Sherif Ahmad
Mokattam,C
Summary
Deliverable, Focused and end to end projects owner with over 15 years of experience in all the aspects of Procurement, Vendor & Contract Management, as well as all the aspects of logistics & General Administration, I would like to seek more responsibilities where I can demonstrate my keen analytical ability as well as my leadership qualities. I am well versed in all aspects of Procurement, Vendor & Contracts management & ME financial Reporting from my past experiences.
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
Work History
Procurement & Logistics Lead
AMERICARES
, USA
11.2023 - Current
- Manage the whole international & local procurement for all shipments in cooperation with different partners
- Responsible for the whole new partnerships as well as all the procedures till the agreement takes place and signed from both parties
- Provide guidance and oversight for the procurement of medical equipment, pharmaceuticals, assistive devices, and other critical supplies for the Gaza Response, ensuring alignment with organizational policies and relevant donor regulations
- Advise on the procurement of non-medical items and services under the grant, including equipment, consulting services, and operational resources
- Review and support the bid analysis process, vendor selection, and contract negotiation to ensure value for money and adherence to quality standards
- Conduct vendor due diligence, including compliance checks such as WatchDog reviews and financial documentation assessments
- Collaborate with all partners to develop a detailed Procurement Work Plan during the project inception phase
- Monitor and provide recommendations for the integration of procurement activities with All Gift-in-Kind transactions and other procurement programs to ensure alignment and efficient resource utilization
- Regularly review procurement progress, identify challenges, and provide actionable solutions to maintain timely delivery
- Managing the vendor relationship and implementing the suitable strategies to ensure successful procurement processes and timely payments
- Managed vendor selection and negotiation, resulting in cost-effective partnerships and improved service delivery, which keeps the focus on results like cost savings and better service
- Implemented performance tracking to ensure vendors met service standards and key goals, to be able to track the suppliers & Vendors performance and take the necessary action in a well timely manner
- Responsible for the contracts negotiation process, insure reducing risk and maximizing value for agreements and partnerships
- Built strong vendor relationships, ensuring effective communication and smooth supply chain operations
- Manage the whole procurement budgeting process based on the the whole departments feedback on identifying their needs on a quarterly basis to consider any variation might be raised according to the operations workflow
- Streamlined procurement reporting processes, enhancing the accuracy and accessibility of key financial data for stakeholders
- Managed monthly reporting to senior management, ensuring proactive identification and communication of outstanding purchase orders (POs) for accurate and timely accrual processing
- Leveraged data analysis to identify cost optimization opportunities and inform strategic procurement decisions, resulting in measurable financial improvements
- Ensured seamless alignment between procurement activities and financial reporting requirements, maintaining full compliance with internal policies and external regulations
- Developed and presented concise, data-driven reports on KPIs, facilitating informed decision-making and accountability
Senior Procurement Manager
USAID – Business Egypt`s Program
Cairo, Egypt
06.2023 - 10.2023
- Managing the whole PDF department procurement process within all PDF Submissions
- Managing the communication with the technical leads and teams to finalize the Concept note and deal note in a well timely manner
- Managing the communications with USAID as well as head office regarding the POs, Contracts and subcontracts till finalized
- Manage the whole payment process for all submissions according to the deliverables schedule and the budgets related till payment takes place and action done through TAMIS financial system
- Managing the tendering process and assure about the successful communication channels with the designated panel to proceed in the related process and comply to DAI & USAID process
- Managing all the contracts renewals and negotiation with suppliers & service providers and assure of having a solid contracts management
- Ensure cost effectiveness throughout the procurement process and guarantee cost and quality in every single procurement transaction
- Managing the communications with all suppliers/service providers to make sure that all payment schedules & deliverables are fulfilled according to the budget activities timeline as well as troubleshooting all cases till finalized
- Managing all the budgets review for all PDF submissions and assure that it meets the PDF manual as well as the compliance with DAI & UASAID policies related
- Sharing all budget comments to the technical team to make sure that all budget line items are in line with the activities related
- Making sure that all budget line items are clearly mentioned and described to identify the support required whether it’s from procurement section or HR section
- Managing the monthly reporting for all PDF procurement transactions took place for each submission as well as all projects procurement transactions regarding the cost, status & current timeline till finally received or delivered to the related location
Senior Procurement & Administrative Manager
JICA
Cairo, Egypt
11.2020 - 05.2023
- Manage the whole Procurement cycle, approving POs, Invoicing Cycle and supplier/service provider management till payment takes place through finance department
- Managing the tendering process if any and assure to invite the designated panel to proceed in the related process and comply with JICA regulations
- Supporting & guiding all project sections regarding all procurement transactions to prevent any impact to the operations workflow
- Managing the contracts negotiation with suppliers & service providers and assure us of having an open communication channel with all parties
- Managing all the supplier’s contracts process and assure that all clauses complied with JICA regulations, as well as the renewal process to take place in time without affecting the related services provided
- Responsible for all vendors and suppliers KPIs and monitoring, as well as the monthly supplier`s evaluation reports
- Assure cost efficiency in all the procurement processes & guarantee the cost & quality within every single procurement transaction
- Assure cost efficiency in all contracts and guarantee the best quality against the best price
- Managing the shipments and customs clearance process as well as all the logistics procedures related to JICA Egypt Office as well as all the projects fields shipments through service providers assigned
- Managing the communication with the Shipper in Japan as well as the projects section to assure that all information required are shared in proper manner to facilitate the shipment clearance in a well timely manner
- Managing and approving all the related financial transactions till delivered to finance department for transaction to takes place in a well timely manner and making sure to be charged to the related project
- Managing all JICA Egypt Office fleet as well as the insurance contracts and making sure that the ATPL, Premium, Car comprehensive are well maintained, as well as all the licenses renewal operations
- Managing communication with the logistics service providers and assure that all shipments cleared in a well timely manner to prevent any impact to the operations workflow
- Managing the communication with MOFA related to the shipment and assure that all governmental approvals & checks are fulfilled supervised by JICA project team member if applicable
- Managing the communication channel with all parties regarding the required delivery date, time as well as locations related to each project
Group Procurement Manager
K&A Consultants
Cairo, Egypt
05.2018 - 11.2020
- Responsible for enhancing and updating the procurement policy and process to facilitate the operations workflow in a well timely manner
- Manage the whole K&A procurement cycle, approving POs, Invoices Cycle, … etc
- Managing the tendering process for the whole K&A branches, starting form providing the scope of work required if it’s within the estates and admin area or requesting it per the requester`s department
- Managing all the shipments customs clearance for both branches as well as projects sites operating till delivered to the related location
- Managing the stock control and assure the IN and OUT operations in a well timely manner to prevent any impact to the operations workflow
- Managing all the supplier’s contracts process and assure that all clauses complied with K&A regional policy, as well as the renewal process to take place in time without affecting the related services provided
- Managing the whole Administration department budget for both branches
- Managing the reporting cycle on a monthly basis with the HQ
- Managing the transfers reporting and sending to the bank for the related transactions
- Managing the monthly cash flow related to each branch and assure the reporting related periodically
- Managing the cash flow reporting on a quarterly basis for the reforecasting process
- Managing the vendor management reporting as well as the consumption monthly reporting
- Responsible for the monthly vendor management monthly analysis reporting
- Managing all the monthly payments related to each contracted service provider as well as all recurrent payments and POs
Estates & Admin Manager
British Council
Cairo, Egypt
08.2015 - 05.2018
- Develop and implement a strategic approach to procurement, Invoices as well as a solid control criterion related to all the support functions POS and procurement support
- Manage the whole British Council lease & services contracts for outsourced services, renewed on time and meet corporate procurement standards including the governmental authorities
- Managing the tendering process for the whole Council`s branches, starting form providing the scope of work required if it’s within the estates and admin area or requesting it per the requester`s department
- Manage the team in ordering all offices and UK- appointed staff accommodations’ furniture as per BC standards
- Supplies, equipment, stationery
- Managing all the logistics process regarding all shipments dedicated to all BC branches as well as all services and goods to meet BC regulations, making sure that the operational team is informed of status of consignment, details are identified promptly, logged and auctioned in accordance with Service Level Agreement
- Fixed Assets and inventory registers including the Work of Art are maintained in accordance with Corporate Finance Policy
- Managing the Estates & Admin budget, review & assure the annual budget meets expectations and all WBSs including the related charges are balanced and within the planned budget
- Managing the records of reputable agents and review the agreements with these agents
- Managing the monthly cash flow report and assuring all expenses are planned for the annual forecast
- Managing all the recurrent payments and assure that all payments process complied with BC policy and matched with the related contract terms & conditions
- Managing all the rental payments and assure that all payments take place on time as well as the accruals / prepayments process to avoid any wrong charges per month
General Services Manager
GALEA MENA
Cairo, Egypt
01.2015 - 07.2015
- Managing the whole Procurement cycle, updating policies as required meeting department's value, maintaining process for the best price against best quality
- Advise on interpretation of procurement policy, providing expert advice and guidance to delivery
- Responsible for the petty cash policy enhancing & improvement
- Full Responsibility of handling the Purchasing & Procurement budget for the GS Department, in addition to HR, Operations & Finance departments
- Focal point between Galea Group and all Clients, Vendors & Suppliers including telecommunications, transportation and travel
- Maintain a communication balance between Galea Group & all corporate affairs
- Conduct the required visits with Chief Operations Officer with the major clients (Embassies) to assure the related procedures and customer satisfaction
- Managing the administration team for the whole Billing Cycle, Purchase Orders, approving all Payment Requests and assure all of the official documentation exists
- Full responsibility for all current & new contracts renewal for clients & suppliers
Assistant Manager Shared Services
HSBC Service Delivery
Cairo, Egypt
06.2010 - 12.2014
- Responsible for Improving & Updating the procurement process, and purchase orders numbering process & procedures for the whole operational departments
- Supervising the team in issuing the purchase orders along with the required supported documents (Quotations, approvals …etc)
- Managing the team in all the shipped procurements and the related documents
- Managing the related invoices for the whole Operations Department (including support functions like MCM & Finance) Receiving, recording & tracking invoices till payments or transfer took place
- Approving the Issued payment requests for the whole Operations Departments, to cover any invoice financially, follow-up on chasing the payments until it took place through Finance Department and till checks delivered & transfers took place to vendors
- Having the ownership of contracts renewal for all suppliers (Fleet Transportation & travel, advertising & Telecommunication suppliers)
- Focal point between suppliers, vendors (Fleet Transportation & Travel), Telecommunication companies (Telecom Egypt, Mobinil, Vodafone) & HSBC
- Focal point between HSBC and all corporate relations with HSBC
- Managing the related relationships between HSBC & all vendors
- Conducting the required meetings for all related parties to comply with Policies
- Handling, Solving & troubleshooting with all parties in the related aspects & requirements to comply with HSBC process &procedures
Education
Certified Procurement Professional- Level 3 -
CIPS
12.2025
Pharma Supply Chain Management Workshop -
Help Logistics
12.2025
Logistics Cluster Induction -
WFP
12.2024
Procurement Management Diploma -
TASK
12.2019
Project Management Professional -
Leopard Egypt
12.2014
Developing Internal Relationships -
HSBC Training Center
12.2013
Essentials of Team Dynamics Training -
HSBC Training Center
12.2012
Oracle Application -
Payables & Receivables
12.2009
Bachelor of Commerce -
Ein Shams University
12.2005
Mastering Excel core and advanced levels -
YAT
12.2004
Skills
- Procurement management
- Supplier negotiation
- Contract management
- Logistics coordination
- Stakeholder communication
- Budget management
- Vendor relationship management
- Logistics analysis
Languages
Arabic
First Language
English
Proficient
C2
Timeline
Procurement & Logistics Lead
AMERICARES
11.2023 - Current
Senior Procurement Manager
USAID – Business Egypt`s Program
06.2023 - 10.2023
Senior Procurement & Administrative Manager
JICA
11.2020 - 05.2023
Group Procurement Manager
K&A Consultants
05.2018 - 11.2020
Estates & Admin Manager
British Council
08.2015 - 05.2018
General Services Manager
GALEA MENA
01.2015 - 07.2015
Assistant Manager Shared Services
HSBC Service Delivery
06.2010 - 12.2014
Certified Procurement Professional- Level 3 -
CIPS
Pharma Supply Chain Management Workshop -
Help Logistics
Logistics Cluster Induction -
WFP
Procurement Management Diploma -
TASK
Project Management Professional -
Leopard Egypt
Developing Internal Relationships -
HSBC Training Center
Essentials of Team Dynamics Training -
HSBC Training Center
Oracle Application -
Payables & Receivables
Bachelor of Commerce -
Ein Shams University
Mastering Excel core and advanced levels -
YAT
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