Procurement Category Buyer (Railway Systems) Dubai, UAE

Groupe SEGULA Technologies SA; Dubai; On-site; AED 279,000 - 424,000; Full time

Job summary

Groupe SEGULA Technologies SA seeks an experienced Procurement Category Buyer for a major railway infrastructure project in the UAE. The role involves developing and implementing procurement strategies across security, IT hardware/software, telecom, cybersecurity, and control systems, with focus on competitive pricing and timely delivery.

The candidate will manage RFIs/RFPs, supplier selection, contract support, and ensure compliance with project requirements and industry standards.

Qualifications

• Develop and implement procurement strategies across security systems, IT hardware and software, telecommunications, cybersecurity and control systems.
• Support category management and procurement activities for railway infrastructure projects.

Responsibilities

• Develop category sourcing strategies for railway-related systems and technologies.
• Manage RFIs, RFQs, RFPs and competitive tendering processes.
• Evaluate supplier offers from technical, commercial and contractual perspectives.
• Negotiate pricing, terms, warranties, and delivery schedules.
• Coordinate procurement documentation for tenders and ongoing projects.
• Monitor supplier performance against KPIs and drive cost optimization.

Skills

Procurement strategy

Sourcing

Negotiation

Supplier management

Contract management

Job description

Industry: Railway Infrastructure / Transportation / Engineering
Employment Type: Full-time
Experience: Minimum 5 years

Company Description

SEGULA Technologies is a global engineering group supporting major industrial and infrastructure projects across the transportation, energy, and technology sectors.

We are seeking an experienced Procurement Category Buyer to support a major railway infrastructure project in the UAE.

Job Description

The Procurement Category Buyer will be responsible for developing and implementing procurement and sourcing strategies across security systems, IT hardware and software, telecommunications, cybersecurity, and control systems.

The role supports railway infrastructure, signaling, operations, and maintenance projects, ensuring competitive pricing, supplier performance, contractual compliance, and timely delivery.

Key Responsibilities

1. Category Management & Procurement Strategy

• Develop and implement category sourcing strategies for railway-related systems and technologies.
• Conduct market research, supplier benchmarking, and cost analysis.
• Identify cost optimization, standardization, and value engineering opportunities.
• Develop sourcing roadmaps aligned with project requirements.

2. Strategic Sourcing & Tender Management

• Manage RFIs, RFQs, RFPs, and competitive tendering processes.
• Evaluate supplier offers from technical, commercial, and contractual perspectives.
• Negotiate pricing, payment terms, warranties, service agreements, and delivery schedules.
• Support purchase order preparation and processing.
• Coordinate procurement documentation for tenders and ongoing projects.
• Drive initiatives to optimize total cost of ownership (TCO).

3. Supplier & Vendor Management

• Identify, evaluate, qualify, and onboard suppliers and technology partners.
• Maintain supplier records and ensure compliance with procurement policies.
• Monitor supplier performance against KPIs, including on-time delivery (OTD), cost, quality, compliance, and responsiveness.
• Develop supplier improvement and risk mitigation plans.
• Build and maintain effective supplier relationships.

4. Contract & Commercial Management

• Support the negotiation and administration of framework agreements, supply contracts, software licensing agreements, and service contracts.
• Manage contractual variations, claims, and commercial disputes when required.
• Monitor procurement savings and commercial performance.

5. Project Coordination & Compliance

• Collaborate with Engineering, Project Management, Supply Chain, Finance, Legal, Operations, and Cybersecurity teams.
• Ensure procurement activities comply with project requirements, contractual obligations, and applicable industry standards.
• Support In-Country Value (ICV) initiatives and continuous improvement plans.
• Identify supply chain risks and implement mitigation measures.
• Promote ethical sourcing and sustainable procurement practices.