Amr Maher

• Produced regular analytical procurement reports that identified supplier strengths/weaknesses and optimized vendor selection criteria, delivering improved supplier shortlist quality within 6 months. • Collaborated with Finance on cost-analysis projects, identifying 3 primary cost drivers and recommending actions that improved supply-chain throughput. • Built cost-reduction strategies and performed TCO and scenario analysis to support purchasing decisions, contributing to measurable price reductions. • Coordinated market-trend analysis to inform negotiation strategies and supplier selection.

• Developed strategic sourcing plans and performed category spend reviews to prioritize high-opportunity categories. • Conducted market and cost benchmarking to inform supplier selection and negotiation strategies. • Coordinated cross-functional stakeholders to align sourcing priorities and support procurement KPIs.

Core Strategic Sourcing Responsibilities
Spend Analysis & Strategy: Analyzing company-wide spending to identify saving opportunities and developing long-term category management strategies.
Supplier Evaluation & Selection: Identifying, assessing, and selecting vendors based on quality, cost, capability, and financial stability.
Contract Negotiation & Management: Drafting, negotiating, and executing, legal, and cost-effective contracts.
Risk Mitigation & Compliance: Evaluating supplier risks and ensuring compliance with regulatory requirements and sustainability standards.
Relationship Management: Monitoring supplier performance through metrics to ensure continuous improvement and partnership development.
Key Purchasing Responsibilities
Order Execution: Managing the day-to-day purchasing process, including purchase orders (POs) and inventory, ensuring efficient, timely, and cost-effective delivery.
Cost Control: Implementing strategies to minimize costs while maintaining quality.
Internal Collaboration: Working with cross-functional teams to understand procurement needs and align purchasing with production plans.
Performance Reporting: Preparing reports for senior management on sourcing performance and budgetary expenditures.

perform market studies for various items in local and foreign markets establish and meet cost savings targets by preparing reports and price analysis identify sourcing opportunities for savings through market analysis negotiate and implement contracts frame agreements with local and foreign vendors responsible for supplier relationship management srm and applying vendors risk management vrm strategies for local and foreign vendors implementing contract management policies with local and foreign suppliers sourcing for the entire purchasing section finding new market areas and bringing on new vendors in local and foreign markets manage supplier performance and perform supplier evaluation develop plans for improvement and corrective actions assist other departments in sourcing related issues managing supply chain development projects

A Head of Procurement and Sourcing leads the end-to-end purchasing strategy, supplier relationship management, and cost-reduction initiatives to ensure high-quality, efficient, and compliant acquisition of goods/services. Key responsibilities include strategic sourcing, contract negotiation, risk mitigation, and team leadership to drive performance and efficiency.

Key responsibilities include:
Strategy Development: Formulating organization-wide procurement strategies, sourcing, and purchasing policies.
Supplier Management: Managing vendor relationships, identifying, evaluating, and selecting suppliers, and monitoring performance against quality/cost metrics.
Cost Control: Driving cost improvements (savings) through volume leverage, negotiation, and alternative sourcing.
Compliance & Risk Mitigation: Ensuring procurement activities adhere to regulatory frameworks and managing supplier risks.
Leadership: Directing the procurement team, managing recruitment, training, and performance, and optimizing procurement processes for efficiency.
Stakeholder Collaboration: Collaborating with internal departments (e.g., Finance, Operations) and external vendors to streamline workflows.

• Work closely with other departments (e.g., engineering, operations, finance) to
understand their procurement needs and ensure alignment with sourcing
strategies.
• Ensure compliance with all company policies, procurement regulations, and
industry standards throughout the sourcing process.
• Assess risks associated with supply chain disruptions, geopolitical factors, and
supplier viability.

• Executes contract negotiation and development in
• Assist the stock control team in building consignment deals
• Lead and develop sourcing team, providing guidance, training, and performance
evaluations.

• Team Leadership: Leading and mentoring a team of sourcing professionals,
fostering a culture of excellence and continuous improvement.
• Contract Management: Overseeing the negotiation, execution, and management
of contracts with suppliers, ensuring compliance with terms and conditions.

• Register suppliers in the system aftermarket studies for both local and foreign
supplier
• Drafting, reviewing, and negotiating contracts with suppliers to ensure
compliance with company policies and legal requirements. - Monitor contract
performance and resolve any disputes that may arise.
• Identifying and mitigating risks in the supply chain to ensure continuity of supply
• Developing contingency plans to address potential disruptions in the supply
chain.

a p accountant jan 2014 sep 2016 o registration for al invoices to match purchasing service o matching and register our joint venture maersk drilling invoices o payable analysis report after closing monthly disclosure o responsible of intercompany report o control payment to vendors o revising all payable invoices to match with po o responsible for making monthly trial balance for suppliers o maintained accounting ledgers by verifying and posting account transactions o charges expenses to accounts and cost centers by analyzing invoice expense reports recording entries o prepared monthly entries to the general ledger and prepared corresponding account reconciliations and assisted in the monthly closing process o reconciled monthly corporate statement to support documentation and managed to resolve any discrepancies on a timely basis o responsible for egyptian holding company for natural gas account o review analysis and control all cost account related to the mention company

• Review invoices, to match with purchase orders/services
• Ensure that payment is made accruing to the agreement payment terms

Major Achievements:
1. Establish Category base method:
base for Assets, Materials & Services, thereby streamlining procurement
processes and enhancing overall efficiency, this categorization has allowed for
better tracking and management of resources, resulting in significant cost
savings and improved supplier performance.

2. New markets fingerprint:
Conducted comprehensive research and analysis to identify potential new
markets this involved understanding the unique attributes and requirements of
each market, assessing risks, and developing tailored strategies to penetrate and
establish a presence in these markets.
the outcomes contributed to diversification and expansion, thereby reducing
dependency on existing markets and enhancing overall business resilience.

3. Savings Contribution:
Achieved savings of USD 60 million by testing new types of equipment and
enhancing some of the services with a collaboration of technical team

4.
Led initiatives to optimize procurement processes, leveraging technology and
data analytics to drive efficiency and transparency, successfully reduced
procurement cycle times by 50% and minimized request for peding process by
(fixing prices and consignment deals for more than 90% of running items)

5. Vendor Management:
Streamlined the vendor management process by implementing a robust
evaluation and selection framework. This included conducting regular
performance reviews, ensuring compliance with contractual obligations, and
fostering strong relationships with key suppliers, these efforts resulted in
improved supplier performance, reduced lead times, and enhanced quality of
goods and services.