Procurement Operations Associate

About the role

Nestlé is hiring a Procurement Operations Associate in Cairo, Egypt, within its Source to Pay department. The role improves the efficiency and effectiveness of the procurement process by resolving issues such as order discrepancies and supplier performance, acting as a liaison between internal stakeholders and external suppliers, keeping accurate records of procurement activities and collaborating with cross-functional teams.

Key responsibilities

• Investigate and resolve order issues such as price, quantity or quality, and follow up on PO resolution, overdue and blocked orders in line with contracts
• Create and amend purchase orders and track their status to ensure timely delivery
• Maintain procurement databases and documentation, including purchase orders, contracts and supplier information
• Coordinate with strategic buyers, finance and operations to align procurement with business needs
• Prepare reports such as GRIR, overdue and blocked POs, and issue resolution summaries for management
• Identify process improvements and implement best practices
• Initiate competitive bidding approvals via the bidding template and use the RFQ process when requisitioners give incomplete information
• Oversee debit clearance, manage invoice exceptions and resolve blocked invoices
• Facilitate vendor registration and data changes, create SAP contracts for locally managed spend, and generate material coverage reports for imports
• Provide refresher training to users and handle inquiries

Required profile

• Bachelor's degree in a relevant field such as Supply Chain or Business Management
• 0-2 years of experience in a relevant field
• Fluent English
• Adaptable to change and able to work in a fast-paced environment
• Good planning, organizational skills and ability to meet deadlines

Required skills

• Microsoft Word and Excel
• SAP (contracts creation)

Working schedule: five days a week, with hours of 1:00 PM - 9:00 PM EET in winter and 2:00 PM - 10:00 PM EEST in summer.