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Maria Mikhail

@mariamikhail

Senior procurement professional specializing in cost estimating, budget management, and compliant cost-effective sourcing outcomes.

Egypt

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What I'm looking for

I want to leverage my procurement, cost estimating, and budget management expertise to deliver compliant, cost-effective outcomes—driving measurable cost savings and strengthening governance through strategic sourcing and contract execution.

I’m a Senior Buyer in grants procurement with a focus on cost estimating, budgeting support, and audit compliance. I deliver compliant, cost-effective project outcomes by preparing and managing cost plans aligned with donors and institutional policies.

In my current role, I conduct benchmarking and cost data analysis to identify savings opportunities and optimize procurement spending. I also implement SAP-based procurement automation and reporting, while maintaining cash flow forecasts and cost reports for stakeholder decision-making.

Previously, as a Sourcing Supervisor at a major bank, I ensured sourcing policy compliance through contract drafting, negotiation, and bid evaluation. I applied value engineering and life-cycle costing to achieve a 25% average cost reduction and supported mega projects while maintaining governance, control standards, and documentation compliance.

Experience

Work history, roles, and key accomplishments

Current

Senior Buyer - Grants Procurement

Current

The American University in Cairo

Jan 2024 - Present (2 years 3 months)

Supported budgeting and audit compliance by preparing and managing cost plans in line with donor and institutional policies. Implemented SAP procurement automation and delivered 20–25% annualized cost savings through strategic sourcing, vendor negotiations, and market analysis.

Cost Estimating Budgeting Audit & Compliance Strategic Sourcing Cost Reporting Cash Flow Forecasting

Sourcing Supervisor

Attijariwafa Bank Egypt

Jan 2022 - Jan 2024 (2 years)

Supervised procurement operations to ensure sourcing policy compliance, including contract drafting, negotiation, and bid evaluations. Achieved 25% average cost reduction and 15% cost savings by applying value engineering and life-cycle costing across procurement categories.

Procurement Supervision Contract Management Value Engineering

Procurement Assistant

USAID Trade Reform & Development in Egypt

Jan 2021 - Jan 2022 (1 year)

Managed procurement requests, purchase orders, and vendor payments while ensuring compliance with USAID procurement policies and procedures. Streamlined workflows to reduce processing time and achieved 100% accuracy, while lowering order errors by 25% through stronger purchasing checks.

USAID Procurement Compliance Invoice Review Audit Support Asset Registry Management Accuracy Control

Operations Assistant

Ora Developers

Jan 2018 - Jan 2021 (3 years)

Oversaw procurement and administrative duties, including preparing purchase orders and maintaining document control systems. Produced regular reports and business communications, supporting efficient departmental operations from 2018–2021.

Procurement Support Document Control Administrative Coordination Reporting Business Communication Workflow Support

IT Technical Assistant & Purch

Gemini Holding

Jan 2016 - Jan 2018 (2 years)

Handled end-to-end IT procurement, controlled the IT budget, tracked inventory, and reconciled invoices to support department operations. Coordinated workflow between team members and the department head and ensured reliable purchasing execution during 2016–2018.

IT Procurement Purchasing Department Support Procurement Operations

Administrative Assistant

Deloitte Touche Tohmatsu

Jan 2015 - Jan 2015 (0 months)

Proofread financial statements and managed documentation cycles while handling confidential information. Organized meetings and deadlines and maintained an efficient filing system for customer requirements and classified documentation.

Confidentiality Meeting Coordination Office Administration

Executive Assistant

Nile City Investments

Jan 2011 - Jan 2015 (4 years)

Provided executive-level administrative support from 2011–2015, including managing confidential files and document organization. Developed and maintained a filing system aligned to customer needs and requirements.

Executive Administration Confidential Files Scheduling coordination Administrative Support