Ali Serhal Email & Phone Number

Beirut, Beirut Governorate, Lebanon

.Review technical specifications/requirements of assigned RFQs and tenders.. Source and identify potential suppliers and select the best offers in terms of price, quality, delivery, terms and conditions.. Ensure quotations are received prior to the assigned deadlines.. Conduct effective cost/estimation analysis and prepare final offers to be submitted to customers.. Negotiate with suppliers on discounts and commercial terms and conditions.. Prepare, issue and follow up on purchase orders until receiving the purchase acknowledgement.. Resolve POs discrepancies (quality, quantity, etc.) in timely manner.. Coordinate with Logistics department on all shipment related matters and provide support when needed.. Process payments to suppliers in due time while coordinating with the accounting department.. Obtain certifications and documentation relevant to material ordered.. Prepare invoices for payment after orders have been delivered to customers and allocate invoices to the appropriate accounts.. Handle and process letter of credit documentation as required.. Manage and update data on ERP system accurately and timely.. Update regularly and maintain procurement records for future use and considerations.. Assist in Insurance claims of faulty or damaged items.. Spot potential opportunities with prospective new agencies. . Arrange and participate in meetings/conference calls between suppliers and client representatives to tackle and solve problematic issues.. Handle and propose solutions to various day-to-day operational problems and escalate when needed.. Coordinate on ongoing files with sales team overseas when needed (or directly with clients where applicable) . Follow up with sales team overseas on important files and submissions in a timely manner.. Develop and maintain constructive, solid and long term relationship with key suppliers.. Maintain a collaborative relationship internally with the different departments and the operational teams overseas.

Beirut District, Lebanon

• Ensure that all operations are carried on in an appropriate, cost-effective manner.• Improve operational management systems, processes and best practices through the identification and analysis of current working practices.• Ascertain customer needs and proactively implement strategies to ensure they are met.• Interact with clients and stakeholders to establish and maintain productive working relationships of mutual benefit.• Managed the supply chain and ensured ongoing solutions and coordination of logistics to meet market demands.• Contribute towards organisational compliance with regards to current legislation.• Formulate and implement strategic and operational objectives.• Examine financial data and use them to improve profitability.• Manage budgets and forecasts to maintain maximum productivity and profitability.• Recruit, train and supervise staff as required.Key Achievements: - Identified business development opportunity and introduced Bostik brand to the local market.- Obtained approval at multinational companies including Nestle and Pepsi and delivered them as new accounts.- Managed the shelf life of 30+ SKUs and implemented a FIFO strategy, maintaining fresh material delivery.

Beirut, Lebanon

- Responsible for the management of Mechanical Engineering operations across 3 main sites, comprising; CMC hospital extensions, Saifi Plaza and New General Security Building in Jdeideh, Lebanon.- Oversaw and managed operations on site including the management and coordination of all disciplines to ensure smooth and cost-effective workflow.- Prepared technical and shop drawings and collaborated with consultants and clients on their use.- Managed all testing and commissioning operations for all on-site mechanical equipment in conjunction with supervising consultants.- Conducted final sign-off, certification and handover processes.

Beirut, Lebanon

Worked as a part-time, on-site Mechanical Engineer while finishing my degree at the American University of Beirut.