Job Description

Knauf stands for opportunity We know that opportunity looks different to each person, and we are proud that we see opportunity in everyone. This exciting role within the Supply Chain team. could be the perfect next opportunity for you to build a unique career, in a values-led culture with a clear purpose of making tomorrow a home for all of us.

We are a global manufacturer of construction materials and within our Group, our 41,500 team members in 90 countries across 300 sites provide a huge opportunity for anyone with ambition and energy. We value everyone's contribution equally and we ask that you bring your whole self to work, to enrich the business further, as together we achieve more in a safe and inclusive environment.

Our global reach in 90 countries continues to grow and we are looking for passionate, ambitious people to help us achieve our goals. We are all led by the same core values and believe in the powerful potential of large companies to have a positive impact on the world. We are now looking for another team mate to join us in New Cairo Office as Senior Procurement Specialist.

Can you say ‘yes’?

Do you treat your colleagues with respect?

Do you always have the customer in mind?

Do you act with future generations in mind?

Do you like to seek out opportunities to grow and develop?

Do you have a proven track record of delivering results?

Manage end-to-end purchasing activities, supplier relationships, and sourcing strategies in Egypt. The role requires strong commercial judgement, negotiation skills, and knowledge of local and international procurement practices. The successful candidate will ensure timely, cost-effective, and compliant procurement of goods and services while supporting business continuity and operational efficiency.

What you’ll be doing:

Manage the full procurement cycle, including sourcing, supplier evaluation, negotiation, purchase orders, and contract administration.

Identify reliable suppliers and develop strong supplier partnerships to secure quality, cost,and service advantages.

Lead commercial negotiations on pricing, payment terms, delivery schedules, and service level agreements.

Monitor market trends, supplier performance, and cost drivers to identify savings opportunities and reduce procurement risks.

Ensure all procurement activities comply with company policies, local regulations, and internal approval procedures.

Coordinate with internal stakeholders such as operations, finance, engineering, warehouse, and planning teams to understand procurement requirements.

Review and analyze purchase requests to ensure accuracy, completeness, and alignment with business needs.

Track supplier delivery performance and resolve supply, quality, or invoice-related issues in a timely manner.

Contribute to strategic sourcing initiatives, cost optimization projects, and process improvement activities.

Maintain master data and catalogues, drive eProcurement adoption (e.g., SAP S/4HANA with Ariba/Coupa), and help reduce cycle times, maverick spend, and invoice holds.

Onboard and qualify suppliers, track KPIs (OTIF, quality, service), manage issue resolution and corrective actions, and support performance reviews

What we’d love for you to have:

We are interested in you as a person: your attitude, behaviors and values. As long as you have the willingness to learn anything you need for the role that you don't already have, we'd love to speak to you. If you have experience in the following areas – this is an added advantage:

Bachelor’s degree in business administration, Supply Chain, Engineering, or a related field

Minimum 7 years of experience in procurement, sourcing, or supply chain, preferably within manufacturing, construction, industrial, or FMCG sectors.

Strong knowledge of procurement processes, vendor management, and contract negotiation.

Good understanding of the Egyptian supplier market and local procurement regulations.

Experience with ERP systems such as SAP, Oracle, or similar procurement platforms.

Strong analytical, negotiation, and problem-solving skills.

Ability to manage multiple priorities and work under pressure.

Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.

Strong command of English and Arabic

We’ll provide:

• A competitive salary

• Benefits

What happens next?

We appreciate that your time is precious and applying for a new job can be a lengthy process - so we have committed to replying to your application within 10 working days.