Procurement Category Buyer (Railway Systems) Dubai, UAE

Industry: Railway Infrastructure / Transportation / Engineering Employment Type: Full-time Experience: Minimum 5 years Company Description SEGULA Technologies is a global engineering group supporting major industrial and infrastructure projects across the transportation, energy, and technology sectors. We are seeking an experienced Procurement Category Buyer to support a major railway infrastructure project in the UAE. Job Description The Procurement Category Buyer will be responsible for developing and implementing procurement and sourcing strategies across security systems, IT hardware and software, telecommunications, cybersecurity, and control systems. The role supports railway infrastructure, signaling, operations, and maintenance projects, ensuring competitive pricing, supplier performance, contractual compliance, and timely delivery. Key Responsibilities • Category Management & Procurement Strategy • Develop and implement category sourcing strategies for railway-related systems and technologies. • Conduct market research, supplier benchmarking, and cost analysis. • Identify cost optimization, standardization, and value engineering opportunities. • Develop sourcing roadmaps aligned with project requirements. • Strategic Sourcing & Tender Management • Manage RFIs, RFQs, RFPs, and competitive tendering processes. • Evaluate supplier offers from technical, commercial, and contractual perspectives. • Negotiate pricing, payment terms, warranties, service agreements, and delivery schedules. • Support purchase order preparation and processing. • Coordinate procurement documentation for tenders and ongoing projects. • Drive initiatives to optimize total cost of ownership (TCO). • Supplier & Vendor Management • Identify, evaluate, qualify, and onboard suppliers and technology partners. • Maintain supplier records and ensure compliance with procurement policies. • Monitor supplier performance against KPIs, including on-time delivery (OTD), cost, quality, compliance, and responsiveness. • Develop supplier improvement and risk mitigation plans. • Build and maintain effective supplier relationships. • Contract & Commercial Management • Support the negotiation and administration of framework agreements, supply contracts, software licensing agreements, and service contracts. • Manage contractual variations, claims, and commercial disputes when required. • Monitor procurement savings and commercial performance. • Project Coordination & Compliance • Collaborate with Engineering, Project Management, Supply Chain, Finance, Legal, Operations, and Cybersecurity teams. • Ensure procurement activities comply with project requirements, contractual obligations, and applicable industry standards. • Support In-Country Value (ICV) initiatives and continuous improvement plans. • Identify supply chain risks and implement mitigation measures. • Promote ethical sourcing and sustainable procurement practices. Qualifications Education • Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Procurement Management, or a related discipline. Professional Experience • Minimum 5 years of relevant procurement or category buying experience. • Experience in strategic sourcing, supplier management, tendering, and contract negotiation. • Familiarity with procurement processes for technical equipment, systems, and services. • Knowledge of procurement performance indicators and supplier evaluation practices. • Railway infrastructure or related technical project procurement experience is highly desirable. Technical Skills • Knowledge of procurement practices and supplier management processes. • Proficiency in Microsoft Office, particularly Excel. • Experience with ERP systems; SAP knowledge is an advantage. • Familiarity with IT systems, telecommunications, security systems, cybersecurity, or control systems procurement is advantageous. Languages • Fluent English is required. • French or Arabic is an advantage. Personal Competencies • Strong negotiation, communication, and interpersonal skills. • Excellent organization, prioritization, and time management. • Ability to manage multiple procurement activities and deadlines. • Ability to work independently in a fast-paced project environment. • Analytical mindset, attention to detail, and willingness to learn. Additional Information Apply only if you have experience in technical procurement, category buying, strategic sourcing, supplier management, and commercial negotiation, preferably within railway infrastructure, transportation, or complex engineering projects. Candidates with experience procuring telecommunications, IT, cybersecurity, security, or control systems for infrastructure projects are particularly encouraged to apply. SEGULA Technologies is a global engineering group, boosting the competitiveness of all major industrial sectors: automotive, aerospace, energy, rail, naval, life sciences, and telecoms. With a presence in more than 30 countries and 140 locations worldwide, the Group prioritizes close relationships with its clients, driven by the expertise of its 15,000 employees. As a leading engineering player putting innovation at the heart of its strategy, SEGULA Technologies manages large-scale projects, ranging from initial studies to industrialization and production. SEGULA TECHNOLOGIES is dedicated to gender balance and diversity, recognizing and recruiting talent of all backgrounds. Show more Show less

Minimum 5 years of relevant procurement or category buying experience. Experience in strategic sourcing, supplier management, tendering, and contract negotiation. Familiarity with procurement processes for technical equipment, systems, and services. Knowledge of procurement performance indicators and supplier evaluation practices. Railway infrastructure or related technical project procurement experience is highly desirable.

Develop and implement category sourcing strategies for railway-related systems and technologies. Conduct market research, supplier benchmarking, and cost analysis. Identify cost optimization, standardization, and value engineering opportunities. Develop sourcing roadmaps aligned with project requirements. Manage RFIs, RFQs, RFPs, and competitive tendering processes. Evaluate supplier offers from technical, commercial, and contractual perspectives. Negotiate pricing, payment terms, warranties, service agreements, and delivery schedules. Support purchase order preparation and processing. Coordinate procurement documentation for tenders and ongoing projects. Drive initiatives to optimize total cost of ownership (TCO). Identify, evaluate, qualify, and onboard suppliers and technology partners. Maintain supplier records and ensure compliance with procurement policies. Monitor supplier performance against KPIs, including on-time delivery (OTD), cost, quality, compliance, and responsiveness. Develop supplier improvement and risk mitigation plans. Build and maintain effective supplier relationships. Support the negotiation and administration of framework agreements, supply contracts, software licensing agreements, and service contracts. Manage contractual variations, claims, and commercial disputes when required. Monitor procurement savings and commercial performance. Collaborate with Engineering, Project Management, Supply Chain, Finance, Legal, Operations, and Cybersecurity teams. Ensure procurement activities comply with project requirements, contractual obligations, and applicable industry standards. Support In-Country Value (ICV) initiatives and continuous improvement plans. Identify supply chain risks and implement mitigation measures. Promote ethical sourcing and sustainable procurement practices.