Qesm Heliopolis, Cairo, Egypt
A results-driven Supply Chain Procurement Officer specializing in marketing, media, and large-scale event operations, with proven experience in managing high-value procurement portfolios and delivering measurable cost optimization. I manage the full procurement lifecycle starting from receiving business requests from stakeholders (Marketing, Sales, HR, Digital, Customer Service, and Market Research), to sourcing, proposal development, vendor evaluation, negotiation, execution, and final project delivery. My scope includes managing OOH campaigns, mall activations, branding, mega events, sports activations, and giveaways production, where I consistently deliver high-quality outcomes while optimizing costs. I play a key role in supporting sales performance by booking and managing mall activations across Egypt, in addition to contributing to projects across KSA and executing on-ground campus activations. I lead vendor selection by collecting proposals, evaluating multiple options, and aligning with stakeholders to finalize the best commercial and technical solutions. I also manage the full post-award cycle, including PR to PO conversion, service confirmation, invoicing, and payment follow-up until full project closure. With hands-on involvement in execution details, I ensure accuracy across all project elements including materials, production specifications, and branding quality, enabling consistent cost savings and operational excellence. Known for strong ownership, attention to detail, and the ability to manage multiple projects under pressure, I am positioning myself for a future leadership role where I can drive procurement strategy and deliver scalable business impact.
Key Responsibilities & Achievements: Managing full end-to-end procurement cycle (from request to project closure) across marketing and support functions Receiving and analyzing business requests via email from Marketing, Sales, HR, Digital, Customer Service, and Market Research teams Preparing and presenting proposals, vendor options, and cost estimations to stakeholders Sourcing, evaluating, and comparing multiple vendors and agencies to ensure best quality and pricing Leading commercial negotiations and finalizing contracts and agreements Managing vendor selection process, including awarding projects and handling vendor communications professionally Executing and supervising: OOH & outdoor campaigns Mall activations across Egypt Mega events & sports activations Campus activations and HR events (internships & OD) Managing media buying (digital campaigns) and procurement of customer service systems Creating and managing Purchase Requests (PR) and converting them into Purchase Orders (PO) using ERP systems (SAP) Handling full post-delivery cycle, including service confirmations, invoice processing, and payment follow-ups Tracking vendor payments, financial settlements, and applying cost optimizations across all projects Managing procurement activities across Egypt and KSA Achievements Managed budgets exceeding EGP 100M+ annually Achieved 17% cost savings in the first year Achieved 9% cost savings in the following year with increased budget scope Consistently optimized costs through pre-negotiation strategies and detailed cost analysis Delivered multiple large-scale projects with high efficiency and controlled budgets