Experience

Happy Joe's Pizza
• United States
• Restaurants
• 100 - 200 Employee
• Purchasing Manager

  • Jun 2022 - Present


Arabian Food Supplies

• Saudi Arabia
• Food and Beverage Services
• 300 - 400 Employee

• Purchasing Manager

  • Jan 2015 - Jun 2022

  Duties and Responsibilities:- Forecasting levels of demand for services and products to meet the business needs and keeping a constant check on stock levels;  Conducting research to ascertain the best products and suppliers in terms of best value, delivery schedules and quality; Liaising between suppliers, manufacturers, relevant internal departments and customers; Identifying potential suppliers, visiting existing suppliers, and building and maintaining good relationships with them; Negotiating and agreeing contracts and monitoring their progress, checking the quality of service provided; Processing payments and invoices; Keeping contract files and using them as reference for the future; Forecasting price trends and their impact on future activities; Giving presentations about market analysis and possible growth; Developing an organisation's purchasing strategy; Producing reports and statistics using computer software; Evaluating bids and making recommendations based on commercial and technical factors; Ensuring suppliers are aware of business objectives; Attending meetings and trade conferences; Training and supervising the work of other members of staff. Raw materials and engineering components for a manufacturing company to use Wholesale stock for a retailer to sell (in this case you would usually be known as a buyer) Furniture, stationery and cleaning services for your offices. Managing and controlling all the company’s external suppliers with particular emphasis on the purchase of Materials and finished parts for production.  Ensure parts and materials are bought at the most competitive price and delivered on time for production.

• Purchase Specialist

  • Jan 2010 - Jan 2015

• Purchasing Assistant

  • Dec 2007 - Jan 2010