Senior Procurement Specialist

The Senior Procurement Specialist will lead procurement activities for MEP maintenance, IT subcontracts, and general services for the High-Speed Rail project in Egypt. The role includes managing tenders, contracts, supplier relationships, and customs clearance for imported items, ensuring compliance with procurement policies, cost-efficiency, and quality standards.

Your responsibilities:

Procurement & RfX Management:

• Lead RfX and projects for MEP maintenance services, IT subcontracts, and general services subcontracts.
• Prepare RFXs, organize supplier consultations, and evaluate supplier proposals.
• Negotiate contracts, costs, lead times, and service levels with suppliers.
• Establish and maintain supplier scorecards and performance metrics.

Supplier & Contract Management:

• Source and pre-qualify suppliers, ensuring quality, cost-effectiveness, and timely delivery.
• Manage day-to-day supplier relationships and address performance issues.
• Support contract negotiations with legal and contracts teams.
• Ensure compliance with the company's procurement policies and procedures.

Analysis & Reporting:

• Support to Conduct quantitative and qualitative analysis to optimize procurement decisions.
• Track procurement performance metrics, including cost savings, lead times, and payment terms.
• Maintain accurate procurement records and support to prepare Pipe line reports for management review.

Stakeholder Engagement:

• Engage with internal stakeholders, ensuring smooth coordination of agreements.

Other Duties:

• Participate in industry events and supplier exhibitions to expand supplier networks.
• Identify new supply sources and original equipment manufacturers (OEMs) to optimize costs.
• Undertake any other duties assigned by the Head of Procurement & Contracts.

Your profile/ qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, preferred Mechanical, Electrical, Mechatronics Engineering or IT
• Proficiency in Arabic and English ((spoken, written, and technical communication).
• 6-8 years of procurement experience in a multinational industrial or infrastructure environment.
• Demonstrated success in project/tender management, supplier evaluation, and cost optimization.
• Experience managing MEP maintenance, IT subcontracts and general service subcontracts.
• Strong proficiency in MS Excel, PowerPoint, and ERP systems.
• Strong negotiation, analytical, and stakeholder management skills.
• Knowledge of customs clearance and import/export procedures.
• Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously and work under pressure.