Direct Procurement Manager

Would you like to join an international team working to improve the future of healthcare? Do you want to enhance the lives of millions of people? Grifols is a global healthcare company that since 1909 has been working to improve the health and well-being of people around the world. We are leaders in plasma-derived medicines and transfusion medicine and develop, produce and market innovative medicines, solutions and services in more than 110 countries and regions.

**JOB OBJECTIVE**

Supplier selection and management, RFXs Bidding and negotiation, purchasing compliance, Purchasing Orders and contract management.

**ENVIRONMENT**

Internal: All Functions including Finance, Quality, R&D, Engineering, HR, Facilities, General services, IT, Operations, Etc
External: Vendors, Governmental Authorities including EDA, GAFI, Customs, Etc.

**KEY RESPONSIBILITIES**
- Designs and maintains a long-term Procurement direct 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 direct 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.
- Works well under tight deadlines
- Keeps a highly organized schedule
- 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.

**ACADEMIC EXPERIENCE REQUIRED**
- Bachelor ‘s Degree in Business Admin., Pharmaceutical science, Engineering or any relevant field.

**PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE REQUIRED**
- 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
- Experience in managing multiple projects simultaneously

**COMPUTING SKILLS**
- Comprehensive understanding of MS Excel, MS Word and industry standard purchase order software platforms (SAP)

**PERSONAL SKILLS**
- Strong negotiating skills
- Ability to work well with a team. Team Player
- Able to thrive in a high-stress and fast-paced environment
- Highly Organized
- Proactive
- Excellent Communication Skills
- Good understanding of Industry

**LANGUAGES**
- Fluent English
- Fluent Arabic
- Spanish will be added advantage

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**Location**:EMEA : Egypt : Egypt**:EGTOLIP - Tolip El Narges-New Cairo**

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