• Adapt and apply Colas Rail Egypt's purchasing policy by integrating the specific needs of its customers.

• Under the supervision of his/her hierarchy, execute and monitor the entire Purchasing Process for local and, in specific cases, abroad

Purchasing, as but not limited to:

• Contribute to the pacification and the good execution of the Purchasing Kick-off meetings

• Manage the Supplier sourcing, Supplier pre-qualification, and Supplier Evaluation

• Prepare RFQ and organize consultations with selected suppliers

• Prepare and report the analysis of offers to his/her hierarchy (TCO) including the negotiation objectives.

• Based on the TCO analysis, propose the purchasing recommendation to his/her hierarchy and to the Project management

• Negotiate with suppliers, monitor exchanges (supplier offers, clarification, and PR), and update TCO accordingly

• Make sure of the good reception of the acknowledgments of receipt of orders

• Edit the orders in the purchasing software and ensure the logistical, administrative, and contractual follow-up in collaboration with

his/her hierarchy, project management, and support services (including transit)

• Assist in the costing of tenders by consulting suppliers or price estimates

• In collaboration with his/her hierarchy, define with the project management, the terms of application of the Framework Contracts.

Detects purchasing subjects and suppliers eligible for a "Framework Contract" action.

• Participate in the definition of the overall roadmap and commodity roadmap for Colas Rail Egypt.

• Enhance and promote the Purchasing action within Colas Rail Egypt organization.

• Participate in the training activities for Colas Rail colleagues and/ or partners’ employees.

• Contribute to the logistics/ customs clearance activity with follow-up and regular reporting to his/her hierarchy and to the Project Management.

• Liaising with the warehouse team to ensure goods reception on the purchasing software.

• Participate in events and exhibitions to enlarge the Suppliers’ network.

• Coaching newly hired employees when required.