Saou Goussem
@saougoussem
Procurement and sourcing specialist with 14+ years in international purchasing and logistics.
What I'm looking for
I am a procurement and sourcing specialist with over 14 years of international purchasing and supply chain experience across food, pharmaceutical, construction, and FMCG sectors.
I have developed and implemented purchasing and supply strategies, managed full import/export cycles, negotiated international contracts, and ensured compliance with technical and quality standards.
My career highlights include leading procurement teams, optimizing supplier performance through audits and KPIs, and coordinating complex logistics, customs clearance, and documentation for global suppliers.
I work with tools such as SAP and advanced Excel, and communicate fluently in Arabic, French, and professional-level English to drive cross-functional collaboration and reliable supply chains.
Experience
Work history, roles, and key accomplishments
Procurement & Supply Manager
SNC Bencherchali Frères
Feb 2023 - Present (2 years 7 months)
Developed and implemented purchasing and supply strategies for electrical materials, sourced international suppliers, managed import operations and customs, and negotiated pricing and delivery terms to meet quality and deadline requirements.
Import & Commercial Manager
Taibi Billel Agro
Nov 2021 - Jan 2023 (1 year 2 months)
Prospected and onboarded international suppliers for agro products, managed full import/export cycles including customs and freight coordination, negotiated international contracts to optimize costs and secured sustainable supply.
Procurement Manager
Bessa Promotion Immobilière
Aug 2019 - Oct 2020 (1 year 2 months)
Defined purchasing budgets, optimized supplier sourcing and audits, negotiated contracts, implemented performance indicators and monitored budgets while supervising and training a team of three buyers.
Procurement Coordinator
British American Tobacco
Feb 2018 - Jun 2019 (1 year 4 months)
Managed strategic sourcing and tendering (RFI/RFQ/RFP), negotiated with global suppliers to secure competitive terms, and coordinated logistics and supplier payments to ensure compliance with company standards.
Procurement Manager
Magpharm Laboratories
Jan 2010 - Dec 2017 (7 years 11 months)
Developed international sourcing strategies for pharmaceutical raw materials and packaging, built supplier relationships, and oversaw supply planning, stock monitoring and supplier performance KPIs.
Education
Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework
Udemy
Master in Business Management, Business Management
2020 - 2020
Completed a Master in Business Management online program focusing on business administration and management principles.
We Geek
Digital Marketing Certificate, Digital Marketing
2020 - 2020
Completed a Digital Marketing certificate covering digital marketing fundamentals and practical tools.
CESI, Algiers
Purchasing Management Certificate, Purchasing Management
2016 - 2016
Completed a Purchasing Management certificate focused on procurement processes and supplier management.
Edupro, Algiers
Management Certificate, Management
2016 - 2016
Completed a Management certificate covering core management and leadership topics.
University of Algiers
Bachelor of Arts, Translation & Interpretation
Bachelor of Arts in Translation & Interpretation with studies in language translation and interpretation techniques.
Tech stack
Software and tools used professionally
Availability
Location
Authorized to work in
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