Direct Materials & Procurement Supervisor

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.

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.