Procurement Manager - Metro

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.

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

Qualifications

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

Additional Information

Expat package under local contract.