Procurement Manager

Location-El Giza ,  ,Egypt (EG) 

Job ID -6249

Purpose of the Job:

To manage procurement on country level and ensure abiding with the company policies and procedures while catering to company procurement set budget and business or operational needs

Job Responsibilities:

• Evaluate and manage relationships with strategic suppliers to minimize cost and maximize benefits
• Communicate the company business objectives to suppliers
• Assist the country local management team in decision making related to purchasing requirements.
• Develop, train, mentor/coach and train direct reports
• Ensure having a succession plan in place
• Identify and propose training for direct reports
• Participate in recruiting team members
• Identify employees with high potential and propose career development plan
• Set KPIs and conduct annual review for direct reports
• Verify and approve purchase orders as set by company guidelines.
• Negotiate contracts to improve quality, reducing cost and improving efficiency.
• Prepare and review contracts, bids, RFQ (Request for Quotation), RFI (Request for Information) & RFP (Request for Proposal), and suppliers’ agreements for commercial terms/conditions, and acceptability of items with pre-set specifications.
• Establish proper filing system for the purchasing orders and documents
• Evaluate suppliers’ proposals, study the cost versus the value proposed, and prepare recommendations.
• Analyze spending trends and identify opportunities to consolidate spending.
• Take all necessary measures when possible to reduce cost without compromising quality and standards

Job Requirements:

• Bachelor's degree in industrial engineering, business administration, supply chain management, or any related field.
• 7-10 years of experience in procurement, demonstrating knowledge of sourcing, negotiating, and contract management.
• Excellent communication and negotiation skills.
• Fluency in English Language
• CIPS certificate is preferred

Company Overview:

Since our founding in 1982 we have grown to become a world leader in comprehensive transport and delivery solutions for business and consumers. Headquartered in Dubai, at the heart of the world’s most dynamic commercial hub and on the site of historic trade routes linking east and west, commerce and transport are deeply embedded in Aramex’s DNA. We are dedicated to transforming the face of trade, expanding our operations rapidly to better connect businesses and consumers worldwide.