Senior Procurement Engineer - El Sewedy Electrical Solutions

Key Accountabilities:

· Manages the entire procurement and logistics processes efficiently and effectively, from planning, sourcing, request for quotation, negotiation, awarding, scheduling, process purchase orders, arrange for shipment, follow up on orders, delivery control and expediting the materials to ensure on-time delivery.

· Develops specifications and performance test requirements to facilitate procurement of parts and equipment for renewable energy power plants (Solar, Wind, etc.).

· Analyses technical data, designs, preliminary specifications, manufacturing limitations, suppliers’ facilities, and availability of parts and equipment.

· Ensures materials/services purchased are according to specifications, delivered on time, and within the assigned budget.

· Negotiates and finalizes contracts with Vendors (suppliers, subcontractors, and service providers).

· Vendors Approval (Performs vendor List evaluation) by evaluating Vendors’ experiences, capacities, quality, stability, reliability, etc. to prepare comprehensive lists of approved vendors.

· Arranges and participates in conferences between vendors and project managers, technical engineers, purchasers, inspectors, and other company personnel to facilitate material inspection, substitution, standardization, rework, salvage, utilization, and economical procurement of parts and equipment installed in power plants.

· The scope of work will include but not limited to: Wind Turbines, PV Modules, Inverter stations, Battery storage systems, Fixed mounting structures, single axis trackers, Power and distribution transformers, compact substations, MV primary switchgear, MV ring main units, LV switchboards, LV and MV power cables, DC cables, communication cables, communication systems (SCADA), Fibre optics, Lightning and earthing system components, Fire alarm/fire fitting systems, CCTV, etc.).

· Tracks, and reports the progress of all procurement activities to the management.

· Close follow-up, with technical and commercial functions, of the preparation of the RFPs, RFQs, time schedules, etc.

· Assist in obtaining technical information and costs from manufactures, suppliers, subcontractors, service providers, etc. for main components.

· Study and compare received offers/quotations and negotiate on both technical and commercial aspects of products/services.

· Assist in the preparation of the project detailed cost breakdown.

· Maintain documentation, keep records, and maintain/update suppliers/ manufacturers/ subcontractors’ databases.

· Assist in planning and scheduling project timelines and milestones using appropriate tools.

· Track project milestones and deliverables.

· Develop and deliver progress reports, documentation, and presentations.

· Proactively manage changes in project scope, identify potential crises, and devise contingency plans.

· Coach, mentor, motivate and supervise contractors, and influence them to take positive action and accountability for their assigned Work.

· Participate in the creation of a recommendations report in order to identify successful and unsuccessful project elements.

· Participate in developing best practices and tools for project execution and management.

Qualification & Education:

Education: Bachelor degree in Engineering (preferably in Electrical/Renewable Energy Engineering)

Years of Experience: 4+ years’ relevant experience in similar Industry

Language: Arabic – English.

Computer skills: Standard Microsoft software packages (windows, word, excel, power point, outlook, etc.), AutoCAD, MS Project, Primavera.

Technical Competencies:

• Solid understanding of the principles and techniques of administrative management, including organization, planning, budgeting, and reporting.
• Solid understanding of the principles and techniques of procurement management, cost management, and documentation.
• Deep knowledge of procurement methods, and procurement of a large-scale centralized purchasing function including buying, quality assurance, tender and contract administration, and market & price trends.
• Deep knowledge of procurement and logistics statutes, regulations, rules, and procedures.
• Deep knowledge of Vendor’s evaluation methods and techniques.
• Good knowledge of various solar and wind power plant components: WTG, PV modules, Inverter stations, Tracking system, SCADA system, etc.; is a plus.
• Deep knowledge of handling L/Cs and transportation/shipping procedures.