Location: 6th of October City, Egypt
Working days: Sunday to Thursday
Job SummaryCura Pharma seeks an experienced, results-driven Foreign Purchasing Senior Specialist to manage sourcing and procurement of FMCG materials from international suppliers. The ideal candidate has strong foreign purchasing experience in the FMCG industry, excellent supplier negotiation skills, and a solid understanding of international procurement and import processes.
Key Responsibilities
- * Manage the end-to-end foreign purchasing cycle for FMCG materials and related supplies.
- Identify, evaluate, and develop relationships with international suppliers.
- Obtain and compare quotations to ensure the best quality, cost, and delivery terms.
- Negotiate pricing, payment terms, contracts, and supply agreements with overseas vendors.
- Issue purchase orders and monitor order fulfillment to ensure timely delivery.
- Coordinate with suppliers, freight forwarders, customs brokers, and logistics partners.
- Follow up on shipping documentation, customs clearance, and import procedures.
- Monitor inventory requirements and coordinate purchasing plans with relevant departments.
- Conduct market research to identify new suppliers, products, and cost-saving opportunities.
- Track supplier performance and ensure compliance with quality and delivery standards.
- Prepare procurement reports and maintain accurate purchasing records.
- Ensure purchasing activities comply with company policies and procurement procedures.
Qualifications Bachelor's Degree in Production Engineering, Business Administration, Supply Chain Management, or a related field.
* Minimum 4 years of experience in Foreign Purchasing within the FMCG industry is a must.*
* FMCG foreign purchasing experience is mandatory.
* Strong knowledge of international sourcing, import regulations, customs procedures, and shipping documentation.
* Proven experience in supplier negotiation and contract management.
* Excellent analytical, communication, and negotiation skills.
* Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications, particularly Excel.
* Good command of English, both written and spoken.
* Ability to work under pressure and manage multiple suppliers and deadlines.
Preferred Skills
- * Experience with ERP systems.
- Knowledge of supply chain and inventory management principles.
- Strong commercial awareness and cost optimization capabilities.
What We Offer
- * Competitive salary package.
- Professional and dynamic work environment.
- Career growth opportunities within a growing organization.
