Purchasing Specialist for alfanar handling procurement of goods and services in Saudi Arabia. Evaluating suppliers, negotiating contracts, and ensuring timely delivery in a complex environment.
About the role
- Global Tender Support and Contract Management Leader in Network Control at Hitachi. Responsible for competitive operational efforts for tenders and managing contractual activities in complex environments.
Responsibilities
- Ensure accurate, competitive sizing of operational efforts for tenders
- Validate the feasibility of delivery schedules in alignment with Network Control global practices and delivery models
- Manage all contractual activities related to the execution of the Network Control business line
- Implement and maintain control centers such as SCADA, Energy Management Systems (EMS), Distribution Management Systems (DMS), and Generation Management Systems (GMS)
- Execute and manage complex technology and service agreements
- Drive costing rigor and ensure realistic estimates that protect target margins
- Ensure accurate project schedules, staffing plans and risk assessments
- Define optimal delivery models and sourcing strategies in collaboration with Supply Chain
- Maintain a comprehensive repository of all NC-related contracts, amendments, and agreements
- Monitor vendor performance and contractual obligations, including delivery timelines, SLAs, and system availability guarantees
- Identify risks related to contracts with customers and develop risk-mitigation strategies
- Recommend improvements to tender review gates and approval frameworks to ensure robust opportunities enter the backlog
- Champion adoption of digital tools and AI solutions to optimize bid processes and contract management
- Develop and manage a global team of Tender Support specialists
Requirements
- Master's degree in Engineering, Business, Law, or equivalent
- 15+ years in complex project management, commercial engineering, or contract management within B2B industries (energy, infrastructure, technology)
- Proven track record in commercial process transformation and margin improvement
- Experience in competitive international markets with complex contractual environments (FIDIC, NEC, bespoke contracts) and multicultural team leadership
- Deep expertise in contract structuring, commercial risk analysis, and pricing strategies
- Mastery of project management frameworks (PMI, IPMA) and estimation methodologies
- Strong financial modeling and project profitability analysis capabilities
- Familiarity with ERP systems (SAP), portfolio management tools, AI-powered solutions, and contract lifecycle management platforms
- Transformational leadership with ability to drive change in complex matrix organizations
- Excellence in communication with ability to influence and challenge senior stakeholders
- Strong commercial judgment with courage to say 'no' to bad opportunities.
Benefits
- We pride ourselves on offering a holistic range of competitive benefits to support your financial, physical and mental wellbeing and personal development.
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