Senior Foreign Procurement Specialist
1 month ago
ABOUT SHIFT EV:
Shift EV is a fast-growing electric vehicle technology company, based in Cairo, Egypt. Our vision is to accelerate the adoption of electric vehicles in Egypt and the region by developing state-of-the-art electric drivetrain solutions. You will work with world-class technology veterans from MIT, Intel, and General Motors to build a venture with transformative potential.
ABOUT THE ROLE:
As the Foreign Procurement Senior Executive, you will oversee the procurement of foreign materials and services critical to Shift EV’s operations. Your role focuses on managing day-to-day procurement activities, ensuring timely and efficient delivery of requirements, and maintaining supplier relationships. You will also play a strategic role in optimizing costs, mitigating risks, and aligning procurement processes with company objectives while collaborating closely with cross-functional teams to support business growth. Your responsibilities will include:
Procurement Operations and Coordination:
- Supervise analysis of purchase requisitions to identify specifications and delivery requirements.
- Coordinate with the planning, warehouse, and quality reception teams to ensure readiness for material receipt and utilization.
- Maintain regular follow-ups on ongoing purchase orders to ensure compliance with agreements and delivery timelines.
- Resolve billing and operational conflicts with vendors.
- Ensure efficient management of purchase orders and delivery schedules to meet production and business needs.
Supplier Relationship Management:
- Build and maintain robust relationships with key suppliers to ensure a reliable and efficient supply chain.
- Manage supplier performance, conduct regular reviews, and ensure compliance with contractual terms and performance metrics.
- Lead negotiations on contracts, pricing, and terms to achieve cost savings and maximize value.
Commodity Strategy Development:
- Develop and implement procurement strategies for assigned categories (e.g., raw materials, components, services).
- Conduct market analysis, supplier evaluations, and benchmarking to support strategic decisions.
- Collaborate with engineering, operations, and product teams to align procurement strategies with business objectives.
Cost Optimization and Value Engineering:
- Identify opportunities for cost reduction through value engineering, supplier rationalization, and process improvements.
- Monitor commodity market trends to mitigate risks related to price volatility, supply shortages, or quality issues.
Mentorship and Leadership:
- Provide guidance and mentorship to junior procurement engineers and team members.
- Contribute to the development of the procurement team’s capabilities and knowledge base.
YOU HAVE:
- 3-5 years of foreign materials procurement experience, ideally in manufacturing, preferably automotive.
- Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Business Administration, Supply Chain Management, or Logistics.
- Ownership mentality with high integrity.
- Thrives in change and excels in high-pressure environments.
- Strategic, proactive, and adaptable.
- Strong analytical, problem-solving, and customer-centric mindset.
- Proficient in negotiation and sourcing strategies.
- Excellent time management and prioritization skills.
- Organized and detail-oriented.
- Effective verbal and written communication skills, adaptable to various audiences.
- Experience with ERP systems, preferably SAP.
WHAT TO EXPECT FROM US:
- An impact-driven mission, and a world-class team to work with
- A startup where your contributions really count, and an abundance of growth opportunities
- Stock options, we want you to be invested in the success of the company
- Leadership that aspires to build a meritocratic environment that promotes diversity and offers equal opportunity.
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