Karim Zalat
Maadi - Cairo,C
Summary
Analytical and career-driven Supply Chain Processes Professional with extensive experience in managing complex procurement responsibilities. Demonstrates strong judgment and decision-making skills in independently sourcing and evaluating suppliers. Proactively identifies and cultivates relationships with prospective suppliers while staying at the forefront of industry trends. Adept at collaborating closely with technical and manufacturing teams to develop innovative and cost-effective solutions that drive operational efficiency and business growth.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Procurement Manager
Kandil Industries Group
03.2023 - Current
- Determine that the facility has the machinery, components and supplies needed to efficiently and safely operate
- Reduced procurement costs by implementing strategic sourcing initiatives and negotiating favorable contracts with suppliers.
- Collaborated with finance departments on budgeting and forecasting activities, ensuring accurate representation of procurement expenses and cost-saving opportunities.
- Then review any engineering changes that impact material or supplier, to adjust stocks accordingly
- Choosing the appropriate suppliers to purchase from by meeting with sales people and compare their products and prices
- Monitored and managed procurement budget to control costs.
- Drove continuous improvement initiatives within the procurement function by identifying areas for optimization and proposing actionable recommendations.
- Informing warehouse and material employers of the expected arrival date of ordered material to reduce receiving time
- Adapting and finding solutions to new and unexpected shortages
- Monitor logistics to make sure they run smoothly
- Train and guide employees
- Find cost‑effective solutions for supply chain processes
- Resolve issues that come up (e.g Delays in delivery, accidents)
- Collaborate with other departments to create coordinated plans for business growth
- Develop and implement safety guidelines in all aspects of the supply chain (e.g Use of trucks, forklifts)
- Developed strong relationships with key suppliers, resulting in improved communication, better pricing, and reliable delivery schedules.
- Utilized market intelligence to identify opportunities for savings and cost reduction.
- Implemented risk management strategies within the supply chain process to mitigate potential disruptions from external factors such as fluctuating markets or natural disasters.
- Conducted thorough supplier evaluations, selecting vendors based on quality, price, reliability, and commitment to sustainability initiatives.
- Evaluated supplier quotes based on purchasing procedures and competitiveness in quality, price and delivery.
- Negotiated contracts with suppliers to obtain favorable terms and pricing.
- Achieved savings of over 17 million EGP by strategically renegotiating supplier contracts and optimizing procurement processes, resulting in a significant reduction in year-over-year spending.
- Implemented contracts for raw materials and main tools, which resulted in a 50% reduction in direct raw material costs, thereby maximizing profit margins for the company.
- Collaborated with cross-functional teams, including production and quality assurance, to streamline procurement operations, leading to improved supplier performance and enhanced product quality.
Spearheaded cost-saving initiatives and supplier relationship management strategies that contributed to a stronger, more resilient supply chain.
Senior Procurement Engineer
EFS Facilities Egypt
04.2022 - 04.2023
- Understanding the technical data and specifications that a designer or technician requires
- Communicating equipment needs to the supplier
- Trained junior engineers on procurement best practices, contributing to the development of a highly skilled team of professionals capable of driving continuous improvements in purchasing efficiency.
- Developed robust procurement policies and procedures to ensure compliance with industry regulations and standards.
- Fostered a culture of continuous improvement by regularly reviewing procurement processes, identifying areas for optimization, and implementing changes accordingly.
- Implemented inventory control systems to optimize stock levels, reducing excess inventory costs and ensuring product availability when needed.
- Maintained documentation for all purchases.
- Negotiating with suppliers on points like price, schedule, quantity and packaging
- Evaluating vendors and procurement strategies for efficiency and value
- Reviewing legal and contractual responsibilities for both the supplier and the company
- Facilitating communication between company stakeholders, managers and other team members regarding technical procurement
- Reviews supplier product designs, processes, and activities for compliance with company manufacturing guidelines, quality processes, and standards
- Consult with engineering/R&D personnel to establish performance criteria and specifications for suppliers
- Creating contracts for Services needed taking into considerations all legal aspects and engineering aspects also pricing of total contract amount and negotiate for savings
Supply Chain Manager
Egyptian Kuwaiti Foundry
07.2020 - 06.2022
- Strategize process bottleneck and implement solutions in a timely manner
- Document step‑by‑step procedures for the supply planning process
- Oversaw demand planning, purchasing, and logistics.
- Managed logistics functions including shipping coordination, customs compliance, freight negotiations, and carrier selection.
- Enhanced inventory accuracy with the implementation of a robust cycle counting program.
- Reduced lead times for product deliveries through effective supplier management and communication strategies.
- Managed procurement activities, driving cost savings through strategic sourcing and contract negotiations.
- Collaborated with sales and production teams to develop integrated planning processes, improving overall business performance.
- Optimized warehouse operations, resulting in improved order fulfillment rates and reduced order processing time.
- Improved supply chain efficiency by streamlining processes and implementing cost-saving measures.
- Collaborated with internal teams to improve outputs to meet demand and supply requirements, ensuring inventory integrity targets for finished goods.
- Implemented lean principles throughout the organization''s supply chain operations, contributing to waste reduction efforts and cost savings initiatives.
- Leveraged analytics tools for in-depth analysis of supply chain data, resulting in actionable insights for process improvements.
- Implemented data-driven decision-making processes, leading to more accurate demand forecasting and reduced stockouts.
- Facilitated interdepartmental collaboration to align goals across multiple functions within the organization.
- Implemented supplier performance tracking system, improving accountability and performance standards.
- Led negotiations for freight contracts, achieving improved terms and cost savings without compromising service quality.
Mechanical Lifting Engineer
Schlumberger ECE Plant, Al Mansoori Inspection
07.2019 - 07.2020
- Wrote, reviewed and edited technical document in accordance with template requirements.
- Established strong working relationships with clients through exceptional communication skills, fostering trust and collaboration.
- Inspection and testing of pedestal cranes,diesel hydraulic and electric powered
- Inspection and testing of various types ofoverhead cranes
- Attend to clients Offshore/Site, to inspect and examine Lifting Equipment and associated Equipment
- Participate in client safety meetings if required, ensure toolbox talks are conducted prior to job commencement
- Ensure all certification paper work is completed and correct
- Developed positive working relationships with stakeholders to effectively coordinate work activities.
- Provided input to team lead regarding areas for process and procedural improvement.
- Presented technical findings to stakeholders, ensuring clear understanding of project status and goals.
- Conducted rigorous quality control checks, ensuring all engineering projects met internal and external quality standards.
- Making DT , NDT tests with accordance to Global standards.
Purchasing Engineer
Giza Systems
01.2018 - 07.2019
- Predict required packaging or resources according to customer requests and coordinate with vendors to obtain products
- Resolve billing issues and any conflicts between the company and the vendors
- Verifies purchase requisitions by comparing items requested to master list; clarifying unclear items; recommending alternatives
- Forwards available inventory items byverifying stock; scheduling delivery
- Prepares purchase orders by verifying specifications and price; obtaining recommendations from suppliers for substitute items; obtaining approval from requisitioning department
- Resolves shipments in error with suppliers
- Analyzed vendors and suppliers to select most suitable to deliver high-quality products at competitive pricing.
- Provides purchasing planning and control information by collecting, analyzing, and summarizing data and trends
- Supported global sourcing efforts by researching potential suppliers in various regions and conducting competitive bidding processes.
- Established standard operating procedures for purchasing functions, enabling greater consistency in execution amongst team members.
- Managed multiple high-value projects concurrently while maintaining focus on key deadlines and prioritizing tasks effectively.
- Reduced lead times by implementing lean manufacturing principles in purchasing operations.
- Developed strong relationships with internal stakeholders such as engineering, finance, quality assurance departments to enhance collaboration in achieving business objectives.
Material Planning and Procurement Engineer
Zamil Steel Egypt
01.2017 - 01.2018
- Cairo
- Demand from foreign and local market Interact with production planner and sales to understand demand forecast drivers
- Improve relationships among production planners, sales, production supervisors and quality which will lead to effective knowledge sharing
- Determine that the facility has the machinery, components and supplies needed to efficiently and safely operate
- Then review any engineering changes that impact material or supplier, to adjust stocks accordingly
- Choosing the appropriate suppliers to purchase from by meeting with sales people and compare their products and prices
- Negotiating sales agreements to purchase the required products
- Create P.Os via ORACLE with accuracy and adequate terms
- Review the sales contract and Performa invoices to make sure that it completely match with our
- Policies
- Negotiated vendor payment terms and contract conditions to meet aggressive production and cost requirements.
- Implemented improvement initiatives to achieve inventory cost reductions and raw material delivery precision.
- Played a crucial role in the development of annual procurement budgets, aligning material needs with financial constraints.
- Identified areas for process improvements within the procurement department resulting in enhanced efficiency across all activities.
- Evaluated and reviewed procurement documents and participated in facility inspections.
- Managed multiple projects simultaneously while maintaining strict adherence to deadlines and budgets.
Production Planning and Control Engineer
Zamil Steel Egypt
03.2016 - 01.2017
- Make sure that the warehouse layout is optimized to reduce production and transportation time for materials
- Make sure that the materials will be stored in a safe environment to reduce any damage
- Informing warehouse and material employers of the expected arrival date of ordered material to reduce receiving time
- Attending regular inventory meetings to determine projects priorities to avoid future shortages
- Cairo
- Scheduling all jobs loaded to factory based on: job complexity, machine limitations, material availability, and job priority
- Report and update the daily production rate ,productivity and factory capacity with the performance per each production line including the necessary time study
- Prepare the monthly strategic report with the necessary analysis
- Coordinates Closely With Order Management the Current Production Status for jobs & delivery commitments respectively
- Create the PR “Purchasing Requisition” for any external work (sand Blast, Bending, Powder coating& hot dip galvanization process).
- Collaborated with engineering teams to improve product designs, resulting in reduced production costs and increased quality.
- Optimized inventory management by conducting regular audits and implementing data-driven adjustments.
- Provided expert guidance during system upgrades or process changes, mitigating risks associated with these transitions while ensuring minimal impact on daily operations.
- Developed production schedules according to deadlines for existing orders and sales forecasting.
- Monitored and optimized production processes to increase throughput and improve quality.
- Analyzed data to identify trends in production and maintenance costs and developed strategies to reduce expenses.
Education
Lifting Equipment Engineers association - Lifting Engineering Equipment Association
LEEA
Huntington05.2021
No Degree - Certified Production And Inventory Management
American Chamber of Commerce
Cairo, Egypt05.2021
Bachelor of Science - Mechanical Production Engineering
Helwan University
Cairo, Egypt09.2014
High School Diploma - Thanaweya
Orouba Language Schools
Cairo, Egypt09.2009
Skills
- Procurement Process Improvement
- Supplier Relationship Management
- Supply Chain Optimization
- Strategic Sourcing
- Materials Management
- ERP Systems Expertise
- Technical knowledge
- Teamwork and Collaboration
- Problem-Solving
- Time Management
- Attention to Detail
- Multitasking Abilities
- Problem-solving abilities
- Self Motivation
- Analytical Thinking
- Goal Setting
- Problem-solving aptitude
- Analytical Thinking
- Goal Setting
- Interpersonal Communication
Accomplishments
- Supervised team of 15 staff members.
- Used Microsoft Excel to develop inventory tracking spreadsheets.
- Achieved a 20% reduction in procurement costs through effectively negotiating long-term contracts with key suppliers and optimizing the supplier selection process.
- Achieved a 25% improvement in inventory turnover by implementing a just-in-time inventory system and closely coordinating with production and logistics teams to align supply with demand.
- Documented and resolved a critical supplier quality issue which led to a 30% reduction in production downtime and enhanced overall product quality by establishing stricter quality control measures and improving communication channels with the supplier.
Interests
Gym , Football , Swimming , Chess
Certification
- CPIM I,II - Certified Production and Inventory management
- LEEA - Lifting Engineering Equipment Association score 95%
- CSCP - Self Learning
Languages
French, English, Arabic
Native language
Arabic
Proficient
C2
English
Advanced
C1
French
Intermediate
B1
Timeline
Procurement Manager
Kandil Industries Group
03.2023 - Current
Senior Procurement Engineer
EFS Facilities Egypt
04.2022 - 04.2023
Supply Chain Manager
Egyptian Kuwaiti Foundry
07.2020 - 06.2022
Mechanical Lifting Engineer
Schlumberger ECE Plant, Al Mansoori Inspection
07.2019 - 07.2020
Purchasing Engineer
Giza Systems
01.2018 - 07.2019
Material Planning and Procurement Engineer
Zamil Steel Egypt
01.2017 - 01.2018
Production Planning and Control Engineer
Zamil Steel Egypt
03.2016 - 01.2017
Lifting Equipment Engineers association - Lifting Engineering Equipment Association
LEEA
No Degree - Certified Production And Inventory Management
American Chamber of Commerce
Bachelor of Science - Mechanical Production Engineering
Helwan University
High School Diploma - Thanaweya
Orouba Language Schools
- CPIM I,II - Certified Production and Inventory management
- LEEA - Lifting Engineering Equipment Association score 95%
- CSCP - Self Learning
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