Operations Director - Global Procurement & Supply Chain Leader

Rami Ahmed

Email: **************@***********.*** Mobile: +20-100-***-****

Linkedinn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/rami-ahmed-ciscm-36188a88/ Professional Summary : Results-driven Operations Director with 20+ years of experience in procurement, logistics, and supply chain management across Egypt and the GCC. Certified International Supply Chain Manager (CISCM). Proven ability to lead business development, vendor negotiations, and cross-functional operations in trading and general supplies sectors. Skilled in ERP (Edara), P&L oversight, tender management, Deliver cost- effective solutions, optimizes processes, and drives organizational growth through operational excellence.

PROFESSIONAL WORKING EXPERIENCE:

Operations Director.

BM360 GENERAL SUPPLIES Co.

Cairo – Egypt January 2024 – Till present.

BM360 is a leading trading and general supplies company serving sectors including real estate, healthcare, Education, NGOs, and industrial clients.

• Report to the CEO and contribute to the company’s strategic direction, growth planning, and tender positioning.

• Lead business development, acquiring new clients, securing RFQs, and expanding market presence.

• Manage the entire procurement lifecycle, from sourcing to quotation approval, including supplier negotiations and margin validation.

• Oversee vendor management, ensuring quality, timely delivery, and favorable terms across local and international suppliers.

• Review and analyze P&L with the Finance team, approve payment schedules, sign cheques, and monitor collections.

• Supervise HR, Admin, Customer Service, Finance (partial), and Operations, ensuring departmental alignment with organizational goals.

• Coordinate ERP-based operations via Edara, ensuring accuracy, traceability, and efficiency across all procurement and service functions.

• Develop pricing strategies and lead tender submissions for major clients, ensuring competitiveness and compliance.

Operations Manager.

BM360 GENERAL SUPPLIES Co.

Cairo – Egypt November 2020 – Till December 2023.

• Managed day-to-day operations across supply chain, logistics, and customer delivery functions.

• Led sourcing efforts for diverse product categories and ensured supplier performance met project timelines.

• Played a key role in implementing structured procurement processes and team development. Procurement and Logistics Manager

G4S Secure Solutions

Cairo – Egypt February 2019 – January 2020.

• Member of SMT “Senior Management Team”.

• Reporting to Finance Director (EGYPT) and Global Director (South Africa).

• Establish procurement strategies for acquisition; receive and track project materials to optimize quality, cost, and timely delivery criteria “Foreign/Local purchasing”.

• Import/Customs Clearance

• Vendor Management, Track supplier performance standards, and conduct ongoing evaluation.

• Approve payments, monitor subcontractor performance.

• Prepare procurement execution plans and oversee the full array of materials Supervise orders and arrange stocking of materials and equipment to ensure they meet needs

• Plan and track the shipment of imported products according to customer requirements

• Supervise driver team and ensure work planning, training and HSE standards.

• Manage Fleet allocation and planning up to one month in advance – Daily.

• Oversee mobilization of over 6,000 employees across Egypt (accommodation, transportation & facility management).

• Inventory & Warehouse Management.

Procurement Manager

TECNO STEEL

Cairo – Egypt Mar 2018 – Jan 2019

• Foreign/Local purchasing

• Develop and implements strategies for procuring, storing, distributing goods or services and maintaining stock levels

• Nurtures relationships with suppliers to negotiate the best prices for company. Head of Logistics/ Procurement New

Version Trading & Contracting Doha –

Qatar January 2013 - Dec 2017

• Foreign/Local purchasing.

• Business Development.

• Support in recruitment (international).

• Ensure the payment terms on the purchase orders are in line with company policy and are as per approved limit.

• Develop purchasing strategies.

• Direct Coordination with Project Managers to for fill all requirements. Warehouse Management.

Head of Logistics Oil & Gas Sector

TADMUR – ROOTS Energy & Engineering

Doha – Qatar May 2008 - December 2012

• Responsible of preparing long/short term contracts with suppliers & vendors. Monitor & Maintain inventory.

• Stores data base management.

• Processing of Materials, Tools, Equipment 3rd Party.

• Maintain effective communication with procurement personal & construction team as well as vendors to insure delivery to site on time.

• Generate & Analyze reports market prices as in Equipment hire rates, transportation, accommodation.

• Managing Heavy Lift Operations & Abnormal Cargo. Manpower Transportation Management.

• Interfaces with company labor/Staff Accommodation & Camps. Admin & Logistic Coordinator

Express Trading

Cairo – Egypt January 2008 – April 2008.

• Staff Time Sheet. Coordinates Transportation.

• Shifting Materials from Port to Site.

• Coordination with Client Requirements. Procurement, Construction and Installation Support. Data Entry & Administrator

Protract Communications

Giza – Egypt January 2007 – December 2007

• Data entry.

• Making Integration Reports. Staff Time Sheet.

• Coordinates of Supplies. Training new joiners.

ISO & Quality Control /Logistic Coordinator

National Port Said Steel

Port Said – Egypt September 2002 - November 2006

• ISO & Quality Document Control. Coordinate Transportation.

• Coordinate Facilities.

• Coordinate export/import Documents.

EDUCATIONAL BACKGROUND:

2006 B.SC. Degree in Computer & Management

High institute for Computer & Management (H.I.C.M) - Egypt. TRAININGS/CERTIFICATIONS:

• Certified International Supply Chain Manager “CISCM” / IPSCMI – 2020.

• Supply Chain Management – 2018.

• Diploma in Project Management – 2018.

• Diploma in Marketing – 2018.

• Diploma in Customer Service – 2018.

• Project Management Professional “PMP” – 2015.

• OSHAS 18001- Internal Audit TRAINING – 2013.

• Communication Skills – 2012.

• Supervisory Management Skills – 2010.

• Attending & Completing the Internal Audit Course ISO 9001:2000 & 19011:02 – 2004. PERSONAL INFORMATION:

Marital Status: Married.

Languages known: English, Arabic (Both Fluent).

Date of Birth: 18

th Dec 1985.

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