Experience

Blinkcomkw

• Kuwait
• Retail
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Senior Category Analyst

  • Jan 2021 - Present



AlAnsari Technical Solutions

• Kuwait
• IT Services and IT Consulting
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Procurement Incharge & Sales Coordinator

  • Nov 2019 - Jan 2021

  Search, identify, and contact effective suppliers/vendors to maintain optimum supplies while meeting company’s quality criteria and price requirements. Anticipated and forecasted future sales and fulfilled stock requirements to avoid stock-outs and meet customer requirements. In consecutive roles, formulated budgets, co-ordinated orders, negotiated prices as well as contractual terms to realise cost-effectiveness. Monitored delivery of stock while assuring compliance with quality standards and targeted delivery schedule. Supported in setting prices of products as well as established targets of salesforce. Conducted promotional campaigns for clients and communicated special offers and marketing initiatives to retailers. Obtained customer feedback pertaining to products to know customers’ perception and behaviour. Analyse and review specifications for a wide range of items before the placement of orders while examining all supplies, services, and equipment purchased to ensure conformance with specifications. Key Contributions:  Streamlined business operations by initiating a new process of purchasing and establishing a database to manage and maintain all procurement record  Developed and introduced new and improved products/services to attract new customers, leading to increased revenue for the company. Show less



Trust Technology Computer Services

• Kuwait

• Senior Procurement Officer

  • Nov 2014 - Oct 2019

  Search, identify, and contact effective suppliers/vendors to maintain optimum supplies while meeting company’s quality criteria and price requirements. Assure efficient and timely delivery of all materials by preparing all required documentation, including purchase orders as per organisational rules and regulations. Monitor and manage inventory levels of materials or products, ensuring adequate stock levels. Analyse and review specifications for a wide range of items before the placement of orders while examining all supplies, services, and equipment purchased to ensure conformance with specifications. Provide quotations to relevant departments while accelerating tender process. Explore market dynamics and observe price trends to create and send a weekly report of stock list and price list to the sales department in order to internally market and sell the products. Support on-the-job trainings as well as assess and evaluate performance of procurement co-ordinator and back up staff. Enhance efficiency and productivity by aiding development and implementation of operational policies and procedures within the department. Key Contributions: ▪ Boosted profit margin by dealing directly with distributors instead of resellers. ▪ Developed and introduced new and improved products/services to attract new customers, leading to increased revenue for the company. ▪ Led and directed a group of two procurement assistants and an individual responsible for prompt delivery of goods. Show less



Golden Advance Technology Gen. Trading & Contracting Co.

• 1 - 100 Employee

• Procurement Officer & Sales Co-ordinator

  • Jun 2013 - Oct 2014

  Anticipated and forecasted future sales and fulfilled stock requirements to avoid stock-outs and meet customer requirements. In consecutive roles, formulated budgets, coordinated orders, negotiated prices as well as contractual terms to realize cost-effectiveness. Monitored delivery of stock while assuring compliance with quality standards and targeted delivery schedule. Supported in setting prices of products as well as established targets of sales force. Conducted promotional campaigns for clients and communicated special offers and marketing initiatives to retailers. Obtained customer feedback pertaining to products to know customers’ perception and behavior. Identified and resolved supply chain concerns by coordinating with all relevant departments. Communicated with sales team and customers directly to address inquiries, inform about new stock, and report order statuses. Key Contributions: ▪ Streamlined business operations by initiating a new process of purchasing and establishing a database to manage and maintain all procurement record. ▪ Tracked staff activities and highlighted areas of concerns/improvements to increase productivity and efficiency. Show less



KNETCO

• Telecommunications
• 100 - 200 Employee

• Procurement Officer

  • Aug 2009 - Mar 2013

  Aided procurement planning to finalise key local projects, including MoC, KNPC, KOC, KCPC, GSM, Viva Phase I, II, III, Zain GSM, and MoD as well as complete major international projects in Qatar, Dubai, Bahrain, and Lebanon. Maintained and updated records pertaining to materials/services ordered and received. Utilised ERP software and Microsoft Dynamics AX 2012 to generate as well as process requisitions and purchase orders for supplies/equipment. Controlled and minimised purchasing costs to maximise savings. Checked order claims and contracts to comply with company’s policies as well as negotiated contracts and formulated policies by communicating with suppliers. Authorised and validated specifications for issuing and awarding purchase order and contracts while steering all buying and distributing activities. Liaised with finance department to ensure timely payments to suppliers. Key Contribution: ▪ Delivered technical and administrative support in establishing MS Dynamics (ERP) system for the company, resulting in increased operational effectiveness. ▪ Searched and contacted new international suppliers, leading to reduced costs and increased profit margins of the company. Show less