EY Procurement Category Manager - Part Time Months Contract 

Saudi Arabia, Riyadh Region, Riyadh 

413781714

Job Title: Procurement Category Manager (Water Utility Services)
• Contract Type: Part-Time - 9-Month Contract
• Location: hybrid, mainly Remote
• Industry: Water Utilities (Government or Private Sector)
Role Overview: Key Responsibilities:
• Develop and implement strategic sourcing plans for direct service categories within the water utility industry.
• Manage the end-to-end procurement process, including market analysis, supplier selection, negotiations, and contract management.
• Engage internal stakeholders to understand service needs and align procurement strategies accordingly.
• Ensure value for money, compliance, and risk management in all sourcing activities.
• Monitor supplier performance and lead continuous improvement initiatives.
• Leverage industry best practices and global procurement experience to optimize category strategies.
Core Categories Under Management:
• Water and wastewater utility operations services
• NRW services
• Maintenance, inspection, and repair
• minor capital projects
• offgrid water transportation
Qualifications and Experience:
• Proven experience as a Procurement Category Manager or Strategic Sourcing Specialist in the water utility sector.
• Strong understanding of public and/or private procurement processes, particularly within utilities.
• International procurement exposure, preferably in Europe, North America, Australia, or Malaysia.
• Demonstrated ability to develop and execute category strategies.
• Experience managing suppliers for operational and technical service categories.
• Excellent stakeholder engagement, negotiation, and project management skills.
• Knowledge of applicable procurement regulations and compliance standards