GUIRGUIS ABUPHILIPOUS

Richmond, VA ? 804-***-****? acwfl4@r.postjobfree.com ? https://www.linkedin.com/in/guirguis-abuphilipous/

CAREER SUMMARY

An evangelist in procurement transformation and best-in-class strategic sourcing coupled with strong work ethics in multinational environments

and diverse industries such as pharmaceutical, manufacturing, hotels, and banking. Subject-matter expert in procure-to-pay, RF(X), and SAP

process development/ implementation. Proven record in category management, commercial, Corporate Sales operation (sample management,

warehouse, fleet operation, CSO model), marketing (Creative Agencies, Media Marketing, Market Research, Content Production, printing), IT

(software, hardware, Infrastructure), and professional services from phenomenal partnerships with stakeholders, vendor management, contract

management life cycle to develop KPI's metrics and innovative sourcing strategies that led to a slashed 8% cost savings of total budget $250M

SKILLS & COMPETENCIES

MS Office ? SAP ? Bi-linguist (Arabic) ? Contract management ? P2P ? Negotiation ? Cost reduction ?Culture Champion ?

Stakeholder' engagement management ?Teamwork player ? Vendor management ?Drive efficiency ? RF(x) ?Presentation skills

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

CBRE-Facebook, Richmond, VA

From August 2021 to November 2021

Procurement Manager,

Manage the sourcing, procurement, and management of suppliers and vendors in support of the delivery of real estate, facilities, and project

management services in the data centers under Managed Service Provider (MSP) / Site Sourcing Lead (SSL) program

Virginia State University, Richmond, VA

From January 2021 to August 2021

Procurement project Officer (Contract)

Development of solicitations and contracts management cycle: provide procurement Subject-matter expert to end-users: research and resolve

vendor complaints: vendor performance issues: ensure compliance and adherence to the state and university procurement requirements:

research marketplace procurement trends and standards: conduct complex procurement projects

The Indivior Pharmaceutical Co., Richmond, VA

From October 2016 to December 2020

Global Indirect Procurement Senior Manager,

A strategic business partner developed and implemented a sourcing strategy in line with the business goals and consistently increases

productivity and optimizes total cost of ownership supporting toward ?focus on patient needs? as an ultimate corporate objective. Provided

procurement transformation, sustainable RF(x) process, best in class supplier relationships, and contract negotiations in the categories of

sales operation, marketing, printings, market research, patient support program, professional services, IT, as per Business requirement

? Intensive support the e-procurement platform implementation (ARIBA) and education across the board as needed

? Slashed the budget of $250M by 8% cost savings via leveraging demand and suppliers consolidation coupled with high-level efficiency

Global Indirect Procurement Manager,

Lead the procurement activities for the new product development ensuring "Focus on patient needs" by efficiently implementing the

strategic sourcing, contracts management cycle, and vendor relationship management/performance, ensuring projects delivery on risk-free

and optimum cost with no compromise to the quality, regulatory guidelines, and other values in commercial, marketing, and medical affairs

? Slashed 2019 budget of $250M by 6% cost reduction via innovation in demand and suppliers' consolidation

? Collaborative capacity in launching new products by developing a procurement plan identifying potential pipeline and forecasted benefits

? Establish category management and transform Procurement from transaction to strategic drove to grab low-hanging fruits and ensure

compliance with the GxP and SOP guidelines

? Culture champions support living guiding principles by assisting teams to embed a positive / teamwork tone

Analyst Procurement Contractor,

Borrow with bright the best in class procurement and strategic sourcing experience and develop and implement the pipeline with projects

initiatives in collaboration with the stakeholders in Commercial, Marketing, and Medical Affairs that lead to

? Achieved cost reduction by $4M of $110M annual budget lead to support speed to market and increase revenue

? Execute and educate the business with policies and procedures enhanced procurement influence and efficiency

? Lead the negotiation process to optimize cash management and other contract terms and condition

GUIRGUIS ABUPHILIPOUS

Moseley, VA 23120 ? 804-***-****? acwfl4@r.postjobfree.com ? https://www.linkedin.com/in/guirguis-abuphilipous/

Metropolitan Washington Airport Authority Co., Washington DC

From April 2015 to October 2016

Procurement Specialist,

Support procurement and contracts management department in acquisition management for goods and services ensured efficiency from

issuing solicitations, evaluating offers, and negotiation to the contract award and administration at the Dulles Corridor Metrorail Project while

monitoring vendor performance and risk management

? Set the department to succeed in the annual audit by the Federal Transportation Authority and Mitigation on time

? Embed the proper application of the established and standardized policies/processes

Wal-Mart Co., Richmond, VA

From April 2013 to April 2015

Customer services/Inventory Manager,

Lead a winning team of 25 members achieving optimum operation including Order replenishment, vendor management, and inventory

management. Established and enhanced customer services quality in retail management and optimum operating cost toward rising the

efficiency and productivity

Barclays Bank Co., Egypt

From November 2010 to August 2012

Sourcing and Procurement Director,

Structure and set Procurement for success by establishing the category management approach utilizing KPI's metrics to track progress and

plan actions accordingly in 77 stores facilities, marketing, IT (hardware/software/staffing), and fleet operation. Lead the negotiation

? Achieved cost reduction by 12% of the total budget using smart tactics with no quality compromise

? Robust stakeholder management lead to prioritizing categories and identifying low-hanging fruits opportunities

? Compliance with procurement risk governance and mitigation plan

? Support Implementing procurement system P2P / SAP and provide Support as needed

The ORASCOM Holding for Hotels Co., Egypt

From January 2008 to November 2010

Procurement Director,

Establish the corporate procurement function (35 staff) in five sites empowered by the collaborative environment; performance metrics and

negotiation skills achieving high efficiency and transformation to strategic approach across the chain of hotels? management

? Reduce cost by 11% of total annual budget and KPIs to track achievement and develop reporting for management use

? Develop best in class procurement function and transformation recognized by quantifiable results and efficiency

? Develop and execute vendor improvement program to strengthen the partnership and enhance quality

The British American Tobacco Co., Egypt

From March 2004 to December 2007

Direct/Indirect Procurement Manager,

Develop a function and team speaking world-class Procurement, transformation into category management approach, and shift from

savings to value. Develop global policy/procedures to comply with the end market conditions that lead to vendor development programs

toward localization and cost enhancement

? Delivered a massive cost cut by 9% of the $150M annual budget

? Leverage demand aggregation across the Africa region as a critical member in the regional procurement hub and

? Pilot SME in material management module during the ERP/SAP implementation across many countries in Africa

? Drive execute MRP forecast, supporting speed to market in line with business objectives and plan-buy-make-move process

? Establish and develop sourcing strategy for categories and third-party freight and work collectively to create a robust value-added strategy

GUIRGUIS ABUPHILIPOUS

Moseley, VA 23120 ? 804-***-****? acwfl4@r.postjobfree.com ? https://www.linkedin.com/in/guirguis-abuphilipous/

The Gouna Beverages by Heineken Co., Egypt

Direct/Indirect Procurement Manager,

Founded Procurement (direct /indirect) start-up and supply function that supports supply chain and manufacturing, form and train a team who

leverage the power of RFX's applying strategic sourcing methodology and drive high-quality services as recognized by stakeholders, efficiency,

and cost reduction of 11% of the %110M budget

EDUCATION

? Bachelor of Science in Commerce, Major in Accounting and Finance

PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT & CERTIFICATIONS

? Certified Purchasing professional-CPP, License# 121411P by American Purchasing Society

? Professional Public procurement-PPP, National Institute for Government, 2015

AFFILIATIONS

? ISM/Institute for Supply Management

? NCMA/National Contract Management Association

COMMUNITY INVOLVEMENT

? Volunteer founder, Board member, and Treasurer, SMPK Church (Non-profit org), 2015

? Youth services program, SMPK Church, 2015

SOCIAL MEDIA

? Twitter: https://twitter.com/abuphilipous

? Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/guirguis.philipous

? LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/guirguis-abuphilipous/

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