Indirect Procurement Manager

Job Responsibilities :

• Designs and maintains a long-term Procurement Indirect Category strategy for country aligned to Grifols Egypt's overall business strategy
• Networks externally to ensure remains abreast of current world class thinking

• Optimizes key relationships across Grifols Egypt to take full advantage of efficiencies and leverage best practice
• Influences and shapes Indirect Category strategies, tactics and plans developed in conjunction with the global procurement team
• Research, select and purchase quality products, services and materials. Seeks out high-quality products and services that will help the company operate smoothly and reach its goals
• Uses a keen understanding of the industry to know which supplies are most important and where to look for reliable, reasonably priced suppliers
• Build relationships with suppliers and negotiate with them for the best quality and pricing.

• Process requisitions and update management on status of orders and contracts.
• Prepares reports and communicates with management about offered prices on products to obtain final approval for purchases
• Performs comparison shopping and negotiations to secure lower prices on materials the company needs. Constantly looks for ways to cut back on the company's expenses
• Arrange deliver of goods and services and track orders to ensure timely delivery.
• Analyze market trends and apply this knowledge to make insightful buying decisions.
• Prepare and send requests for quotation (RFXs) to suppliers.
• Conduct RFxs evaluation with alignment with stakeholders.
• Partner with internal organizations to: define requirements; assist with identifying vendors; lead RFx process and evaluations; provide vendor evaluation framework and make recommendations on vendor selection

• Follows and enforces the compliance of Company & Procurement Policies and guidelines
• Works well as a member of the team and communicates with team members about the progress on Procurement projects.
• Execute procurement strategies for spend categories under control.
• Collaborate with key persons to ensure clarity of the specifications and expectations of the company.
• Review existing contracts with suppliers and vendors to ensure on-going feasibility.
• Evaluate spending operations while seeking ways to improve and enhance the quality of products purchased and the timeliness of deliveries.
• Conduct cost analyses and setting benchmarks for improvement to reduce expenses and improve effectiveness.
• Develop risk management procedures to mitigate losses in the event of product shortages.

• Work closely with the company legal department to make sure contracts and terms are favorable.
• Track and report key functional metrics to reduce expenses and improve effectiveness.

• Lead the creation and execution of cost savings and innovation pipeline programs through effective management of strategic suppliers and internal cross-functional teams.
• Evaluate existing processes and implement value-added changes for identifying, evaluating, and selecting potential suppliers, and negotiating favorable business terms and service level agreements
• Role models compliance with Grifols Egypt, internal policies, code of conduct and core value behaviors.
• Coaches team in the use of sophisticated commercial models, reports and forecasts to challenge and strengthen decision making processes across the business area.
• Coaches and identifies development opportunities for indirect reports, ensuring appropriate succession planning and creation of a strong development culture.
• Develop, lead, and implement business cost reduction strategies through Sourcing to improve our cost position without sacrificing quality.

Academic & Professional experience required:

• Bachelor's Degree in Business Admin, Pharmaceutical science Engineering or any relevant field.
• Minimum 8 years of related experience in Procurement, pharma experience is desirable.
• Minimum 4 years of people management role in Procurement Knowledge of procurement, sourcing techniques, and negotiations skills.
• Experience as Supplier/Customer/Stakeholder relationship manager.
• Experience working with cross-functional teams.
• SAP Experience
• Fluent English