Indirect Procurement Category Manager - Real Estate & Facilities

Job Description

The individual will:

• Ensure the optimal balance between value for money, cost savings, quality, and service levels for internal stakeholders.
• Build strong and trusted relationships with key business stakeholders and functional leaders in Egypt.
• Contribute to and support the business in the ongoing development of sourcing strategies through best‑in‑class procurement practices.
• Ensure category strategies and execution are aligned with Group procurement policies and governance.
• Develop and execute category plans to maximize spend coverage, compliance, and risk management.
• Ensure all procurement activities are conducted in line with the Company’s Code of Business Ethics, Anti‑Corruption Policy, and applicable local and international regulations.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage assigned procurement categories at country level, including supplier strategy, sourcing initiatives, and contract management.
• Lead end‑to‑end sourcing activities for both direct and indirect spend, from demand analysis through supplier selection and contract implementation.
• Optimize external expenditure by actively managing suppliers, challenging demand, and driving total cost of ownership improvements.
• Provide strong procurement support to business initiatives and bids, ensuring early procurement involvement.
• Support budgets and forecasts in collaboration with business stakeholders and deliver measurable P&L savings.
• Implement and maintain efficient procurement governance, processes, and tools to achieve high stakeholder satisfaction.
• Identify, assess, and mitigate supply, commercial, and compliance risks within the category.
• Support continuous improvement initiatives and, where applicable, contribute to regional or offshore buying center collaboration.

Person Profile – Essential

• Minimum 5–10 years of experience in strategic sourcing or category management, preferably in Corporate Real Estate and Facility Management with extensive knowledge of the market and key players.
• Solid experience managing procurement categories with a proven track record of delivering savings and value.
• Solid background in large complex matrix multi-national companies
• Strong negotiation skills with the ability to manage and develop suppliers to meet business requirements.
• Develop a clear and regular pattern of supplier relationship management to drive day to day business efficiency and a culture of continuous improvement (e.g.: Real Estate Brokers, Facilities Management)
• Ensure a clear and fit for purpose PSL (“Preferred Supplier List”) through optimisation, management and proactive evaluation.
• Demonstrated ability to work in a structured, analytical, and detail‑oriented manner, with a strong focus on risk management.
• Excellent stakeholder management, communication, and influencing skills.
• Sound knowledge of key contractual terms and proven negotiation skills
• Ability to drive change positively in a dynamic and evolving environment.
• Fluency in English; Mother tongue Arabic.