Procurement Lead - PUA - VST

Manage the full tender cycle: issuing documents, handling clarifications, managing addenda, coordinating technical and commercial evaluations, and finalizing recommendations for award.

Ensure all procurement processes are fair, traceable, and compliant with DMO policies and applicable regulations.

Recommend appropriate contracting and commercial models for PUA–VST packages (e.g. EPC, Design & Build, DBFM, PPP / concession, framework agreements).

Work closely with legal, finance, risk, and technical teams within the DMO to develop balanced, robust contract terms and risk allocation.

Lead commercial negotiations with bidders, reconciling technical, financial, and legal positions to secure optimal outcomes for the program.

Develop and maintain a robust, competitive supplier base for PUA–VST, including local and international contractors, systems suppliers, and consultants.

Monitor market intelligence: price trends, capacity, supply chain risks, and innovation opportunities in the transport sector.

Establish supplier performance frameworks, KPIs, and review mechanisms; drive continuous improvement, collaboration, and problem resolution with key suppliers.

Implement DMO procurement governance frameworks and controls on all PUA–VST procurement activities.

Ensure compliance with relevant public procurement laws, funding agency requirements, audit standards, and internal DMO procedures.

Identify and manage procurement and commercial risks, integrating them into the program risk register and developing mitigation strategies.

Produce concise, evidence-based procurement reports, evaluation summaries, and board papers for executive and steering committees.

Coordinate closely with program management, design, engineering, planning, cost management, and construction teams to align procurement with: Design maturity and approvals Budget and cost plans Construction sequencing and operational readiness

Design maturity and approvals

Budget and cost plans

Construction sequencing and operational readiness

Support change management for PUA–VST contracts, including procurement-related variations, claims, re-tendering, and contract amendments.

Ensure procurement lead times and award dates support the critical path and key DMO delivery milestones.

Act as the principal procurement interface for PUA–VST within the DMO

Present procurement strategies, tender outcomes, and recommended awards to senior leadership and decision-making forums.

Support approvals, consultations, and alignment with national/regional transport strategies and DMO-wide priorities.

Lead and mentor the PUA–VST procurement team, including category leads, buyers, and analysts.

Build capability in strategic sourcing, complex evaluation, negotiation, and contract management for major transport projects.

Promote standardization, best practice, lessons learned, and continuous improvement across DMO procurement processes, tools, and templates.