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Mohamed ELgohary

@mohamedelgohary

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Procurement & Supply Chain Director | 23+ yrs in global leadership | Remote-ready

Egypt

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What I'm looking for

Looking for a remote executive role in Procurement, Supply Chain, or Business Development. Open to contributing my 23+ years of leadership experience to help global companies optimize sourcing, enhance supplier performance, and drive growth through digital transformation and strategic partnerships.

With 23+ years of executive experience in procurement and supply chain leadership across Egypt and Southeast Asia, I led major strategic sourcing, contract negotiation, and ERP optimization projects at Elaraby Group. As former MD in Thailand, I delivered operational excellence in global teams. Currently focused on AI-driven procurement transformation, cost optimization, and supplier relationship management. Open to remote executive roles in Gulf or global markets

Experience

Work history, roles, and key accomplishments

Current

Senior Head of Central Procurement

Current

Elaraby Group

Jun 2023 - Present (2 years)

Promoted from Head of Technical Procurement in 2023 after leading multi-category sourcing transformation and capital procurement governance.

Sourcing Procurement And Sourcing Process Supply Chain Management Team Leadership Vendor Management

Head of Technical Procurement

Elaraby Group

Apr 2022 - May 2023 (1 year 1 month)

Procured capital equipment, machines, and molds for expansion projects. Achieved 15% savings via global sourcing and TCO analysis. Led vendor negotiations, aligned contracts with specs and delivery timelines, and improved governance through RFQs and supplier KPIs.

Negotiation Supplier Management

Managing Director

ELAI Thailand

Apr 2020 - Mar 2022 (1 year 11 months)

Led all business functions in Thailand—sales, logistics, HR, and finance—using Excel-based systems. Maintained performance during COVID through supplier agility and cash flow stability. Drove market growth and team development. Appointed as MD after success in procurement leadership and cross-functional results.

Cross Functional Team Management Strategic Planning International Consolidations Team Management Procurement And Sourcing Process Logistic Management

Air Conditioning Purchasing Manager

Elaraby Group

Jan 2014 - Mar 2020 (6 years 2 months)

Managed global procurement of AC components, including compressors and motors. Secured seasonal demand with strategic supplier contracts. Achieved 12% cost savings via sourcing optimization. Promoted from Section Head to lead international vendor relations and ensure availability during peak cycles.

Negotiation Cost Optimization Supplier Management

Plastic Material Purchasing Section Head

Elaraby Group

Jan 2008 - Dec 2013 (5 years 11 months)

Managed plastic raw material procurement across all business units. Negotiated high-volume supply contracts, optimized inventory turnover, and ensured material availability for core production lines.
Promoted from Procurement Specialist after demonstrating leadership in managing raw material sourcing across multiple categories.

International Consolidations Procurement And Sourcing Process

REF Components Import Specialist

Elaraby Group

Jan 2001 - Dec 2007 (6 years 11 months)

Led international sourcing of refrigerator components from global suppliers. Handled supplier communication, import documentation, and customs coordination.

Supplier Performance Supplier Operations

Education

Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework

Arab Academy for Science, Technology & Maritime

MBA – Master of Business Administration, supply Chain

2012 - 2014

Grade: 3.97

Activities and societies: Strategic Management Projects, Business Simulation Competitions, Case Study Leadership Workshops.

Graduated with MBA specializing in Strategic Management and Supply Chain Optimization. Focused on digital procurement transformation, ERP alignment, and business leadership. Developed a capstone project on streamlining sourcing operations in large enterprises.

Helwan University

Bachelor of Commerce – Business Administration, Business Administration

1994 - 1998

Grade: Good+ (approx. GPA: 3.2)

Activities and societies: Student Union Events, Financial Analysis Projects, Entrepreneurship Club.

Graduated with a Bachelor's degree in Business Administration from Helwan University, with a high good grade. Focused on core business disciplines including accounting, marketing, and organizational behavior. Participated in student-led business events and case study workshops.