Senior Manager: Procurement - Regional Links

Overview

Job Description

• Procurement Strategy & Planning

• Develop and implement procurement strategies for regional transport links, aligned with program objectives, funding mechanisms, and risk profile.
• Define category strategies for key packages, including:
• + Civil works and structures
• + Rail / road systems and equipment
• + Transport-related buildings, depots, and hubs
• + Professional services and multidisciplinary consultancy
• Establish procurement schedules, milestones, and resource plans for multiple concurrent projects.

• End-to-End Tender Management

• Lead market engagement, prequalification, and bidder shortlisting for large, complex transport contracts.
• Oversee preparation of tender documents, including:
• + Instructions to tenderers
• + Scope of work and technical requirements
• + Commercial conditions and pricing schedules
• Manage the full tendering process: clarifications, addenda, evaluation, negotiations, and recommendation for award.
• Ensure tender processes are fair, transparent, and compliant with internal policies and applicable regulations.

• Contracting & Commercial Models

• Recommend appropriate contracting strategies (e.g. EPC, D&B, DBFM, PPP, framework agreements) tailored to regional transport projects.
• Collaborate with legal, finance, and technical teams to develop balanced, robust contract terms that allocate risk effectively.
• Lead commercial negotiations to secure best value outcomes while safeguarding client interests.

• Supplier & Market Management

• Develop and maintain a qualified supplier base for regional transport infrastructure, including international and local contractors, designers, and systems suppliers.
• Monitor market conditions, capacity, and pricing trends to inform procurement timing and strategy.
• Drive supplier performance, including KPIs, relationship management, and continuous improvement initiatives.

• Governance, Compliance & Risk Management

• Implement procurement governance frameworks, policies, and procedures for all regional link projects.
• Ensure full compliance with relevant public procurement laws, funding agency requirements, and internal audit standards.
• Identify, assess, and manage procurement and commercial risks, integrating with program-wide risk registers.
• Prepare and deliver robust procurement reports and recommendations to executive committees and steering boards.
• Integration with Project Delivery
• Work closely with project directors, engineers, planners, and cost managers to align procurement with design development, construction sequencing, and budgets.
• Support change management processes, including procurement-related variations, claims, and contract amendments.
• Ensure procurement timelines support overall project delivery and key operational readiness dates.
• Stakeholder Engagement
• Act as the principal procurement interface for government entities, regulators, partners, and funding agencies on regional transport links.
• Present procurement strategies, tender outcomes, and contract recommendations to senior stakeholders.
• Support stakeholder consultations and approvals, ensuring alignment with national or regional transport strategies.

• Leadership & Team Development

• Lead, mentor, and develop a team of procurement specialists, category managers, and support staff.
• Build capability in strategic sourcing, complex evaluation, and negotiation for major transport programs.
• Promote best practices, knowledge sharing, and continuous improvement in procurement processes and tools.

Qualifications & Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Quantity Surveying, Supply Chain Management, Business, or related discipline.
• Minimum 15 years’ experience in procurement within the transport or infrastructure sector.
• Proven track record leading procurement for large-scale transport projects, such as:
• + Inter-city or regional rail
• + Highways and expressways
• + BRT / bus networks or regional bus corridors
• + Freight and logistics corridors or multimodal links
• Extensive experience in end-to-end tendering, evaluation, and contract award for high-value, complex packages.
• Strong understanding of construction, rail/road systems, interfaces, and typical risk profiles in transport projects.

Desirable

• Master’s degree in a relevant field (e.g. Project Management, Infrastructure Management, Supply Chain).
• Professional certification (e.g. CIPS, ISM, RICS or similar).
• Experience with $PPP$ / concession models and working with IFIs or public sector clients.
• Regional experience in [e.g. GCC / Middle East / Europe / Asia] and familiarity with local procurement regulations and market.

Skills & Competencies

• Strong commercial acumen and negotiation skills.
• Excellent knowledge of procurement methodologies, contract forms, and international best practices.
• Ability to manage multiple complex procurements in parallel within tight deadlines.
• Effective stakeholder management and influencing capabilities at senior levels.
• High level of integrity, ethics, and commitment to transparent, compliant procurement.
• Strong analytical, reporting, and decision-making skills.
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