Mariam ElGammal
Amsterdam
Summary
Accomplished procurement leader with 14 years of experience in managing teams across direct & indirect categories in FMCG’s, with a passion for sustainability.
Adept in collaborating with suppliers to enable organizational goals on Efficiency, Innovation & Sustainability. Experienced in being a procurement business partner.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
Work History
Global Senior Manager, Paper Packaging
DANONE
Amsterdam, Netherlands
06.2023 - Current
- Design Global Paper Strategy and co-lead its execution with regional teams in NORAM, LATAM, AMEA, and China.
- Develop carbon reduction roadmaps with suppliers to align with SBTI targets.
- Build roadmaps to secure deforestation and conversion-free value chains.
- Manage Xpand program to identify and develop suppliers from low-cost countries.
- Lead cross-functional team across Engineering, R&I, and Top-line to develop alternative solutions to plastic shrink film.
Global Senior Manager, Specialized Ingredients
DANONE
Amsterdam, Netherlands
01.2022 - 05.2023
- Oversaw strategic sourcing and procurement for Specialized Ingredients, handling 200 million Euros spend across all business units.
- Implemented comprehensive supply chain resilience program for Amino Acids and Minerals categories to mitigate out-of-stock risks.
- Acted as Procurement business partner for Specialized Nutrition Business unit.
- Encouraged team development through mentorship, fostering a positive workplace culture.
Head of Direct Procurement & Co-manufacturing
DANONE NE Africa
Cairo, Egypt
11.2018 - 12.2021
- Created Ingredients & Packaging 3Y sourcing strategy & implemented the action plan of Y1&2 of the strategy with stakeholders, with 2% YOY COGS reduction.
- Lead a team of 2 sourcing managers, including hiring & development.
- Managed Co-manufacturing, from scouting to contracting & service level management.
Part-Time Consultant - Egypt Entry Team
Plastic Bank
02.2020 - 12.2020
- Developed Plastic Bank Organization's entry plan to the Egyptian market, along with 3 other consultants.
- Recruited the supply chain & operations local team & coached them.
- Kicked off the execution of the plan on the ground, managing the supply chain processes both with waste collectors & recyclers.
Regional Procurement Manager, Packaging
DANONE
Amsterdam, Netherlands
04.2016 - 10.2018
- Created a 3Y Regional plastics sourcing & supplier development strategy, in alignment with company's packaging policy & global strategy.
- Lead a team of 6 regional buyers based out of each country of operation (MR, ALG, TU, EG, SA, GH) to execute the regional strategy locally & manage the projects with the respective factories.
- Developed Commodities hedging proposals for each country & costing models with suppliers.
Senior Strategic Operations Buyer, Indirect
MARS
Cairo, Egypt
09.2015 - 03.2016
Regional Buyer, Indirect
MARS
Cairo, Egypt
02.2014 - 08.2015
Regional Buying Coordinator, Indirect
MARS
Cairo, Egypt
09.2012 - 01.2014
Procurement Internship
MARS
08.2011 - 08.2012
Education
Bachelor of Business Administration - Marketing
The American University in Cairo (AUC)
Cairo06.2011
Semester Abroad - ERASMUS -
Università Commerciale Luigi Bocconi
Milan12.2010
Summer Program -
University of California Los Angles (UCLA)
Los Angles 06.2010
Timeline
Global Senior Manager, Paper Packaging
DANONE
06.2023 - Current
Global Senior Manager, Specialized Ingredients
DANONE
01.2022 - 05.2023
Part-Time Consultant - Egypt Entry Team
Plastic Bank
02.2020 - 12.2020
Head of Direct Procurement & Co-manufacturing
DANONE NE Africa
11.2018 - 12.2021
Regional Procurement Manager, Packaging
DANONE
04.2016 - 10.2018
Senior Strategic Operations Buyer, Indirect
MARS
09.2015 - 03.2016
Regional Buyer, Indirect
MARS
02.2014 - 08.2015
Regional Buying Coordinator, Indirect
MARS
09.2012 - 01.2014
Procurement Internship
MARS
08.2011 - 08.2012
Bachelor of Business Administration - Marketing
The American University in Cairo (AUC)
Semester Abroad - ERASMUS -
Università Commerciale Luigi Bocconi
Summer Program -
University of California Los Angles (UCLA)