LEAD PROCUREMENT MANAGER

A well-known international consultancy and its JV local partner are looking for a lead Procurement 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 2032.
* An estimated 2 million passengers per day will benefit from the new metro network.
* €40bn estimated cost.
* Benefits to Tel Aviv: 30% increase in public transport use and €8bn in economic benefits to the local economy.
This giga-project requires a Lead Procurement Manager based in Tel Aviv. As Lead Procurement Manager you will lead the Procurement strategy from development to delivery.
SPECFIC RESPONSIBILITIES
* Responsible for the procurement strategy from development to delivery (construction phases) including all the task to be performed by all the consultants, contractors, financial and industrial partners.
* Will pilot the Line Managers (designers) to make sure they correctly apply the Procurement Strategy written in the Pre-Development Phase.
* Will work closely with the Owner. Develops methods of dialog with the Line Manager and with the candidates for the several types of contracts
* Manages the procurement team (6 members) and share this management with the Owner
Organizes the proper interfaces with key members of the project team.

REQUIRED SKILL & EXPERIENCE :
The candidate should have:
* At least 15 years' experience in major infrastructure/transportation projects including mass transit
* In depth knowledge of metro systems,
* In depth knowledge of the various procurement strategy used to deliver LRT and MRT projects
* Ability to lead and direct project teams
* Capacity to anticipate and make decisions
* Ability to analyse complex situations and interface with others
* Authority to manage and interact with stakeholders and the end client.

For more information about this position or other international railway opportunities please contact Megan on <email address removed>

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