Direct Materials & Procurement Supervisor At SAVOLA

Job Description

• Day-to-day Operations: Supervises the day-to-day operations of Direct Materials & Procurement to ensure that work processes are implemented as designed and comply with established policies, processes, and procedures.
• Arrange the purchase of all Savola Egypt OUs, including new projects, within the LOA.
• Decide the purchase of direct materials (packing materials and chemicals) according to the received PRs, reflecting Direct Materials lead time, and proceed with order approval according to the LOA.
• Develop and implement systemic improvements to meet customer needs.
• Research new or potential vendors to reduce costs, shorten delivery time, or improve quality through comparison with existing vendors.
• Continuously monitor supplier performance using appropriate KPIs to ensure reliability of supply, compliance with quality standards, evaluation of financial competitiveness, and identification of corrective actions.
• Own purchase action plans and monthly follow-ups.
• Own confirmation and emergency purchase orders.
• Resolve claims and blocked invoice issues.
• Own sourcing catalogues and keep them updated.
• Manage customer and supplier expectations.
• Communicate, implement, and document agreements involving stakeholders as appropriate.
• Actively lead the overall assessment of vendors.
• Participate in and lead cost-saving projects.
• Establish standard agreements for purchasing activities.
• Deploy policy changes to the sites.
• Influence suppliers to respond and perform favorably in support of all Savola Egypt OUs initiatives.
• Ensure continuous follow-up on supplier shipments from order confirmation to final delivery, including production tracking and shipping schedules.
• Monitor shipment documentation readiness (Invoice, Packing List, BL, COO, COA, etc.) before dispatch.
• Coordinate closely with freight forwarders and customs brokers to manage the customs clearance process.
• Manage vendor interface issues appropriately with the Sourcing or Procurement Buyers, as well as Accounts Payable.

Job Requirements

• Education: Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field (Business, Commerce, or equivalent).
• Language: Excellent command of the English language.
• Skills: Strong negotiation and communication skills.
• Experience: 2+ years of relevant experience in procurement and contracting practices.

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