Procurement Lead Track - PMC (f/m/d)

DB Engineering & Consulting; Saudi Arabia; On-site; SAR 60,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Procurement Lead for Track to join their dynamic team in Saudi Arabia. This role offers the opportunity to develop procurement strategies tailored for track systems while ensuring compliance with local regulations and international standards. With a focus on quality and cost-effectiveness, you will engage in market research, evaluate bids, and negotiate contracts with suppliers. This position promises exciting challenges and significant potential for career growth within a company renowned for its innovative transport solutions and commitment to sustainable infrastructure development.

Qualifications

• 7-10 years of experience in procurement with a focus on track works.
• Professional certifications in procurement or project management are desirable.

Responsibilities

• Develop procurement strategies for track systems aligned with project timelines.
• Negotiate and finalize contracts with suppliers ensuring favorable terms.

Skills

Procurement Strategies

Market Research

Contract Negotiation

Risk Mitigation

Education

Bachelor's in Civil Engineering

Bachelor's in Mechanical Engineering

Bachelor's in Supply Chain Management

Tools

Tendering Processes

Project Management Software

Job description

DB Engineering & Consulting (DB E&C) is a part of the DB group, a world leading global railway company with an extensive organization in Germany and projects around the world. Our company offers technically sophisticated and customized infrastructure, mobility and transport solutions. With our sustainable concepts, gained from our experience in project work for decades, we ensure the future success of economic regions, make important contributions to the protection of the environment and help shape the world of the future. We represent 180 years of rail experience and our infrastructure projects connect continents. We set the standard for transportation and modern mobility.

We are seeking a Procurement Lead for Track (f/m/d) as part of our DB Engineering & Consulting GmbH Branch Office. The job opening is located in Saudi Arabia, and offers exciting challenges and potential for career growth.

Responsibilities:

• Develop procurement strategies tailored for track systems, aligning with project timelines and budgets.
• Identify critical track-related materials and services, preparing a detailed procurement schedule for items such as rails, sleepers, ballast, fasteners, switches, and crossings.
• Conduct market research to identify qualified suppliers for track-related components.
• Prepare procurement documents for track-related works and review technical specifications, ensuring alignment with project and industry standards.
• Facilitate tendering processes, including preparation of RFPs, and bid evaluation frameworks.
• Evaluate bids and shortlist suppliers based on technical and financial criteria, emphasizing quality, cost, and delivery timelines.
• Negotiate and finalize contracts with suppliers, ensuring favorable terms for the project.
• Ensure procurement processes comply with local regulations, project requirements, and international railway standards
• Verify that track components meet design specifications and quality certifications.
• Identify and mitigate risks in the supply chain to minimize the risk exposure to the project.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in civil engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Supply Chain Management, or a related field.
• Professional certifications in procurement or project management (e.g., PMP) are desirable.
• Minimum of 7-10 years of experience in procurement, with a focus on track works or railway infrastructure.
• Proven expertise in tendering processes, sourcing and managing contracts for railway track systems.
• Experience in working with PMC teams on large-scale railway projects is preferred.