Firas Badran

Mission Statement Lead sourcing event drafts and contracting needs for category group at the regional level and according to procurement strategies determined by corporate. Provide support and develop country resource capabiltiy on source to pay tools. Leverage supply forecasts, market analysis, and category reporting to support negotiations and supplier selection. Execute sourcing events within provided spend limits as determined at corporate category group level. Key Responsibilities: • Align with internal and external key stakeholders (including CEPG- Cross Enterprise procurement group) to drive and ensure implementation of strategies for commodities managed. • Run tenders for the managed categories to negotiate pricings as well as other terms and conditions to achieve Pipeline of value targets identified yearly • Understanding full business requirements and influence internal stakeholders to drive short term and long term productivities and reduce TCO. • Ensure approvals and contracts for all High risk/High Spend concluded negotiation done at Coutry or Group level within managed portfolio • Ensure compliance with all relevant business policies and SOP • Create preferred supplier lists for all categoires managed considering spend, relation tenure & pricing trend • Utilize reporting and analytics to drive key strategies and decisions for the category group • Monitor industry trends and evolving technology to proactively identify supply base issues to minimize risk, protect continuity of supply, and exploit emerging opportunities that benefit CCI • Follow market trends for the raw materials of the procured items to recommend prebuy or hedging options • Identify and Develop alternative suppliers in line with group procurement strategy, create contingency plans. Work with BU post Group team approvals to ensure smooth induction • Make sure suppliers are aligned with Coca-Cola / CCI sustainability targets and are SGP approved where applicable.

As a Logistics and Procurement Manager at Coca-Cola CCI Jordan, I am responsible for playing a strategic role in the entire supply chain. This includes formulating sourcing strategies, negotiating with suppliers to secure the best value, monitoring their performance, and optimizing stock levels. I am also responsible for implementing cost-effective practices, tracking commodity price changes, managing complex contracts to ensure quality standards, and prioritizing timely delivery for enhanced operational efficiency.

- Formulate logistical strategies which are aligned to corporate goals and Annual operating plans which lead to continuous improvement of performance. - Prepare Annual Operation Plans for purchasing. - Establish and subsequently agree with plant manager the optimum Finished goods and Packaging stock holding targets, and via regular review, maintain stock levels within targets, taking account of sales requirements, storage capacity, production abilities and market demand fluctuations. - Provide monthly performance and financial reports to senior management levels. - Implement company policies on health and safety at work within own area of responsibility. - Negotiate prices for production equipment, packaging, ingredients’ and freight costs. - Manage buying process for raw and packaging material, chemicals, consumables and services to ensure continuous supply at the best possible acquisition cost. - Develop purchasing strategy and plan to meet business objectives. - Lead supplier negotiation to ensure cost effective and smooth flow of all materials and services. - Continuously identify and qualify new sources and suppliers - Monitor and communicate price changes for commodities used in the company. - Monitor suppliers’ performance and communicate KPI’s to management and suppliers. - Monitor suppliers delivery performance, suppliers quality, material variance to budget and cost improvement. - Incorporates product quality specifications into purchase orders to maintain high quality standards. - Follow up on customs and clearing procedures process. - Support & prepare CAPEX plan for (Coolers, Fleet, Glass, Capital equipment's, etc…). - Negotiates lease agreements, legal contract and payment terms that have impact on cash flow and oversees negotiation of complex contracts and agreements for equipment, supplier, materials and services. - Monitor and verify availability and delivery dates, prioritize, schedule, to meet targets.