Manager - Supply Chain Operations

Our client, an international supply chain and logistics solutions provider is hiring for an experienced Supply Chain professional to be based in Cairo, Egypt, overseeing their operations in the country.

The Manager, Supply Chain Operations (SCO), will be responsible for executing and delivering supplier and category strategies across assigned markets within the Packaging category. This role has end-to end accountability for category outcomes, including supplier performance, sourcing execution, and supply assurance, ensuring alignment with customer requirements and regional priorities.

Role responsibilities:

Category Execution & Strategy Deployment

• Execute category strategies across assigned markets, ensuring alignment with regional and global objectives
• Translate strategic direction into actionable sourcing and supplier plans that deliver category outcomes
• Support development of category plans and ensure effective deployment at market level
• Ensure regional requirements and insights are reflected in supplier execution and decision making
• Accountable for delivery of category outcomes across assigned markets (cost, supply, supplier performance)

Supplier Management & Sourcing Execution

• Lead Supplier Relationship Management (SRM) across assigned suppliers, including strategic and critical suppliers within scope
• Build and manage strong supplier partnerships to ensure reliable delivery, innovation, and cost competitiveness
• Lead sourcing activities including RFP/RFI processes, supplier selection, negotiations, and contract execution
• Drive supplier segmentation and portfolio management aligned with category and business objectives
• Provide direction and oversight to ensure effective supplier engagement and performance management

Supplier Performance & Continuous Improvement

• Own supplier performance against defined KPIs (cost, quality, service, innovation) and drive continuous improvement
• Lead implementation of supplier performance frameworks (e.g., STEP programs) to deliver foundational and transformational outcomes
• Partner with internal stakeholders and SMEs to align regional priorities with global supplier strategies

Supply Assurance & Risk Management

• Own supply continuity across assigned markets, including capacity planning, contingency planning, and production alignment
• Identify and mitigate risks related to supply disruptions, pricing fluctuations, quality issues, and supplier performance
• Manage raw material exposure and support cost-risk trade-off decisions
• Ensure uninterrupted supply of core and promotional products in line with customer expectations.

Financial & Cost Management

• Accountable for delivery of cost optimization and value creation targets within assigned category scope
• Manage pricing, cost drivers, and spend visibility across markets
• Ensure financial discipline in sourcing decisions and supplier agreements

Stakeholder & Cross-functional Engagement

• Act as key interface between suppliers, customers (where required), and internal stakeholders
• Collaborate with Product Development, Quality, Commercial, and Procurement teams to support sourcing, commercialisation, and supply execution
• Provide input into product development, supplier selection, and risk management decisions
• Serve as escalation point for supplier and supply chain issues within assigned scope

Process, Governance & S2C Execution

• Ensure consistent execution of sourcing processes, supplier engagement frameworks, and procurement policies
• Lead Source-to-Contract (S2C) activities within scope, including negotiation support and contract execution
• Manage contract execution in partnership with central Procurement Services teams
• Ensure accuracy and integrity of supply, cost, and supplier performance reporting

Candidate requirements:

• Experience: Typically 8+ years of experience in supply chain, procurement, or strategic sourcing, with a proven track record of delivering supplier performance and category execution outcomes
• Ownership & Results Orientation: Strong accountability for delivering cost, supply, and supplier performance outcomes within assigned scope
• Commercial & Negotiation Expertise: Proven ability to lead negotiations and deliver commercial outcomes across sourcing and supplier engagements
• Supplier & Relationship Management: Demonstrated capability to manage supplier relationships and drive performance through structured engagement and accountability
• Stakeholder Management: Proven ability to operate in a matrix environment, influencing cross functional teams and aligning stakeholders to business objectives
• Analytical & Problem-Solving Skills: Ability to analyze market trends, cost drivers, and operational data to support decision-making and resolve complex issues
• Risk & Supply Management: Strong understanding of supply continuity, risk mitigation, and cost-risk trade-offs within supply chains
• Business & Financial Acumen: Solid understanding of financial drivers, cost structures, and sourcing levers to support effective decision-making
• Drive & Accountability: Strong sense of urgency and ownership, with the ability to prioritize, manage complexity, and deliver results
• Collaboration & Communication: Strong interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to drive alignment and resolve issues effectively
• Technical & Systems Capability: Proficient in Microsoft Office tools and familiar with procurement / sourcing systems
• Qualifications: Bachelor’s degree in Business, Supply Chain, or related field; professional certifications (e.g., CIPS) are advantageous