Senior Supply Chain Manager

• Oct 2022 - Present

Procurement Manager

• May 2022 - Sep 2022

Supply Chain Manager

• Jan 2020 - Sep 2021

-Manage sourcing, procurement, and catalog worth USD 60+ million across MENA, Europe, Asia, and the Pacific regions to support various government and commercial contracts such as DLA, GSA, US Aid, UK Aid (DfID), Sallyport, and FCO.-Developed tailored supply chain solutions for products and services for contracts across MRO, Humanitarian aid & disaster relief, aviation, and facilities management.-Manage the end-to-end procurement cycle o Requirement analysis, products, and services specifications finalization o Vendor due diligence, solicitation & bid evaluation o Negotiations and best value proposition contract award o Delivery/performance compliance and payment.-Conduct market research and analysis to identify and utilize cost-saving opportunities and employ strategic procurement tools to deliver value for money in all procurement actions. -Analyze and identify potential bottlenecks to recommend/implement preemptive remedial action.-Vendor management to ensure fulfillment of contractual obligations, performance evaluation/feedback, and develop longer-term business relationships-Manage risks of existing & new projects including identification, assessment, and mitigation of risks associated with supply chain processes.-Develop operating processes/procedures and monitor purchasing system to evaluate their efficiency/effectiveness and initiate continuous improvement initiatives-Develop MIS analysis and reports for internal and external stakeholders-Manage Blanket Purchase Agreement (BPA) process through competitive bidding for best value proposition-Manage the team in Dubai and supervise overseas project-based teams providing guidance and training to develop their professional skills Show less

Supervisor – Supply Chain

• Nov 2015 - Jan 2020

TWI provides a wide variety of supply chain solutions for construction and infrastructure, energy, logistics and distribution and governments https://www.twipv.com/Key Responsibilities:• Manage a team of senior supply chain specialists in the Dubai office and several project teams located at overseas project sites ensuring delivery of all goods, equipment & services as per scope of work on time & within budget.• Manage supply chain and procurement activities to support humanitarian aid projects of the Department for International Aid (DFID), UK and military projects across Africa and the Middle East.• Lead high value public procurement covering various categories like ICT, furniture, health, education, automobiles and emergency relief requirements.• Direct the complete the procure to pay process from requirement analysis through supplier pre-qualification, tendering, bid analysis, negotiation, order placement, expediting and delivery up to vendor payment and close-out. • Drive initiatives to maximize return on the spend on procurement and supply chain through market research to identify & leverage cost saving opportunities, building a cost-effective vendor base and strategic sourcing.• Implement procurement system & standard operating procedures and recommend updates to improve overall effectiveness and performance. Show less

Operations Analyst / Procurement Specialist – Support Services

• Jan 2008 - Oct 2015

-Procured goods and services for an Australian Military contract worth US$ 40+ million in UAE to support facilities management, hospitality, automotive, waste management, and fuel management services -Participated in technical and commercial reviews for the establishment and renewal of contracts for various support services -Supported the HOD and commercial manager in analyzing, negotiating, and preparing contractual agreements incorporating key terms and conditions needed to protect the interests of the organization -Monitored contractual performance related to the procurement of products and services, reviewed existing contracts, and recommended changes to optimize performance and maximize company profits -Identified, selected, and built a reliable supplier base for cost-effective sourcing of products and services -Managed procurement tenders for regular supplies as per client’s contractual requirements to include all documentation such as RFQs/RFPs, purchase orders, and change notifications -Conducted spend analysis and implemented supply chain and sourcing strategies to consolidate overall spend and deliver cost savings -Generated weekly reports of purchases from SAP and reconciled procurement account for timely and accurate invoicing and payment follow up with client -Assisted in drafting the procurement budget and worked with the HOD to ensure optimum funding and cost allocation for the smooth execution of the project -Compiled financial year forecast reports as well as annual, quarterly, and monthly budget reports along with contractual and financial reports for key stakeholders -Developed and implemented standard operating procedures (SOP) for administrative and financial functions of the project -Respond to queries from internal and external stakeholders and provide the required information, instructions, and appropriate referrals -Facilitated as an internal auditor under the guidance of HSQE manager Show less

Project Coordinator

• May 2007 - Jan 2008