Head of Procurement

Job Summary:

Responsible for managing the companys supply of products and services, strategizing to find cost-effective deals and suppliers, and discover the best ways to cut procurement expenses, so that the company can invest in growth and people.

Job Responsibilities:

Sourcing:

• Source all kinds of raw materials, packaging materials, and imports used for products across all categories manufactured at the company's Egypt units.
• Manage the sourcing of all traded goods from international affiliates and third-party manufacturers.
• Identify potential vendors and suppliers to support future new product launches.

Price Control:

• Manage contracts for products with fluctuating as well as stable prices.
• Ensure that required quantities are procured at the optimum price & time to avoid delay in production.
• Negotiate contracts with suppliers to gain appropriate savings and service levels at the right time.

Analysis:

• Utilize latest scientific techniques/research materials to analyze present and future price trends.
• Weight average material cost report.
• Develop Market analysis report to identify and analyze the factors influencing markets.
• Discuss with Marketing & Finance team about possible future Impact on price increase of RM/PM/Traded goods for proper contingency plans for GC/NC calculations.
• Appraise vendors & supplier & take necessary action on non performing suppliers & make subsequent plans to develop & work ahead with a performing vendor periodically.

Miscellaneous:

• Update records to keep abreast with the latest market trends, technological changes and other external factors that determine procurement and planning strategies.
• Coordinate the implementation of contract negotiation, communication with suppliers or modifying procedure to ensure customer satisfaction.
• Facilitate Inter-departmental and Intra-departmental coordination.
• Ensure that all requisite laws, rules and regulations are met while procuring raw materials/ imported products.
• Advise and develop vendors and potential vendors.

Procedures & Processes:

• Generate system POs through SAP post verification of all price comparisons.
• Approve POs needs as defined by DOA.
• Improve productivity by identify and streamline operations and reduce lead times as defined by SOP.
• Design and develop systems to track and rectify variations/ deviations from planned course of action.
• Material wastage report.
• Update MRP planning until on SAP.

Internal Coordination & flow:

• Proper coordination & flow of information with Quality/Warehouse/Production for the following reasons:

(I) To get QC feedback on fresh RM/PM arrival & to take necessary action if required in case of QC rejection.

(ii)To ensure timely off load of Goods & sufficient storage space at the warehouse.

(iii) To avoid delay in the production plan & dispatch schedule.

• Maintain inventory at the optimal level as defined by the norms set by the management.

Job Requirements:

• Bachelor degree from a reputable university.

• Relevant certificates are preferred.
• Minimum 8 -10 years of experience in procurement.
• Experience in FMCG, Manufacturing or Pharmaceutical industry.
• Very Good command of both Spoken & Written English language.
• ERP skills (SAP) is preferred.
• Excellent Microsoft office skills.
• Excellent communication skills
• Problem solving, numerical skills and decision making
• Raw material purchase experience
• Negotiation skills