Procurement Representative
Core
Leading procurement operations and strategic sourcing for direct materials (raw materials, packaging, toll/contract manufacturing) to deliver cost savings and ensure supply continuity across Egypt and North Africa.
Role type
Senior Procurement Representative (Direct Materials)
Builds
Direct material supply chain for regional operations
Domain
Chemical/Industrial manufacturing supply chain
Deliverable
client delivery
Required skills
Strategic sourcing, supplier negotiation, contract management, working capital optimization, supplier performance management, risk mitigation, cost analysis, e-auction management, stakeholder collaboration
Preferred skills
Chemistry or Engineering degree, FMCG or chemical industry experience, total cost of ownership methodologies, regional/global environment experience, French language
Technologies
ERP/procurement systems, e-auction tools
Responsibilities
Manage and negotiate direct materials across Egypt and North Africa; Own an annual spend of approximately $15M and deliver targeted cost savings; Drive working capital improvements through payment terms and inventory optimization; Act as subject matter expert for e-auctions and sourcing tools; Manage supplier performance, quality, and responsiveness; Identify and qualify alternative suppliers to enhance supply resilience; Own end-to-end contracting processes; Manage financial reporting related to savings and working capital; Build and execute sourcing and productivity initiatives aligned with business targets.
Seniority
Mid-Senior, hands-on IC