VIE Riyadh - Procurement Support F/M

Mission

RATP Dev, a subsidiary of the RATP Group, ensures the operation and maintenance of urban and interurban transport networks in 16 countries through over 100 subsidiaries. With over 25,000 employees and the expertise and backing of a global leader in public transportation, our subsidiaries provide performance, dynamism and reliability to our customers and passengers to their networks.


CAMCO, our subsidiary operating Riyadh Metro Lines 1 and 2, is seeking to recruit a VIE to support the Internalization Manager responsible for bringing in-house the maintenance of all transit system assets (Rolling Stock, Depot Workshop Equipment, Infrastructure Maintenance Vehicles, Signalling, Communications, Platform Screen Doors, and Rail Electrification).

MISSIONS


Under the supervision of the Internalization Manager, the VIE Procurement Support Engineer will support Procurement preparation and activities related to the internalization activities in our CAMCO's subsidiary.

Key Responsibilities :

• Support the identification and preliminary qualification of potential vendors.
• Contribute to the development and updating of the vendor database (technical data, certifications, lead times).
• Assist in analysing material needs using a risk-based approach, including obsolescence tracking.
• Monitor purchase orders and follow up with suppliers to ensure on-time delivery.
• Support logistics teams in preparing and verifying customs and import-related documentation.
• Update procurement trackers and tools (ERP/CMMS/Excel) with delivery and status information.
• Participate in coordination meetings with Maintenance, Engineering, and Logistics teams to consolidate procurement needs.
• Prepare basic procurement reports, dashboards, and documentation to support process improvement.

JOB SPECIFICATION

• Job based in Riyadh

VIE CONDITIONS

To become a Volontaire International en Entreprise (V.I.E.), make sure you meet the following criteria:

• Be at least 18 years old and have not yet celebrated your 29th birthday: you must be 28 at the time of your departure on assignment,
• Be of French nationality or a citizen of a European Economic Area country.
• If you are of French nationality or dual nationality, attended France's national service obligations (Numéro Identifiant Défense).
• Have a clean criminal record.
• Be able to devote 100% of your time to the assignment: no part-time work, entrepreneurship, studies, or income-generating activities are possible in parallel with your V.I.E. assignment.
• No previous work employment in Riyadh

Profile


EXPERIENCE REQUIRED

Master's degree or Engineering degree in one of the following fields :

• Master or Engineering degrees
• Risk based approach
• Supply Chain and Sourcing

Knowledge or internship experience in:

• Railway or industrial projects (metro, tram, regional rail, rolling stock, infrastructure)
• Procurement / Supply Chain / Sourcing activities within industrial, OEM, or operations & maintenance environments

Experience may come from:

• Academic projects (thesis, research work)
• Internships or apprenticeships
• Junior roles in procurement, supply chain, supplier management, or project coordination

SKILLS

• Strong analytical and problem - solving skills applied to supplier evaluation and sourcing activities
• Excellent communication and negotiation abilities in an international and multicultural environment
• Proactive, organized, and able to manage multiple procurement tasks within project timelines
• Awareness of in-house vs. outsourced operating principles and their impact on procurement

LANGUAGES

• Fluent English mandatory (working language) in writing, speaking, reading and listening
• French fluent
• Arabic is a plus

PERSONAL ATTRIBUTES

• Strong analytical and structured mindset
• Curious, proactive and willing to learn
• Ability to work in a multicultural and international environment
• Good communication and teamwork skills
• Comfortable working in project-based and deadline-driven environments

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