
Joseph Samir Lotfy
Procurement Manager at Hesni Textiles
Zaytoun, Cairo, EgyptWork Experience
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 UniversityJan 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
- Strategic Sourcing
- Negotiation
- Sustainability Initiatives
- Compliance and Ethics
- Risk Management
- SAP ERP
- Cost Reduction
- Analytical Skills
- Inventory Management
- Supplier Management
Languages
Arabic
FluentEnglish
Advanced
Training & Certifications
ZDHC CMS TIG
ZDHC Roadmap to Zero Program·2023International Commercial terms (Incoterms® 2020)
Train Egypt·2020Negotiation Skills
AmCham Egypt·2015International Transport & Logistics
Altaknia Alraida for Quality Systems·2014Leading Effective Teams
Quest | Human Development & Change Agents·2013Leader Ship & Management Skills
AB & Associates·2011Basic Concepts of Emotional Intelligence & Time Management Skills
AB & Associates·2010Communication Skills
AB & Associates·2010Online Procurement
MDC, Management & Development Center·2004