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Joseph Samir Lotfy

Procurement Manager at Hesni Textiles

Zaytoun, Cairo, Egypt

Work Experience

Hesni Textiles

  • Group Purchasing ManagerFull Time

    Oct 2024 - Present -8 months

    Egypt , Cairo

    • Procurement ManagerFull Time

      Jan 2022 - Present -3 yrs, 5 months

      Egypt , Sharqia

      • Job Details:* Managed procurement operations for the textiles sector, overseeing the purchase of dyestuff, auxiliaries, machinery, spare parts, and more. * Developed cost-saving strategies and negotiated long-term contracts with key suppliers, achieving significant savings. * Collaborated with supply chain and logistics teams to ensure timely delivery and inventory management. * Enhanced vendor relationships, ensuring high-quality, cost-effective supply. * Led a procurement system upgrade, streamlining processes and improving operational efficiency.
    • Head of Purchasing DepartmentFull Time

      Aug 2013 - Dec 2021 -8 yrs, 4 months

      Egypt , Sharqia

      • Job Details:* Led and directed the procurement team to purchase production needs (local and imported) through various methods such as direct purchase, purchase orders, and contracts. * Implemented the company’s financial policy for supplier payments and monitored departmental budgets. * Prepared monthly and annual procurement reports. * Ensured supply chain operations met legal requirements and standards. * Applied ISO standards to procurement procedures and maintained accurate records of ordered and received goods. * Trained new team members on procurement processes and systems.
  • Deputy of Purchasing ManagerFull Time

    El Hesn Knitting Industries

    Aug 2008 - Jul 2013 -4 yrs, 11 months

    Egypt , Cairo

    • Job Details:Same responsibility roll as below from 2001-2008
  • Foreign and Local Purchasing & Logistics SpecialistFull Time

    El Hesn Knitting Industries

    Mar 2001 - Jul 2008 -7 yrs, 4 months

    Egypt , Cairo

    • Job Details:* Managed foreign purchasing operations, sourcing materials and equipment from international suppliers while ensuring compliance with import regulations. * Coordinated logistics to ensure timely delivery of goods, optimizing shipping methods to reduce costs and enhance efficiency. * Specialized in local spare parts purchasing, maintaining optimal inventory levels to support production needs. * Developed and maintained relationships with suppliers to secure favorable terms and ensure product quality. * Analyzed market trends to inform purchasing decisions and improve procurement strategies.
  • Foreign Purchasing SpecialistFull Time

    El Hesn Knitting Indurtries

    Jan 1998 - Feb 2001 -3 yrs, 1 month

    Egypt

    • Job Details:Sourced and procured materials and equipment from international suppliers, ensuring compliance with import regulations. * Conducted market research to identify potential suppliers and evaluate their offerings. * Negotiated contracts and pricing with foreign vendors to secure favorable terms. * Collaborated with logistics teams to coordinate shipping and ensure timely delivery of goods. * Maintained accurate records of purchases and managed supplier relationships to ensure quality and reliability.
  • Education

    • Bachelor's Degree in Faculty of Commerce and Business Administration

      Helwan University

      Jan 1997 

    Achievements

    • ZDHC CMS TIG • International Commercial Terms • Negotiation Skills • International Transport & Logistics • Leading Effective Teams • Leadership & Management Skills • Basic Concepts of Emotional Intelligence & Time Management Skills • Communication Skills • Online Procurement

    Skills

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    Languages

    • Arabic

      Fluent
    • English

      Advanced

    Training & Certifications

    • ZDHC CMS TIG

      ZDHC Roadmap to Zero Program·2023
    • International Commercial terms (Incoterms® 2020)

      Train Egypt·2020
    • Negotiation Skills

      AmCham Egypt·2015
    • International Transport & Logistics

      Altaknia Alraida for Quality Systems·2014
    • Leading Effective Teams

      Quest | Human Development & Change Agents·2013
    • Leader Ship & Management Skills

      AB & Associates·2011
    • Basic Concepts of Emotional Intelligence & Time Management Skills

      AB & Associates·2010
    • Communication Skills

      AB & Associates·2010
    • Online Procurement

      MDC, Management & Development Center·2004
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