Siemens Mobility (SMO) is the world’s leading provider of mobility solutions that enable the efficient, safe, and environmentally friendly transport of people and goods—helping to improve the quality of everyday life for millions worldwide.

Motivated by innovation, we develop intelligent solutions for the growing digitalization of the transport sector. Our offerings include rail vehicles, rail automation, road traffic management systems, rail electrification, and services.

In Egypt, Siemens Mobility is delivering one of the country’s first high-speed rail system. This landmark project, spanning approximately 2,000 kilometers, will connect 60 cities across Egypt, transforming transportation for both passengers and goods. Participating in this project could be a pivotal milestone in your career and a significant historical achievement for the region. 

Today, we are recruiting for Project Procurement Manager to join our team in Egypt. This is an excellent career opportunity for professionals looking to join a truly international team in one of the biggest projects of Siemens Mobility.

What are my responsibilities?

• Plan, coordinate, and execute project procurement of goods, supplies, equipment, and services.
• Create alignment with participating units on procurement execution.
• Solicit and evaluate bids and prepare sourcing decisions in coordination with the responsible interface partners such as engineering, quality, and project management.
• Determine and formulate sourcing strategies and attain cost reduction targets.
• Manage qualification of new suppliers/subcontractors and expansion of necessary supply base and maintain approved/preferred up-to-date subcontractor lists.
• Lead supply and service contract negotiations on assigned medium to high and complex direct scope utilizing advanced negotiation tools and ensuring optimum impact for the project.
• Manage project supplier and subcontractor delivery and quality performance and lead issue resolution with suppliers.
• Issuing purchase/service orders for the assigned scope to ensure compliance with procurement and project requirements.
• Identify supplier risks, opportunities, potential changes, claims, and market forces.
• Reduce third-party (supplier-related) non-conformance costs.
• Apply and ensure obligatory Procurement regulations as per Compliance, organization standards (incl. P2P, export controls, documentation, etc.), and integration of Procurement in the project management process.
• Ensure systematic communication (incl. reporting) with all relevant stakeholders.
• Support project calculation with reliable material cost data ensuring early involvement of Procurement in execution phase.

What do I need to qualify for this job?

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering, supply chain, business administration, or equivalent.
• Supply chain management or CIPS certificate is preferred.
• Minimum 10 years of experience within a similar role in project business, preferably with familiarity with railway projects.
• Strong strategic negotiation skills.
• P2P, SAP, e-auction, e-RfQ prior experience.
• Solid knowledge of legal and compliance aspects in procurement.
• Understand local content regulations and mechanisms for procurement.
• Fluency in both written and spoken English 

What else do I need to know?

As a world leader in developing and producing the most advanced technologies, we improve lives and further human achievements worldwide, while also protecting the climate - all thanks to our employees. Working with us, you have the foundation to develop personally and professionally. We give you the chance to do something significant, that benefits society and human progress. We give you the chance to create a difference.

At Siemens we are always challenging ourselves to build a better future. We need the most innovative and diverse Digital Minds to develop tomorrow ‘s reality. Find out more about the Digital world of Siemens here: www.siemens.com/careers/digitalminds

Diversity at Siemens is our source of creativity and innovation. Having different types of talent and experiences makes us more ambitious and better prepared to respond successfully to the demands of the Society. Therefore, we value the candidates that reflect the Diversity that we enjoy in our Company. Please find more information at www.siemens.com

We are looking forward to receiving your online application.

Please note: Only complete applications can be considered in the selection process.