Company Details

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Assignment Details

Our client, a leading FMCG company, is looking for an experienced Procurement Manager of Raw materials who has a strong growth mindset and a can-do approach to supporting the set up of a new third party manufacturing (3PM) facility in Egypt - someone who thrives in balancing cost, service, innovation & partnerships with the ambition to deliver a substantial step up in profitable growth of the current perimeter. 

Key Responsibilities include:
 Part of the project team with overall responsibility for the raw material portfolio of the new facility, supporting innovation, supply chain network optimisation and contract execution. 
 Responsible for ensuring the continuity of Raw Material Strategy in line with
the Raw Materials Procurement Manager.     
 Tracks key commodities and develops and executes a cover policy including hedging where relevant. 
 Works closely with partners and internal teams to deliver on the innovation priorities. 
 Working capital: Delivers on the working capital and cash generation priorities of the business by driving efficiencies on stocks and payment terms. 
 Service: Collaborates with 3PM team to ensure right stocking principles are followed by 3PM on raw materials. Intervenes to resolve short term service issues. 
 Sustainability: helps to create and deliver on the sustainability vision on raw materials in line with the broader business vision. 
 Partners with cross functional teams in a global setup and any supply chain network optimisation to deliver on the objectives and priorities.

Skills Required

- Bachelor’s Degree from an accredited college or university, preferably in business, finance, or supply chain management. 
- 3+ years of experience in procurement with focus on raw materials.  Having managed raw materials for beauty and personal care products will be an added advantage. 
- Understanding of key raw material markets and suppliers, agents, commodity market and hedging.  
- Demonstrate analytical and conceptual problem-solving ability; excellent oral and written communication skills, including presentation skills. 
- Demonstrate the ability to multi-task, meet tight deadlines and work under pressure with autonomy. 
- Be able to effectively lead and engage cross functional global teams and a willingness to take responsibility and accountability.  
- Be a self-starter with the ability to deliver results in a lean, agile organisation and be able to adapt to changing priorities.