Senior Procurement Manager

LAXCON; Egypt (PA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

LAXCON is seeking an experienced procurement leader to oversee end-to-end sourcing operations for a steel manufacturing plant. The role emphasizes strategic sourcing, supplier development and international procurement to ensure steady material availability and optimized costs.

The ideal candidate brings extensive experience in steel/material procurement, strong negotiation and cross-functional leadership, and the ability to manage complex global supplier networks and documentation.

Qualifications

• B.E./B.Tech in Mechanical/Production/Metallurgy preferred; MBA/PGDM in Supply Chain/Procurement preferred.
• 7-18 years of procurement experience, preferably in steel manufacturing/metal industry.
• Strong experience in international sourcing and steel/raw-material procurement.
• Excellent negotiation, leadership, supplier management, and commercial skills.
• Experience in Egypt/Africa or international manufacturing operations will be an advantage.

Responsibilities

• Lead overall procurement and strategic sourcing for the steel manufacturing plant.
• Manage sourcing of scrap raw materials ferro alloys consumables spares MRO machinery and services.
• Develop and maintain local and international supplier networks.
• Negotiate price quality payment terms contracts and delivery schedules.
• Ensure uninterrupted material availability as per production and maintenance requirements.
• Drive cost reduction supplier development inventory optimization and procurement efficiency.
• Coordinate closely with Production Maintenance Stores Finance Commercial Logistics and Quality.
• Manage import procurement LC shipping customs and international trade documentation.
• Establish strong procurement controls SOPs vendor evaluation and compliance systems.
• Prepare procurement MIS budgets forecasts and management reports.

Skills

Strategic sourcing

Negotiation

Supplier management

Procurement planning

Cost reduction

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

B.E./B.Tech in Mechanical/Production/Metallurgy

MBA/PGDM in Supply Chain/Procurement

Job description

Key Responsibilities

• Lead overall procurement and strategic sourcing for the steel manufacturing plant
• Manage sourcing of scrap raw materials ferro alloys consumables spares MRO machinery and services
• Develop and maintain local and international supplier networks
• Negotiate price quality payment terms contracts and delivery schedules
• Ensure uninterrupted material availability as per production and maintenance requirements
• Drive cost reduction supplier development inventory optimization and procurement efficiency
• Coordinate closely with Production Maintenance Stores Finance Commercial Logistics and Quality
• Manage import procurement LC shipping customs and international trade documentation
• Establish strong procurement controls SOPs vendor evaluation and compliance systems
• Prepare procurement MIS budgets forecasts and management reports

Qualification & Experience

• B.E./B.Tech in Mechanical/Production/Metallurgy preferred; MBA/PGDM in Supply Chain/Procurement preferred.
• 07-18 years of procurement experience, preferably in steel manufacturing/metal industry.
• Strong experience in international sourcing and steel/raw-material procurement.
• Excellent negotiation, leadership, supplier management, and commercial skills.
• Experience in Egypt/Africa or international manufacturing operations will be an advantage.