314 Purchasing jobs in Egypt

Job Title:
Procurement Officer – General with Marine Procurement (including International Purchases)

Location:
Cairo, Egypt

Department:
Procurement

Reports To:
Procurement Manager

Job Purpose

The Procurement Officer will be responsible for managing end-to-end procurement activities with a focus on general supplies and marine-related requirements. This includes handling local and international purchases, ensuring cost-effectiveness, compliance, and timely delivery of goods and services to support operational needs.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage the procurement cycle from requisition to delivery for general and marine-related items.
• Source, evaluate, and negotiate with local and international suppliers to achieve best value in terms of price, quality, and service. Prepare, review, and process purchase orders, contracts, and related documentation.
• Ensure compliance with company policies, international trade regulations, and marine industry standards.
• Build and maintain strong vendor relationships to ensure reliability and performance.
• Monitor market trends, price fluctuations, and supply chain risks, especially in marine procurement.
• Coordinate with logistics, finance, and operations teams to ensure smooth clearance, shipping, and delivery of international purchases. Maintain accurate procurement records, reports, and supplier databases. Support in periodic audits, budget planning, and cost control initiatives.

Qualifications & Skills

• Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain, Procurement, Business Administration, or related field.
• 1-3 years' experience in procurement, with background knowledge in marine procurement and international purchasing.
• Strong knowledge of sourcing, tendering, and contract management.
• Familiarity with Incoterms, import/export procedures, and customs regulations.
• Excellent negotiation, communication, and vendor management skills.
• Proficiency in ERP systems and MS Office applications.
• Strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving abilities.
• Ability to work under pressure, prioritize tasks, and meet deadlines.

What We Offer

• A dynamic and supportive work environment.
• Opportunities for professional growth and career advancement.
• Competitive compensation and benefits package.

Company Description

An International Logistic Organization with operation in AIn-Sokhna Egypt, is looking for a well-educated, Experienced procurement specialist to be based in their head office in Cairo and manage its procurement activities in their operation at Ain-Sokhna across various industries

Role Description

This is a full-time role for a Procurement Specialist. The role is located in Cairo . The Procurement Specialist will be responsible for creating and managing purchase orders, evaluating suppliers, negotiating contracts, and analyzing procurement processes. Day-to-day tasks include ensuring timely procurement of materials and services, maintaining relationships with suppliers anc collaborating with various stakeholders ensuring optimal operation and optimizing procurement strategies to achieve cost savings and efficiency.

Qualifications

• Experience with Purchase Orders and Procurement processes
• Skills in Supplier Evaluation and Contract Negotiation
• Strong Analytical Skills
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Ability to work independently and manage multiple tasks effectively
• Experience with procurement software and tools
• Bachelor's degree in engineering is not a must but shall be considered favorably
• 4-7 years' experience in supply chain roles.

We are looking for a Procurement Specialist to join our team. The ideal candidate will be responsible for sourcing suppliers, negotiating prices, and ensuring timely delivery of materials and services for our compound and project sites.

Key Responsibilities:

• Source and evaluate suppliers based on quality, cost, and reliability

• Prepare purchase orders and ensure timely delivery

• Coordinate with site engineers and management for material needs

• Maintain accurate procurement records and documentation

• Ensure compliance with company policies and budget

Requirements:

• Previous experience in procurement (preferably in construction )

-From 2-3 Years experience in the same field

• Strong negotiation and communication skills

• Familiarity with procurement software is a plus

• Attention to detail and organizational skills

• Good command of English and Arabic

Location : O1 Mall New Cairo

Supply Planning and MRP Specialist , required 3 ~5 years' experience .

Key Responsibilities:

• Develop and maintain supply plans based on demand forecasts and inventory targets.
• Balance supply and demand by adjusting supply plans based on changes in forecast, actual sales, and supply disruptions.
• Collaborate with production and procurement teams to align supply planning with capacity and supplier constraints.
• Identify and communicate potential supply risks or shortages and propose mitigation actions.
• Coordinate with sales and customer service to manage order fulfillment and prioritize critical materials.
• Run MRP processes to calculate material needs based on the production schedule and BOMs.
• Review and validate MRP output, generate purchase and production orders, and follow up on exceptions.
• Maintain accurate master data including lead times, safety stocks, order quantities, and lot sizes.
• Liaise with procurement to ensure timely ordering and delivery of materials.
• Work closely with production to ensure alignment between supply and manufacturing schedules.

Reporting and Analytics:

• Track key performance indicators (KPIs) such as forecast accuracy, inventory turnover, service level, and plan adherence.
• Analyze supply planning and MRP data to identify trends, inefficiencies, and improvement opportunities.
• Prepare regular reports for management on material availability, stock status, and planning performance.

Company Description

Micron Company supplies a wide range of electrical, automation, and mechanical products, including transformers, breakers, control products, motors, gearboxes, and valves. They provide services such as testing, retrofitting, and medium to low voltage switchgear services. Micron is known for its extensive inventory and reliable service in the electrical and mechanical sectors. For further information, contact Micron via email:

Role Description

This is a full-time on-site role for a Purchasing Specialist located in Nasr City. The Purchasing Specialist will handle day-to-day purchasing processes, managing purchase orders, coordinating with suppliers, and ensuring timely procurement of materials. Responsibilities include conducting market research, negotiating contracts, maintaining supplier relationships, and ensuring inventory levels meet company needs.

Qualifications

• Proficiency in Purchasing Processes, Purchase Management, and Purchasing
• Experience in managing Purchase Orders
• Strong Analytical Skills
• Excellent organizational and communication skills
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment
• Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management, Business Administration, or a related field
• Previous experience in a similar role is a plus

The Demand Planner is responsible for defining the monthly demand forecast for one or more product groups on a 1–15 month time horizon. To establish this forecast the Demand Planner must use a combination of statistical analysis of sales history, along with enrichment from sales. The enrichment from sales could include information such as new item introductions or customer losses. The Demand Plan/Forecast which is created is crucial input for the IBP process as it becomes the basis for assessing the ability to supply. Therefore, the Demand Planner plays a crucial role as a conduit between Sales and market prospects and Operations.

Along with the monthly forecasting process, the Demand Planner is responsible for the in-depth analysis of forecast accuracy performance to identify how to improve forecast accuracy. Exploring different forecasting methods/techniques, how to use the Demand Planning software more effectively and other aspects that will improve the accuracy of the forecast.

Job Description:
Demand planning is a key role in the IBP process, as the forecast it delivers will enable operations to meet the production targets timely, efficiently and cost effective. The Demand Planner combines a variety of information from sales, supply chain / procurement, and operations (timely, as accurate as possible, and useable in qualitative and quantitative terms) to properly forecast the products that need to be produced. The Demand Planner delivers an important piece of information for the IBP cycle, ensuring that demand is properly planned.

The Demand Planner role has typically a planning horizon of 1 to 15 months on monthly buckets and 3 months on weekly buckets The level of the role depends on the scope and complexity, based on the number of customers and the size & complexity of the product portfolio.

The Demand Planner works closely with the Supply Planner and the Production Planner. Depending on the size of the organization, these 3 planning roles may be combined into one or two roles, merging the responsibilities of supply and demand planning, and/or production planning.

Key Accountabilities

• Demand Planning

• Creates the demand plans based on baseline (statistical) forecast which is enriched by inputs from the commercial teams; for the operational (0-13 weeks) and tactical horizon (4-15 months)

• Understands how to use statistical forecasting to create a solid baseline forecast and maintains, reviews and cleans historical data and determines if this can be applied to the portfolio.
• Understand the impact of business dynamics and translate them into the demand plan: NPD, phase-in/out, events, seasonality, tenders, contracts, and activations.
• If requested, provide different demand scenarios to the supply chain.
• Secure demand plan constraining in case of supply restrictions and share the results with internal stakeholders (e.g., supply, sales and customer service)
• Prepares the account & demand review meeting and provides input for the MT IBP meeting with the commercial teams.
• Follow-up on the decisions/constraints from the IBP cycle of the organisation and/or supply points

• First point of contact for the commercial organisation for the operational and/or tactical planning horizon

• Monitoring planning (PDCA-cycle) & Analysis

• Maintain demand planning master data and systems and software, maintains relevant data and monitors / analyses trends to further enhance the forecast.

• Drive continuous improvement of the forecast accuracy and bias in alignment with the commercial teams.
• Monitor, analyse, understand, and challenge the quality of the enrichments provided by the commercial teams (assumptions, deltas, consumption, trends, issues, gaps, risks, opportunities)
• Identify sales opportunities and risks and propose push sales on available capacities and RM.
• Coordinate any activities related to the constraining and allocation process for the organisation and/or supply points and ensure the match of demand & supply.
• Prepares and monitors the KPIs forecast accuracy, bias, and error to help identify improvement areas and monitor performance.
• Keeps up to date with the latest forecasting theory and concepts to become as effective as possible, including the use of aggregated forecasting techniques and statistical methods.
• Coordinate with Supply and Commercial teams (bridging commercial and Supply Chain) to determine priorities, corrective, and preventive actions to prevent OOS and Waste in accordance with the internal procedures.

• Continuously look for opportunities & improvements within daily work context and take ownership in implementing solutions.

• Collaborative planning

• Prepares relevant material to facilitate discussion and facilitates/manages the monthly demand meeting, in which the input from Sales & Marketing is discussed beforehand.

• Achieves consensus for operational demand forecasts by facilitating a collaborative planning process with Sales & Marketing.

• Collaborate with key customers and planning teams to tend to collaborative and integrated plans.

• Continuous improvement

• Proposes improvements to the forecasting process and put it into practice

• Projects

• Participates in various projects with the aim of improving the forecast reliability and/or the forecasting process

KEY PERFORMANCE INDICATORS

• Delivery On Time In Full (OTIF)
• Forecast Accuracy (FA)
• Forecast Bias (FB)
• Forecast Accuracy RMR/RMN
• Finished Goods stock-outs
• DOC target
• Monitor plan and schedule conformance & performance shared with operation

Our organisation:
Skretting is a global leader in providing innovative and sustainable nutritional solutions and services for the aquaculture industry. Skretting has production facilities in 18 countries on five continents to manufacture and deliver high quality feeds from hatching to harvest for more than 60 species. The total annual production volume of feed is close to 2.5 million tonnes. Our mission is Feeding the Future.

Equal Opportunity Employer:
Skretting is an equal opportunity employer; applicants are considered for all roles without regard to race, color, religious creed, sex, national origin, citizenship status, age, physical or mental disability, sexual orientation, marital, parental, military status or any other status protected by applicable local law. Please advise us at any point during the recruitment and selection process if you require accommodation. Skretting is committed to compliance with all applicable legislation, including providing accommodation for applicants with disabilities.

Job Title: Purchasing and Production Assistant

Location: Cairo

Employment Type: Part-time (with flexible hours as required by business needs)

Job Summary:

We are looking for a
Purchasing & Production Assistant
to support our Executive Manager on a part-time basis. The ideal candidate will assist in coordinating purchasing activities, supporting production tasks, and ensuring smooth day-to-day operations. This role is suitable for someone detail-oriented, organized, and eager to grow within a retail/production environment.

What You Will Do:

• Assist in purchasing tasks including sourcing suppliers, requesting quotations, and preparing purchase orders.
• Support the production manager in coordinating daily operations.
• Monitor stock levels and follow up on deliveries with suppliers.
• Ensure accurate documentation of purchasing and production records.
• Assist in preparing reports and maintaining filing systems.
• Handle administrative and secretarial tasks related to production and purchasing.
• Communicate with suppliers and internal teams to ensure timely operations.
• performing any other duties as assigned within the job's framework.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Business Administration.
• Previous experience in
  purchasing, production, retail industry
  is preferred.
• Fresh Graduates are welcome to apply
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and ERP system is a plus
• High attention to detail and ability to work under deadlines.
• Good communication and problem-solving skills.

If you're ready to support our purchasing and production operations,
apply now by sending your CV to

Supply Chain Management: Carry out a range of supplier management activities either to support others or to fulfill the requirements of the role.

Procurement: Achieve specific procurement goals or provide support to others while following established procurement systems and protocols.

Operational Compliance: Develop a working knowledge of the organization's policies and procedures and of regulatory codes and codes of conduct relevant to own work, adhering to mandatory procedures to ensure own work is undertaken to the required standards.

Document Preparation: Organize and prepare complex documents using a variety of applications for technology devices, such as standard office software. Also responsible for gathering and summarizing data for special reports

Sourcing: Support in collecting information on the local market prices, and alternative suppliers for more senior colleagues to support local purchase decision-making.

Record Keeping: Maintain an accurate record of commercial invoices, packing lists, and material management database following defined standards and procedures to ensure that information is accessible and auditable.

Information and Business Advice: Resolve moderate technical issues and queries related to inbound shipments that may include providing information on policies and/or procedures and referring more complex issues to the line manager.

Personal Capability Building: Develop own capabilities by participating in assessment and development planning activities as well as formal and informal training and coaching. Develop and maintain an understanding of relevant technology, external regulation, and industry best practices through ongoing education, attending conferences, and reading specialist media.

INSPIRE | EXHILARATE | DELIGHT
For over seven decades, Chalhoub Group has been a partner and creator of luxury experiences in the Middle East. In its pursuit to excel as a hybrid luxury retailer, the Group has curated a portfolio of over 10 owned brands and strengthened its distribution and marketing expertise for over 400 international names across luxury fashion, beauty, jewellery, watches, eyewear, and art de vivre categories.

Every step at Chalhoub Group is taken to build a future where luxury dreams become reality — bridging cultures and crafting memorable experiences for our consumers. Be it by constantly reinventing itself, committing to innovation, or embracing new technologies, the Group is shaping the future of luxury retail. It delivers seamless omnichannel experiences across more than 950 stores, online platforms, and mobile apps. Driving this innovation journey is The Greenhouse — the Group's innovation hub, incubator, and accelerator for startups and emerging businesses, regionally and globally.

Chalhoub Group fosters a people-at-heart culture rooted in diversity, equity, and inclusion, and a workplace catalysed by forward thinking and future-proofing. Today, it brings together over 16,000 talented professionals across eight countries in the Middle East, with a presence in LATAM. Their collective efforts have earned the Group the Great Place to Work certification in several markets.

Sustainability is at the core of the Group's strategy, guided by a clear commitment to people, partners, and the planet. Chalhoub Group is proud to be a member of the United Nations Global Compact, a signatory of the Women's Empowerment Principles, and to have pledged to reach Net Zero by 2040.

What You'll Be Doing
As a Senior Category Manager for our Cairo International Airport operations, you will oversee all retail categories, including Beauty, Fashion, Jewelry, Chocolate & Confectionary, and Alcohol & Tobacco. You will be leading a team of six Category Managers towards driving negotiations and pricing/purchasing strategies and will be responsible for the below:

• Take ownership of gross margins & drive an optimal category mix to influence growth.
• Define the business model and competitive position for internal and external stakeholders.
• Play a key role in formulating and driving joint business plans with key suppliers to drive profitability and growth.
• Successfully negotiate/ mentor in negotiating for win-win partnerships to grow the business' market share and mind share with suppliers.
• Interpret business risks and potential threats to business, and work to mitigate them.
• Analyze and help interpret trends pertaining to market, competitors, customers and partners and use insights to drive initiatives for growth.
• Assist in building a competitive assortment keeping in mind market and competition trends.
• Play a role in ensuring optimal space productivity and brand placements in stores via planogramming.
• Work closely with internal functions such as supply chain for inventory management and managing the buying budget, marketing for the promotional calendar and sales operations for driving key initiatives / novelties.
• Drive team to maximize additional income for the organization through initiatives like space selling (animation).
• Ensure the commercial teams drive new launches, new categories or new brands/ initiatives successfully.
• Mentor the team on all major strategic sales planning functions, issues and considerations.
• Influence organization-wide or high-impact decisions / initiatives as the go-person for commercial initiatives.
• Address commercial escalations both internal and external.
• Play a role in building assortment and pricing strategy of ecommerce in line with competition to drive omnichannel retailing.
• Motivate, guide and mentor the commercial team to drive effective and profitable commercial decisions for the company.

What You'll Need To Succeed

• You have at least 10 years of experience in the Beauty or Travel Retail industries.
• Your possess a strong commercial acumen with the ability to manage multiple categories simultaneously.
• You have excellent leadership, negotiation, analytical, stakeholder management skills.
• You are a fluent English speaker.

What We Can Offer You
With us, you will turn your aspirations into reality. We will help shape your journey through enriching experiences, learning and development opportunities and exposure to different assignments within your role or through internal mobility. Our Group offers diverse career paths for those who are extraordinary, every day.

We recognise the value that you bring, and we strive to provide a competitive benefits package which includes health care, child education contribution, remote and flexible working policies as well as exclusive employee discounts.

We Invite All Applicants to Apply
It Takes Diversity Of Thought, Culture, Background, Differing Abilities and Perspectives to truly Inspire, Exhilarate and Delight our customers. At Chalhoub Group, we are committed to inclusion and diversity.

We welcome all applicants to apply and be part of our exciting future. We ensure equal opportunity for all our applicants without regard to gender, age, race, religion, national origin or disability status.