Summary
NEOM is seeking a Business Analyst focused on procurement and contracting in NEOM, Saudi Arabia. The role manages purchase requests and tender activities, prepares contract documents and award recommendations, and advises on contracts through closeout. It also supports procurement governance, record keeping, cost reduction, reporting, and coaching junior team members. Candidates should have a relevant degree, formal contracting experience, and 5–8 years in procurement or a related area; English fluency is required, while Arabic is advantageous.
The posting
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--- Policies & Procedures | Manages Purchase Request Process end to end, following NEOM policies, procedure and processes. Follows procurement and contracting Policy and Procedures. Assesses governance documents and suggests improvements to contracting processes. Prepare comprehensive ITT packages: develop Expression of Interest (EOI) Pre-Qualification requests, conduct EOI / PQQ's, evaluate EOI / PQQ responses Manages the communication, bidder's queries and Tender Addendums during the tender period with necessary input from the End User where required. Coordinate and attend technical and commercial bid openings. Prepares recommendation for award for Notice of Award. Prepares contract documents for signature and execution. Provides advice on all contractual issues during the complete life cycle of the Contract until the contract closes out. Ensures effective document records are retained and audit and performance management mechanisms are in place. Ensures timely record keeping and document recording, related to stakeholder, supplier and executives for business needs. | Able to determine the actions, risks and end results required in order to get the job done. Ability to respond appropriately in unplanned and unforeseen circumstances. Develops trust and uses logic, reasoning and bargaining strategies to gain commitment with internal and external stakeholders. | Coaches junior team members to develop new insights from analysis and leading to a deliver solid set of actionable recommendations. Identify opportunities and lead efforts for cost reduction and increased efficiencies Work with the other NEOM Sectors and Departments, as required. Ensure preparation of status reports as required by the business. Accountable for quality and timeliness of critical deliverables and communications. --- | Strong written and verbal communication. Able to communicate effectively with mid-level and senior stakeholders. | Advanced analytical interpretation and problem-solving skills. Advanced problem-solving skills and techniques | Knowledge of Procurement processes and procedures. Advanced document drafting and contract formation skills. | Advanced user of Microsoft Office programs including Word, Excel and PowerPoint. Experience with ERP systems, especially SAP, ORACLE Experience with e-procurement (SAP ARIBA, COUPA) solutions preferred | Lead by example, promoting the highest standards of conduct, integrity and probity. Ability to coach / lean members of the Procurement team. Ability to think about and suggest ideas, which add value to the project procurement. | Ability to plan deliverables, milestone and sign-off points. Ability to schedule and monitor activities to achieve organizational goals. --- | Commerce, Construction, Engineering, Quantity Surveying degree level plus formal contracting experience. | Minimum of 5-8 years of experience in Procurement organizations and/or duties or with adjacent experience. International and Middle East experience advantageous. Knowledge of procurement concepts, processes, activities and trends. Experience of developing contracts and relationship management with vendors. Experience working with FIDIC or similar suite of contracts is preferable. Experience of infrastructure large capital projects, preferable. Experience in Project Management | Fluency in English. (Arabic is advantageous but not essential)