Senior Manager Procurement and Tendering

For this bid we are seeking aSenior Manager Procurement and Tendering (m/f) as part of DB Engineering & Consulting GmbH, KSA Branch. The job opening is located in KSA and offers exciting challenges and potential for career growth.

Deutsche Bahn's expertise is in high demand all around the world. As a leading engineering and consulting company in the rail sector, DB Engineering & Consulting offers that knowledge – starting with an idea and continuing all the way to operations. We advise our customers in Germany and around the globe, develop technically sophisticated and customized infrastructure, mobility and transport solutions. With sustainable concepts, we ensure the future success of economic regions, make important contributions to the protection of the environment and help shape the world of the future.

Since 1966, DB Engineering & Consulting has implemented thousands of projects of any size and complexity in over 100 countries. About 5,000 employees from 84 nations are currently realizing the projects of our customers with professional knowledge and intercultural experience.

• Support end to end Tender Management process starting from Pre-Tender Preparation/Review - Tender Launch – Solution Design – Post RfQ update and analysis.
• Analyze tender and distribute tasks to internal stakeholders, and review/validate information received from the internal stakeholders.
• Oversee the entire Rfx process which includes the development of response format/pricing matrix/responding to queries as well as timely submission of RfI, RfP and RfQ to bid owners.
• Provide a quality and winning proposal to the assigned bid owner and/or other Tender Management Teams for validation and submission to the customer.
• Provide regular updates to the Senior Management on ongoing and upcoming Tenders along with status updates on submitted Tenders.
• Provide procurement and contract management subject matter expertise to project/program.
• Supervise and develop the procurement plan identifying interdependencies and bottlenecks.
• Develop and/or supervise a procurement strategy to mitigate risks behind activities.
• Resolve project/program procurement performance issues.
• Participate in negotiations with preferred bidders.

• Master's degree in business law, supply chain or contract management.
• Minimum of 15 years procurement/commercial/contract management experience.
• Longstanding experience drafting, reviewing and negotiating complex rail contractual documentation, including tender bid evaluation.
• Strong facilitation and influencing skills.
• Effective communication and presentation skills.
• Works well under pressure, and is able to handle internal and customer demands effectively.
• Experience working in a truly international team distributed among various sites worldwide.

• Professional onboarding and development: We invest in the development of our employees. To ensure the best start for you, we provide a global onboarding program and intercultural training and support you in preparing for the next career step.
• Attractive employment conditions: We offer you attractive working conditions and a competitive compensation package based on country conditions.
• Mobilization & relocation support: To ensure a smooth and successful start for your international employment, we assist you with relocation and immigration.
• Work safety: Our international security support ensures safe working conditions worldwide and provides you with relevant information for a safe living around the globe.
• International career opportunities: We offer attractive career opportunities - worldwide. With a work environment that encourages growth and creativity, you will work on complex and innovative projects in international teams on all continents and bring markets and people together.
• Intercultural teams: With more than 5,000 employees from over 80 countries across all engineering disciplines worldwide, we are shaping railways for the world of tomorrow. A strong team spirit, intercultural mindset and engagement are essential parts of our success.