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Sadaf Fatima, B.S., CECM

Dubai, UAE

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Project Procurement & Operations Management Professional Accomplished professional with over 11 years’ progressive experience in driving procurement, tendering, strategic sourcing, and contract management activities.

Proven success in strategic planning, project coordination, process optimisation, supplier assessment, contract negotiation, and project data preparation and evaluation within retail and construction industry. Certified engineering and construction management individual from American Academy, focusing on managing project procurement functions. Highly skilled in building and maintaining productive relationships with clients, sourcing suppliers on the basis of performance to ensure products procured at competitive prices, and developing budget to ensure smooth running of functions. Committed to superior service through positive attitude and leadership in fast-paced, time-sensitive environments. Articulate communicator, exhibiting excellent collaboration skills at all levels with fluency in English with basic Arabic comprehension. Extremely versatile and adaptable to industry needs. Core Competencies:

• Strategic Planning & Execution

• Contract Procurement & Negotiation

• Supply Chain Strategies & Solutions

• Risk Assessment & Mitigation

• Cost Benefit Analysis

• Contract Administrator

• Project Planning & Coordination

• Construction Management

• Client Needs Analysis

• Bid Management & Procurement

• Team Building & Leadership

• Quality Assurance & Quality Control

Professional Experience

Majid AL Futtaim, United Arab Emirates

Procurement Manager Projects, Procurement Division, July 2016 – Present Utilise excellent communication skills while negotiating with client direct (FF&E) suppliers and performing settlement activities. Formulate and execute strategic plans to streamline project functions and provide cost-reduction recommendations to minimise expenses. Carry out purchases to continue customer-related business processes as well as analyse and review progress billing to determine inaccuracies. Conduct meetings with suppliers to discuss defects and delivery problems and finalised terms for refunds. Liaise and function closely with operations, maintenance, warehouse, and engineering departments to ensure proper scheduling and movement of goods and supplies. Identify and capitalise possible solutions using standard procedures and adeptly managing full-cycle project procurement activities. Key Contributions:

Led overall project procurement management functions in collaboration with respective BU’s managing client direct procurement and contract administration activities for complete VOX projects.

Ensured smooth and efficient running of project functions by formulating comprehensive value-engineering proposals, conducting benchmarking, and integrating database of unit rates.

Demonstrated broad scope of industry knowledge while pricing equipment, coordinating logistics, delivering training and coaching to personnel, and interfacing with key client direct contractors and subcontractors.

Built and maintained an effective communication network with internal and external clients to develop objectives, project expenses, and set project timelines.

Steered efforts towards execution and completion of assignments requiring experience and knowledge of standard concepts within field.

Key Projects:

Nakheel The Palm (Dubai): $7.6M AL Jimi (Al Ain): $5.1M Abu Dhabi Mall (AUH): $2.7M Midriff Expansion

(Dubai): $5.4M Riyadh Park (KSA): $5.7M City Centre Sohar (Oman): $5.1M Red Sea Mall (KSA): $7.0M Areic Sadaf Fatima, B.S., CECM

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The Roof (KSA): $7. 3M AL Qasr (KSA): $5.9M Kingdom Centre (KSA): $5.1M Riyadh Park Expansion (KSA):

$8.6M Avenues Dammam (KSA): $8.6M AL Maza (Egypt): $13.6M Lulu Atyaf Mall (KSA): $10.2M Wafi Mall

(UAE): $2.7M Nizwa Grand Mall (Oman): $5.1M Sahara Mall (KSA): $11.7M Tabuk Park (KSA): $13.1M Atyaf Mall (KSA): $10.2M Riyadh Front (KSA): $5.7M

Majid AL Futtaim, United Arab Emirates

Sr. Executive Procurement, Commercial Division, 2012 – 2016 Sourced, evaluated, and negotiated with suppliers to ensure products procured at competitive prices. Retained proper check and balance to guarantee quality and accurate delivery of services and products. Analysed and predicted procurement needs, negotiated competitive prices, and examined suppliers to ensure seamless execution of procurement activities. Utilised key skills while pricing equipment, organising logistics, mentoring personnel, and interfacing with key client direct contractors and subcontractors. Conducted detailed research and gathered required information to prepare contract, maintained tracking schedules, and arranged payment certificates and payment release for projects. Kept vendor and contract database up-to-date and documented purchasing and procurement files/record. Key Contributions:

Developed Cost and long lead procurement tracker giving the visibility of the delivery schedule and highlighting any risk associated.

Generated cost savings which helped the overall project capex to maintain the benchmark savings of 12%

Strategic sourcing was introduced and implemented to leverage the buying power and a percentage rebate were gained.

Key Projects:

Al Hamra (RAK): $2.7M City Centre Muscat (Oman): $2.4M Yas Mall (AUH): $4.6M Burjuman (Dubai): $3.5M

Shindaga (Dubai): $1.63M CC Deira Expansion (Dubai): $4.62M Doha Festival City (Qatar): $6.25M Mall of Egypt (Egypt): $6.53M Riyadh Park Expansion (KSA): $8.6M City Centre Qurum (Oman): $2.1M Mall of Emirates (Dubai) $7.8 Nation Tower (Abu Dhabi): $10.2M Etisalat Telecommunication, United Arab Emirates

Coordinator, 2009 – 2012

Researched, identified, and resolved product or service problems by clarifying the customer's complaint. Took appropriate initiatives to solve complex problem and coordinated with other team members to guarantee smooth running of functions. Produced comprehensive product or service reports by gathering and scrutinising customer information. Maintained completed and accurate records of customer interactions, customer accounts, and documents. Adhered to defined procedures, guidelines, and policies to confirm seamless execution of work. Key Contributions:

Rendered expert advice and recommendations to management on potential products or services by collecting customer information and reviewing customer needs.

Delivered active support to team members, which resulted in in attainment of set objectives.

Demonstrated attention to detail skills while handling serious complaints and resolving complex issues.

Prior experience as Executive Officer, Real Estate Division at AW Rostamani Group Education and Credentials

Certified Engineering and Construction Management (CECM) – American Academy Project Management, Dubai, UAE Bachelor of Computer Applications - Osmania University, Hyderabad, India Diploma in Civil Engineering - AIAL, Dubai, UAE

Professional Affiliations:

Contract Management – Charted Institute of Procurement Supply, CIPS Negotiation Skills – Charted Institute of Procurement Supply, CIPS Project Management Programme – Translearn

Planning & Organizing - Informa

MS Project (Advance) – Microsoft Certified Professional

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