Procurement Specialist

Location: 

New Cairo, Cairo, EG, 11835

Requisition ID:  14840

Why work for us?
Driven by our purpose: Building progress for people and the planet. We are transforming to become the leader in innovative and sustainable building solutions. Holcim US offers an unparalleled range of innovative cement, aggregates, asphalt, concrete products and construction services that have been the foundation for infrastructure projects across the globe. To move the industry forward to a greener future we need people who are passionate about sustainability, are driven to shape and influence perception, and keen to build, grow and thrive in our high-performance culture. Are you ready to build progress with us?

 

Procurement specialist

Location

Head Office

Job Purpose

 

  • Implement Procurement strategies in accordance with the automation approach led by the MRP usage and in close cooperation with Equipment and Consumables procurement lead.
  • Manage the operational and transactional procurement Sokhna plant to find and automate based on cost-effective deals and suppliers and to discover the best ways to reduce the cost.

 

Key Responsibilities

 

  Health & Safety:

  • Adhere to and enforce relevant legislation and policies and ensure that the highest degree of safety and safe working practices are maintained.

 

Functional:

 

  • Manage Procurement activities of the category in accordance with the sourcing strategy, as well as applicable policies, procedures and specifications to deliver benefits to the company and reduce total cost.
  •  Creating and using fruitful procurement and sourcing strategies
  •  Lead selected sub-category spends elements with close collaboration with the category manager and the requesters cross-functionally.
  •  Manage the day to day P2P operation in a state of the art mode, to ensure compliance and the highest level of controls.
  •  Manage an average of 500 transactions annually.
  •  Perform risk management for supply contracts and agreements.
  •  Control spends and builds a culture of long-term saving on stakeholder’s costs
  •  On time performance of the P2P tasks, in line with the internal control requirements.
  • Manage to automate the PR-PO cycle in accordance with the MRP strategy in the selected sub-categories.
  • Provide and Manage reports and analysis in a country level within the selected sub-categories,
  • Identify the initiatives, projects and saving opportunities and that support the procurement decision making process, to ensure creation of stakeholder’s value.
  • Act as the point of contact between country category management and stakeholders
  • Challenge requesters to have optimum and consolidated scope of work.
  • Introduce new potential suppliers/contractors in market with efficient alternatives
  • Create and support the bidding process locally as defined by category strategy
  • Align internal decision makers through focused communication
  • Manage & develop the selected sub-category team members.

 

 

Education

 

 

 

 

Qualifications & Experience

     Education:

  • Engineering

 

Technical Skills:

  • ERP systems, Excel, reporting tools developer, advance communication skills, advanced negotiation skills, good
  • management skills

 

    Experience:

  • 2-4 years in a technically related job preferably to be as procurement.

 

 

WHO ARE LAFARGE PEOPLE?
Lafarge people are passionate about finding better ways to build. They embrace innovation and improvement with a pioneering spirit. They work as trusted partners, creating better solutions and experiences for their customers, communities, and colleagues.

YOUR LAFARGE EXPERIENCE
At Lafarge, there is endless opportunity for you to play your part. Whether you’re in a technical, managerial, or frontline role, you can shape a career that works for you. With us you’ll have the chance to embrace the passion we share for our planet. You’ll be encouraged to seek out diverse perspectives, share your ideas, and build the skills and connections you need to perform at your best. Because it’s only when we work together in a culture where everyone thrives, that we can build the world we all want to live in.