Senior Procurement Engineer

Job title: Senior Procurement Engineer Line Manager: Procurement Manager

• Adapt and implement Colas Rail Egypts 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.

• 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.

• 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.

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