Team Leader - Livestock Feeding

Juhayna•New York, NY

About The Position

Assist in managing the end-to-end procurement process for livestock and agricultural materials, both local and imported, ensuring quality, cost-effectiveness, supplier reliability, and timely availability of resources aligned with company needs. The role covers sourcing, supplier management, purchasing, risk mitigation, cost control, reporting, and coordination with internal teams.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in business or an equivalent qualification.
3 to 5 years of solid experience; the posting does not specify the area of experience.

Responsibilities

Identify and evaluate local and international vendors for livestock, feed, agricultural materials, and related services.
Source materials for new initiatives and ongoing livestock and agricultural operations, including raw materials, feed, veterinary inputs, seeds, fertilizers, equipment, and services.
Handle requests for quotations and proposals and lead competitive bidding processes.
Negotiate contracts, pricing, payment terms, and delivery schedules.
Process and track approved purchase orders in line with company policies and systems.
Source local suppliers to localize imported materials and validate Egyptian products for 2–3 materials.
Identify additional suppliers to reduce reliance on sole suppliers, aiming for 2–3 suppliers for each material.
Monitor supply-chain resilience, traceability, and sustainability, anticipate disruptions, and implement mitigation strategies.
Alert stakeholders to changes in the market.
Monitor stock levels and validate restocking needs against inventory and forecast demand.
Review requisitions for accuracy and completeness, including item specifications and quantities.
Manage the full ordering cycle for local and imported goods, including documentation, vendor communication, and internal coordination.
Ensure orders meet quality standards and are delivered on time.
Finalize annual and semi-annual contracts for key materials to support stable supply and cost optimization.
Develop alternative sourcing plans to minimize risk and prevent supply disruptions.
Implement and support procurement strategies that reduce total cost of ownership and improve supplier performance.
Collaborate with finance and operations teams to align procurement plans with business demand and inventory policies.
Lead cost-reduction initiatives while maintaining or improving quality and service levels.
Monitor currency fluctuations and material trends to support proactive pricing decisions.
Maintain accurate procurement records, vendor files, and price lists.
Monitor requisitions, contracts, and open orders to ensure timely completion.
Post costs to relevant accounting or ERP systems and follow up with the payables team to ensure supplier payments are processed.
Prepare monthly and seasonal market pricing updates, annual cost-saving initiatives, and procurement performance metrics.
Coordinate quarterly supplier audit visits to assess production capacity, compliance with company standards, and quality controls.
Ensure suppliers meet the company’s delivery, quality, and ethical standards.
Share internal knowledge, insights, and best practices with colleagues.