Procurement Executive -Packaging Materials

• Gather and Negotiate quotations from all various suppliers issuing RFQS, Tenders, and reverse auctions.

• Issue purchase orders to the appropriate suppliers.

• Search for new suppliers and evaluate supplier performance as per planned periodically.

• Ensure that material scheduling and processes are in place and work effectively.

• Supports bottlers in the development and implementation of short / medium / long term productivity initiatives to mitigate commodity inflations and currency devaluation to be able to deliver their P&L.

• Evaluate Capacity constraints in the short term and long term.

• Take ownership of material planning issues that arises.

• Ensure effective material planning implementation takes place relating to the changes.

• Develop and maintain good relationships with suppliers and ensure demand for materials is met and deliveries made on time     

• Make recommendations to minimize impacts and avoid crisis situations.

• Manage substitution in case of quality issues and Ensure adherence to the supply plan.

• Ensure availability of new components for launches with suppliers.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering is preferable or having a degree in the supply chain.

• Previous experience (5Yrs: 6Yrs) in Purchasing, with a previous FMCG background.

• SAP user or any ERP system.

• English proficiency is a MUST.

• CPIM certificate is a plus.

• Sharkia residence is preferable.

• Excellent user of MS programs.