Senior Procurement Engineer

Opportunity Overview

Job title: Senior Procurement Engineer  
Line Manager: Procurement Manager  

Core Functions-Tasks / Key Results Expected:  
- Adapt and implement Colas Rail Egypt's purchasing policy to meet customer needs.  
- Execute and monitor the purchasing process for local and, in specific cases, purchases abroad under supervision.  
- Contribute to planning and executing Purchasing Kick-off meetings.  
- Manage Supplier sourcing, pre-qualification, and evaluation.  
- Prepare RFQ and consult with selected suppliers.  
- Analyze offers and report to hierarchy, including negotiation objectives.  
- Propose purchasing recommendations based on TCO analysis to hierarchy and Project management.  
- Negotiate with suppliers, monitor exchanges, and update TCOs.  
- Ensure acknowledgment of receipt of orders.  
- Edit orders in purchasing software and ensure logistics, administrative, and contractual follow-up with hierarchy, project management, and support services.  
- Assist in costing tenders by consulting suppliers or providing price estimates.  
- Define application terms of Framework Contracts with project management, detected subjects and suppliers for "Framework Contract" actions.  
- Contribute to the overall and commodity roadmaps for Colas Rail Egypt.  
- Promote Purchasing actions within the organization.  
- Participate in training activities for colleagues and partners' employees.  
- Support logistics/customs clearance with regular follow-up and reporting to hierarchy and Project Management.  
- Liaise with the warehouse team to ensure goods reception on purchasing software.  
- Participate in events and exhibitions to expand the supplier network.  
- Coach newly hired employees as needed.  

Competencies and Critical Success Factors:  
Functional Competencies:  
- Knowledge Sharing: Leads continuous knowledge sharing with the project team and colleagues.  
- Building Partnerships: Builds and maintains a professional network, selects collaboration topics, and promotes positive communication to ensure effective execution and minimize conflicts.  
- Research and Analysis: Generates new ideas, proposes effective approaches and practices.  
- Job Knowledge/Technical Expertise: Understands core business concepts and technical aspects of COLAS RAIL, organizational policies and corporate governance, proficient in using Microsoft Excel, PowerPoint, and Word.  

Core Competencies and Skills:  
- Innovativeness, resourcefulness, and quick learning.  
- Demonstrates ethics and integrity.  
- Self-motivated, committed to organizational success.  
- Team player with effective communication skills.  
- Capable of multitasking with minimal supervision.  
- Strong dedication to learning, sharing knowledge, and encouraging team contributions.  
- Strong negotiation skills.  
- Ensures safety and health of employees/colleagues.  

Qualifications/Experience required:  
- Education: Engineering with experience in Purchasing.  
- Experience: 4 to 6 years.  
- Language Requirements: Must be proficient in Arabic and English; French is a plus.