Buyer

• Mar 2016 - Present

Process requisitions to fully approved purchase orders Forward Purchase orders to vendors Address MDR/NCR issues to vendors and ensure to resolve them in timely manner Manage the vendor payment process, maintain file & spreadsheets, communicate payment information to vendors Ensure continual review / follow up of on order materials and in process orders to insure adherence to schedule and prevent shortages Follow up with expediting staff and 3PL and ensure that all shipping documents are as per customer requirement and shipments are ready as per commitments Liaise in technical evaluation and material specification with clients and suppliers Supervise office operations and other related duties Show less

Passed with Distinction- Diploma in Supply Chain & Logistics

• Feb 2016 - Nov 2016

Procurement Coordinator

• Jun 2015 - Feb 2016

Maintained professional working relationship with clients to understand their process, identifying bottlenecks and resolve issues while providing the best customer service Ensured continual review / follow up of on order material and in process orders to insure adherence to schedule Processed POs as per clients specs , report on Inventory movement and control over the inventory by random checking as well as periodical check Monitoring variance report on inventory Maintained professional working relationship with clients to understand their process, identifying bottlenecks and resolve issues while providing the best customer service Ensured continual review / follow up of on order material and in process orders to insure adherence to schedule Processed POs as per clients specs , report on Inventory movement and control over the inventory by random checking as well as periodical check Monitoring variance report on inventory

Purchasing & Logistics Manager

• Jun 2007 - Apr 2013

Assisted the Senior Manager in Import / Export procedures and developing Business relationships with Suppliers, Vendors, Consultants and Contractors from Local & International Markets. Planned Procurement actions as per budget, developed pre-qualifying criteria, identified product sources and evaluated vendor performance as regards quality, reliability and performance on long term basis. Coordinated logistics support with shipping companies and freight forwarders to field operations to include planning,acquisition, movement, maintenance, storage & distribution of materials, goods, equipment & supplies. Evaluated Inventory movement to determine appropriateness of procurement actions and preparing purchase orders. Coordinated logistics of International Supplier import shipments in coordination with Sales / Logistics department of Suppliers and Freight forwarders and monitored progress of delivery schedules. Prepared documentation for Export shipments including coordination and quotations for freight companies. Show less

Cargo Controller

• Jan 1996 - May 2007

Worked as Accountant responsible for Local Payable, prepared Accounts reconciliation, purchase ledgers and checking of relevant papers (invoices, stores receipt notes and purchase orders) before recommending release of payment. Control of Fixed Assets Register and monitored Additions / Disposals in collaboration with Technical Department. Assisted Commercial Manager for Imports / Exports documentation, preparing L/C documents and submitting to Banks. Liaisoned with Production and Stores department to ensure timely deliveries to Oman Sales team and Export customers. Tracked shipments and coordinated with vendors and suppliers as well as internal customers e.g. stores and transportation departments to ensure timely arrangements of clearance of goods from Dubai Customs and kept internal customers updated Responsible for clearing problems with Dubai Municipality and Dubai Customs regarding the Documentation, arranging inspection of goods and Health release from Health Department of Municipality. Show less