House of Cocoa, Egypt's leading premium chocolate and caf brand under Bow & Ark, is seeking a proactive and detail-oriented Procurement Supervisor to oversee daily purchasing activities and ensure smooth, cost-effective supply of materials across our factory and retail branches.
This role is ideal for a professional with strong negotiation skills and operational discipline who can lead the procurement team, manage suppliers, and maintain consistent stock availability while controlling costs and compliance.
Key Responsibilities:
- Supervise daily procurement activities and ensure timely purchasing of raw materials, packaging, equipment, and operational supplies.
- Lead and guide procurement officers and buyers to ensure accuracy and efficiency.
- Produce, Review and approve purchase requests and purchase orders according to company policies.
- Negotiate pricing, terms, and contracts with suppliers to achieve cost savings and favorable payment conditions.
- Develop and maintain a reliable supplier database and evaluate vendor performance regularly.
- Coordinate closely with production, warehouse, and branch operations to forecast and plan purchasing needs.
- Monitor stock levels and prevent shortages or overstock situations.
- Track delivery schedules and follow up with suppliers to ensure on-time fulfillment.
- Maintain proper documentation, records, and compliance with internal controls.
- Prepare procurement reports, savings analysis, and KPIs for management review.
- Support audits and ensure adherence to company procedures and approval cycles.
- Continuously identify opportunities to optimize processes and reduce costs.
Requirements:
- Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Supply Chain, or related field.
- 58 years of procurement or purchasing experience, with at least 2 years in a supervisory role.
- Experience in F&B, manufacturing, or retail environments preferred.
- Strong negotiation and supplier management skills.
- Good understanding of inventory control and purchasing planning.
- Proficiency in MS Excel and experience with ERP systems.
- Organized, detail-oriented, and able to manage multiple priorities.
- Based in Cairo.
What We Offer:
Opportunity to grow within a fast-expanding premium brand.
Professional and structured work environment.
