Direct Material Buyer

Job Description

Direct Material Buyer – 10th of Ramadan – Cairo.

Share your ideas. Shape a better world.

At Electrolux Group, our vision is to be the home appliance industry leader in consumer satisfaction by delivering outstanding lifetime experiences with solutions that always get better. We share ideas and collaborate so that together, we can develop solutions that deliver more enjoyable and sustainable living. 

Come, join us as you are. We believe diverse perspectives make us stronger and more innovative. In our global community of people from 100+ countries, we listen to each other, actively contribute and grow together. 
 
Join us in our exciting quest to build a future home!

About the role:

The DM Buyer will be responsible for coordinating activities involving the procurement of raw material supplies, or components used to manufacture major appliances at the lowest total system cost.  You will drive activities that deliver on assigned end to end supply base simplification and productivity goals as well as process KPIs. In addition to delivering on necessary goals, you will support the commodity managers and act as a liaison between the factory and assigned suppliers. The responsibilities will include general communication/account management, supporting supplier qualification, and supplier accountability (measured to Quality, Delivery, Cost, and Technology targets). You will also provide purchasing support to the various internal departments who utilize these assigned categories and support stakeholders in both vendor management and contract negotiation as needed. You will ensure maximum collaboration with the Commodity Team and implement the action plans within the PL, granting correct flow from factory into commodity organization and ensure execution of the sourcing activities and relevant information.

In detail, you will: 

·        Represent BA purchasing team for assigned commodities in global negotiations & contracting.

·        Performs follow-up to ensure that all suppliers’ commitments are met and are meeting the standards agreed upon.

·        Drive data analytics within the relevant categories, identify opportunities for improvement, make recommendations, contribute to implementation and track results

·        Ensure proper filing, up to date documentation and regular reporting of important data.

·        Continuous support to different departments (supply chain, production, R&D, Finance, etc.) and colleagues.

·        Manage/ contribute to assigned projects.

·        Foster innovation input from suppliers and promote it into Electrolux organization

·        Maximize buying efficiency, minimize supply disruption, and financial risks for the Business Area

·        Able to analyze a massive amount of data, identify relevant information or trends within the data, develop conclusions that could lead to improved business decisions and organize the relevant data in a way that is easy for the customer to understand and utilize

·        Contributes to budget development

·        Implements procurement policies and procedures, and guidelines

·        Understand, communicate and enforce Electrolux Home Products policy as it pertains to supplier and internal issues.

·        Support Group Category Team in the development & execution of a category strategy based around the Value Based Sourcing approach with deep and early engagement with suppliers, R&D and other cross functional stakeholders.

Who you are / Your qualifications:

·        Bachelor’s degree in engineering, Supply Chain, Business Administration, or a related field.

·        1 to 3 years of experience in Procurement, Strategic Sourcing, or Supply Chain.

·        Experience in a manufacturing environment is highly preferred.

·        Good command of English.

Key Skills & Competencies

Strategic Sourcing & Procurement

·        Experience in supplier sourcing, negotiation, and contract management.

·        Ability to identify cost-saving opportunities while ensuring supply continuity.

·        Understanding of category management principles.

Analytical & Data-Driven Mindset

·        Strong analytical skills with the ability to interpret market trends, cost structures, and purchasing data.

·        Proficiency in Excel, Power BI, SAP, or similar ERP systems.

·        Ability to build business cases and support fact-based decision making.

Supplier Relationship Management

·        Experience developing and managing supplier partnerships.

·        Ability to drive performance improvements in cost, quality, delivery, and innovation.

·        Strong stakeholder management skills across internal and external networks.

Negotiation & Commercial Acumen

·        Effective negotiation skills with a proven ability to achieve favorable commercial outcomes.

·        Understanding of total cost of ownership (TCO) and value-based purchasing.

Supply Chain & Market Knowledge

·        Understanding of raw material markets, supply chain dynamics, and risk management.

·        Ability to monitor market trends and proactively mitigate supply risks.

Communication & Collaboration

·        Excellent communication and presentation skills.

·        Ability to work effectively in cross-functional and multicultural environments.

·        Strong relationship-building capabilities.

Continuous Improvement Mindset

·        Results-oriented and proactive approach.

·        Ability to challenge the status quo and drive process improvements.

·        Strong ownership and accountability.

Where you’ll be:

10th of Ramadan – Cairo.

Benefits Include:

·        Discounts on our award-winning Electrolux products and services; 

·        Family-friendly benefits such as extended paternity leave (4 weeks); 

·        Insurance policy plan; 

·        Extensive learning opportunities and flexible career path. 

As part of Electrolux, we will continuously invest in you and your development. There are no barriers to where your career could take you.

Electrolux Group is a leading global appliance company that has shaped living for the better for more than 100 years. We reinvent taste, care and wellbeing experiences for millions of people, always striving to be at the forefront of sustainability in society through our solutions and operations. Under our group of leading appliance brands, including Electrolux, AEG and Frigidaire, we sell household products in around 120 markets every year. In 2025 Electrolux Group had sales of SEK 131 billion and employed 39,000 people around the world. For more information go to www.electroluxgroup.com.