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Working closely with HROC Area Group and Country stakeholders the role drives procurement performance organizational excellence and value creation while taking direct ownership of assigned categories.\nThe role provides leadership and direction to the HRCO AMWA procurement organization and proactively identifies opportunities develops and executes category initiatives and drives implementation to maximize value across the assigned categories. It challenges existing practices analyzes data leverages market intelligence influences stakeholders and ensures the realization of procurement value across the organization.\nThe role is accountable for delivering:\nCost reduction and cash availability\nP2P efficiency compliance and transparency\nSupply continuity and risk mitigation\nOrganizational excellence\nThe position is based at the HROC headquarters in Cairo Egypt.\nRoles and Responsibilities:\nProcurement Leadership & People ManagementLead and develop the HROC AMWA procurement organization ensuring alignment with business objectives and priorities.\nSet procurement objectives monitor performance and ensure delivery of agreed targets across the region.\nAttract assess develop and retain procurement talent to ensure a high-performing organization.\nProvide coaching guidance and support to Category Managers and country procurement teams.\nPromote a culture of ownership accountability collaboration and value creation.\nEnsure effective succession planning and capability development across the procurement organization.\nDrive organizational excellence and continuous improvement across procurement activities and ways of working.\nCategory Leadership & StrategyLead the assigned categories across the AMWA region with full accountability for performance excellence.\nDevelop maintain and execute strategies aligned with business priorities objectives and market conditions.\nIdentify evaluate and execute bundling and aggregation opportunities across the area.\nSupport the implementation of global and HROC driven value creation initiatives.\nContinuously identify prioritize and drive value creation.\nChallenge established practices and drive the adoption of best practices to maximize performance.\nEnsure systematic identification and implementation of Best Cost Country opportunities were beneficial.\nStrategic Sourcing & Value CreationLead activities such as assessment evaluation tendering negotiations contracting execution and follow up.\nMaximize cost reduction cash availability efficiency compliance and overall procurement performance.\nEnsure agreed savings and value creation initiatives are implemented tracked and realized.\nDevelop robust business cases and ensure realization and tracking of agreed benefits.\nLeverage internal and external benchmarking to identify additional value creation opportunities.\nDigital Procurement & Process ExcellenceDrive procurement digitalization and atomization.\nDrive effective utilization of eRFQs eAuctions Contract Management Systems and eBuying solutions (catalogues).\nDrive P2P efficiency compliance and transparency through increased digital adoption and process optimization.\nLead and support implementation of new technologies tools and best practices.\nOperational Support & Business ContinuityEnsure that country procurement effectively plan and execute all procurement activities e.g. related to planned shutdowns CAPEX projects and improvement initiatives securing timely material and service availability and preventing delays disruptions and cost overruns.\nMonitor procurement readiness and resolve issues that may impact timelines or operational performance.\nSupport supply continuity through effective risk identification mitigation planning and supplier coordination.\nStakeholder Management & ExecutionAct as the primary procurement representative towards HROC management and other senior stakeholders.\nEnsure effective alignment between HROC Area Country and Group Procurement objectives and priorities.\nBuild and maintain effective relationships with HROC Area Group and Country stakeholders.\nInfluence and support country teams to ensure effective execution of strategies and initiatives.\nAlign stakeholders around common objectives and drive implementation of agreed actions.\nAct as the primary point of contact for all category-related matters within the region.\nEnsure effective procurement support for HROC driven initiatives by working closely with HROC and country teams.\nData Analytics & Market IntelligenceCollect analyze and interpret data to identify opportunities risks and performance improvement areas.\nMonitor market developments industry trends and supplier dynamics to proactively adjust category strategies.\nUtilize data-driven insights to support decision-making and prioritization of initiatives.\nSupplier Performance & Risk ManagementDevelop and maintain strategic supplier relationships to support business objectives.\nMonitor supplier performance and drive corrective and improvement actions where required.\nIdentify assess and mitigate supply commercial and operational risks within the assigned categories.\nEnsure supply continuity through appropriate risk management and contingency planning.\nGovernance Compliance & Process ExcellenceDrive compliance with procurement policies standards contracts and governance requirements.\nPromote and support P2P efficiency compliance and transparency across the assigned categories.\nEnsure accurate reporting documentation and tracking of procurement initiatives and benefits.\nSupport continuous development of procurement processes tools and ways of working.\nOrganizational ExcellenceDrive organizational effectiveness across the procurement function through clear accountability performance management and continuous improvement.\nStrengthen procurement capabilities processes and ways of working.\nSupport the development and mentoring of procurement professionals across the region.\nPromote knowledge sharing and adoption of procurement best practices.\nFoster a culture of ownership accountability and high performance.\nSupport talent assessment and succession planning activities within the procurement organization.\nJob Qualifications Requirements & Experience:\nEducation\nEducationBachelors degree in Procurement Supply Chain Management Business Administration Engineering Economics or a related field. Masters degree is an advantage.\nProfessional ExperienceMinimum 10 years of procurement strategic sourcing or category management experience within a multinational environment. 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Experience with the full Ariba procurement suite is an advantage.\nFamiliarity with procurement analytics and reporting tools.\nLanguagesFluent in English both written and spoken. 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