Procurement Head - Fertilizer Industry

Apt Resources | Recruitment Specialists; Vadodara; Sur place; INR 8 140 000 - 10 853 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

Apt Resources is seeking an experienced Procurement Head to oversee procurement activities for fertilizer industry projects in Egypt. You will develop strategies, manage supplier relationships, negotiate contracts, and ensure timely, cost-effective material and service acquisitions for project execution.

The role requires 18–20 years of procurement experience in process industries, strong commercial acumen, and proven leadership capabilities.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, SCM, MBA, or related field.
• 18–20 years of procurement experience in fertilizer, petrochemical, or process industries.
• Extensive project procurement experience in large-scale EPC projects.
• Strong knowledge of sourcing, supplier management, tendering, and contracts.

Responsabilités

• Develop and implement procurement strategies for projects.
• Oversee end-to-end procurement including sourcing, tendering, supplier evaluation, negotiation, and PO management.
• Manage procurement for fertilizer industry projects ensuring budgets and timelines.
• Identify and establish relationships with reliable suppliers, manufacturers, and contractors.
• Lead negotiations for favorable terms and reliable delivery schedules.
• Review bids with engineering and project management teams.
• Monitor supplier performance, timelines, quality, and compliance.
• Manage procurement budgets and forecasts.
• Coordinate with project teams to identify material requirements and risks.
• Oversee contract administration and resolve supplier disputes.

Connaissances

Procurement leadership

Strategic sourcing

Contract negotiation

Supplier management

Tendering

Budget management

Leadership

Procurement systems

Formation

Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Supply Chain Management, Business Administration, or related field

Outils

Procurement software (ERP)

Description du poste

Job Description:

Apt Resources is seeking an experienced Procurement Head to oversee procurement activities for projects within the fertilizer industry in Egypt. The successful candidate will be responsible for developing procurement strategies, managing supplier relationships, negotiating contracts, and ensuring the timely and cost-effective acquisition of materials, equipment, and services required for project execution. The ideal candidate should have extensive experience in project procurement within the fertilizer or related process industries, strong commercial acumen, and proven leadership capabilities.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement procurement strategies aligned with project requirements and organizational objectives.
• Oversee end-to-end procurement activities, including sourcing, tendering, supplier evaluation, negotiation, and purchase order management.
• Manage procurement activities for fertilizer industry projects, ensuring compliance with technical specifications, budgets, and project schedules.
• Identify, evaluate, and establish relationships with reliable suppliers, manufacturers, and contractors.
• Lead commercial negotiations to secure competitive pricing, favorable contractual terms, and reliable delivery schedules.
• Review technical and commercial bids in coordination with engineering, project management, and other relevant departments.
• Monitor supplier performance, delivery timelines, quality standards, and contractual compliance.
• Manage procurement budgets, cost estimates, and expenditure forecasts.
• Coordinate with project teams to identify material requirements and address procurement-related risks or delays.
• Oversee contract administration and resolve supplier disputes, claims, and delivery issues.
• Ensure procurement activities comply with company policies, applicable regulations, and project requirements.
• Lead and mentor procurement personnel while promoting efficiency and continuous improvement.

• Bachelors degree in Engineering, Supply Chain Management, Business Administration, or a related field.
• 18–20 years of relevant procurement experience, preferably within fertilizer, petrochemical, chemical processing, or other process industries.
• Extensive experience in project procurement, preferably involving large-scale industrial or EPC projects.
• Strong knowledge of strategic sourcing, supplier management, tendering, contract negotiation, and procurement planning.
• Experience procuring industrial equipment, plant materials, technical components, and project-related services.
• Proven ability to manage procurement budgets, cost optimization, and supplier performance.
• Strong commercial, analytical, negotiation, and decision-making skills.
• Excellent leadership and stakeholder management capabilities.
• Proficiency in procurement systems and relevant software applications.
• Strong communication and coordination skills.
• Ability to work in a project-driven environment and manage multiple priorities.

Salary: USD 7000 Plus Plus

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