Ahmed Essam
Alexandria
Summary
Experienced Mechanical Engineer with a background in procurement, currently working as an SAP Consultant. Skilled in process optimization, system implementation, and SAP solutions. Seeking new opportunities to further specialize in SAP consultancy and drive business transformation.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work history
SAP Basis Consultant
All For One Egypt
Alexandria, Egypt
10.2025 - Current
- Understood SAP system landscape concepts (DEV / QAS / PRD).
- Assisted in SAP Kernel updates, including understanding kernel versions, patch levels, and post-update validation.
- Gained practical knowledge of SAP Support Packages, Add-ons, and Enhancement Packages, including installation concepts and dependency awareness.
- Learned SAP Transport Management System (STMS):
Configuring transport routes
Importing and monitoring transport requests
Analyzing transport logs and resolving common errors - Supported SAP Digital Certificates:
Understanding SAP Trust Manager concepts
Certificate import/export and SSL configuration basics
SAP PLM Consultant
All for One
Alexandria
01.2024 - 12.2025
- Configure SAP PLM modules (e.g., Engineering Change Management, Product Structure Management, Document Management) according to business requirements.
- Support the implementation of SAP PLM solutions and the associated business processes.
- Work on the configuration of SAP PLM functionalities such as BOM management, change management, document management, and others.
- Assist users in understanding and using SAP PLM solutions effectively.
- Provide training to end users on SAP PLM processes and tools.
- Develop and maintain documentation, including user manuals and training materials.
- Introducing ECTR to end users and show how SAP PLM & ECTR are connected.
SAP PLM Consultant
All for One
Alexandria
01.2024 - 12.2025
- Configure SAP PLM modules (e.g., Engineering Change Management, Product Structure Management, Document Management) according to business requirements.
- Support the implementation of SAP PLM solutions and the associated business processes.
- Work on the configuration of SAP PLM functionalities such as BOM management, change management, document management, and others.
- Assist users in understanding and using SAP PLM solutions effectively.
- Provide training to end users on SAP PLM processes and tools.
- Develop and maintain documentation, including user manuals and training materials.
- Introducing ECTR to end users and show how SAP PLM & ECTR are connected.
MRO Procurement Supervisor
Amreyah Cement
Alexandria
12.2020 - 12.2023
- Developed and implemented Procurement Strategies to optimize costs and ensure availability of materials and services.
- Manage day to day P2P operations among procurement team to insure compliance and highest level of controls.
- Conducting market research, as well as creating cost estimates and forecasts.
- Developed a database of vendors and products to enable efficient and cost-effective procurement.
- Develop and provide proper sources for supplying the company with materials & maintain records for suppliers and different sources.
- Controlling the company purchasing plan through monitoring company stocks and controlling for the requested materials.
- Following up with purchasing team for all purchasing processes, starting from receiving the PR, sending RFQ, issuing PO, receiving the material or service, posting the invoice and finalizing supplier payment on SAP.
- Defining lead time and budgetary offers for upcoming projects to ensure availability and cost-effective procurement.
- Categorizing all materials into Purchasing Categories, this will help all other teams in their demand plan.
- Reporting Procurement Activities through dashboards using Power BI obtaining data from SAP reports.
- Define release strategy matrix for PRs & POs to be implemented on SAP.
MRO Procurement Supervisor
Amreyah Cement
Alexandria
12.2020 - 12.2023
- Developed and implemented Procurement Strategies to optimize costs and ensure availability of materials and services.
- Manage day to day P2P operations among procurement team to insure compliance and highest level of controls.
- Conducting market research, as well as creating cost estimates and forecasts.
- Developed a database of vendors and products to enable efficient and cost-effective procurement.
- Develop and provide proper sources for supplying the company with materials & maintain records for suppliers and different sources.
- Controlling the company purchasing plan through monitoring company stocks and controlling for the requested materials.
- Following up with purchasing team for all purchasing processes, starting from receiving the PR, sending RFQ, issuing PO, receiving the material or service, posting the invoice and finalizing supplier payment on SAP.
- Defining lead time and budgetary offers for upcoming projects to ensure availability and cost-effective procurement.
- Categorizing all materials into Purchasing Categories, this will help all other teams in their demand plan.
- Reporting Procurement Activities through dashboards using Power BI obtaining data from SAP reports.
- Define release strategy matrix for PRs & POs to be implemented on SAP.
Purchasing Specialist
Amreyah Cement
Alexandria
11.2018 - 11.2020
- Receive, execute, update, and follow-up the process of spare parts local and foreign purchasing including:
- 1. Perform a Purchase Requisition Analysis.
- 2. Execute needed preparation of acquisition proposals.
- 3. Collect offers/quotations from suppliers and prepare commercial condition's comparison sheet between suppliers for analysis.
- 4. Evaluate the received proposals in regards of technical acceptance, quality, delivery conditions and payment terms.
- 5. Negotiate with suppliers regarding price and delivery time and update data on SAP system.
- 6. Track orders and ensure timely delivery.
- Measure operational KPI's and compare them against set targets (internal purchasing cycle time, supplier delay, days of payable outstanding, etc.)
- Performing all above purchasing cycle on ERP System SAP.
Purchasing Specialist
Amreyah Cement
Alexandria
11.2018 - 11.2020
- Receive, execute, update, and follow-up the process of spare parts local and foreign purchasing including:
- 1. Perform a Purchase Requisition Analysis.
- 2. Execute needed preparation of acquisition proposals.
- 3. Collect offers/quotations from suppliers and prepare commercial condition's comparison sheet between suppliers for analysis.
- 4. Evaluate the received proposals in regards of technical acceptance, quality, delivery conditions and payment terms.
- 5. Negotiate with suppliers regarding price and delivery time and update data on SAP system.
- 6. Track orders and ensure timely delivery.
- Measure operational KPI's and compare them against set targets (internal purchasing cycle time, supplier delay, days of payable outstanding, etc.)
- Performing all above purchasing cycle on ERP System SAP.
Procurement Engineer
FLSmidth Operation & Maintenance
Cairo
06.2017 - 10.2018
- Responsible for Mechanical Category as operation & maintenance services (Material / Service) related to FLS sites.
- Direct contact with suppliers and make a deals to enhance our relationship.
- Sourcing for potential suppliers and recommends those most desirable.
- Evaluate vendor’s proposals technically in compliance with project specifications.
- Prepare and issue Purchase order (POs), Request for quotations (RFQ) and other related documents (RFP).
- Follow arrived material to our warehouse and reported with internal inspections (Technical / Qty.)
- Receive invoices from vendors to issue RFP and to follow with financial department until payment is complete.
- Performing all above purchasing cycle on ERP System Maximo.
Procurement Engineer
FLSmidth Operation & Maintenance
Cairo
06.2017 - 10.2018
- Responsible for Mechanical Category as operation & maintenance services (Material / Service) related to FLS sites.
- Direct contact with suppliers and make a deals to enhance our relationship.
- Sourcing for potential suppliers and recommends those most desirable.
- Evaluate vendor’s proposals technically in compliance with project specifications.
- Prepare and issue Purchase order (POs), Request for quotations (RFQ) and other related documents (RFP).
- Follow arrived material to our warehouse and reported with internal inspections (Technical / Qty.)
- Receive invoices from vendors to issue RFP and to follow with financial department until payment is complete.
- Performing all above purchasing cycle on ERP System Maximo.
Procurement Engineer
Arab Swiss Engineering Company ASEC
Cairo
01.2015 - 05.2017
- Issue RFQ for the requested PR, follow up receiving quotations from the suppliers, collect offers from suppliers, create and modify the schedule agreements/contracts in SAP, communicate and follow up with internal requesters.
- Analyze all suppliers in order to select the most suitable suppliers who are able to deliver high quality products at competitive pricing.
- Negotiate with suppliers on lead-time, cost and quality to obtain the maximum benefit for the company.
- Locates substitute materials whenever possible with equal performance and better prices.
- Performing all above purchasing cycle on ERP System SAP.
Procurement Engineer
Arab Swiss Engineering Company ASEC
Cairo
01.2015 - 05.2017
- Issue RFQ for the requested PR, follow up receiving quotations from the suppliers, collect offers from suppliers, create and modify the schedule agreements/contracts in SAP, communicate and follow up with internal requesters.
- Analyze all suppliers in order to select the most suitable suppliers who are able to deliver high quality products at competitive pricing.
- Negotiate with suppliers on lead-time, cost and quality to obtain the maximum benefit for the company.
- Locates substitute materials whenever possible with equal performance and better prices.
- Performing all above purchasing cycle on ERP System SAP.
Education
B.Sc. - Mechanical Engineering
Faculty of Engineering Alexandria University
AlexandriaCertification
- SAP MM Training - Udemy - Currently Enrolled
- Document Management in SAP - SAP Learning Hub
- Classification in SAP - SAP Learning Hub
Languages
Arabic : Mother Tounge Language
Beginner
English : Excellen
Beginner
Deutsch : A2 Goethe Certified
Beginner
Professional Training
- SAP MM Training - Udemy - Currently Enrolled
- Document Management in SAP - SAP Learning Hub
- Classification in SAP - SAP Learning Hub
Timeline
SAP Basis Consultant
All For One Egypt
10.2025 - Current
SAP PLM Consultant
All for One
01.2024 - 12.2025
SAP PLM Consultant
All for One
01.2024 - 12.2025
MRO Procurement Supervisor
Amreyah Cement
12.2020 - 12.2023
MRO Procurement Supervisor
Amreyah Cement
12.2020 - 12.2023
Purchasing Specialist
Amreyah Cement
11.2018 - 11.2020
Purchasing Specialist
Amreyah Cement
11.2018 - 11.2020
Procurement Engineer
FLSmidth Operation & Maintenance
06.2017 - 10.2018
Procurement Engineer
FLSmidth Operation & Maintenance
06.2017 - 10.2018
Procurement Engineer
Arab Swiss Engineering Company ASEC
01.2015 - 05.2017
Procurement Engineer
Arab Swiss Engineering Company ASEC
01.2015 - 05.2017
B.Sc. - Mechanical Engineering
Faculty of Engineering Alexandria University