Project Procurement Manager

• Early Project & Sales Engagement:

• Integrate procurement into the project management process and project teams from the early sales phase.
• Proactively review and monitor the sales funnel (e.g., Philos) to ensure timely and effective Procurement involvement.
• Collaborate closely with cross-functional partners and participate in project/sales meetings to provide critical procurement market insights and preferred supplier information, optimizing supplier selection and internal workflows.
• Support project calculations with reliable and up-to-date cost data, contributing to increased bid success rates.

• Strategic Sourcing & Supplier Management:

• Develop and implement project-specific procurement strategies in alignment with Business Unit and company-wide objectives, leveraging pooling opportunities and master contracts.
• Establish and maintain Preferred Supplier Lists (FPL), conduct thorough supplier qualifications, project-specific evaluations, and drive supplier development activities.
• Identify and integrate supplier innovations and preferred product portfolios to enhance Siemens' cost position and customer benefit.
• Analyze the scope of supply, contractual obligations, and precisely understand customer's functional needs to inform sourcing decisions.

• Negotiation & Contract Management:

• Lead contractual and price negotiations, or provide expert support to specialist buyers for specific material fields, to secure project targets with optimum conditions, focusing on Total Cost of Ownership (TCO).
• Conduct eSourcing activities effectively.
• Ensure that procurement risks, changes to the original scope of supply, and potential claims (towards customers and suppliers) are comprehensively covered in valid contracts.
• Mitigate Siemens' risk exposure by ensuring that contractual obligations towards the customer, which must be fulfilled by suppliers, are properly addressed.

• Risk Management & Project Control:

• Identify and proactively manage particular procurement risks, opportunities, potential changes, claims, and market forces throughout the entire project lifecycle, in collaboration with Commodity Management.
• Establish and control all Procurement resources and activities within the project, ensuring adherence to budget, availability, and quality targets.
• Apply Siemens Procurement regulations as per Compliance, organizational standards, and internal guidelines.
• Clarify internal indicators for project controlling and compile all relevant information to submit qualified reports (e.g., for the project team, Procurement management), proactively ensuring resource availability, status transparency, and alerting on deviations.

• Knowledge Sharing & Continuous Improvement:

• Systematically forward all relevant Procurement information (e.g., updated contractual conditions, Supplier Management data) to keep all project participants and relevant cross-functional partners up to date.
• Sensitize cross-functional partners to procurement-related practices, processes, and metrics, fostering a culture of procurement awareness.

• Education: Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering is a must.
• Experience: Proven experience in project procurement, strategic sourcing, or a related field, preferably within the energy, infrastructure, or industrial sectors. (Specific years of experience can be added here, e.g., "5+ years of experience...")
• Technical Expertise: Strong knowledge and understanding of:

• Medium Voltage Switchgear (AIS) based on IEC standards.
• Low Voltage Panels & Devices.
• Protection & Control Systems, including a basic understanding of protection relays.
• Substation Automation Systems (SAS), with familiarity in communication protocols such as IEC 61850, Modbus, and Profibus. General understanding of control panels, gateways, RTUs, and their integration with SCADA systems.
• Basic Power System Understanding.
• Panel Fabrication & Assembly processes.
• Skills & Competencies:

• Exceptional negotiation and contract management skills.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making abilities.
• Excellent communication, presentation, and interpersonal skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively with diverse stakeholders at all levels.
• Strategic thinking with a focus on cost optimization, value creation, and risk mitigation.
• Proactive, results-oriented, and capable of managing multiple priorities in a dynamic project environment.
• Proficiency in procurement tools and systems (e.g., SAP Ariba, eSourcing platforms, Philos).
• Fluency in English (both written and spoken) is required; Arabic proficiency is a strong plus.

• Be part of a global technology leader that is shaping the future of energy and infrastructure in Egypt and beyond.
• Work on challenging and impactful projects that contribute to sustainable development.
• A dynamic, inclusive, and international work environment that fosters innovation and collaboration.
• Opportunities for continuous learning, professional development, and career growth.
• Competitive compensation and a comprehensive benefits package.

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