Marwan ELRefay
Procurement Manager
Mountain View Hyde Park - New Cairo -
Summary
Proactive Procurement Manager helping businesses meet fulfillment obligations through reliable vendor partnerships and streamlined ordering processes. Performs detailed research in supplier selection, sourcing and value assessment to form best overall strategy for long-term gain. Manages procurement budget to determine feasibility of contracts and exceed savings goals.
Overview
2025
2025
years of professional experience
2
2
Languages
Work History
Procurement Manager
AIR LIQUIDE EGYPT
10.2022 - Current
- Lead and manage all requisitioning and sourcing activities, ensuring alignment with business objectives and team collaboration.
- Monitor and evaluate team performance against established KPIs, driving improvements in efficiency and effectiveness.
- Oversee delivery tracking and logistics operations, ensuring seamless coordination and timely deliveries.
- Enhance supplier payment processes by implementing efficient procedures in collaboration with Finance and Business Line (BL) stakeholders.
- Enforce the deployment of category strategies, ensuring full compliance with Frame Agreements.
- Drive procurement automation initiatives by identifying opportunities to expand catalog and contract coverage, including developing Blanket Purchase Orders (BPOs) with Sourcing Specialists.
- Manage purchase requisitions, oversee the placement and follow-up of purchase orders, and handle claims management with the team.
- Communicate procurement policies, processes, and tools across the organization to ensure alignment and understanding.
- Achieve sourcing results that meet cost-saving targets while maintaining service levels for operations and support functions.
- Approve POs through the Oracle ERP system and provide support on invoicing and supplier payment issues.
- Champion cost-cutting and cost-avoidance initiatives to optimize procurement value and efficiency.
- Collaborated with finance departments on budgeting and forecasting activities, ensuring accurate representation of procurement expenses and cost-saving opportunities.
- Managed supply chain process, from order placement to delivery, to facilitate on-time and accurate fulfillment.
- Prepared and presented reports to management on purchasing trends and cost savings to aid in decision making.
Sourcing Lead (AMEI)
AIR LIQUIDE EGYPT
01.2020 - 10.2022
- Collaborate with the Regional Category Manager to define and implement category strategies that drive cost savings and operational efficiencies.
- Develop and lead Request for Quotation (RFQ), proposal, and tender processes, ensuring comprehensive evaluation of suppliers based on pricing, service level agreements (SLAs), payment terms.
- Proactively manage high-spend and critical strategic contracts, negotiating favorable terms for pricing, delivery schedules.
- Lead efforts in cost optimization and savings generation by identifying opportunities to streamline procurement processes, reduce total cost of ownership (TCO).
- Oversee the supplier relationship management process, ensuring transparency and collaboration with critical vendors to drive quality improvements, continuously evaluating market conditions to benchmark costs and maintain a competitive edge.
- Develop and execute sourcing strategies for equipment, materials, and services within specified local categories, focusing on enhancing safety, quality, reliability, and on-time delivery while reducing supply chain risks and costs.
- Lead the supplier qualification process, including onboarding new suppliers, extending existing contracts, and fostering partnerships with top-tier suppliers.
- Focus on sustainability projects (Green Environment) and Social responsibilities management
Senior Buyer
AIR LIQUIDE EGYPT
04.2017 - 01.2020
- Conduct spot buying activities by handling Requests for Quotations (RFQs) and Requests for Proposals (RFPs) for items not covered by contracts, focusing on cost avoidance and achieving the best value.
- Perform day-to-day procurement activities, including negotiating with suppliers, managing inventory levels, and ensuring timely delivery of goods and services.
- Evaluate suppliers annually and report performance to management to ensure quality and compliance.
- Manage the Freight Forwarding and Transportation categories, developing and updating their Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) each year.
- Utilize Oracle ERP System to submit data and ensuring alignment with contracts.
- Draft and review contracts for commercial terms prior to submission to the legal department for final approval.
Procurement Requisitioner - (Import & Export)
AIR LIQUIDE EGYPT
8 2015 - 4 2017
- Ensure timely reception and verification of Purchase Requests (PR) to maintain procurement accuracy and efficiency.
- Create and issue Purchase Orders (PO), ensuring alignment with company policies and procurement strategies.
- Manage invoice discrepancies by coordinating with suppliers and finance to resolve issues promptly.
- Track and follow up on all import and export shipments, overseeing customs clearance, documentation, and delivery processes to ensure timely arrival.
Supply chain and Logistics specialist
SAMSUNG SDS GLOBAL SCL EGYPT
10.2013 - 08.2015
- Coordinate and book shipments from origins, ensuring the best schedules, lead times, and rates while confirming procedures with the purchasing team.
- Collaborate with supply chain teams and freight forwarders to monitor shipments, handle invoicing for clients, and ensure timely delivery while resolving any issues that may arise.
Education
MBA - Global Management And Supply Chain
ESLSCA Paris University
04.2001 -
Bachelor's Degree - Supply Chain And Procurement
Arab Academy For Science, Technology And Maritime
Cairo - Egypt 04.2001 -
Skills
- Cross-Functional Collaboration & Problem-Solving Skills
Accomplishments
- AMEI Customer Care Awards: Recognized for exceptional customer service in 2020.
- Best Savings Award (ECCO): Achieved outstanding cost savings for three consecutive years (2019, 2020, 2021).
- GROW YOUR MARGIN (GYM) Award: Honored by Air Liquide Group in 2022 for excellence in margin growth initiatives.
- Best Procure-to-Pay Performance: Received this award three times through the Hub in Q1 & Q3 of 2023 and Q1 of 2024.
- Best Employee Performance Award: Acknowledged as the top performer in November 2023 across the AMEI Hub, which encompasses 26 countries.
Hobbies
Travelling: Passionate about exploring diverse cultures, having traveled to over 25 countries for both tourism and volunteer work, enriching my global perspective and cultural awareness.
Culinary Exploration: Enthusiastic about trying new cuisines and learning about food cultures from around the world.
Additional Information
Date of Birth: July 1992
Marital Status: Married
LinkedIn Profile: www.linkedin.com/in/marwanelrefay
Timeline
Procurement Manager
AIR LIQUIDE EGYPT
10.2022 - Current
Sourcing Lead (AMEI)
AIR LIQUIDE EGYPT
01.2020 - 10.2022
Senior Buyer
AIR LIQUIDE EGYPT
04.2017 - 01.2020
Supply chain and Logistics specialist
SAMSUNG SDS GLOBAL SCL EGYPT
10.2013 - 08.2015
MBA - Global Management And Supply Chain
ESLSCA Paris University
04.2001 -
Bachelor's Degree - Supply Chain And Procurement
Arab Academy For Science, Technology And Maritime
04.2001 -
Procurement Requisitioner - (Import & Export)
AIR LIQUIDE EGYPT
8 2015 - 4 2017
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