Karim Nabil

Gama Construction

• Purchasing Section HeadFull Time

  Jan 2024 - Present -1 yr, 6 months

  Egypt , Cairo

  • Job Details: Develop and implement procurement strategies aligned with the company’s goals and objectives.  Lead, mentor, and supervise a team of purchasing professionals, providing guidance, training, and performance evaluations.  Oversee the entire procurement process, including sourcing, negotiating, and contracting with suppliers.  Collaborate with internal stakeholders to understand project requirements, specifications, and timelines.  Identify and evaluate potential suppliers, conduct supplier audits, and maintain a qualified supplier database.  Negotiate favorable terms and conditions with suppliers, ensuring cost- effective procurement while maintaining quality standards.  Monitor and analyze market trends, supplier performance, and industry developments to identify cost-saving opportunities and optimize procurement processes.  Ensure compliance with company policies, industry regulations, and ethical procurement practices.  Implement effective inventory management strategies, minimizing stockouts and excess inventory.  Collaborate with the finance department to manage budgets and track expenses.  Establish and maintain strong relationships with key suppliers, fostering long- term partnerships and resolving any supplier-related issues.
• Foreign & Local Purchasing Team LeaderFull Time

  Jan 2022 - Dec 2023 -1 yr, 11 months

  Egypt , Cairo

  • Job Details: Handle assigned requests for quotations and tender invitations to bidders until the final award.  Negotiate with suppliers to apply company standard terms and conditions and secure the best offer terms and conditions.  Participate in nominated committees for tenders/auctions activities, including envelope opening, managing technical clarifications, bid tabulation, and recommendations.  Issue purchase/work orders, faxes of commitment, and contracts to secure the required services/materials.  Abide by procurement policies and procedures throughout the entire purchase cycle.  Review freight forwarder invoices for freight and customs related to issued foreign purchase orders according to the recent freight forwarder contract.  Review suppliers’ invoices to ensure compatibility with the purchase order payment terms.  Follow up on the delivery schedule from the date of award until arrival at the site to avoid delays in supplying the required materials.  Perform market surveys (through official correspondence or site visits) until completing the procurement cycle.  Follow up on the receipt of ordered materials to the end user until the issuance of the material receiving report and resolve any discrepancies.  Issue advance requests for procurement commitments to the Financial Department to facilitate the payment process and issue settlement memos for pre-issued advance requests.  Maximize the usage of local currency by affecting payments in EGP instead of foreign currency with local suppliers (for imported materials or licenses) to minimize the usage of foreign currency.  Improve the purchasing cycle from the local market by trying to avail the required materials through local agents in Egypt or finding alternatives that could be technically accepted by the user.  Ensure alignment with the requirements of prevailing ISO QA standards.  Cooperate with the Supply Chain Manager to ensure that the working environment is compliant with the applied HSE guidelines.  Contribute to company risk assessments to ensure a safe work environment.
• Senior Foreign & Local Purchasing SpecialistFull Time

  Jan 2018 - Dec 2021 -3 yrs, 11 months

  Egypt , Cairo

  • Job Details: Negotiate contract terms and pricing agreements.  Liaise with internal project teams and maintain strong supplier relations.  Track orders and ensure timely delivery.  Evaluate products and suppliers according to key business criteria.  Prepare proposals, request quotes, and negotiate purchase terms and . . conditions.  Prepare and issue purchase orders and agreements.  Monitor supplier performance and resolve issues and concerns.  Inspect and evaluate the quality of purchased items and resolve shortcomings.  Analyze supply-demand trends and support senior management in developing and implementing sourcing strategies.  Prepare reports and maintain accurate inventory and procurement records.  Comply with company policies, procedures, and regulatory standards.
• Foreign & Local Purchasing SpecialistFull Time

  May 2016 - Jan 2018 -1 yr, 8 months

  Egypt , Cairo

  • Job Details: Handle spare parts orders with local and foreign suppliers.  Manage raw materials with local suppliers.  Coordinate with user projects and suppliers to ensure on-time delivery.  Negotiate with vendors/suppliers for the best business conditions (lowest prices, best payment terms, and delivery conditions).  Monitor inbound logistics and clearance to ensure shipments arrive on time and report negative deviations on a daily basis.  Prepare and process purchase orders and documents in accordance with company policies and procedures.  Arrange monthly reports.  Source and develop materials based on user project requirements.