Purchasing and Procurement

Curriculum Vitae

BASEL NAMOUR

Doha, Qatar, M. +974-********, +963-*********

E. ***********@*****.***, **********@*******.***

Executive Summary

With expertise in all processes and details involved in the business, purchasing and procurement of the products, services and their delivery to the customer . Having strong leadership, business communication, negotiation and management skills . Professional, Committed, responsible, proactive, intiative, dynamic, open-minded, organized with integrity and strategic focus on the results, details and making the difference . Handled the purchasing and procurement activities for 6 ventures, managed different scenarios and solved the problems . Delivered the company and operation's requirements consistantly and reliably, with high quality and cost saving and within the required timelines to enable the company to operate . Collaborated with the finance and operation management, and all other departments in the company towards the purchasing success, maximizing the profitability and company growth . Reduced the purchasing cost by 15% for franchises and 25% for local brands, increased profit, improved contract performance and got the best value for the company's money .

Seeking to sharpen my skills, acquire new knowledge and gain new experience . Professional Work Experience

My current job since July 2018, Business Consultant at Nitro, Doha - Qatar .

- Prepared cost estimates and budget .

- Sourced the equipment, products and requirements that are best suited for the start-ups' needs at the best price .

- Handled the start-ups' communication and coordination from intiating to operating.

- Developed and controlled the business process, practices and performance.

*Main Projects : Nitro The Pearl - Qatar and Arsan - Ruwais specialty coffee projects . February 2009 to June 2018, Assistant Procurement Manager at Al Fardan Group - Alfardan Hospitality, Doha, Qatar .

- Managed the Purchasing and procurement, and delivered the F&B materials and products and services needed for the company to operate .

- Conducted RFP for the the business requirements, sourced the purchasing and negotiated a competitive price, payment terms and scope of requirements .

- Monitored and managed information, risk and found the best solutions .

- Analyzed and reviewed the purchasing cost, requirements, suppliers, bids and planned the company's purchases.

- Carried out the purchasing and Procurement activities, Placed the purchase orders and Managed the suppliers and business relationships .

- Coordinated, communicated, and worked closely with the finance, operation and all other departments in the company and key people involved in the business activities for impeccable delivery, maximizing profitability and growing the business.

- Delivered the best - matched products and services consistantly and reliably, with the best quality, by the required deadline and at the most competitive prices .

- Met the company and operation requirements .

- Reduced the cost by 15% for franchises and 25% for local brands while improved contract performance and increased profitability.

- Developed, implemented and controlled purchase policy, procedures and the purchasing team.

- Improved and controlled product quality, cost efficiency, equipment specifications and substitute materials.

- Optimized budget and resources .

- Reported purchasing, contract activities, financial implications and changes.

* Main Projects : BiCE Ristorante and Maze Gordon Ramsay -The Pearl, The Gathering and the Al Gassar Resort - West Bay .

January 2007 to January 2009, Purchasing Supervisor at Starwood Hotels & Resort - Le Meridien, Syria, Damascus .

- Assisted the purchasing manager in managing the purchasing to ensure that all the goods, services and supplies needed for the hotel to operate are ordered and delivered in compliance with the company and operation requirements.

- Analyzed the purchasing requests, obtained a price quotes from the suppliers and prepared comparison sheets.

- Negotiated the quality constraints, time schedules for making deliveries, services, prices and payment terms with suppliers.

- Prepared and processed the purchase order .

- Maintained and updated the purchasing records.

-Accomplished the new and different purchase requisitions received from the various departments within the company, on time, of the right quality, quantity at the most competitive prices and with the best terms and conditions that meet hotel operation requirements.

- Achieved 10% cost reduction, filled the orders and delivered the materials on a timely basis.

- Contributed to Dedeman hotel opening.

February 2004 to October 2006, Department Supervisor at Al Tayer Group - Perfumes, Cosmetics, Accessories Division, United Arab Emirates – Abu Dhabi .

- Operated day-to-day Areej department store, managed and motivated the team members "21 employees " to maximize the daily sales plan .

- Improved the customers' experience, empowered the team and hit the sales target .

- Solved the problems and maintained operational standards and procedures .

- Communicated and worked with the sales team and with the others involved in the business activities towards the department store activities and goals .

- Supervised and controlled all aspects of merchandising, pricing, sales promotions, brands, updates, stock and administrative works .

- Improved the store sales by 5%, personalized customer experience and built performing sales team . Qualifications and Training Courses

- Bachelor Degree in Business Administration, Damascus University, Syria.

- Business Communication Course given by the American Language Center, Damascus, Syria.

- Quality Management System Awareness Training Session given by Qatar Design Consortium,Doha, Qatar.

- FBM Materials Management System Course given by Sky Software Co., Doha, Qatar .

- Microsoft Office Course given by the Computer Center for Professional Training,Damascus, Syria .

- Certificate of Achievement given by Alfardan Group, Doha, Qatar .

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