Procurement & Logistics Professional
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Phone
*************@*******.***
Address
Doha, Qatar
Nationality
Malaysian
Social Media
www.linkedin.com/in/hector- morais-
6545327 (LinkedIn)
Education
2002
BA (Hons) Business
Administration (2nd class
upper)
University of Abertay Dundee,
United Kingdom
Expertise
• SAP
• Oracle
• Microsoft Office
Language
English, Malay
Hector Morais
HECTOR MORAIS
Procurement Professional
Drawing upon extensive strategic and operational expertise in procurement, I have effectively guided global teams in creating and implementing top-tier procurement processes. My proven track record encompasses value optimization, policy development, meticulous measurement criteria, and unwavering adherence to regulatory and ethical standards. Furthermore, my hands-on approach to record management, vendor relationships, and procedural implementation consistently yields impactful results. As a versatile leader, I combine strategic vision with operational excellence, positioning me as a valuable asset in the procurement industry.
Key Achievements
• Established and implemented a clear strategic direction for the procurement function based on best current practices.
• Led the development, monitoring, and implementation of corporate procurement policies and standards globally, ensuring compliance with codes of conduct, operating guidelines, and procurement regulations.
• Orchestrated the end-to-end procurement process, including tendering, negotiating, contracting, management, and closure of contracts, consistently ensuring the best value for money while meeting legal, audit, and donor requirements.
• Developed and implemented procurement criteria, tools, templates, and training to enhance efficiency, including evaluation criteria, country- specific spend thresholds, and contract templates.
• Identified and secured substantial cost savings across the organization through strategic procurement practices.
• Established and maintained an Approved and Preferred Suppliers List, continuously sourcing new and innovative markets to ensure suppliers' performance met the agreed-upon standards of service, quality, and value for money.
• Provided guidance and support to global procurement teams, addressing procurement-related risks, enhancing compliance, and offering solutions to challenges faced in individual countries. Ensured transactions were meticulously documented and supported.
• Organized and monitored annual Budgets, Procurement Plans, collaborating closely with stakeholders to understand and plan for their needs, ensuring timely, compliant, and well-documented sourcing.
• Effectively managed the procurement team, structuring it to meet the diverse needs of each country in the global network.
• Ensured data integrity and maintaining meticulous documentation and support for all transactions for audit purposes.
• Received multiple accolades as the top-performing employee, recognized for exemplary work and adherence to ethical standards. si
World Fish Malaysia Global Procurement Lead Apr 2021 – Sept 2023 Education Above All Foundation Qatar Senior Procurement Specialist Oct 2023-Present, Aug 2017 - Mar 2021 Qatar Energy (Tasweeq) Procurement Manager Aug 2011 - Dec 2016 International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies (IFRC) Sr. Procurement Officer/ Delegate Feb 2007 - Nov 2008 (Malaysia), Apr 2010 - Oct 2010 (Haiti), Oct 2010 - Jul 2011 (Malaysia) United Nations-World Health Organization National Professional Officer (Manager) Dec 2008 – Mar 2010
• Spearheaded the development and implementation of a world-class procurement function at WorldFish, overseeing operations across 10 countries with diverse teams.
• I authored and formulated the procurement policy, procedures, and associated forms.
• Crafted comprehensive procurement strategies to optimize global sourcing of goods and services.
• Ensured strict regulatory compliance throughout the end-to-end procurement process on a global scale.
• Proactively drove cost-effective sourcing initiatives, emphasizing the adoption of best practice procurement processes.
• Identified and secured savings through strategic negotiations and supplier relationship management.
• Maintained and curated supplier lists to ensure a robust and diversified global supply chain.
• I meticulously organize and executed annual procurement business plans, and prepare the departmental annual budget.
• Led strategic planning and execution of procurement functions, ensuring seamless sourcing.
• Negotiated contracts, managed supplier partnerships, and ensured policy compliance.
• Supervised operations, endorsed purchase requests, and conducted cost-effective market research.
• Managed tenders, contracts, logistics, and warehousing for quality and timely deliveries.
• Played a pivotal role in vendor management, overseeing documentation and reporting.
• Handled special tasks, demonstrating versatility and adaptability.
• Adhered to budgets, implemented policies, and contributed to continuous improvement.
• Provided operational guidance, participated in decision-making, and demonstrated effective problem-solving skills
• Oversee and coordinate Tasweeq's procurement function, ensuring a consistent flow of services and supplies.
• Develop and implement procurement policies for structured and efficient operations.
• Cultivate long-term supplier relationships for enhanced procurement efficiency.
• Establish metrics to evaluate and measure procurement process performance.
• Enforce financial controls to maintain budgetary discipline.
• Ensure legal compliance in procurement operations.
• Contribute to budget planning aligned with organizational financial goals.
• Drive continuous improvement in procurement processes.
• Aim to enhance efficiency, maintain quality vendor relationships, and uphold financial and legal standards in operations.
• Senior Procurement/Procurement Delegate at IFRC, specializing in emergency procurement with a focus on swift and efficient coordination.
• Develop and implement agile procurement plans, leading committee meetings to ensure adherence to IFRC procedures and standards.
• Meticulously document all procured goods and services to maintain accurate records.
• Provide timely procurement advice, technical support, and targeted on-the-job training to enhance National Society procurement structure.
• Utilize extensive procurement experience to contribute to IFRC's global humanitarian efforts, particularly in emergency response operations.
• Solid academic foundation in logistics/supply chain management and advanced training in procurement.
• Lead Global Contracting and Procurement team as Procurement Manager, overseeing sourcing of medical and business-related goods and services.
• Manage team performance, actively participate in strategic decisions, and ensure consistency in procurement and logistics approaches.
• Drive negotiations with suppliers, execute procurement activities, and implement effective monitoring processes.
• Collaborate with internal stakeholders, including WHO country offices and UN agencies, to contribute to continuous improvement in global procurement and logistics processes.
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