Procurement Manager - Metro

Job description

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. Egis with its partners (jointly called METAV) have been appointed as Network Manager, to work closely with the client in managing the planning, design and construction of 3 new underground metro lines in Tel Aviv. The 3 new metro lines will total 149km and 109 metro stations to serve 24 municipalities. Key figures: Operational in 2034. Estimated 2 million passengers per day will benefit from the new metro network. €50bn estimated cost. Benefits to Tel Aviv: 30% increase in public transport use and €8bn in economic benefits to the local economy. Egis is hiring a Procurement Manager to join the METAV procurement team which has a key role in the procurement of the entire metro network across all disciplines. This is a unique opportunity to deliver a project across all phases: design, construction until operation.