Heavy equipment mechanical engineer Jobs - Port Said Egypt

Operating twin-screw extruders, mixers, compounding machines, and auxiliary equipment to produce white and color masterbatch. Accurately weighing, dosing, and feeding raw materials, including polymer carriers, white pigments such as titanium dioxide (TiO₂), color pigments, and functional additives, according to approved formulation sheets. Monitoring operating parameters such as temperatures, screw speed, pressure, cutter speed, and cooling water flow to ensure consistent product quality and dispersion. Coordinating with the Quality Control (QC) lab to conduct color and visual checks on initial and continuous runs, and performing spectrophotometric analysis. Handling minor mechanical and electrical faults in extrusion lines, and reporting major breakdowns to the maintenance team. Ensuring proper packaging, labeling, and palletizing of finished masterbatch products. Fully adhering to company Health, Safety, and Environment (HSE) procedures, wearing required personal protective equipment (PPE), and safely handling chemicals and pigments. Conducting thorough cleaning of extruders, dies, and mixing equipment during color changeovers to prevent cross-contamination. Maintaining daily production logs, raw material consumption records, and shift handover reports. Ensuring smooth and continuous operation of the production line. Adherence to approved masterbatch formulations and recipes. Achieving high quality dispersion and color accuracy. Zero major batch rejections due to color or dispersion variations. Minimizing machine downtime through prompt fault detection and resolution. Accurate product identification and inventory handover/receipt. Providing a safe working environment with zero safety incidents. Efficient and clean execution of color/product changeovers. Ensuring documentation reliability and product/material traceability. <p><strong>Additional Details</strong></p><ul><li>Number of vacancies: 3</li><li>Shift system: Morning only</li></ul>

<p>A large multipurpose marine terminal on Egypt's coast is hiring a Marine &amp; Berth Operations Manager to lead all vessel, berth, equipment, and operator activity across its deep-water quay. The role carries full accountability for berth productivity, vessel turnaround, equipment utilization, and the safety of every operation taking place at the waterside, 24 hours a day.</p><p><strong>Marine &amp; Berth Operations</strong></p><p>•&nbsp;&nbsp; Lead all marine and berth operations across the terminal's berths and quay — vessel berthing and unberthing, loading and discharge, and continuous 24/7 shift coverage.</p><p>•&nbsp;&nbsp; Own berth productivity and vessel turnaround time; review and approve vessel loading and discharge plans, and intervene decisively on deviations.</p><p>•&nbsp;&nbsp; Coordinate with the port authority, economic-zone authority, pilots, tugs, mooring teams, vessel masters, and shipping agents to secure safe and timely vessel handling.</p><p>•&nbsp;&nbsp; Monitor vessel draft, freeboard, mooring line condition, berth condition, and weather to authorize continuation or suspension of operations.</p><p>•&nbsp;&nbsp; Coordinate draft surveys, cargo surveys, and damage inspections with appointed inspection companies.</p><p>•&nbsp;&nbsp; Ensure a seamless interface between berth, yard and warehouse operations, planning, and truck movement so that cargo flow is never interrupted.</p><p>•&nbsp;&nbsp; Oversee handling campaigns for bulk cargo (cement, clinker, fertilizers, iron, grains), general cargo, and containers.</p><p><strong>Equipment &amp; Operators</strong></p><p>•&nbsp;&nbsp; Direct the deployment and utilization of terminal cranes, ship unloaders, mobile harbor equipment, hoppers, grabs, and cargo-handling gear across all vessel operations.</p><p>•&nbsp;&nbsp; Own equipment availability and productivity in partnership with Equipment Maintenance; escalate breakdowns and drive root-cause resolution rather than repeat repairs.</p><p>•&nbsp;&nbsp; Lead the crane operators, heavy equipment operators, and drivers population — certification, competency assessment, shift allocation, and performance management.</p><p>•&nbsp;&nbsp; Ensure every defect, on terminal equipment and on vessel cranes alike, is recorded, reported, and followed through to closure.</p><p>•&nbsp;&nbsp; Manage subcontracted stevedoring labour and service providers against agreed SLAs, productivity standards, and cost targets.</p><p><strong>HSE, Security &amp; Compliance</strong></p><p>•&nbsp;&nbsp; Champion a zero-harm safety culture and hold full accountability for HSE performance across all marine and berth areas.</p><p>•&nbsp;&nbsp; Ensure compliance with IMO and SOLAS standards, the ISPS Code, Egyptian maritime law, port authority regulations, and terminal standard operating procedures.</p><p>•&nbsp;&nbsp; Lead risk assessments, incident investigations, and corrective action closure for all marine and berth operations.</p><p><strong>Performance, People &amp; Systems</strong></p><p>•&nbsp;&nbsp; Lead a large multi-level workforce of section heads, supervisors, team leaders, vessel operation representatives, and operators across rotating shifts; own manpower planning and shift rosters.</p><p>•&nbsp;&nbsp; Set, track, and act on operational KPIs: tons per hour, berth occupancy and productivity, crane utilization, vessel turnaround time, downtime, and overtime.</p><p>•&nbsp;&nbsp; Contribute to the terminal's operating budget, COGS control, and equipment capital expenditure planning.</p><p>•&nbsp;&nbsp; Support commercial and customer relationships by delivering reliable, predictable service to shipping lines and cargo owners.</p><p><strong>Requirements</strong></p><p>•&nbsp;&nbsp; Bachelor's degree in Maritime Studies, Marine or Mechanical Engineering, or Operations Management; MBA or equivalent postgraduate qualification is a plus.</p><p>•&nbsp;&nbsp; 12+ years in port or marine terminal operations, including at least 5 years leading marine and berth operations at managerial level in a multipurpose or bulk terminal.</p><p>•&nbsp;&nbsp; Proven experience in bulk cargo handling (cement, clinker, fertilizers, grains, iron) and the associated equipment.</p><p>•&nbsp;&nbsp; Solid command of berth planning, discharge and stowage planning, gang and equipment deployment, and continuous 24/7 shift operations.</p><p>•&nbsp;&nbsp; Strong working knowledge of the ISPS Code, IMO / SOLAS requirements, port authority procedures, and marine safety practice.</p><p>•&nbsp;&nbsp; Demonstrated ability to lead large blue-collar workforces and to manage subcontracted stevedoring labor effectively.</p><p>•&nbsp;&nbsp; Decisive under operational pressure, safety-first mindset, strong situational awareness, and credibility with both operational crews and clients.</p><p>•&nbsp;&nbsp; Based in or willing to relocate to Port Said; available to respond to operational escalations outside standard hours.</p><p></p>

<ul><li><p>Lead the planning, scheduling and field execution of major plant turnarounds, planned shutdowns, and emergency outages for critical machinery to ensure safely completed works within tight schedules and budgets.</p></li><li><p>Oversee, troubleshoot, and manage the advanced maintenance of critical compressor technologies, including Centrifugal, Screw, and Reciprocating compressors.</p></li><li><p>Ensure the integrity and proper operation of advanced sealing technologies, specifically managing dry gas seals for compressors, specialized API mechanical seals, and high-capacity production extruders.</p></li><li><p>Supervise the reliability, inspection, and maintenance of plant utility systems, specifically water tube boilers, cooling towers, and heat exchangers.</p></li><li><p>Optimize materials control by establishing critical spare parts lists, auditing warehouse stock levels, evaluating technical bids for replacement components, and ensuring zero downtime due to part unavailability.</p></li><li><p>Track, analyze, and report maintenance KPIs to drive continuous improvement.</p></li><li><p>Guarantee that all maintenance activities, alignments, and modifications strictly adhere to international engineering codes, specifically API and ASME standards.</p></li></ul><p></p><p><strong>Requirements</strong></p><ul><li><p>Bachelor’s Degree in Mechanical Power Engineering.</p></li><li><p>5–10+ years of heavy hands-on experience within Petrochemical, Oil &amp; Gas, or Polypropylene manufacturing plants.</p></li></ul><ul><li><p>Proven track record in executing major overhauls and alignments on centrifugal, screw, and reciprocating compressors.</p></li><li><p>Deep understanding of API mechanical seals plans, dry gas seal support/control systems, extruders, and utility assets (water tube boilers, heat exchangers, cooling towers).</p></li><li><p>Direct experience participating in or leading mechanical scopes during major turnarounds.</p></li><li><p>Strong familiarity with ASME and API codes.</p></li><li><p>Solid understanding of inventory control (Spare Parts Management) and data-driven maintenance through tracking reliability</p></li><li><p>Strong root-cause analysis (RCA) capabilities, technical team leadership, and excellent English communication skills.</p></li></ul><p></p>

<ul><li><p>Perform quality inspections of electrical systems, assemblies, wiring, and components throughout the manufacturing process.</p></li><li><p>Ensure compliance with engineering drawings, technical specifications, customer requirements, and applicable international standards.</p></li><li><p>Conduct incoming, in-process, and final inspections of electrical equipment and installations.</p></li><li><p>Identify, document, and investigate non-conformities and support corrective and preventive actions.</p></li><li><p>Review inspection and test reports to ensure product conformity and traceability.</p></li><li><p>Collaborate with Engineering, Production, and Supply Chain teams to resolve quality-related issues.</p></li><li><p>Participate in internal and external quality audits and support continuous improvement initiatives.</p></li><li><p>Ensure the proper use and calibration of electrical testing and inspection equipment.</p></li><li><p>Maintain quality records and ensure compliance with the company’s Quality Management System &#40;QMS&#41;.</p></li></ul><p></p><p><strong>Requirements</strong></p><ul><li><p>Bachelor’s Degree in Electrical Engineering.</p></li><li><p>Proven experience in Electrical Quality Engineering within the <strong>rolling stock, railway, automotive, or heavy manufacturing industry</strong>.</p></li><li><p>Strong knowledge of electrical systems, wiring, schematics, testing, and inspection techniques.</p></li><li><p>Familiarity with <strong>Quality Management Systems</strong> and international standards such as <strong>ISO 9001 and IRIS</strong> is an advantage.</p></li><li><p>Ability to interpret electrical drawings, specifications, and technical documentation.</p></li><li><p>Strong analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills.</p></li><li><p>Proficiency in <strong>Microsoft Office applications</strong>.</p></li><li><p>Fluency in <strong>English and Arabic</strong>.</p></li></ul><p></p>

<ul><li><p>Operate twin-screw extruders, mixers, compounding machines, and auxiliary equipment for white and colour masterbatch production.</p></li><li><p>Accurately weigh, dose, and feed raw materials (polymeric carriers, white pigments like TiO2, colour pigments, and functional additives) according to approved formulation sheets.</p></li><li><p>Monitor process parameters (temperatures, screw speed, pressure, cutter speed, and cooling water flow) to ensure consistent product dispersion and quality.</p></li><li><p>coordinating with the QC laboratory for colour checks and visual inspections on initial and ongoing production runs and spectral analysis.</p></li><li><p>Troubleshoot minor mechanical and electrical faults on the extrusion lines and report major issues to the maintenance team.</p></li><li><p>Ensure proper packaging, labelling, and palletizing of finished masterbatch products.</p></li><li><p>Adhere strictly to company health, safety, and environmental (HSE) procedures, wearing required PPE and handling chemicals/pigments safely.</p></li><li><p>Perform thorough cleaning of extruders, dies, and mixing equipment during color changeovers to avoid cross-contamination.</p></li><li><p>Maintain daily production logs, raw material consumption records, and shift handover reports.</p></li></ul><p></p><p><strong>Requirements</strong></p><ul><li><p>Industrial / Technical Diploma, Technical Institute, or an equivalent qualification.</p></li></ul><ul><li><p>3 to 5 years of hands-on experience in plastics manufacturing, specifically operating twin-screw extruders and compounding lines.</p></li><li><p>Demonstrated experience in White and Color Masterbatch production is essential.</p></li></ul><ul><li><p>Proficiency in operating twin-screw extruders, gravimetric / volumetric feeders, and pelletizers.</p></li></ul><p></p>

<p>Lead and supervise the Quality Control Engineers, Inspectors, and Technicians.<br>Ensure all incoming, in-process, and final inspections are conducted in accordance with approved procedures and quality standards.<br>Monitor production processes, identify quality deviations, and ensure timely implementation of corrective and preventive actions.<br>Review inspection reports, non-conformance reports (NCRs), and quality documentation.<br>Coordinate with Production, Engineering, Supply Chain, and other departments to resolve quality-related issues.<br>Ensure compliance with customer specifications, company procedures, and applicable quality standards.<br>Analyze quality performance data and prepare periodic quality reports.<br>Drive continuous improvement initiatives to enhance product quality and process efficiency.<br>Support internal and external quality audits.<br>Ensure proper calibration and maintenance of inspection and testing equipment.<br></p><p><strong>Requirements</strong></p><ul><li><p>Bachelor's degree in engineering (Mechanical, Electrical, Industrial, or a related discipline).<br>Proven experience in Quality Control within a manufacturing or industrial environment.<br>Previous experience leading or supervising a quality team is preferred.<br>Strong knowledge of Quality Management Systems and ISO 9001 standards.<br>Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications.<br>Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.<br>Excellent leadership, communication, and organizational skills.<br>Attention to detail with a results-driven mindset.</p></li></ul><p></p>

<p>1. Role Purpose The Fire Chief is to provide strategic leadership and operational management for the Fire Department to ensure effective protection of life, property, and the environment. Acting as the key link between technical strategy and departmental execution, the Fire Chief translates the guidance of the Fire Business Partner into actionable emergency response protocols, rigorous training programs, and efficient resource allocation. This role ensures that the department maintains a constant state of combat readiness while strictly adhering to international fire safety standards and regulatory requirements. 2. Key Responsibilities The Key Responsibilities for a Fire Chief reporting to a Fire Business Partner focus on executing operational excellence while aligning with high-level technical guidance. • Incident Command &amp; Management: Assume ultimate command at major emergency scenes, including fire suppression, hazardous materials mitigation, and rescue operations. • Operational Readiness: Ensure all fire personnel, vehicles, and equipment are in a constant state of combat readiness through rigorous inspection and maintenance programs. • Technical Implementation: Execute technical fire safety strategies and engineering standards developed by the Fire Business Partner to ensure organizational compliance with NFPA or equivalent codes. • Training &amp; Development: Oversee the design and delivery of specialized training programs and drills to enhance the technical proficiency and safety of the fire team. • Risk Assessment: Establish ongoing programs to identify and assess fire hazards across all facilities, combustible commodities, and equipment. • Reporting: provide the Fire Business Partner with detailed technical reports on incident responses, equipment efficiency, and personnel performance metrics. • Protection of Assets: To minimize injury, loss of life, and property damage through rapid, effective fire suppression and rescue operations. • Operational Excellence: To oversee the day-to-day administration and logistical readiness of firefighting personnel and equipment. • Technical Compliance: To implement and enforce safety codes and technical fire engineering standards as directed by the Fire Business Partner. 3. Decision Authority 1. Operational &amp; Command Authority • Incident Command: Absolute authority to dictate tactical maneuvers, resource deployment, and safety protocols during emergency incidents. • Evacuation Power: The authority to order immediate evacuations of buildings or zones when an imminent threat to life or safety is identified. • Emergency Interruption: Authority to shut down hazardous industrial processes or equipment that pose an immediate fire risk or violate safety codes. 2. Personnel &amp; Team Management • Deployment &amp; Assignment: Authority to assign shifts, designate roles, and mobilize personnel based on operational requirements. • Performance Management: Authority to recommend promotions, disciplinary actions, or commendations for fire department staff. • Competency Validation: Decision on whether an individual firefighter is technically fit for duty or requires immediate removal from the line for retraining and recommend disciplinary actions • Training Approval: Authority to mandate specific drills, simulations, and technical training sessions to maintain team certification levels. 3. Resource Authority • Asset Management: Authority to relocate firefighting apparatus (trucks, pumps, specialized tools) across different sites as needed. 4. Technical &amp; Regulatory Authority • Compliance Inspections: Authority to access any area within the organization’s jurisdiction to conduct fire safety audits and inspections. • SOP Development: Authority to draft and implement Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs), subject to the final technical review of the Fire Business Partner.</p><p><strong>Requirements</strong></p><ul><li><p>Education : High degree.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>Good English read, write, and spoke.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>Computer skills ICDL Certification</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>Communications and leadership skills</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>Experience :</p><p>&nbsp;</p><ul><li><p>Fire &amp; safety not less seven years in fire teams leading supported with courses and certificates.</p></li></ul><p>&nbsp;</p><ul><li><p>Good knowledge in the fire alarm and fire suppression systems.</p></li></ul><p>&nbsp;</p><ul><li><p>Good knowledge in firefighting pipelines and networks</p></li></ul><p>&nbsp;</p><ul><li><p>Goos knowledge about chemical hazards.</p></li></ul><p>&nbsp;</p><ul><li><p>Good knowledge in mechanical and electric.</p></li></ul><p>&nbsp;</p><ul><li><p>Good knowledge in national and international fire codes.</p></li></ul><p>&nbsp;</p><ul><li><p>Able to perform the fire teams strategical training plan and develop it and follow up fire brigade fleet redness.</p></li></ul><p>&nbsp;</p><ul><li><p>Able to lead the emergency different cases.</p></li></ul><p>&nbsp;</p><ul><li><p>Able to supervision and follow up executing fire alarm and firefighting systems projects.</p></li></ul><p>&nbsp;</p></li></ul><p></p>

<p>The Fire Shift Leader is the "First Responder" lead, responsible for the immediate execution of fire and rescue services during a specific shift. This role focuses on real-time readiness and team supervision, ensuring that the crew, vehicles, and equipment are prepared to respond within target times. The Shift Leader bridges the gap between the Fire Chief’s operational plans and the physical performance of the firefighters on the ground</p><p><strong>Requirements</strong></p><p>2. Key Responsibilities </p><p>Frontline Incident Command</p><p> • Initial Response: Take command of the scene as the Initial Incident Commander until relieved by a more senior the Fire Chief. </p><p>• Tactical Deployment: Direct the shift crew in fire suppression, search and rescue according to established Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs). </p><p>• Radio Communications: Manage all emergency communications between the incident site and the control room/dispatch. Shift Readiness &amp; Inspections </p><p>• Daily Handover: Conduct shift handovers to ensure all ongoing issues, faulty equipment, or site hazards are communicated to the incoming crew. </p><p>• Apparatus Checks: Supervise the handover check of fire engines, pumps, and specialized tools, reporting any defects immediately to the Fire Chief. </p><p>• PPM Execution: Oversee the shift’s participation in Planned Preventative Maintenance (PPM) for onsite fire hydrants, extinguishers, and hose reels. Crew Supervision &amp; On-the-Job Training </p><p>• Drill Instruction: Lead daily "toolbox talks" and practical mini drills (e.g., ladder pitches, hose runs, SCBA donning) to keep skills sharp between major training sessions. </p><p>• Performance Monitoring: Observe and coach firefighters during daily tasks, ensuring high standards of discipline, turnout time, and PPE compliance. </p><p>• Wellness &amp; Safety: Monitor the physical and mental well-being of the crew during the shift, ensuring hydration and recovery after strenuous activities. Documentation &amp; Reporting </p><p>• Shift Logs: Maintain a detailed Shift Logbook recording all activities, incidents and equipment tests. </p><p>• Incident Reporting: Complete initial "After-Action Reports" for any minor incidents or near-misses occurring during the shift. </p><p>• Inventory Control: Monitor and report on the usage of consumables (foam, &amp; breathing air) to ensure the Fire Chief can maintain stock levels. </p><p>3. Decision Authority </p><p>1. Tactical Decisions. </p><p>• Initial Response: Authority to lead the initial attack on a fire and position vehicles according to standard drill procedures. </p><p>• Immediate Personnel Safety: Authority to order a team to retreat if a life threatening change occurs in the immediate environment. </p><p>• Tactical Response: Choosing the specific firefighting techniques, extinguishing agents, and rescue methods to be used during an active emergency and the case standard scenario. </p><p>• Safety Intervention: Authorized to stop any unsafe act or training exercise on the spot to prevent injury to the crew. </p><p>• Minor Resource Allocation: Authority to request immediate assistance from onsite security or medical teams during a response. </p><p>2. Routine Administrative Decisions. Daily Roll Call: Authority to assign specific tasks (e.g., driver, nozzleman) to the firefighters present during the shift. Routine Inspections: Authority to conduct daily checks on equipment and report deficiencies (without authority to bypass repair protocols). 3. Restrictions (Areas where the Shift Leader has NO authority). NO Financial Authority: Cannot approve any spending or procurement; all requests must go to the Fire Chief. NO Policy Changes: Cannot modify Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) or safety protocols.</p>

<p><strong>PURPOSE</strong></p><p>Responsible for leading the Procurement and Logistics team, driving for procurement efficiency of APMT in SCCT while driving engagement and excellency as Procurement professionals. Core focus is on enabling agility and reliability of our Terminal operations to deliver a valuable customer experience.</p><p>The position is responsible for overseeing procurement and logistics activities, ensuring timely and cost-effective sourcing of goods and services, and driving optimal supplier performance to support operational efficiency and value for money To achieve this key focus will be on developing and implementing a strategy to ensure the function is operating in line with the objectives of SCCT terminal and the regional procurement organisation to add value, mitigate supply chain risks and deliver cost savings. Furthermore, it requires to develop and maintain strategic supplier relationships and manage the development of contracts, contractual relationships, and contract management to deliver continuous improvement in delivery of goods and services by the supply base. Lead and manage the team in SCCT to ensure high engagement, development of talent and work alongside the leadership team in contributing to overall business objectives.</p><p><strong>PRINCIPAL ACCOUNTABILITIES</strong></p><ul><li><p>Owner of maximizing performance alignment and career growth of the SCCT Procurement team and talents throughout consistent, regular and valuable performance and career conversations, enabling high individual engagement and meaningful contribution.&nbsp;</p></li><li><p>Manages SCCT OPEX spend portfolio. Adapts, implements, and executes Global, Regional and Terminal Procurement strategy and within any element of procurement, category or spend area. Guides the team to run complex procurement projects successfully across a wide range of functions and through one or more teams of procurement professionals.&nbsp;</p></li><li><p>Enable and support APMT CAPEX initiatives across the Terminal together with the Global APMT Procurement team to achieve competitiveness and timely delivery of milestones and commitments (with governments, authorities, etc.). Responsible of Procurement team’s tender results, stakeholder management, evaluation, and supplier selection. Ensuring proper vendor evaluation and determination of most cost-effective solutions related to the project/initiative. Install adequate processes and controls to achieve transparency in procurement policies for supplier selection.&nbsp;</p></li><li><p>Drives the plan to achieve P&amp;L savings and Cost Improvement plans in the Terminal. Leads the team to reach improvement on overall times of the supply chain process from Purchase Request (PR) approval to product/service delivery.</p></li><li><p>Drives and establishes frameworks to improve and maintain compliance on sourcing, supply chain and contract processes. Propels adherence and institution of methodologies to maintain a proper and continuous alignment with internal policies, code of conducts, segregation of duties, Control Manual and Procurement Standards procedures.&nbsp; &nbsp;&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;</p></li><li><p>Develops and implements a collaboration plan with Asset Maintenance (AM) in the Terminal to optimize supply chain, improve spare parts availability, inventory management, improving inventory turn and delivery times. Join forces with Asset Maintenance to ensure proper inventory control system is in place to carefully monitor stock positions, reorder levels &amp; obsolescence of stock. Cooperates with warehouse teams to ensure stock of critical material is kept at hand to minimize urgent purchases. Responsible for the logistic/import process of services, spare parts and equipment sourced abroad throughout the Terminal.&nbsp;</p></li><li><p>Maintains rapport and strong business relationships with vendors in the Terminal. Evolve strategic suppliers in the Terminal – aligned with Global Supplier Relationship Management program - allowing for higher valuable set-ups and performance management enabling supply chain efficiencies, high deliverable of On Time – In Full (OTIF), issue resolution and reliable and visible lead teams.</p></li><li><p>Liaises within Procurement team and different functions on a regional and/or global level to mature the overall function, finding opportunities to consolidate spend across regions ensuring spent is leveraged in the most efficient way. Actively searches for synergies for continuous improvement.</p></li><li><p>Lead continued transformation, supporting initiatives and creating opportunities for development and growth</p></li></ul><p></p><p><strong>Requirements</strong></p><p><strong>QUALIFICATIONS/SKILLS/EXPERIENCE</strong></p><ul><li><p>The ideal candidate will have 8+ years of experience in heading procurement/supply chain.&nbsp;</p></li><li><p>Proven leadership and management skills with the ability to optimize team performance, engagement and development.</p></li><li><p>Demonstrable experience of leading a purchasing function with a proven track record in strategic purchasing leadership delivering effective purchasing strategies, policies, processes and supply chain effectiveness.</p></li><li><p>Ability to add value, reduce costs and make business improvements.</p></li><li><p>Proven contract management and supplier relationship management experience.</p></li><li><p>Experience of operating and influencing at a strategic level.</p></li><li><p>Excellent relationship management skills with the ability to engage, negotiate, influence others and manage key stakeholders and suppliers.</p></li><li><p>Ability to lead complex and manage projects within budget and expected timelines while showcasing efficient stakeholder management.</p></li><li><p>Knowledgeable of Procurement practices and principles, supply chain and inventory management.</p></li><li><p>Proven exercise sound business judgment to set direction and establish priorities.</p></li><li><p>Excellent communication, interpersonal and influencing skills.</p></li><li><p>Excellent analytical and problem-solving abilities.</p></li><li><p>Results orientated with ability to plan and deliver against project deadlines.</p></li><li><p>Financially astute with experience of managing budgets.</p></li><li><p>Requires advanced verbal and written communications skills in English.</p></li></ul><p></p>