Rail Infrastructure Procurement Specialist – Predictable Projects

4Chain Consulting

. Procuring materials, services, and subcontractor capacity for rail and civil engineering projects .

Posted 10/31/2026full-timeBochum • GermanyMid-LevelSenior💰 €60,000 - €80,000 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates extensive procurement experience in construction, civil engineering, or rail infrastructure, with strong negotiation skills and a structured, solution-oriented approach to managing the procurement process.

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Procurement ExperienceNegotiation SkillsMS Office ProficiencyERP System ProficiencyMarket Analysis

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Hard Skills

Procurement ManagementContract NegotiationSupplier AnalysisPurchase Order ManagementSchedule Tracking

Soft Skills

Team-Oriented MindsetSolution-Oriented ApproachAssertivenessIndependent Work

Industry Keywords

ConstructionCivil EngineeringRail InfrastructureSupplier Coordination

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

ERP

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Procuring materials, services, and subcontractor capacity for rail and civil engineering projects
Managing the entire procurement process from inquiry through purchase order, including schedule tracking
Negotiating prices and contracts with suppliers and subcontractors
Close coordination with construction and project management as well as specialist departments
Conducting market and supplier analyses and optimizing procurement terms

Requirements

What you’ll need

Several years of procurement experience in construction, civil engineering, or rail infrastructure
Confident use of MS Office and an ERP system
Structured, independent, and solution-oriented approach to work
Strong negotiation and assertiveness skills, along with a team-oriented mindset

Benefits

Comp & perks

Permanent employment in a stable, crisis-resistant company with a strong order book in rail infrastructure
Performance-based compensation
30 days of annual leave
Individual professional development through our in-house academy
Employee support fund for unforeseen personal emergencies
Varied projects, including railway station construction, electrification, and rail line expansion