Procurement Manager - Metro

• Exhibits decisive action to deliver the procurement strategy from development to delivery (construction phases) including all the tasks to be performed by all the consultants, contractors, financial and industrial partners.
• Guide the Line Managers (the Designers) for all topics relevant to procurement, commercial issues and contract management, ensuring consistency of approach across the network.
• Establish new Contract Management and Procurement procedures and processes on behalf of the Client.
• Support Client in undertaking procurement procedures by bringing international best practice experience
• Support Client in reviewing, assessing and managing procurement documentation and proposals from bidders
• Identify and manage procurement risks within own area of responsibility
• Support the Client in the assessment of procurement related deliverables and strategy proposals by the Line Managers
• Support the Client with market engagement and supplier discussion activities
• Develop methods of dialog with the Client and with the candidates for the several types of contracts
• Closely work with the Client’s procurement and contract management team.
• Exhibit problem solving with resiliency and conflict avoidance/management.
• Benchmark and apply best practices to large infrastructure projects.
• Apply continuous improvement and precision in detail.
• Ensure effective and efficient reporting to and interface with the Lead Procurement Manager

The candidate should have:

• At least 10 years’ experience in major infrastructure/transportation projects including mass transit.
• In depth knowledge of procurement for the metro/rail/LRT systems,
• Good knowledge of the various procurement strategy used to deliver LRT and MRT projects.
• Good knowledge in contract management and procurement processes
• Ability to lead and direct project teams.
• Ability to work well both in a team and individually.
• Ability to deliver complex tasks under pressure.
• Capacity to anticipate and make decisions
• Ability to analyse complex situations and interface with others.
• Authority to manage and interact with stakeholders and the client.
• Good understanding of public procurement principles, procedures, guidelines, standards
• Experience in public procurement documentation development in a large international Rail/LRT/Metro project would be an advantage
• High ethical standards and impeccable reputation
• Pro-active can-do attitude and a positive team-spirit
• Knowledge and experience in the application of FIDIC conditions of contract would be an advantage
• Experience and knowledge of budgeting, estimating, cost forecasting would be an advantage
• Good understanding of private sector business practices related to public projects would be an advantage
• Experience in successfully passing procurement audits would be an advantage

Expat package under local contract.