EY

Local Content Consultant, Financial Sustainability & Spend Efficiency

EY

full-time

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Location Type: Office

Location: Riyadh • Saudi Arabia

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PMP

About the role

  • Develop and implement local content strategies aligned with national objectives and regulatory requirements.
  • Develop the operating model, value chain, organization structure, roles and responsibilities and policies and procedures for the Local Content Department for clients.
  • Identify the baseline for in-country value within each category of spend, and review corresponding baselines for contracts and RFPs to ensure alignment with local content objectives.
  • Advise clients on how to integrate local content goals into procurement, supplier development, workforce planning, and investment decisions.
  • Identify opportunities to increase local participation through capacity building, supplier localization, and workforce development.
  • Lead the calculation of local content percentages and preferences based on recognized frameworks, including actual expenditure on local goods and services, supplier development and R&D and asset depreciation and local technology contributions.
  • Support clients in determining baseline (existing local content level) and target local content metrics required for high‑value contracts or certification.
  • Assist clients in preparing documentation and evidence for compliance with local content standards and regulations.
  • Develop and refine criteria for evaluating local content performance in projects and contracts.
  • Develop incentive programs for suppliers to enhance the local content presence.

Requirements

  • A Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Business, Economics, Engineering, MBA is a plus
  • 6 - 10 Years of professional experience within the following areas: Local Content Public Procurement
  • Previous consulting experience in Big- 4 firms is a must.
  • Relevant professional certificates is a plus (PMP, CIPS, etc)
  • Strong understanding of Saudi local content regulations, LCGPA standards
  • Strong understanding of the Saudi General Procurement and Tenders Law (GTPL)
Benefits
  • Support and coaching from some of the most engaging colleagues around.
  • Opportunities to develop new skills and progress your career.
  • The freedom and flexibility to handle your role in a way that is right for you.
  • Comprehensive rewards package includes support for flexible working and career development.

Applicant Tracking System Keywords

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Hard skills
local content strategiesoperating model developmentvalue chain analysissupplier localizationworkforce developmentlocal content calculationbaseline metrics determinationlocal content performance evaluationincentive program development
Soft skills
advisory skillscapacity buildingcommunication skillsorganizational skillsleadership skills
Certifications
PMPCIPS