Emad Gries, Lead Buyer

Emad Gries

Lead Buyer

Al Ahram Beverages Company

Location
Egypt - Cairo
Education
Bachelor's degree, Pharmacy and Biotechnology
Experience
11 years, 2 Months

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Work Experience

Total years of experience :11 years, 2 Months

Lead Buyer at Al Ahram Beverages Company
  • Egypt
  • My current job since February 2019
Senior Buyer at Al Ahram Beverages Company
  • Egypt
  • March 2017 to January 2019
Senior Foreign Procurement Specialist at EVA Pharma
  • Egypt
  • January 2016 to February 2017
Foreign Procurement Specialist at EVA Pharma
  • Egypt - Cairo
  • March 2013 to December 2015

1. Works closely with planning department to help achieving the preset production plan
2. Searches for approved international suppliers based on price, quality, selection, service, support, availability, reliability, production and distribution capabilities, and the supplier's reputation and history.
3. Calculates international freight charges to determine whether the purchase of the materials or equipments is economically feasible.
4. Prepares price comparisons to ensure compliance with the agreed upon contract price.
5. Analyzes price proposals and other data and information to determine reasonable prices.
6. Negotiates with international suppliers to achieve best material price offer and best service.
7. Prepares foreign purchase orders, solicit bid proposals and reviews requisitions for materials or merchandise.
8. Issues purchase order as requested ensuring on time delivery of the required quantities.
9. Reviews and follows up on all foreign purchase orders requested by all concerned parties/departments.
10. Monitors shipments to ensure that goods come in on time, and in case of problems trace shipments and follows up undelivered goods.
11. Issues purchase report reflecting the status of purchase orders even they are opened or closed ones.
12. Supplies Research and Development department with newly discovered or invented materials, chemicals and manufacturing techniques used globally.

Education

Bachelor's degree, Pharmacy and Biotechnology
  • at German University in Cairo
  • July 2010

Specialties & Skills

Sourcing
Supply Chain
Purchasing
Purchase Agreements
E procurement
Microsoft Office

Languages

English
Expert
Arabic
Expert
French
Beginner
German
Beginner

Training and Certifications

Pharmacist (Training)
Training Institute:
Mina's Pharmacy
Date Attended:
July 2009
Duration:
576 hours