Procurement Manager

Chadi Yazbeck

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Procurement Manager

Skilful and dynamic procurement manager with demonstrated capacity to lead all procurement activities strategizing and negotiating to optimising costs, quality, and delivery.

— Key Qualifications —

·Proven track record of researching vendor options, reviewing cost, quality, and delivery options to minimise overhead while maximising revenue through strategic decision-making.

·Adept at following all regulatory requirements governing hospitality including hygiene and HACCP standards.

·Highly focused and results-oriented while building vendor contacts to negotiate and monitor beneficial contracts for services and supplies.

·Talented interpersonal communicator fostering strong internal and external stakeholder associations to build robust procurement teams meeting organisational needs.

·Proficient in project management skills, leading and guiding pre-opening projects to provide quality, on-time deliverables.

·Solid builder of expert connections utilizing open communication to driving collaborative teamwork and strategic consensus.

Career Experience

Procurement and Contract Manager, Pullman Dubai Hotels and Residences, Dubai, U.A.E. 2014 to 2019

Oversee and develop strategic procurement functions by analysing maximum operational and financial achievement while mitigating associated risks. Establish and implement budgets including FF&E and OS&E procurements. Negotiate and provide oversight for vendor contracts to procure supplies and services for best price and value without exceeding allocated funds. Monitor vendor routine to ensure all contract obligations are met and assist in developing process improvements to enhance vendor performance. Minimise procurement costs by identifying and eliminating waste and unnecessary costs. Manage subordinates to comply with organisational and regulatory requirements while optimising their productivity through promotion of continuous improvement.

Selected Contributions:

·Handle full life-cycle operations solo worth over 20 M UAE Dirhams from request through receipt and supplier payments.

·Delivered pre-opening project and created budget successfully when tasks were originally planned for a procurement company to perform.

Acting Material Manager, Head – Materials Department, Jumeirah Rotana, Dubai, U.A.E. 2013 to 2014

Handled all purchasing transactions, monitoring the process from receiving request until successfully delivery. Reviewed vendor options to determine the best price, quality, and delivery schedule combination to minimise overhead costs and grow revenue. Research FF&E and OS&E options to fulfil organisational needs while meeting established budget guidelines. Developed solid teams by providing training and coaching to other team members building their business skills. Fostered strategic cross-departmental associations to promote smooth operations hotel-wide.

Selected Contributions:

·Organized purchases and contracts worth more than 10M AED successfully.

·Developed 10% savings over previous year through strategic cost-saving measures.

Acting Materials Manager, Head - Materials Department, Centro Sharjah by Rotana, Sharjah, U.A.E. 2010 to 2013

Guided pre-opening activities through utilisation of project management skills to meet required deadlines. Monitored purchases from ordering and invoice to service and product deliveries to promote on-time delivery according to contracts. Procured best contract terms through cultivation of collaborative business relationships with vendors and key suppliers. Led operations supervising the market list and daily hotel purchases.

Selected Contributions:

·Boosted success through eliminating all hotel stores and go for zero inventory.

·Oversaw all purchases and third-party contracts worth over 10M AED.

Task Force as Purchasing Officer, Arjaan Media City by Rotana, Dubai, U.A.E. 2010

Followed organisational policy through solo review of all purchase requests for adherence to company policies and procedures. Review, evaluate, and approve specifications for awarding vendor contracts. Resolve vendor and contractor grievances as well as supplier claims to maintain efficient procurement operations. Analyse market trends to assess present and future material availability and needs. Document all purchases and payments for proper transactional recordkeeping.

Cluster Materials Buyer, Yas Island Rotana and Centro Yas Island, Abu Dubai, U.A.E. 2009 to 2010

Reduced costs through sourcing of new suppliers and negotiation of beneficial contracts. Processed orders for all needed supplies including both food and non-food orders. Track all deliveries to boost on-time arrival meeting organisational needs and work with vendors to resolve delivery issues.

Storekeeper and Receiving Clerk, Al Maha Arjaan by Rotana, Abu Dubai, U.A.E. 2008 to 2009

Tracked all inventory, directing storage rooms for food and non-food products. Tracked and maintained par stock levels to eliminate shortages and keep operations running smoothly. Assisted handling of inventories and document data for future reference. Comply with organisational policies while handling receiving duties. Promote customer safety by following all regulatory requirements for handling and storing materials.

Education

Master of Science in Logistics and Supply Chain Management

Wollongong, Australia

Bachelor’s Degree in Hospitality Management

AKU, Lebanon

Professional Training

Operation Management Course – Wollongong, Australia

Accounting for Non-Accounting People – Rotana Group

Destination Leadership – Rotana Group

How to Check a Room Training – Rotana Group

Managing Employee Development – Rotana Group

On Job Training Techniques/Certified on Job Trainer – Rotana Management

Managing People Performance – Rotana Group

Essential Food Safety Training – TUV NORD

Basic Food Hygiene – Rotana Group

Food Safety Person In Charge Level 2 – Accor Group

Food Safety Person In Charge Level 3 – Accor Group

Annual Appraisal – Accor Group

Priority and Resolution – Accor Group

First Aid Training – Accor Group

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