Senior Procurement Specialist (Beefy)

Job Description:

A. Strategic Sourcing

Develop and implement sourcing strategies for raw materials, packaging, indirect spend, and services.

Identify, evaluate, and qualify new suppliers locally and internationally.

Lead RFP/RFQ processes, conduct negotiations, and finalize commercial agreements.

Perform market research to track price trends, supply risks, and benchmarks.

B. Toll Manufacturing Management

Identify and assess potential toll manufacturers for capability, capacity, and compliance.

Manage tolling agreements, SLAs, and production plans with external partners.

Coordinate with Quality and Operations to ensure adherence to specifications.

Monitor toll manufacturers performance, yield, and cost alignment.

C. Supplier Relationship & Performance Management

Build and maintain strong relationships with key suppliers.

Conduct supplier scorecards, reviews, and improvement plans.

Resolve supply disruptions, quality issues, or delivery delays.

D. Cost Optimization & Value Engineering

Drive cost-saving initiatives including multi-sourcing and TCO reduction.

Analyze cost breakdowns and negotiate competitive pricing.

Support value engineering and SKU improvement initiatives.

E. Risk Management & Compliance

Identify and mitigate procurement risks across supply and pricing.

Ensure adherence to procurement policies and ethical sourcing standards.

Maintain documentation for audit readiness and compliance.

F. Cross-Functional Collaboration

Work with Operations, Quality, R&D, Planning, and Finance teams.

Participate in S&OP processes to align procurement with demand.

Support NPD through supplier scouting and material sourcing.

G. Reporting & Analytics

Track KPIs including savings, OTIF, lead times, and supplier performance.

Maintain accurate ERP data and procurement documentation.

Prepare weekly and monthly reports for management.

Job Requirements:

Bachelor's degree in supply chain, Engineering, Business, or related field (master's preferred).

35 years of procurement experience in FMCG, food, or industrial sectors.

Expertise in sourcing, negotiations, and supplier management.

Experience in toll or contract manufacturing preferred.

Excellent communication and stakeholder management.

Job Location: 6th of October, Al Jizah, Egypt