Country Procurement Manager

4 weeks ago


القاهرة, Egypt Kone Full time

KONE, certified as a Top Employer in UAE, Qatar, KSA, and Oman, is committed to creating a better work environment through excellent people practices. We prioritize our employees' well-being and foster a workplace that values collaboration, diversity, growth, and efficiency.

**Role Overview**:
The Country Procurement Manager leads and oversees procurement activities within Egypt. This position requires close coordination with local business operations and alignment with the Frontline Procurement Manager of the relevant unit. The role focuses on implementing global or area-based procurement strategies, managing supplier selection and negotiations, and driving supplier performance and relationship management. Reporting directly to the Head of Procurement for the Middle East, Africa, and Turkey, the Country Procurement Manager serves as the primary Procurement representative in Egypt. Additionally, the role involves coaching stakeholders on spend optimization and ensuring alignment with broader Procurement objectives and strategies.

**Key Responsibilities and Activities**:

- **Leadership and Coordination**:

- Supervise the Procurement team in Egypt.
- Act as a key counterpart to other business functions in the country.
- Represent Procurement in cross-functional teams and country management forums.
- **Strategic and Operational Management**:

- Drive the availability, quality, and cost optimization of materials and services.
- Facilitate cross-functional cost management steering in the country.
- Address local procurement requirements and align them with area procurement strategies.
- **Supplier Management**:

- Act as a contract owner for selected suppliers.
- Handle escalated supplier issues.
- Manage supplier selection, tendering, negotiation, and relationship management.
- **Implementation and Optimization**:

- Implement global and area category plans at the country level.
- Coach stakeholders on spend optimization and cost management strategies.

**Are you the one?**

**Educational and Language Requirements**:

- Bachelor’s degree in engineering or a related field.
- Proficiency in spoken and written English and Arabic is essential.

**Professional and Technical Skills**:

- Strong supply market knowledge in the relevant area of spend.
- Proficiency in supplier tendering, negotiation, and contract management.
- Familiarity with supplier performance, quality management, and relationship management.
- Knowledge of relevant technologies and systems in procurement.

**Experience Requirements**:

- 8-15 years of experience in procurement, and supply chain management.
- Familiarity with Egypt procurement laws and supplier networks is a plus.
- Minimum 5 years of leadership or management experience.
- Experience working in an international/multinational environment is an advantage.

**Core Competencies**:

- Strong people management skills.
- Effective stakeholder management abilities.
- Expertise in change management processes.
- Strategic and analytical mindset for cost optimization.
- At KONE, we are focused on creating an innovative and collaborative working culture where we value the contribution of each individual. Employee engagement is a key focus area for us and we encourage participation and the sharing of information and ideas. Sustainability is an integral part of our culture and the daily practice. We follow ethical business practices and we seek to develop a culture of working together where co-workers trust and respect each other and good performance is recognized. In being a great place to work, we are proud to offer a range of experiences and opportunities that will help you to achieve your career and personal goals and enable you to live a healthy and balanced life. _



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