Procurement Manager

• Jan 2022 - Present

Assistant Procurement Manager

• Apr 2019 - Jan 2022

Manage Supply Chain relationships to extract value for money, using agreed strategies. Develop Frameworks with Key Suppliers.Carry out Commercial Bid Reviews, including Clarification and T.Q. Process, keeping within budget, and timeline.Negotiate advantageous, and compliant Terms and Conditions, based on minimum Business requirements, and Project specific terms.Raise Purchase Orders, in accordance with Project requirements, ensuring prompt return of Supplier Acknowledgements, whilst keeping accurate records.Liaise with Suppliers both Pre-Award, and from Order Acknowledgement, to ensure Documents are provided in accordance Project requirements, and Supplied Document Schedule:Ensure suppliers are progressing the manufacture and supply of materials to meet agreed delivery dates, and keep accurate records of all communication. This may include any supplier visits in support of the team.Support, and create a successful delivery process. Create relationships, and agree rates with Freight Forwarding companies.Support proposals team by obtaining tender prices and carry out initial negotiations to obtain best price/availability. Responsibility for staff, allocating their work, and monitoring their performance. Show less

Senior Procurement Engineer

• Jul 2016 - Mar 2019

In addition to my roles and responsibilities as Procurement Engineer, below are the additional tasks added to my new profile:• Assumed responsibility for developing an annual operating budget of US$ 35 million.• Ensured stock inventory levels matched operation needs.• Provided assistance to workshop procurement team specifically in material sourcing, technical support and vendor relations.• Developed long-term relationship with strategic suppliers and negotiated on annual contract agreements.• Spear-headed cost reduction policies. Show less

Procurement Engineer

• Apr 2015 - Jul 2016

• Attending kick off meetings with Project team, QA/QC & Design team.• Obtaining information about long lead / critical items like cladded plates, Instrumentation items, sub-contracting and technical delivery conditions / data sheets.• Floating of enquiries to respective suppliers and obtaining quotes before bid closing dates.• Inviting L1 & L2 suppliers for meeting for final negotiation and to freeze commercial, technical and delivery conditions.• Compiling the technical and commercial bid comparisons and prepare Purchase recommendation for approval by the Group Head of Materials.• Purchase Orders creation and follow up for order acknowledgement from Suppliers and Contractors. • Expediting of GAD, ITP & procedures from vendors and having these approved from Projects/QC team.• Forwarding Code A approved ITP & GAD to suppliers to commence manufacturing along with procedures.• Performing field Expediting visits to suppliers and sub-contractors.• Appointing TPI for witnessing of sample testing and issuance of 3.2 certification.• Confirming the status of orders/sub-orders and validate the agreed Manufacturing Schedule.• Visiting workshops on monthly basis and attending meeting with production team to discuss issues related to materials and ensuring projects are completed on time.• Participating in Purchase order close out by obtaining final MRBs from manufacturers. Show less

Buyer

• Dec 2008 - Mar 2015

Processing material requisitions, floating Request for quotation documents in accordance with the specifications, including all technical, commercial and quality requirements.• Ensuring timely receipt of vendor offers on or before the bid submission due date.• Identifying and developing suppliers to meet the commodity quality requirements in terms of project cost & delivery timelines.• Conducting commercial negotiations and ensure properly documented achievements with regard to cost and terms & conditions.• Compiling the technical and commercial bid comparisons and prepare Purchase recommendation for approval by the Supply Chain Manager.• Issuance of Purchase Orders and follow up for order acknowledgement from Suppliers and sub Contractors. • Coordinating with vendors clarification process thoroughly.• Prioritizing Purchase Orders that require Expediting.• Organizing and coordinate necessary Kick-Off Meetings and Pre-Manufacturing Meetings with suppliers.• Performing Expediting visits to suppliers and sub-suppliers facilities.• Confirming the status of orders/sub-orders and validate the agreed Manufacturing Schedule.• Participating in Purchase order close out. Show less

Logistics Coordinator

• Dec 2006 - Dec 2008

• Direct inbound and outbound logistics operations, such as transportation, shipping, warehousing activities, safety performance, and logistics quality management.• Arranged inland transportation within MENA region. • Coordinated import for re-export and cross trade shipments; arranging temporary imports into UAE, re-exporting after completion of work to reduce duty charges.• Obtained police permission in trucking dimension cargoes within UAE and GCC countries.• Expedited material delivery in liaison with the foreign suppliers.• Directing the preparation of goods for shipping in liaison with PSL, warehouse, suppliers and manufacturing plants.• Negotiating on freight charges on contract basis for every 6 months.• In charge for arranging LC draft and opening of same in coordination with Accounts dep’t.• Maintaining an excel sheet on daily transhipment schedule. Show less