" Some imagine the future. At SEGULA, we build it. "
Mission
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
1. 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.
2. 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).
3. 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.
4. 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.
5. 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.
Profile
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.