Maha El Senosy, MBA , CIPS in Process

> Managed all indirect procurements categories for Givaudan Taste & Wellbeing, Egypt: Managed ~ USD 8.8 M indirect spend across packaging, CAPEX, engineering, marketing, and general services for Egypt. Drove sourcing excellence, supplier negotiations, and compliance with global standards, ensuring supply continuity and cost efficiency. Key Achievements: • Cut packaging costs by 20% by breaking a supplier monopoly and reactivating competitive vendors, while securing backup suppliers for continuity. • Avoided a 50% catering cost increase through competitive bidding and KPI-based contracts, improving service quality. • Achieved 13% transportation cost mitigation while maintaining full operational efficiency. • Streamlined recurring purchases with catalogue consolidation, reducing lead time and ensuring uninterrupted supply of critical items (Production items, lab supplies, uniforms, etc). • Enhanced compliance & value by consolidating fragmented PRs (<5,000 CHF), eliminating bypass of bidding processes.

> Responsible for the end-to-end acquisition process for all indirect materials and IS/IT segments, managing RFIs and RFPs through to bid award (Pvet 4 stage) to meet business needs and ensure optimal supplier performance. > Key responsibilities included supplier selection, relationship management, and continuous improvement in quality, cost, delivery, and innovation. > Collaborated with the Supplier Development Team to improve underperforming suppliers and provided the PPM and Tactical Buyers with all necessary information to issue Purchase Orders in compliance with delegation rules. Achievements: • Localized IT items for the Cairo Metro Line 1 project, reducing costs by 12% and cutting lead times by 75%. • Introduced a practical PR tracking system that significantly improved efficiency, transparency, and visibility for 100% of requests.. • Strengthened supplier relationships to drive continuous improvements in cost, delivery, and innovation, ensuring uninterrupted support for key metro projects.

Managed a $2M annual spend of procurement portfolio and over 300 POs/contracts across machinery & equipment, manufacturing services, and indirect production materials (chemicals, facility management, spare parts, tools, consumables). Oversaw end-to-end sourcing, supplier negotiations, contract management, and risk mitigation, ensuring compliance with GM global procurement policies and SAP systems. Partnered with engineering, finance, and production to secure critical supplies, optimize costs, and maintain uninterrupted plant operations. Key Achievements: • Generated $350K annual savings, consistently exceeding cost-saving targets by up to 175% through supplier development and high-impact negotiations. • Boosted PO efficiency by 30% via purchase consolidation, cutting processing time and freeing resources for strategic sourcing. • Resolved 100% of critical supplier payment disputes, restoring trust, securing favorable global terms, and protecting production continuity.

> Oversaw in-consignment materials valued at 94M EGP across 41 local suppliers (≈2,000 part numbers), ensuring accurate inventory levels and uninterrupted production. >Responsibilities included annual physical inventory planning, variance reconciliation, SAP transaction analysis, supplier coordination, and continuous improvement of inventory control procedures. >I led cross-functional collaboration with finance, supply chain, and production teams to identify variances, set corrective actions, and implement stronger controls to meet annual KPIs in a high-pressure manufacturing environment. Achievements: • Reduced inventory variance by 50% in the first year and a further 19% in the second year by redesigning reconciliation procedures and introducing clear KPIs. • Recovered and reconciled 77M EGP of discrepancies within one year and an additional 16M EGP within six months through deep SAP analysis and supplier audits. • Cleared a 6-year backlog of unreconciled items by developing an action plan and prioritizing high-value materials (80/20 rule). • Recognized by top management as Employee of Q1/2019 for successfully updating obsolete procedures and delivering sustainable process improvements.

> Managing overseas purchasing operations for raw materials and packaging materials with an annual purchase value of ~USD 3.4M. > Responsibilities included global sourcing, order replenishment , purchase order processing, and coordination with Logistics team to ensure smooth on-time delivery. I also acted as a backup buyer for spare parts and consumables from the local market to support continuous production. Achievements: • Maintained zero demurrage by effectively planning shipments and coordinating with logistics team. • Achieved a two-week PO lead time KPI by closely managing supplier schedules and documentation. • Ensured 100% on-time supplier payments by monitoring L/C processes and preventing delays within the 60-day payment term.

> Provided customer support and service solutions for Etisalat UAE’s international account, handling high-volume inbound calls and ensuring a positive customer experience. Key Learnings: Developed strong customer service and communication skills, learned to resolve issues quickly under pressure, improved time management and multitasking, and gained experience working to strict KPIs and quality standards in a fast-paced, multicultural environment.

> Assisted in assessing credit exposure and insurance coverage, reviewing client documentation, and supporting risk analysis and reporting. Key Learnings: Gained foundational knowledge of credit risk assessment, insurance policies, financial analysis, and the importance of accuracy and compliance in risk management.

> Supported daily banking operations including account processing, transaction verification, and customer documentation while ensuring compliance with internal policies and regulatory standards. Key Learnings: Developed understanding of banking procedures, payment processing, risk controls, and the importance of accuracy and confidentiality in financial transactions.

Completed an MBA with Excellence, focusing on Strategic Management. Key coursework included Finance Analysis, Strategic Sourcing, Marketing, HR, Business Ethics, Supply Chain Management, Production & Operations, Quality Management, and Change Management.

Completed a Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, focusing on financial reporting, auditing, Operation management and cost management. Key coursework: Purchasing & warehousing, Financial Accounting, Managerial Accounting, Auditing, Taxation, Corporate Finance, and Business Law.