Procurement, Purchasing, Sourcing, Negotiation
Resume:
Mohamed Ikram Iqbal
Dubai, UAE.
adf3tg@r.postjobfree.com
https://www.linkedin.com/in/mohamed-ikram-518b4444
OBJECTIVE
Looking forward, for a challenging & enriching role in the field of hospitality industry procurement/purchasing to strengthen the overall organizational performance that drives towards profits.
SUMMARY
15+ years of rich experience in handling the entire procurement/purchasing cycle and contributed towards the growth of the organization. Having an excellent vendor & supplier management in acquiring good quality products & services. Also, expertise in reviewing the technical specifications & quality standards to negotiate the best prices and contracts ensuring profitability to the organization. Good working knowledge of computers & Enterprise Resource Planning packages and excellent in mentoring & training the team to meet the expectations of the organization in meeting the objectives.
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
Senior Purchasing Officer, Zaabeel Palace Hospitality (H.H. The Ruler’s Court-Government of Dubai), Dubai, UAE. (April 2014-To Date)
Key Responsibilities:
• Ensure competent quality execution of all regular purchasing duties and administrative works.
• Maintain complete updated purchasing records /data and pricing in the system.
• Prepare reports and summarize data including receiving report and stock value.
• Schedule store visits and conduct competitor survey.
• Execution and monitoring of all regular purchasing duties.
• Coordinate with user departments and suppliers in the purchasing scope of work for projects assigned.
• Support relevant departments with quotations for the purpose of tenders.
• Responsible for the preparation and process purchase orders and documents in accordance with company policies and procedures.
• Source, select and negotiate for the best purchase package in terms of quality, price, terms, deliveries and services with suppliers.
• Purchase and issue order in accordance to specification.
• Plan and manage inventory levels of materials or products.
• Source for new products, suppliers or sub-contractors when the need arises.
• Monitor and co-ordinate deliveries of items between suppliers (local and overseas).
Purchasing Officer, Grand Millennium Hotel Dubai, UAE. (April 2008-December 2013)
Key Responsibilities:
• Procuring FF&E and OS&E items.
• Expedite delivery of purchase orders.
• Assist in preparing requests for quotations.
• Obtain competitive pricing (at least 3 Bids) for specifications as directed & prepare comparison sheet, recommend the preferred supplier.
• Follow up on pending deliveries on daily basis, non-availability to be informed immediately to the concerned department and provide an alternative solution for the same.
• Maintain disclaimers, credit applications and vendor information.
• Tracking F&B vendor’s HACCP / trade license / hygiene documents validity and following-up with the vendors on food hygiene compliance.
• Maintain HACCP standard at all level from sourcing products till storage.
• Closely work with receiving clerk & accounts payables.
• Perform all Purchasing Administrative Assistant responsibilities.
• Generates and provides accurate and timely results in the form of reports, presentations, etc.
Purchasing Assistant, Hotel Holiday Inn Downtown Dubai & Sharjah, UAE. (April 2006-April 2008) Key Responsibilities:
• Participate in negotiations for service contracts.
• Identify and develop reliable sources of supply.
• Establish and maintain adequate records for procurement and issuance procedures.
• Analyze market and delivery systems in order to assess present and future material availability.
• Follow the HACCP policy of the hotel.
• Process Purchase Requests from the departments.
• Review Purchase Order claims and contracts for conformance to company policy.
• Participate in the development of equipment specifications, products or substitute materials.
• Prepare reports regarding marketing conditions and merchandise costs for the Finance & Business Support Manager, for the preparation of forecasts/budgets.
• Obtain competitive quotations and bids for items for the hotel.
• Assist in the physical stock checking as per the schedule.
• Maintain relevant Vendor List to be used for transactions for the key users of the hotel.
• Follow the IHG Purchasing Policy to comply with the IHG Code of Ethics.
Other Professional Experiences:
• Purchasing Officer, Hotel Amangalla, Sri Lanka. (November 2004-April 2006)
• Accounts Assistant, Tetley Tea Company (Pvt) Ltd, Sri Lanka. (September 2002-November 2004)
• IT Executive, Micro Field Data Technology (Pvt) Ltd, Sri Lanka. (August 2000-August 2002)
• Accounts Assistant, Prudence Associates, Sri Lanka. (October 1998-May 1999)
SKILLS, TRAININGS & ACHIEVEMENTS
Key Skills:
• Knowledge of the hospitality industry suppliers
• Knowledge of local and international market
• Strong sourcing and negotiation skills
• Analytical skills
• Good time management & organization skills
• Problem-solving and decision-making skills
• Flexibility, Integrity & Team player
• Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines
IT Skills:
• MS Windows XP/Vista/7/8/10
• MS Office (Excel / Word / PowerPoint / Outlook)
• Epicor iScala ERP System
• FBM (Food Beverage Material) System
• Oasys Time Attendance & eDocs System
• Fidelio F&B Management System
• Prol'IFIC System
• AccPac Accounting System
Trainings:
• HACCP Internal Auditor Training Course Successfully Completed. (22nd & 25th September 2013)
• HACCP Awareness Course Successfully Completed. (22nd & 25th September 2013)
• Intermediate Food Hygiene Course Successfully Completed. (24th, 25th & 26th July 2007)
• HACCP Awareness Course Successfully Completed. (19th March 2007)
• Basic Food Hygiene Course (CIEH International) Successfully Completed. (27th February 2007)
Achievements:
• Employee of the Month - May 2015 at Zaabeel Palace Hospitality, Dubai, UAE.
• Winning Ways Hero (Employee of the Year) for 2007 at Holiday Inn Downtown, Dubai, UAE.
• Employee of the Month - May 2007 at Holiday Inn Downtown, Dubai, UAE.
QUALIFICATIONS:
Professional Qualifications:
• Diploma in Computer System Design (DCSD) Course at National Institute of Business Management (NIBM), Sri Lanka. (June 1999-August 2000)
Academic Qualifications:
• G. C. E. (Advance Level) Examination at Wesley College, Colombo-08, Sri Lanka. (1996-1998)
• G. C. E. (Ordinary Level) Examination at St. Thomas College, Gurutalawa, Sri Lanka. (1989-1995)
PERSONAL INFORMATION
• Date of Birth: 11th February 1979
• Nationality: Sri Lankan
• Age: 41 Years
• Marital Status: Married
• Driving License: UAE Driving License (Valid till 25/10/2024)
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