About Hossam
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French
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German
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Experience
- Stealth StartupHead of ProcurementTECHMarch 2025 - Today (1 year and 3 months)Berlin, GermanyFast-paced, Series A Startup funded by several major VCs and investors in Europe (Rocket Internet, Project A), building a managed market place in the construction and renewables industries.• Led strategic sourcing initiatives targeting a monthly procurement budget in excess of EUR 5 million that delivered 5% monthly growth with a 1% improved margin impact.• Directed a team of 8 employees, fostering cross-departmental alignment for operational scaling while improving day-to-day operations and negotiation skills.• Collaborated with senior leadership to develop and execute long-term growth strategies across procurement and supplier partnerships, enhancing the startup’s market position.• Initiated internal organizational changes, improving communication and responsibilities.
- ShiftEVHead of Supply ChainFebruary 2022 - February 2024 (2 years and 1 month)Cairo, Cairo Governorate, EgyptStartup in Series A stage with backing from New York based and international VCs (Union Square Ventures), building electric vehicles in Cairo, Egypt.• Successfully built a Supply Chain department from scratch including hiring, mentoring and managing a team of 10 employees.• Built a strong supplier base of local and global partners to source an annual budget of USD 5 million from and reduced product cost by 20% through value engineering.• Drove strategic topics as part of the company management team, e.g. Contribution to corporate expansion planning for KSA and Spain markets, conducting policy and market analyses to inform executive decision-making.• Increased efficiency and automation across several departments, e.g. successfully managed a cross-functional team to implement a company wide ERP system (SAP).
- Transmar InternationalAsset ManagerSeptember 2020 - January 2022 (1 year and 4 months)Cairo, Cairo Governorate, EgyptAn Egypt-based shipping line with operations across the middle east.• Managed four departments and a USD 4 million budget with a focus on asset utilization, operation and planning as well as team development and growth.• Orchestrated restructuring efforts that enhanced operational alignment with strategic financial goals, achieving an EBIT margin increase of 2%.
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Education
- Master of Science - Industrial Engineering: Energy EngineeringRWTH Aachen2016I studied a combination degree focusing on mechanical engineering and business administration with an additional specialization in Energy Engineering.
- Bachelor of Science - Business AdministrationRWTH Aachen2014I studied business administration which included a semester abroad at the Politecnico di Milano in Milan, Italy with a focus on Management Engineering.