Procurement Representative At Nalco Water

What’s In It For You After 1–2 years in this role, you will:

• Develop functional expertise in procurement and sourcing
• Strengthen negotiation skills
• Build broader knowledge of procurement processes and stakeholder management
• Execute end-to-end total cost / total delivered cost sourcing processes
• Gain exposure to cross-functional and leadership stakeholders
• Enhance presentation and communication skills

What Will You Do

• Lead compliance, safety, and ethical procurement initiatives
• Manage and negotiate direct materials (raw materials, packaging, toll/contract manufacturing) across Egypt and North Africa
• Own an annual spend of approximately $15M and deliver targeted cost savings
• Drive working capital improvements through payment terms, inventory optimization, and collaboration with supply planning
• Act as a subject matter expert for e-auctions and sourcing tools, ensuring best practices
• Support tactical volumes and key business initiatives by securing supply, optimizing costs, and managing risks
• Collaborate with Global Category Leads to implement sourcing strategies locally
• Manage supplier performance, ensuring quality, service, and responsiveness
• Identify and qualify alternative suppliers/materials to enhance supply resilience
• Own end-to-end contracting processes and ensure proper documentation
• Manage financial reporting related to savings, risks, and working capital
• Support quality improvements through supplier collaboration and corrective actions
• Build and execute sourcing and productivity initiatives aligned with business targets
• Collaborate with regional and global teams to align on sourcing priorities and market insights

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field
• 4–5 years of experience in procurement, sourcing, or supply chain
• Strong understanding of procurement processes and supplier management
• Strong negotiation, analytical, and problem-solving skills
• Fluency in English
• Proficiency in MS Office and ERP/procurement systems

Preferred Qualifications

• Degree in Chemistry or Engineering (Chemical, Mechanical, or Industrial)
• Experience in FMCG or chemical industry
• Knowledge of total cost / total delivered cost sourcing methodologies
• Experience working in regional or global environments
• French language is an advantage

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