•Manage Procurement Activities within Supply Chain Department, entailing Direct Materials (in coordination with Material Planning Supervisor), Indirect Materials & Services, and Assets.

•Arrange and manage Tender & Bidding activities. Lead Contract Management process, while working closely with Otsuka’s Legal Partner

•Create Procurement Policies & SOPs, that will control & promote compliant activities

•Develop a Preferred Supplier Database, and continuously search for new suppliers in & outside of Egypt; to improve Otsuka’s Risk Management

•Lead Supplier Development through-out the Procurement Lifecycle by paying close attention to Supplier Performance KPIs. Carry-out regular Supplier Audits with Quality & MRP colleagues

•Negotiate Prices & Payment Terms while maintaining a healthy Supplier Relationship. Find the required balance between cost, quality & delivery lead-times.

•Follow-up on Scheduled Deliveries, and coordinate with Finance Team in ensuring Supplier Payments are carried out promptly

•Regularly update the Materials & Services catalogue with the latest innovations; to support other departments in managing & promoting Otsuka’s products

•Stay up to date with market dynamics, adapt to any forecasted or unexpected risks, and continuously search for cost-optimization initiatives