PURCHASING MANAGER (1997 to 2017)Proactively collaborated with the finance department and suppliers to identify and resolve complex issues, control logistics costs, and manage credit lines. Identified source of supply, prepared and evaluated purchasing orders, and defined procurement strategies by analyzing inventory transactions. Researched alternative supply sources for materials and coordinated action plans with purchasing teams to approve new suppliers and parts. Analyzed incoming correspondence related to quotations, technical referrals and approvals, order delivery, reception status, and foreign invoices. Improved employee performance through the review of completed work assignments and work techniques. Synchronized activities by scheduling work assignments, setting priorities, and directing the work of purchasing employees.Coordinated with vendors on the status of purchase orders, conducted audits of significant invoice discrepancies, and prepared foreign order confirmations while maintaining strict adherence to technical and price approvals.Drafted corresponding marked-up quotes in tender and sales bids by researching applicable technical logistics; verified materials technical submittals and subcontractors; and negotiated contractual details.Managed and reviewed documents for materials, prices, inventories, and deliveries, as well as checked receipts and associated documents before forwarding them to the accounting team for closure. PURCHASING MANAGER (2018-Uptodate) With Waagner-biro Bridge Services L.L.C, Dubai, U.A.EEducation