Senior Procurement Specialist - Railway Infrastructure

Deliver Egypt's first High Speed Rail Service with DBEE. DBEE is a joint venture between DB International Operations and Elsewedy Electric. DB International Operations provides rail operations and maintenance worldwide; Elsewedy Electric, global energy and infrastructure solutions provider. Together, we combine strong local capabilities with proven global railway expertise to enable efficient, safe and sustainable passenger and freight mobility on Egypt's first High Speed Rail network. We are looking for transport and mobility professionals with substantial experience in railway operations and projects in Egypt or worldwide. Join us to deliver this landmark project.

We are looking for you as early as possible as Senior Procurement Specialist for DB-El Sewedy Railway Operation Egypt for the primary location Cairo, Egypt.

The role:

The Senior Procurement Specialist will lead procurement activities for MEP maintenance, IT subcontracts, and general services for the High-Speed Rail project in Egypt. The role includes managing tenders, contracts, supplier relationships, and customs clearance for imported items, ensuring compliance with procurement policies, cost-efficiency, and quality standards.

Your responsibilities:

Procurement & RfX Management:

• Lead RfX and projects for MEP maintenance services, IT subcontracts, and general services subcontracts.
• Prepare RFXs, organize supplier consultations, and evaluate supplier proposals.
• Negotiate contracts, costs, lead times, and service levels with suppliers.
• Establish and maintain supplier scorecards and performance metrics.

Supplier & Contract Management:

• Source and pre-qualify suppliers, ensuring quality, cost-effectiveness, and timely delivery.
• Manage day-to-day supplier relationships and address performance issues.
• Support contract negotiations with legal and contracts teams.
• Ensure compliance with the company's procurement policies and procedures.

Analysis & Reporting:

• Support to Conduct quantitative and qualitative analysis to optimize procurement decisions.
• Track procurement performance metrics, including cost savings, lead times, and payment terms.
• Maintain accurate procurement records and support to prepare Pipe line reports for management review.

Stakeholder Engagement:

• Engage with internal stakeholders, ensuring smooth coordination of agreements.

Other Duties:

• Participate in industry events and supplier exhibitions to expand supplier networks.
• Identify new supply sources and original equipment manufacturers (OEMs) to optimize costs.
• Undertake any other duties assigned by the Head of Procurement & Contracts.

Your profile/ qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, preferred Mechanical, Electrical, Mechatronics Engineering or IT
• Proficiency in Arabic and English (spoken, written, and technical communication).
• 6–8 years of procurement experience in a multinational industrial or infrastructure environment.
• Demonstrated success in project/tender management, supplier evaluation, and cost optimization.
• Experience managing MEP maintenance, IT subcontracts and general service subcontracts.
• Strong proficiency in MS Excel, PowerPoint, and ERP systems.
• Strong negotiation, analytical, and stakeholder management skills.
• Knowledge of customs clearance and import/export procedures.
• Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously and work under pressure.