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Purchasing and Logistics Manager

Date:  Apr 10, 2025
Company:  CAF Egypt
Location: 

CAIRO, EG, 4062130

Reporting to: General Manager
Location : Cairo - Kozzika 

Mission of the position

As a Purchasing and Logistics Manager, you will be responsible for sourcing the best quality equipment, goods, and services for the company at the most competitive prices while ensuring timely delivery. You will oversee stock management, material optimization, and supplier relations to guarantee the smooth operation of the supply chain.

Functions and responsibilities

  • Forecast demand for services and products to meet business needs while maintaining constant stock level checks.
  • Manage materials, including stock optimization and effective logistics and store processes.
  • Research and identify the best suppliers, ensuring value, quality, and timely delivery.
  • Liaise between suppliers, manufacturers, internal departments, and customers.
  • Identify potential suppliers and maintain strong relationships with existing ones.
  • Support HSQE by delivering the supplier audit program.
  • Manage warranty contracts with suppliers.
  • Oversee internal supply chain processes with the Mother Company and its subsidiaries.

Education required

  • Bachelor’s degree in engineering, business, Supply Chain Management, Logistics, or related field.

Required professional experience

  • At least 5 years of relevant experience in purchasing, logistics, or supply chain management in the rolling stock field are required .
  • In-depth knowledge of goods import rules and local market conditions.
  • Proven experience in cost-saving strategies and negotiations.
  • Experience in managing teams and coordinating across departments.
  • Ability to handle pressure and meet deadlines.
  • Proficiency in MS Office, SAP, and other relevant software.

Competencies

Serving Customers
Acting Decisively
Acting as a Champion for Change
Developing Talent
Managing Performance
Communicating Effectively
Acting with Integrity
Working Safely
Negotiating Agreements
3- ATTRIBUTES: How would you rate the level of intangible capabilities such as leadership style, values ​​and other competencies necessary to perform the functions of the position? List below the key elements considered in the evaluation, indicating strengths and aspects for improvement:

Technical and/or practical knowledge valued

  • Knowledge of supply chain management, logistics, and purchasing processes.
  • Understanding of local market dynamics and import/export regulations.
  • Experience with SAP and other relevant soft programs for logistics and inventory management.
  • Familiarity with supplier relationship management and warranty contracts.

Languages:

  • Mandatory: English and Arabic
  • Preferred: Spanish, French

It is our belief that each employee contributes directly to the growth and success of our company. As a global team with different expertise, ways of thinking, and varied backgrounds, we want each employee to feel that belongs, is included, and can thrive.

As a socially responsible company, we build the principles of Diversity and Inclusion into our practices, and encourage equality from different sources to ensure an open working environment where mutual respect and equal opportunities prevail.  We are an equal opportunity employer. We have diverse, multicultural, committed and qualified talent that contributes on a daily basis to the creation of sustainable value. All qualified applications are considered for employment without regard to any characteristic protected by local law. 

 

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