Procurement, Supply Chain

CAREER OBJECTIVE

An accomplished engineer and strategist with the remarkable success of 20+ years in support of streamlining supply chain activities, improving overall business and deploying robust procurement strategies, with emphasis on growth, efficiency improvement & cost saving. Proficient in managing the whole spectrum of Supply Chain operations including procurement, warehousing operations, vendor relations and sourcing.

Supply Chain Champion: Handling end-to-end supply chain management, overseeing everything from strategic planning, operational excellence, warehouse management, inventory replenishment, associated logistics as well as the achievement of key supply chain KPIs.

Wealth of experience entails - Proven track record in business transformation, process re-engineering, expert contract negotiations & delivering significant improvements in supply chain management reliability, demand/supply planning process and related systems, etc.

Effective communicator, aggressive negotiator; hard-working and loyal employee and judicious decision-maker. Goal is to begin a new career with an aggressive growth company to contribute accrued skills towards achievement of unparalleled and sustainable business growth.

Known for leadership in the management of purchasing activities, budgets and risks, supply chain, projects, strategic planning, contract management and the resolution of complex issues, relations with vendors and other stakeholders

SKILLS

Procurement Strategies, Supplier/Vendor Management, Negotiations Expert, Material Management

Budget Development, Competitive Analysis, Continuous Improvement, Contract Negotiation, Cost Optimization

Customer Relations, Inventory Control/Planning, Price Negotiations, Procurement Strategies, Planning & Forecasting

Quality Management, Strategic Buying, Supplier Consolidation, Supply Chain Management, Vendor Management

RFP / RFQ / RFI, Competitive Bidding, Replenishment Ordering, Expediting, Purchase Orders, Delegation

P&L Management, Team Management/ Leadership, Communication & Interpersonal Skills

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

Supply Chain Manager (Procurement, Logistics & Warehouse) Sept 2017 - Present

Al Khalij Cement Company (Doha - Qatar)

Cement Factory (Qatari Investors Group)- 12000 T of Clinker Production per day (2 FLS production Lines: 6000 Tons each

Highlights

Handpicked to conclude several key procurement activities and effectively leading the entire gamut of activities related to procurement and Warehouse departments including procurement, logistics, warehouse, shipping & clearance, contracts, tenders and all activities.

Served as a key member of the Supply Chain, Tenders & Disposal Committees.

Resourceful Procurement Professional achieved proven track results by developing and implementing strategic procurement, tender and contract administration initiatives and continuously improving business processes of Procurement and Warehouse departments.

Effectively & efficiently managed the entire logistics functions through comprehensive studies on existing supply-chains and logistics and re-engineered logistics to substantially reduce overhead costs.

Promoted the use of effective methodologies for optimization of warehouse floor area in view of various operational criteria and stock accuracy level

Successful track record delivering significant savings through Procurement transformation.

Owned the vision is to establish a globally and professionally aligned Procurement function and set up systems that ensure optimal utilization of resources (manpower).

Key Responsibilities

Developing and implementing procurement processes and negotiating terms for Raw Material contracts (Bauxite, Laterite, Gypsum, Washed Sand, Shale, GBFS, GGBFS, Fly Ash, Micro Silica, Iron Ore, Clinker, etc).

Efficiently sourcing/selecting local & international suppliers/vendors based on cost competitiveness, quality, on-time delivery, past performance and service/responsiveness.

Building a robust supplier network; making tactical negotiations while demanding economies to minimize costs for required contracts, while ensuring all organizational standards are followed.

Ensuring the day-to-day operations of the business runs smoothly by ascertaining all products, materials & services are sourced at the right price from the right source at the right specification and in the right quantity.

Supervising the operational activities of warehouse operations, storage area allocation, issue, control & reconciliation.

Streamlining procurement processes, performing technical & commercial evaluations, supervising contract administration activities and awarding meritocratic contracts from the solicitation of quality-driven bids and proposals.

Contributing to massive price reductions through effective negotiations in finalizing prices, delivery dates, terms of payments, etc.

Automating processes and maintaining fully computerized control & record System for the process of the department operations and activities.

Maintaining effective communication and correspondence with the suppliers for prices negotiations, order processing and all logistics-related issues.

Led transformation of the organization to a strategic procurement model by establishing formalized processes and tools to drive diligent sourcing and supplier management decisions and create and transact easily and efficiently against the contracts.

Procurement Manager 2014 - 2017

Suido Kiko Middle East (Jeddah - Saudi Arabia)

Saudi Brothers Commercial Company Group)- Water & Waste Water Treatment Specialists Company RO & STP (engineering, procurement, and construction - EPC).

Highlights

Provided leadership, direction and oversight for procurement, logistics, warehouse, shipping & clearance, contracts and tenders.

Key Responsibilities

Introduced best practice sourcing methods, policies and processes for procuring construction material and electromechanical equipment from local and foreign suppliers whilst ensuring all items are expedited as per agreed schedules with best price and superior quality.

Assessed the most profitable vendor/supplier (local & international) and secured the most advantageous terms of the contract with the most competitive market prices, delivery times and desired quality through comparative analysis.

Offered functional and operational management support, lead vendor negotiations till final deal closure in favor of the company and submitted periodic reports to the management for review.

. Establish strong relationships with suppliers to negotiate the best value for the common products & services and manage the centralized sourcing activities.

Tailored the contractual instruments for various types of centralized procurement (service contracts, long-term contracts, bulk order contracts, etc) consistent with company business objectives and provision of materials on site.

Estimated and forecasted required for each project and evaluated suppliers based on cost competitiveness, quality, on-time delivery and service/responsiveness to mobilize productive material on time to all worksites in the branch or at the project site.

Ascertained appropriate stock levels, maintained accurate procurement records for centralized purchases including pricing, specifications, quality and other important data

Analyzed critical scenarios and established standardized processes for efficient troubleshooting while striking a yield-oriented balance for the organization and the suppliers.

Enabled seamless customs clearance of items purchased from foreign markets. Proficiently attained all possible supply chain synergies, propelled achievement of financial goals with cost benefits.

Other Professional Experiences

2012 – 2014: Procurement Planning Specialist, Yanbu cement company, (Yanbu – Saudi Arabia)

2007 - 2012: Procurement Specialist, Yanbu cement company (Yanbu - Saudi Arabia)

2003 - 2007: Electronic Engineer, Yanbu cement company (Yanbu - Saudi Arabia)

2001 – 2003: Product Engineer, Primax Technologies in., (Montreal - Canada)

1999 – 2001: Technical Support, Nortel Networks, Montreal (Quebec - Canada)

1998 – 1999: Telecom Engineer, Mitec telecom inc., (Pointe Claire - Canada)

EDUCATION

BSc Electrical Engineering UQTR University (Canada) 1993 - 1998

Courses in Industrial Engineering UQTR University (Canada) 1997 - 1998

TS Electronics, Beirut (Lebanon) 1989 – 1992

Professional Development

CSCP: Supply chain Management

CCCM: Commercial contracts Management

FM: Facility Management,

PMP: Project Management Professional

IMS: Integrated Management System

OHSAS 18001: 2007

ISO 14001:2015

ISO 9001; 2015

ISO Internal Auditor

IMS Internal Auditor

API for Class G Cement

Professional Development

SAP system

Oracle system

ERP system

GP system

Wings system

Microsoft Office,

Excel,

Word,

Access,

PowerPoint

PERSONAL INFORMATION

Nationality: Lebanese

Marital Status: Married

Driving License: Qatar, Lebanon

Languages: English, Arabic & French

Hobbies: Walking, Swimming, And Cycling

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