We’re hiring: Procurement Manager | Rail Baltica Estonia Alliance | Tallinn
A €1B+ alliance contract. Dozens of sub-contract packages to plan, tender and award across earthworks, structures, track and specialist systems.
This is not a desk job managing frameworks. This is building a procurement function from scratch on one of Europe’s most significant rail infrastructure programmes for one of our Tier 1 European Clients.
The opportunity
Rail Baltica Alliance 1 is delivering the Ülemiste to Pärnu mainline section in Estonia as part of the wider Rail Baltica corridor connecting the Baltic states to the European rail network. We operate as an integrated alliance with Client, Constructor and Designer working as one team under a target cost model with shared risk and reward.
As Procurement Manager, you will lead sub-contract procurement strategy and execution across the full 142 km scope. You will define packaging strategies, run competitive tenders, manage EU procurement compliance, negotiate contracts and build the supply chain that makes this railway happen. You will work closely with our Integrated Project Teams, commercial function and design team to make sure we procure the right partners at the right time to hit our programme milestones.
What you’ll do
→ Develop and own the sub-contract procurement strategy across all work packages
→ Lead tender processes from market engagement through evaluation and award
→ Ensure compliance with EU public procurement directives (Utilities Directive 2014/25/EU)
→ Manage the procurement programme, aligning package award dates to construction milestones
→ Negotiate contract terms under NEC4 and bespoke sub-contract forms
→ Build and manage relationships with the local and international supply chain
→ Report procurement status, risks and opportunities to the Alliance Management Team
What you bring
→ Proven experience in procurement on major infrastructure or civil engineering projects (€100M+)
→ Strong knowledge of EU public procurement procedures and compliance requirements
→ Practical experience with NEC3/NEC4 contract forms
→ Track record of managing multiple concurrent tender processes
→ Commercial sharpness.
Procurement is a commercial function, not an admin one
→ Experience in alliance, joint venture or integrated team environments is a strong advantage
→ Willingness to be based in Tallinn, Estonia.
Why this role Rail Baltica is a career-defining programme.
You will be part of a multi-national alliance team building strategic EU infrastructure with real geopolitical significance.
The procurement challenge is complex: multiple interfaces, an international supply chain, EU co-funded compliance requirements and a programme that demands early commitment and smart packaging.
If you have been looking for the procurement role where you actually shape the strategy rather than follow someone else’s, this is it.
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