Associate Purchase Manager  ( Raw Material) is responsible for supporting the procurement of raw materials from both local and international suppliers. This role involves vendor evaluation, contract negotiation, order processing, and ensuring timely delivery while maintaining quality and cost efficiency. The position requires strong analytical, negotiation, and coordination skills to align procurement activities with production and business goals to achieve below Tasks.

1. Strategic Need

• Increased Procurement Complexity: With Dabur Egypt expanding its product portfolio and sourcing from both local and international suppliers, procurement complexity has grown. Managing supplier relationships, compliance, and logistics across geographies requires dedicated focus.
• Risk Mitigation: Global sourcing introduces risks such as currency fluctuations, geopolitical instability, and supply chain disruptions. A dedicated associate manager can proactively manage these risks through supplier diversification and contingency planning.

2. Operational Efficiency

• Lead Time Reduction: A focused role can reduce lead times, ensuring raw materials are available when needed, minimizing production delays.
• Improved Supplier Performance: Regular monitoring and engagement can improve supplier on-time delivery rates enhancing production continuity.

3. Cost Optimization

• Negotiation Leverage: With dedicated market intelligence and supplier benchmarking, the associate manager can help achieve cost savings on raw material through better negotiation and alternate sourcing.
• Inventory Management: Improved planning and procurement coordination can reduce excess inventory and carrying costs.

4. Compliance and Documentation

• Import Documentation Accuracy: Errors in import documentation can lead to customs delays and penalties. A dedicated associate can ensure 100% compliance, reduce risk and improve customs clearance efficiency.
• Audit Readiness: Proper documentation and supplier contracts support internal and external audits, reducing non-compliance risks.

5. Digital Procurement Integration

• With the adoption of ERP and digital procurement tools, having a dedicated associate ensures data accuracy, system utilization, and analytics-driven decision-making. This can improve procurement visibility and reporting quality .