Team Leader - Livestock Feeding

(Team Leader – Livestock Feeding)

Who we are

For over three decades, Juhayna Food Industries has been a pioneer in Egypt’s dairy and juice sector, producing, processing, and packaging milk, yoghurt, cooking products, juices, and concentrates. Since 1983, we have built trusted household brands, expanding our presence across Egypt and the Middle East through a commitment to high-quality, safe, and healthy products.

Today, with four state-of-the-art plants, a vast distribution network reaching over 136,000 outlets, and a 5,000-feddan dairy farm housing over 7,000 milking cows, Juhayna continues to set benchmarks for premium Egyptian products. Our success stems from our people, who embody the values of Integrity, Achievement, Continuous Improvement, Innovation, Ownership, and Positivity.

Job Purpose

Assist in managing the end-to-end procurement process for livestock and agricultural materials (local and imported), ensuring quality, cost-effectiveness, supplier reliability, and timely availability of resources aligned with company needs.

What you will do in your role

Day to Day Operations

• Identify and evaluate local and international vendors for livestock, feed, agricultural material, and related services.
• Source all required materials for new initiatives and ongoing operations in livestock and agriculture.
• Oversee all sourcing initiatives for raw materials, feed, veterinary inputs, seeds, fertilizers, equipment, and services related to livestock/agriculture
• Handle requests for quotations, proposals, and lead competitive bidding processes.
• Negotiate contracts, pricing, payment terms, and delivery schedules to secure the best value.
• Process and track approved purchase orders in line with company policies and systems.
• Localization, source suppliers to localize imported materials, validate Egyptian products for 2~3 materials
• Dual Sourcing, identify new suppliers and reduce reliance on sole suppliers, Reach 2~3 suppliers for each material
• Risk Management:
  • Monitor and enhance supply chain resilience, traceability, and sustainability across the livestock and agricultural supply base.
  • Manage risk proactively by anticipating disruptions and implementing mitigation strategies.
• Alerting the stake holders for any changes in the market
• Monitor stock levels and validate the need for restocking based on current inventory and forecasted demand.
• Review requisitions for accuracy and completeness, ensuring correct item specifications and quantities.
• Manage the full ordering cycle for local and imported goods, including documentation, vendor communication, and internal coordination.
• Ensure all orders meet required quality standards and are delivered on time
• Finalize annual and semi-annual contracts for key materials to ensure stable supply and cost optimization.
• Develop and maintain alternative sourcing plans to minimize risk and avoid supply disruptions.
• Implement and support procurement strategies to 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 the status of requisitions, contracts, and open orders to ensure timely completion.
• Post costs to relevant accounting or ERP systems for accurate financial tracking.
• Follow up with payables team to make sure supplier’s payment is processed
• Prepare regular reports, including:

• Monthly and seasonal market pricing updates
• Annual cost-saving initiatives
• Procurement performance metrics

• Coordinate quarterly audit visits to suppliers to assess production capacity, compliance with company standards, and quality controls.
• Ensure suppliers meet the company’s delivery, quality, and ethical standards
• Actively share internal knowledge with colleagues to share insights and best practices

What you will bring to the role

Academic and professional qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree of business or any equivalent

Experience:

From 3 to 5 solid experience in all