Mohamed Ahmed AbdElHamied

Develop and implement procurement strategies for packaging materials, ensuring alignment with the
company's overall business objectives.
• Conduct market analysis and vendor assessments to identify reliable and cost-effective packaging
suppliers.
• Negotiate contracts with packaging suppliers, securing favorable terms, pricing, and delivery
schedules.
• Establish and maintain strong relationships with key packaging suppliers and vendors.
• Evaluate supplier performance through regular reviews, audits, and performance metrics.
• Address any supplier-related issues such as delays, quality complaints, and non-compliance.
• Develop and manage the budget for packaging procurement, ensuring costs are controlled and within
the approved limits.
• Monitor market trends and costs, identifying opportunities for cost reduction while maintaining
packaging quality.
• Implement cost-saving initiatives and value engineering opportunities in collaboration with suppliers
and internal stakeholders.
• Work closely with the logistics and inventory teams to ensure timely delivery of packaging materials,
minimizing stockouts and disruptions in production.
• Implement inventory management practices to maintain optimal stock levels of packaging materials.
• Ensure that all packaging materials meet industry standards and comply with relevant regulations,
including environmental, safety, and sustainability requirements.
• Conduct regular quality checks and audits to ensure packaging materials meet specifications and are
free from defects.
• Lead, mentor, and develop the procurement packaging team to enhance their performance, skills, and
career growth.
• Organize and oversee the daily operations of the packaging procurement section, ensuring efficient
workflow and adherence to deadlines.
• Foster a collaborative team environment that encourages continuous improvement and innovation.
• Collaborate with the production, R&D, and marketing departments to understand packaging
requirements for new products or changes to existing products.
• Support sustainability initiatives by sourcing eco-friendly and recyclable packaging materials when
applicable.

Responsibilities Collaborates closely with multiple business areas and stakeholders to develop sourcing strategies and manage suppliers, incorporating spend analysis and budget forecasts. Develops and implements procurement strategies to enhance cost efficiency and ensure timely acquisition of goods and services. Implements and executes a general budget to support the needs of the strategic sourcing department. Communicates, negotiates, and takes ownership of relationships with customers and suppliers across all levels of the client organization. Establishes performance management standards for the IT category and suppliers. Monitors market trends and supplier capabilities to identify opportunities for cost savings and process improvement. Supervises the procurement process from requisition to delivery, ensuring compliance with company policies and regulatory requirements. Leads a team of procurement professionals, providing guidance, training, and performance evaluation. Analyzes procurement data and prepares reports to track key performance indicators and guide decision-making processes. Resolves procurement-related issues and conflicts, escalating to senior management when necessary. Stays abreast of industry trends, regulations, and technologies related to procurement, recommending appropriate updates or changes to procurement practices.

Responsibilities Studied, reviewed, and divided new projects into packages for distribution among the team. Followed up with other departments to update the budget according to the project budget type. Communicated and coordinated frequently with other departments within the organization to ensure proper delivery of items. Prepared and recommended the purchasing budget and monitored financial performance versus the budget to ensure alignment with annual standards and timelines.
Prepared and updated project submittal log and cost report according to signed contracts and comparison. Supervised the preparation of timely and accurate reports of purchasing to meet department requirements, policies, and standards. Followed up with the purchasing department on the availability of the items needed to be purchased and got recommendations on the supplier to work with before submitting material. Recommended an optimum organization structure for the purchasing department to ensure optimal resource utilization and efficient communication.

Responsibilities Validated and confirmed quantity and specifications required for purchase orders with respective departments. Collaborated with internal departments to understand their requirements and ensured timely procurement of materials and services. Evaluated supplier proposals, negotiated contracts, and ensured favorable terms and conditions. Analyzed procurement data, monitored supplier performance, and implemented continuous improvement initiatives to identify cost-saving opportunities.

Responsibilities Conducted vendor interviews to procure products or services, and negotiated pricing, availability, and delivery timelines to prevent disruptions in factory operations. Collaborated with suppliers to devise continual improvement strategies and metrics for performance monitoring. Assumed responsibility for strategic purchasing decisions regarding the acquisition and management of all purchases within the designated MRP portfolio to meet scheduled demand. Worked closely with the team to coordinate order placement, rescheduling, expediting, and item cancellations. Contributed to the development of innovative processes aimed at enhancing lead times and minimizing inventory levels. Implemented lean manufacturing principles to facilitate lean material flow initiatives. Ensured the accurate alignment of required materials with scheduled due dates to uphold the master production schedule. Monitored and addressed delivery issues promptly to mitigate any potential impact on schedules. Oversaw the management of obsolete, inactive, and excess inventory items. Attended MRB meetings as scheduled to ensure the accurate and timely delivery of all required materials as planned.

Responsibilities Managed relationships with bank trade finance operation center, overseeing issuance and amendments of L/Cs and undertakings. Monitored expiry dates of L/Cs and undertakings, as well as shipping dates of raw materials. Handled correspondence with suppliers and communicated with financial manager and top management to resolve procurement issues. Compared costs, evaluated price, quality, and suitability of equipment, materials, and supplies, collaborating with the team to ensure accuracy of shipping documents.

Responsibilities Issued local and international bank guarantees, managed all related accounting entries, and drafted bank guarantee instructions. Requested beneficiaries to return the original bank guarantee after expiry for cancellation, ensuring follow-up on expiry dates. Responded to customer inquiries related to the job, while receiving and replying to swifts from correspondents, and corresponding with correspondents to settle outstanding amounts. Made all necessary amendments under local and international bank guarantees, and managed daily/monthly/yearly statistics as required.
Accomplishments

1. Ensured uninterrupted factory operations with zero stoppages. 2.Achieved annual cost savings of 5% of the total purchase value for the year 2021. 3. Realized annual cost savings of 6% of the total purchase value for the year 2020. 4. Delivered annual cost savings of 5% of the total purchase value for the year 2019. 5. Implemented a new system for procuring necessary spare parts in bulk, optimizing costs across all three factories. 6. Recognized as the Ideal Employee of 2017.