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Category Strategy
A written 12–24 month sourcing strategy with a price outlook. For buyers of 15,000+ t a year.
Chemicals & polymers sourcing · Egypt & Middle East
Polymer sourcing strategy, built on 37 years of buying through crises
MAGZ helps manufacturers decide what to buy, when to buy it, at what price and how much stock to hold, so raw-material cost, supply and cash stay under control.
Polymer price, CFR Egypt
Illustrative
37+years in procurement and strategic sourcing
21years at one of the world's top 5 FMCG companies
13years leading polymer sourcing for the market leader in pipes and fittings manufacturing
PVC · PP · PEand other commodity polymer grades, with deep expertise in pipe and fittings materials: S-PVC K67/K57, PPR, PPBC
Track record · 2020–2025
Five years of results, measured against the market
All figures compare actual purchase prices with the ChemOrbis CFR Egypt average price over the same periods.
17%
below the market average, across five years of S-PVC, PPR and PPBC buying
0days
of production stoppage, through COVID, the FX crisis and regional wars
6–10months
of stock cover, sized to meet production needs under different raw-material market conditions
180–360days
payment terms secured from polymer suppliers
COVID-192020–21
Read the 2020 price collapse as a chance to buy more, against the trend of competitors: bought 18 months of needs in May 2020 at record lows, on 360-day terms, before S-PVC prices tripled.
More than 50% below marketand market share gained
LC & FX crisis2022–23
With LCs hard to open and materials short, kept buying at the lowest seasonal price levels, with the CFO's help in scheduling the required bank LCs, to hold 18 months of coverage.
6% below marketzero stoppages
Red Sea & regional wars2024–25
Through the Gaza war, the 12-day Iran–Israel war and Red Sea shipping disruption: covered 18 months of production needs, so war risks did not affect production continuity or the competitiveness of our products in the market.
8% below marketzero stoppages
Over the same years, much of the market absorbed severe cost increases and supply gaps.
Services
How we can work together
From a one-time market report to a full partnership where my fee depends on your savings.
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Monthly Advisory
Market and industry monitoring, with regular advice to your purchasing team. Minimum 6 months; from 5,000 t a year.
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Sourcing Management
A and B, plus what to buy, when, and at what target price. For buyers of 15,000+ t a year.
D · LOWEST RISK
Performance Partnership
Everything in C at a lower fixed fee, plus a share of verified savings. I earn more only when you save more.
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Market & Industry Analysis
A one-time report by region or country on polymer supply, demand, prices and outlook, ready to brief your management.
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Free Spend Review
Share last year's purchases and I'll show you where the money is going. For buyers of 15,000+ t a year.
Fees
| Service | Clients in Egypt |
|---|---|
| A · Category Strategy | US$2 per ton of annual volume |
| B · Monthly Advisory, C · Sourcing Management, D · Performance Partnership | Quote on request, based on annual volume and number of materials |
| E · One-time Market & Industry Analysis, by region or country | Quote on request |
Clients in Egypt: fees are paid in EGP, at the exchange rate on the transfer date.
Approach
Coverage that moves with the market
Coverage is the stock you hold plus what is already on order, in months of production. I set it for each material and change it when the market changes.
| Strategy | Stock + pipeline | When it fits |
|---|---|---|
| 3+3Stock optimisation | 3 + 3 months | Relatively low stock. Suitable only if 100% of your supply is local; never use it if you import most of your needs. |
| 6+6Cost optimisation | 6 + 6 months | Balanced stock. The standard choice for imported oil- and gas-based feedstock polymers in normal markets: buy on the price dips without overstocking. |
| 12+6Risk mitigation | 12 + 6 months | Calculated buffer stock to mitigate identified risks, for maximum production and sales protection. Necessary during world crises such as wars, route closures and force majeure, when keeping your lines running matters more than carrying cost. |
How a decision is made
Analyse
Market, industry and client data analysis.
Decide
A decision matrix to select between different scenarios.
Execute
Buying plan: volume, timing, supplier and price target.
Review
A monthly check against clear triggers: speed up, hold or step down.
Who you work with
Magdi Abdulaziz, founder
Equipped with 37 years in procurement, of which 15+ years focused on strategic sourcing: 21 years at one of the world's top 5 FMCG companies as Regional Purchasing Senior Manager, then 13 years leading polymer sourcing as Regional Strategic Sourcing Director at the market leader in pipes and fittings manufacturing.
My strategies kept costs below market and stock secure through COVID, the FX crisis and regional wars, built strong supplier relationships, and turned global supply crises into an advantage.
I founded MAGZ to give polymer buyers in the region strong market intelligence that leads to buying on solid grounds: optimal cost with full security of production needs. I work alongside your purchasing team to turn the market into a clear buying plan: what to buy, when, from whom, and how much stock to hold.
My earnings are only a fraction of the value I bring to your business.
References from industry owners and long-standing suppliers are available on request.
Contact
Tell me about your polymer buying
Fill in what you can. The form prepares your message, and you send it to me on WhatsApp or by email.
WhatsApp & phone
+20 102 333 0140
Email
magdi.abdulaziz@magz-advisory.com
Based in
Giza, Egypt · serving Egypt and the Middle East