests.
- Maintain procurement logs, databases, reports, and records in accordance with organizational requirements.
- Support procurement reporting, spend analysis, and performance tracking activities.
- Ensure procurement activities comply with company policies, governance requirements, and applicable regulations.
- Contribute to continuous improvement initiatives, procurement processes, and best practices.
- Perform other responsibilities associated with this position as appropriate.
- Saudi National.
- Bachelor’s Degree in Supply Chain Management, Business Administration, Engineering, Quantity Surveying, or a related field.
- Minimum 2–5 years of experience in procurement, supply chain, purchasing, or contract administration.
- Experience supporting procurement activities within infrastructure, engineering, construction, transportation, or project-based environments.
- Basic understanding of sourcing, tendering, supplier selection, and contract administration processes.
- Knowledge of procurement principles, purchasing procedures, and supplier management practices.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications, particularly Excel, Word, and PowerPoint.
- Experience using ERP systems, procurement platforms, or enterprise business applications.
- Strong analytical and numerical skills with excellent attention to detail.
- Strong organizational and time-management skills.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
- Ability to manage multiple priorities and work effectively within a fast-paced project environment.
- Ability to work collaboratively with multidisciplinary teams and stakeholders.
- High level of integrity, professionalism, and commitment to ethical procurement practices.
- Experience supporting transport and mobility projects, including rail, metro, highways, public transport, stations, depots, or related infrastructure.
- Familiarity with public-sector procurement regulations and governance requirements.
- Knowledge of standard forms of contract and commercial procurement practices.
- Experience participating in tender evaluations and supplier negotiations.
- Understanding of supplier performance management and contract monitoring processes.
- Exposure to large-scale infrastructure programs or program management environments.
- Knowledge of procurement reporting, spend analysis, and performance metrics.
- Professional certification in Procurement, Supply Chain, or Contract Management is advantageous.
- Strong stakeholder management and relationship-building skills.
- Ability to identify process improvement opportunities and support procurement transformation initiatives.
- Eagerness to learn and develop within the transport and mobility sector.
- Commitment to delivering value, efficiency, and continuous improvement across procurement activities.
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Skills Required
- Saudi National
- Bachelor's Degree in Supply Chain Management, Business Administration, Engineering, Quantity Surveying, or related field
- Minimum 2-5 years of experience in procurement, supply chain, purchasing, or contract administration
- Experience supporting procurement within infrastructure, engineering, construction, transportation, or project-based environments
- Basic understanding of sourcing, tendering, supplier selection, and contract administration processes
- Knowledge of procurement principles, purchasing procedures, and supplier management practices
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications (Excel, Word, PowerPoint)
- Experience using ERP systems, procurement platforms, or enterprise business applications
- Strong analytical and numerical skills with excellent attention to detail
- Strong organizational and time-management skills
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills
- Ability to manage multiple priorities and work effectively in a fast-paced project environment
- Ability to work collaboratively with multidisciplinary teams and stakeholders
- High level of integrity, professionalism, and commitment to ethical procurement practices
- Experience supporting transport and mobility projects (rail, metro, highways, stations, depots)
- Familiarity with public-sector procurement regulations and governance requirements
- Knowledge of standard forms of contract and commercial procurement practices
- Experience participating in tender evaluations and supplier negotiations
- Understanding of supplier performance management and contract monitoring
- Exposure to large-scale infrastructure programs or program management environments
- Professional certification in Procurement, Supply Chain, or Contract Management (advantageous)
- Knowledge of procurement reporting, spend analysis, and performance metrics
- Strong stakeholder management and relationship-building skills
- Ability to identify process improvement opportunities and support procurement transformation initiatives
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Retirement Support — Retirement programs are framed as a major value driver, with an ESOP alongside a 401(k) match and additional stock-purchase options contributing meaningfully to total rewards. This structure is positioned as especially attractive for employees who value long-term wealth-building over immediate cash.
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Healthcare Strength — Health coverage is described as broad and choice-rich, with multiple plan types (PPO, HDHP, and some HMO networks) plus dental, vision, EAP, and wellness resources. The availability of different plan designs and national-carrier coverage supports varied employee needs.
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Leave & Time Off Breadth — Time-off offerings are portrayed as competitive, including PTO, holidays, flexible schedules such as a 9/80 option for eligible roles, and floating holidays in the U.S. Paid parental leave of 160 hours is also highlighted as a meaningful component of the overall package.
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What We Do
Parsons is a digitally enabled solutions provider with a focus on making the world safer, smarter, healthier, more sustainable, and more connected. Founded in 1944, Parsons primarily serves the defense, security, and infrastructure markets. Uniquely qualified to deliver cyber/converged security, technology-based intellectual property, and other innovative services, the corporation delivers state-of-the-art solutions to federal, regional, and local government agencies as well as to private industrial customers worldwide. Parsons has a reputation for inclusion and diversity and has been named to the Ethisphere Institute’s list of World’s Most Ethical Companies for 10 consecutive years. Parsons facilitates a culture of innovation by encouraging collaboration among its employees and providing opportunities for career growth. With offices around the globe, people of varied talents and backgrounds, and a wide range of exciting projects, the possibilities at Parsons are endless. For more about Parsons, visit www.parsons.com. Mission: Delivering innovative infrastructure, defense, and security solutions to enable a more sustainable, safer, smarter, and more connected world.
