Team Leader - Technical Buying (6th October)

Who We AreFor over three decades, Juhayna Food Industries has been a pioneer in Egypt’s dairy and juice sector, producing, processing, and packaging milk, yoghurt, cooking products, juices, and concentrates. Since 1983, we have built trusted household brands, expanding our presence across Egypt and the Middle East through a commitment to high-quality, safe, and healthy products.Today, with four state-of-the-art plants, a vast distribution network reaching over 136,000 outlets, and a 5,000-feddan dairy farm housing over 7,000 milking cows, Juhayna continues to set benchmarks for premium Egyptian products. Our success stems from our people, who embody the values of Integrity, Achievement, Continuous Improvement, Innovation, Ownership, and Positivity.Job PurposeSupervising Juhayna Group Technical Buying services to meet the Organization’s business needs in an efficient manner.What You Will Do In Your Role In charge of all Indirect Procurement spend activities (CAPEX & OPEX), ensuring accuracy and efficiency. Prepare and issue purchase orders, address supplier inquiries, and review requisition orders to confirm specifications and accuracy. Compare pricing, specifications, and delivery timelines from various suppliers to identify the most advantageous options. Monitor and manage supplier performance, focusing on cost management, risk mitigation, and addressing potential shortages. Build strategic relationships with stakeholders, to understand business requirements, identify opportunities to create value and to position procurement’s value proposition. Align sourcing strategies accordingly. Conduct KPI reviews, analyzing and comparing savings, order fulfillment, and processing times on a monthly and annual basis. Oversee the accurate entry of purchase orders into SAP, track order progress to ensure timely receipt of goods and services and resolve any discrepancy issues. Lead and manage the procurement team, providing guidance, support, and performance evaluations to ensure effective team operation and development. Prepare and analyze budget reports to identify cost-saving opportunities and ensure financial targets are met. Identify and recommend improvements to procurement processes and procedures to enhance efficiency, reduce costs, and streamline operations. Review and assess team members’ Key Performance Indicators (KPIs), setting objectives and implementing strategies to drive improvements in procurement efficiency and effectiveness. Source and engage with new vendors, negotiate, and finalize contracts, and ensure adherence to relevant rules and regulations. What You Will Bring To The Role Academic and Professional Qualifications: Bachelor’s degree in engineering. Experience 4 – 6 years of experience in the same field. Very Good leadership skills. Excellent negotiation skills.