Wood is currently seeking a Lead Procurement Coordinator to support our Projects business. This role will play a key part in the development of a new gold mine and processing facility located at a remote site in Saudi Arabia.

Wood is a global leader in consulting, engineering and operations for the energy and materials sectors. With 33,000 people in around 50 countries, Wood supports clients across the full asset lifecycle, delivering safe, predictable outcomes while enabling resilient operations and a lower carbon future. Wood forms the Energy & Materials pillar of Sidara - a global partnership uniting leading multidisciplinary engineering, design, and project management companies. www.woodgroup.com
Diversity Statement 
We are an equal opportunity employer that recognises the value of a diverse workforce. All suitably qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment on the basis of objective criteria and without regard to the following (which is a non-exhaustive list): race, colour, age, religion, gender, national origin, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, protected veteran status, or other characteristics in accordance with the relevant governing laws.

Responsibilities:

Key Responsibilities

• Review and assess the EPCM contractor’s procurement plans, material requisitions, and procurement schedules.
• Coordinate the technical evaluation of vendor proposals, including bid tabulations (TBE), vendor selection processes, and commercial bid evaluations (CBE).
• Review and validate purchase orders (POs), vendor documentation, logistics strategies, and quality assurance processes.
• Participate in and coordinate factory acceptance tests (FATs), vendor inspections, and expediting activities.
• Support the management of long-lead items, equipment tracking, and resolution of vendor-related issues.
• Work closely with engineering teams to ensure timely and accurate integration of vendor data into project deliverables.

Qualifications:

• Strong understanding of key contracting principles, supported by relevant industry experience and exposure.
• Demonstrated ability to lead and manage teams (where applicable).
• Expert knowledge of contract terms, principles, and the development and implementation of contracting policies.
• Solid awareness of corporate and project procedures, as well as client contract structures and policies.
• Experience within at least one of the following sectors: Mining, Oil & Gas, EPC, or EPCM environments.
• Minimum 10+ years of relevant professional experience.
• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent relevant work experience required.
• Preference will be given to Saudi nationals.