Open To Work
Mohamed El-Bakoury
New Cairo
Summary
Sourcing and procurement leader with extensive experience at Genpact, specializing in cost reduction and compliance management. Demonstrated success in optimizing supply chain operations and improving vendor performance. Expertise in contract management and team development, driving operational excellence and alignment with business goals.
Overview
26
26
years of professional experience
1
1
Certificate
Work History
Regional Source to Pay -Senior Operational Leader Manager
Genpact
Cairo
02.2023 - Current
- Regional Operational Senior Manager responsible for leading end-to-end Source-to-Pay (S2P) and Procure-to-Pay (P2P) operations, ensuring alignment with business objectives to deliver cost efficiency, compliance, operational excellence, and value creation across regional operations.
- Define and execute the regional S2P strategy, driving sourcing transformation, process optimization, and digital enablement initiatives. Partner closely with Finance, Supply Chain, Operations, IT, and Legal to ensure standardized, compliant, and integrated procurement operations.
- Lead strategic sourcing and category management, including RFX execution, supplier selection, negotiation, and contract management, leveraging TCO analysis and market intelligence to deliver cost savings, supply assurance, and risk mitigation.
- Oversee Procure-to-Pay operations, including Buy Desk, purchase requisitions, PR-to-PO processing, PO fulfillment, invoice processing, accounts payable, GRNI resolution, and payments. Ensure policy compliance, PO accuracy, SLA adherence, and reduction of maverick spend, while resolving invoice and payment discrepancies in collaboration with AP teams.
- Drive Supplier Relationship Management (SRM) through vendor onboarding, performance monitoring, and QBRs, ensuring supplier compliance with ESG, quality, delivery, and corporate standards, while promoting innovation and continuous improvement.
- Ensure risk management, internal controls, and audit readiness, conducting supplier risk assessments and ensuring adherence to legal and regulatory requirements.
- Promote adoption of S2P platforms and digital tools (SAP, SAP Ariba, Coupa), process automation, and performance reporting. Track and report KPIs including cost savings, cycle time, SLA, and compliance to senior leadership.
- Lead, mentor, and develop high-performing regional S2P teams, fostering a culture of accountability, continuous improvement, and operational excellence.
S2P - Buy Desk Operational Leader
Genpact
Cairo
02.2019 - 01.2023
- Lead day-to-day S2P Buy Desk and operational sourcing activities, ensuring accurate PR-to-PO processing and full compliance with sourcing policies, contracts, and SLAs. Supervise purchase requisition and PO processing to ensure PO accuracy, First-Time-Right, SLA adherence, and contract utilization while reducing maverick spend.
- Act as primary escalation point for operational, system, sourcing, and supplier issues, maintaining continuity and service excellence. Support end-to-end sourcing execution, including supplier identification, market analysis, RFX management, bid evaluation, supplier onboarding, contract implementation, catalog enablement, pricing validation, and compliance checks. Collaborate with suppliers, finance, accounts payable, and business requestors to resolve pricing discrepancies, GRNI issues, invoice exceptions, and urgent orders.
- Lead, coach, and develop a high-performing Buy Desk and sourcing team, driving productivity, accountability, and customer satisfaction. Track and report KPIs, perform root-cause analysis, and implement corrective actions to improve cycle time, First-Time-Right, sourcing compliance, and SLA adherence. Ensure audit readiness, internal controls, and governance across procurement and sourcing operations.
- Drive continuous improvement initiatives using Lean, Six Sigma, and RPA to optimize processes, reduce manual effort, and increase automation.
- Participate in system upgrades, enhancements, and testing across SAP, SAP Ariba, Coupa, and other S2P platforms.
Alstom GE Sourcing Leader
GE
New Cairo
11.2015 - 12.2019
- The Sourcing Leader owns sourcing for assigned commodity(ies) and business segments, developing and executing strategies to achieve business objectives. This includes Cost of Bill of Materials, Target Costing, and Should-Be Costing activities, driving cost efficiency, value creation, and alignment with corporate procurement policies. Global commodity responsibility may apply.
- Lead end-to-end sourcing, including supplier identification, market analysis, RFx management, bid evaluation, negotiation, supplier onboarding, contract implementation, catalog enablement, and pricing validation. Develop strategies to optimize cost, quality, delivery, and mitigate risks while ensuring compliance with GE policies. Drive cost reduction, supplier rationalization, and value creation initiatives.
- Collaborate with engineering, operations, finance, and accounts payable to resolve pricing discrepancies, invoice exceptions, and urgent orders while maintaining strong supplier relationships. Serve as escalation point for supplier, system, and operational issues to ensure continuity and service excellence.
- Lead, coach, and develop high-performing sourcing teams, promoting accountability, collaboration, and continuous improvement. Track KPIs, perform root-cause analysis, and implement corrective actions to improve sourcing efficiency, supplier performance, cycle time, and compliance.
- Ensure audit readiness, internal controls, and governance adherence. Drive Lean, Six Sigma, and RPA initiatives to reduce manual effort and increase automation. Participate in SAP, SAP Ariba, Coupa, and S2P system upgrades, enhancements, and testing.
Country Indirect Sourcing Manager
Alstom
Cairo
01.2010 - 12.2019
- Lead and build a high-performing Country Indirect Sourcing team, delivering measurable value to all stakeholders requiring external indirect goods and services. Drive consistent and effective sourcing practices, cost optimization, and achievement of business objectives in line with Group Indirect Sourcing strategy.
- Directly manage the Country Indirect Sourcing team, ensuring alignment, efficiency, and execution of sourcing plans. Define, implement, and monitor action plans for indirect purchases at country level, including strategy development, spend analysis, and supplier selection. Design and implement Service Level Agreements (SLAs) for all sites with ambitious objectives in cost reduction, quality, and responsiveness.
- Maintain high purchasing excellence among team members while focusing on service to sectors and Business Units. Foster strong relationships with site teams and involve Operations in all sourcing initiatives. Standardize and consolidate needs to optimize sourcing efficiency and facilitate the work of Commodity Leaders. Ensure adherence to frame agreements, resolve operational or supplier issues, and guarantee compliance with Alstom ethics and sustainable development requirements.
- Develop and maintain high-level relationships with key suppliers to drive strategic partnerships, innovation, and risk mitigation. Track KPIs and sourcing performance, ensuring continuous improvement in cost efficiency, service quality, compliance, and stakeholder satisfaction.
Logistics & Procurement Manager
ALSTOM Egypt for Power & Transport Projects
10.2008 - 12.2019
- Lead the implementation of the Supply Chain module to integrate and control Procurement, Warehouse, Inventory, Planning, Production, and Sales Forecast operations. Ensure end-to-end supply chain efficiency, cost optimization, and alignment with organizational objectives.
- Manage sourcing and procurement of machinery, equipment, tools, raw materials, packaging materials, build-to-blueprint parts, services, and supplies essential for operations. Compile, analyze, and interpret statistical and market data to determine product feasibility, establish price objectives, and identify cost-saving opportunities.
- Monitor price trends, supplier operations, and manufacturing processes to select suppliers that offer the lowest total cost while ensuring quality, reliability, and timely delivery. Prepare bid packages, review proposals, negotiate prices, issue purchase orders, select or recommend suppliers, and maintain follow-up on orders and deliveries. Approve payments, maintain accurate records, and ensure compliance with company policies and procurement standards.
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams including production, planning, inventory, and sales to align procurement activities with operational requirements and forecasted demand. Implement and monitor KPIs for procurement, supplier performance, delivery reliability, and cost savings. Drive continuous improvement in sourcing and supply chain processes, enhancing operational efficiency and stakeholder satisfaction.
Middle East, Africa and Turkey Sourcing Operations Manager - Indirect Procurement
GE
Cairo
12.2018 - 01.2019
- Lead the creation and implementation of a central Procure-to-Pay (P2P) hub supporting the META region, overseeing a diverse team of 20+ buyers and managers across multiple nationalities and languages. Manage annual indirect spend of $600M USD and 90,000 transactions, ensuring operational excellence, compliance, and value creation.
- Restructured P2P operations across Middle East and Africa, integrating insourcing activities to achieve globally competitive costs, enhanced control, and an optimized organizational structure. Lead Supply Management teams across Dubai, Cairo, Dammam, Manama, Lagos, Luanda, Accra, Johannesburg, and Istanbul, covering indirect spend categories including Fleet, MRO, Professional Services, Logistics, IT, Telecom, and Facilities.
- Design and implement operational purchasing processes for all META businesses, including Oil & Gas, Energy, Healthcare, Aviation, and Corporate. Coordinate with Global teams to roll out new initiatives, ensure compliance, and deliver an enhanced user experience for stakeholders.
- Drive measurable performance through KPIs, process standardization, and reporting, enabling continuous improvement and operational efficiency. Manage supplier relationships, stakeholder engagement, and cross-functional collaboration to resolve escalations, optimize cost, and ensure timely delivery.
- Lead change management initiatives, Lean/Six Sigma process improvements, and automation adoption to increase productivity and reduce manual effort.
Supply Chain Executive Manager
Marico Limited
Cairo
01.2008 - 10.2008
- Lead end-to-end supply chain operations for Marico, a leading FMCG company with Hair Care, Skin Care, and Healthy Foods products across 20+ countries in the Middle East, Asia, Australia, and the USA. Ensure operational excellence, cost efficiency, and seamless coordination across procurement, production, inventory, logistics, and distribution to support business growth and brand leadership.
- Oversee planning, sourcing, procurement, inventory, production scheduling, and distribution for Marico's portfolio, including brands such as Parachute, Saffola, Kaya, Sundari, Fiancee, and Hair Code. Ensure timely supply of materials and finished goods to meet demand forecasts while optimizing working capital and costs.
- Implement and track supply chain KPIs, including inventory turns, service levels, procurement efficiency, and logistics performance. Collaborate with sales, marketing, production, and finance to align supply chain strategy with business objectives and market demand.
- Drive supplier management, including sourcing, negotiation, performance evaluation, and risk mitigation to ensure quality, reliability, and cost efficiency. Lead continuous improvement, process standardization, and automation initiatives to enhance supply chain responsiveness and scalability.
- Support expansion of Kaya Skin Clinics and Kaya Life operations, ensuring seamless supply across India and the Middle East. Maintain compliance with corporate policies, regulatory standards, and sustainability practices across the supply chain.
Deputy Supply Chain Executive Manager
Marico Limited
Cairo
01.2007 - 12.2007
- Support end-to-end supply chain operations for Marico, a leading FMCG company in Hair Care, Skin Care, and Healthy Foods across 20+ countries in the Middle East, Asia, Australia, and the USA. Ensure operational excellence, cost efficiency, and alignment across procurement, production, inventory, logistics, and distribution to support business growth and maintain market leadership.
- Assist in managing planning, sourcing, procurement, inventory, production scheduling, and distribution for Marico's brands including Parachute, Saffola, Kaya, Sundari, Fiancee, and Hair Code. Ensure timely supply of materials and finished goods to meet demand forecasts while optimizing working capital and cost efficiency.
- Implement and track supply chain KPIs, including inventory turns, service levels, procurement efficiency, and logistics performance. Collaborate with sales, marketing, production, and finance teams to align supply chain strategy with business objectives and market demand.
- Support supplier relationship management, including sourcing, negotiation, performance evaluation, and risk mitigation to ensure quality, reliability, and cost optimization. Drive process standardization, continuous improvement, and automation initiatives to enhance supply chain efficiency and responsiveness.
- Support expansion of Kaya Skin Clinics and Kaya Life, ensuring seamless supply across India and the Middle East. Ensure compliance with corporate policies, regulatory standards, and sustainability practices across the supply chain.
Head Section Of Local & Import (Purchase & Logistic)
Heinz Africa & Middle East
Cairo
01.2004 - 12.2006
- Lead end-to-end local and international procurement, logistics, and warehousing operations for the factory, ensuring quality, optimal pricing, economic quantities, and timely delivery. Oversee import shipments, local sourcing, and warehouse management while driving process efficiency and compliance.
- Manage the complete purchasing process, from receiving and reviewing purchase requests from production to issuing purchase orders and letters of credit, coordinating with banks and suppliers. Prepare and track required import documentation (e.g., Forms 11/12, bank letters) and follow shipments through customs to ensure timely arrival at stores.
- Coordinate CAD, COD, and letters of guarantee, and insure shipments as needed. Collaborate with production, warehousing, and finance to finalize orders, monitor amendments, and ensure professional standards for all shipments. Handle A/F shipments, warehouse reports, shelf-life management, and reorder levels. Manage logistics operations to clients and central stores, ensuring efficiency and reliability.
- Prepare weekly, monthly, quarterly, and annual reports reflecting purchasing and logistics performance. Lead, coach, and develop the department team to achieve corporate goals. Drive process improvement and implement software solutions to optimize procurement and logistics operations.
Purchase & Logistic Specialist-Procurement & Materials Planning Executive
Heinz Africa & Middle East
Cairo
01.2000 - 12.2003
- Manage end-to-end procurement, supplier selection, inventory control, and materials planning for local and export operations, ensuring timely delivery, cost efficiency, and compliance with company policies. Work under Oracle Applications 10.7 for Purchasing and Payables, supporting operational excellence across the supply chain.
Education
MBA - Oil & Gas
01.2015
Associate's degree - Logistics, Materials, and Supply Chain Management
12.2009
Associate's degree - Logistics, Materials, and Supply Chain Management
12.2008
Bachelor - Bachelor Of Mathematics And Computer Science
01.2000
Diploma - Very Good
01.2000
Skills
- Cash Flow Forecasting
- Cash Management
- Financial Statement Analysis
- Sourcing strategy
- Supplier negotiation
- Compliance management
- Contract management
- Procurement optimization
- Category management
- Cost reduction
- Vendor performance tracking
- Supply chain management
Certification
- Code Of Ethics 2
- Six Sigma Green Belt (CSSGB)
Languages
English
Advanced (C1)
C1
Work Preference
Job Search Status
Open to workSalary Range
$4/yr - $40000/yrTimeline
Regional Source to Pay -Senior Operational Leader Manager - Genpact
02.2023 - Current
S2P - Buy Desk Operational Leader - Genpact
02.2019 - 01.2023
Middle East, Africa and Turkey Sourcing Operations Manager - Indirect Procurement - GE
12.2018 - 01.2019
Alstom GE Sourcing Leader - GE
11.2015 - 12.2019
Country Indirect Sourcing Manager - Alstom
01.2010 - 12.2019
Logistics & Procurement Manager - ALSTOM Egypt for Power & Transport Projects
10.2008 - 12.2019
Supply Chain Executive Manager - Marico Limited
01.2008 - 10.2008
Deputy Supply Chain Executive Manager - Marico Limited
01.2007 - 12.2007
Head Section Of Local & Import (Purchase & Logistic) - Heinz Africa & Middle East
01.2004 - 12.2006
Purchase & Logistic Specialist-Procurement & Materials Planning Executive - Heinz Africa & Middle East
01.2000 - 12.2003
Alstom University - MBA, Oil & Gas
The American University in Cairo - Associate's degree, Logistics, Materials, and Supply Chain Management
The American University in Cairo - Associate's degree, Logistics, Materials, and Supply Chain Management
Ain Shams University - Bachelor, Bachelor Of Mathematics And Computer Science
British Study Centre - Diploma, Very Good
Languages
- Arabic
- Dutch
- English, Full Professional
- Arabic, Native or Bilingual
- Dutch, Professional Working
Patents
- Alstom Intelligent S2P Automation System
- Supplier Performance Predictive Model
- Conversational Procurement Assistant for Enhanced Buy Desk Operations
- Automated Logistics Route & Load Planner
Publications
Country Indirect Sourcing Manager