Procurement Supervisor

Job Description

Location Giza, Giza Governorate, Egypt Manage and improve relationship/performance with AZ Egypt operations’ suppliers and Dual sourcing activities:
Ensure suppliers compliance framework adherence and alignment with 3PRM program, ABAC & Third party expectation policies. Manage / Improve OTIF KPIs. Development of reliable and alternative sources of supply.
Risk Management:
Analyze and resolve issues raised in Procurement audit reports Manage risks, internal and external, and protect AZ’s intellectual property using available AZ templates, processes, sourcing and due diligence tools (FCF, 3PRM, Etc.) Conduct appropriate due diligence process & financial evaluation of suppliers as part of the supplier selection process.
Purchase-To-Pay activities Handling:
Maintain uninterrupted flow of materials to support the development schedules. Correspondence and dealing with suppliers as well as follow up PO’s delivery dates & managing any stock rejections. Verification and follow up of suppliers’ bills to see that payments are made promptly. Ensuring that our ethical standards are integrated into all our procurement activities specially in registering any supplier to be complied with our standards
Contract negotiations:
Negotiating, formulating and reviewing the legal conditions of contracts. Managing and monitoring all company’s contract’s and SLA’s
Logistics management and improvement:
Responsible for importation & Production plan annual submission and close follow up till issuance from Governmental authorities. Responsible for managing 3rd party suppliers and finance related services in order to clear goods from customs (Import/Export). Resolve all related issues regarding customs clearance process which requires involvement with Governmental authority (Bank, Egyptian Drug Authority, Customs).
Ensure Quality of Purchased Materials:
Ensure quality standards are met in the supplied goods through administration of vendor complaints and resolutions provided by the purchasing department and Quality KPIs improvement. Coordination with suppliers to ensure corrective and preventive actions are taken properly for defected items
Cost Management:
Procure materials economically at the lowest cost using the approved price comparison sheet. Effective Contribution in achieving the monthly phased budgets
Formulate and Maintain Procurement Manuals:
Formulate and maintain policies and procedures for procurement cycle through providing clear documentation that such procedures are validated.

Education, Qualifications, Skills, and Experience

Bachelor Degree in Supply Chain Management, Logistics, or similar field Minimum of 3-5 years of experience in a related field. Excellent knowledge of supply chain processes Work well under pressure and in a team and to work independently. Strong in writing, documentation, coordination, problem solving and analytical skills. Ability to maintain an organized project tracking system. Strong communication, negotiation, and interpersonal skills. Strong in MS Office / SAP. Fluent in English and Arabic Languages Great knowledge of purchasing practices and procedures Excellent customer service skills to establish and maintain effective working relationships with employees, public officials, and members of the general public. Diploma/Master degree in the supply chain and/or procurement is a plus.
AstraZeneca embraces diversity and equality of opportunity. We are committed to building an inclusive and diverse team representing all backgrounds, with as wide a range of perspectives as possible, and harnessing industry-leading skills. We believe that the more inclusive we are, the better our work will be. We welcome and consider applications to join our team from all qualified candidates, regardless of their characteristics. We comply with all applicable laws and regulations on non-discrimination in employment (and recruitment), as well as work authorization and employment eligibility verification requirements.

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What I most love about working at AstraZeneca is honestly just my team. To work with a lot of really capable, very passionate people that have constantly challenged me every day, but yet also, they also care. When people reach out, they really care about what’s going on also with me as a person, so it’s just a very supportive environment. It’s a great environment to work in every day and it gets me up and gives me challenge daily.