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Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
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Sustainability And Procurement Projects
Relocation And Job Readiness
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MAHMOUD EL MEDANY

MAHMOUD EL MEDANY

PURCHASING & PROCUREMENT MANAGER
Hurghada

Summary

Results-driven Purchasing & Procurement Manager with over 20 years of experience in strategic sourcing, vendor negotiations, and supply chain management. Proven ability to achieve cost reductions, optimize procurement operations, and strengthen supplier relationships. Expertise in hospitality, retail, FMCG, construction, and large-scale procurement. Adept at ERP systems (SAP Ariba, Oracle NetSuite, Microsoft Dynamics 365) and sustainable procurement practices. Ready to relocate to Saudi Arabia immediately with visa sponsorship assistance.

Overview

15
15
years of professional experience
2
2
Languages

Work History

PURCHASING MANAGER

LABRANDA HOTELS & RESORTS
07.2017 - Current
  • Reduced procurement costs by 25%, renegotiating supplier contracts and implementing volume-based pricing models
  • Optimized supplier evaluation processes, improving on-time delivery rates by 30%
  • Implemented ERP-based procurement automation, cutting manual workload by 40% and increasing reporting accuracy
  • Led a team of 8 procurement professionals, streamlining sourcing operations across multiple hotel properties
  • Developed a sustainability-focused sourcing initiative, introducing eco-friendly materials and reducing plastic usage by 35%

ASSISTANT PURCHASING MANAGER

ORASCOM GROUP
07.2014 - 07.2017
  • Saved $500K annually by identifying alternate suppliers for key hotel operating supplies
  • Developed procurement strategies aligned with corporate cost-efficiency goals, improving contract terms and payment flexibility
  • Strengthened vendor relationships, reducing supply chain disruptions by 20%

ASSISTANT PURCHASING MANAGER

PENSEÉ GARDEN RESORT
06.2012 - 07.2014
  • Led negotiations that resulted in a 15% reduction in purchasing costs for food and beverage procurement
  • Introduced supplier evaluation metrics, improving quality control and standardization

ASSISTANT PURCHASING MANAGER

AMC ROYAL HOTEL
11.2009 - 06.2012
  • Spearheaded vendor sourcing initiatives, reducing lead times by 20% and improving supply chain efficiency
  • Implemented an inventory tracking system, cutting waste by 10%

Education

Bachelor's Degree - Hotel & Tourism Management

Cairo University
Cairo

Skills

  • Strategic Procurement
  • Vendor Management
  • Contract Negotiations
  • Supplier Relations
  • Risk Mitigation
  • Cost Reduction
  • Budget Optimization
  • ERP Systems
  • E-Procurement Systems
  • SAP Ariba
  • Oracle NetSuite
  • Microsoft Dynamics 365
  • Coupa
  • Hospitality Procurement
  • Retail Procurement
  • FMCG Procurement
  • Logistics
  • Inventory Control
  • Warehouse Coordination
  • Demand Forecasting
  • Cost-Efficient Stock Management
  • Sustainability
  • ESG Compliance
  • Circular Economy Initiatives
  • Team Leadership

Sustainability And Procurement Projects

Green Procurement & Waste Reduction Initiatives, Implemented a waste segregation program, reducing landfill waste by 30% and optimizing recycling efforts., Developed a sustainable packaging policy, working with suppliers to reduce plastic use by 35%., Established partnerships with local recycling centers, increasing cost savings and ensuring responsible waste disposal.

Relocation And Job Readiness

Saudi Arabia - Top Priority, UAE, Qatar, Kuwait, Bahrain, Oman, Available for interviews at short notice

Timeline

PURCHASING MANAGER

LABRANDA HOTELS & RESORTS
07.2017 - Current

ASSISTANT PURCHASING MANAGER

ORASCOM GROUP
07.2014 - 07.2017

ASSISTANT PURCHASING MANAGER

PENSEÉ GARDEN RESORT
06.2012 - 07.2014

ASSISTANT PURCHASING MANAGER

AMC ROYAL HOTEL
11.2009 - 06.2012

Bachelor's Degree - Hotel & Tourism Management

Cairo University

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