Hussam Ahmed
Cairo,C
Summary
Senior Foreign Procurement Specialist with experience in raw materials sourcing and international supplier management within industrial and manufacturing environments. Skilled in supplier qualification, commercial negotiation, and optimizing procurement operations to support cost efficiency and supply continuity. Proven ability to manage procurement spend, coordinate import shipments, and improve sourcing performance using Oracle ERP and data-driven decision-making.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
Work History
Senior Foreign Procurement Specialist
Elsewedy Electric Group
Cairo, Cairo
02.2021 - Current
- Manage foreign procurement activities for key raw materials used in manufacturing operations, including polyolefins, PVC resin, plasticizers, pigments, stabilizers, additives, and packaging materials, to ensure uninterrupted production.
- Manage a procurement spend portfolio of approximately USD 15 million across 35 suppliers, primarily international suppliers.
- Handle end-to-end sourcing activities, including RFQs, supplier evaluation, commercial negotiation, purchase order execution, and delivery follow-up.
- Negotiate pricing, payment terms, and delivery conditions using key Incoterms such as CIF, FOB, C&F, and EXW to improve cost efficiency and maintain supply continuity.
- Lead the qualification and approval of 53 new suppliers within 7 months in 2023 through technical and commercial evaluation of 385 raw material samples.
- Contribute to cost optimization initiatives, delivering approximately 6% savings through supplier negotiation, sourcing evaluation, and commercial analysis.
- Support supplier evaluation and sourcing diversification initiatives to reduce dependency risks, including sole supplier improvement efforts.
Customer Service Representative Intern
Vodafone UK
05.2020 - 10.2020
- Assisted customers with inquiries and service-related issues, ensuring timely and effective resolution.
- Resolved customer concerns promptly while maintaining a high standard of service quality.
- Provided clear and accurate information about products and services to support customer satisfaction.
- Collaborated with team members to ensure smooth and efficient handling of customer requests.
Manager
Jimmy's Pizzeria
06.2015 - 08.2015
- Oversaw daily restaurant operations, staff supervision, scheduling, and onboarding to maintain efficient service.
- Monitored inventory, ordered supplies, and supported daily financial tracking to ensure smooth operations.
Education
Bachelor of Logistics & Maritime Transport - Supply Chain Management
Arab Academy for Science, Technology & Maritime Transport (AASTMT)
Egypt01-2020
Skills
- Foreign Procurement
- Strategic Sourcing
- International Supplier Management
- Material Sourcing
- Vendor Development
- Cost negotiation
- RFQ & Commercial Comparison
- Purchase Order Management
- Import Procurement Operations
- Shipment Coordination
- Material planning
- Oracle ERP
- Performance management
- Supply Continuity Support
Technical Tools
- Oracle ERP
- MRP Systems
- Microsoft Excel
- Microsoft Office Suite
Languages
- Arabic, Native
- English, Fluent (C2 Proficiency)
Additional Information - Military Status
Exempted
Timeline
Senior Foreign Procurement Specialist
Elsewedy Electric Group
02.2021 - Current
Customer Service Representative Intern
Vodafone UK
05.2020 - 10.2020
Manager
Jimmy's Pizzeria
06.2015 - 08.2015
Bachelor of Logistics & Maritime Transport - Supply Chain Management
Arab Academy for Science, Technology & Maritime Transport (AASTMT)