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Saudi Arabia

Riyadh, Saudi Arabia

Strategic Sourcing: Spearheaded the procurement of Maintenance, Repair, and Operations (MRO) materials frominternational markets including China, Europe, and India, as well as local suppliers within Saudi Arabia, ensuring costeffectiveand timely delivery. Supplier Management: Established and maintained strong relationships with both international and local suppliers tosecure competitive pricing and reliable supply chains for MRO materials. Contract Negotiations: Negotiated contracts and agreements with suppliers for MRO materials and services, achievingfavorable terms and conditions to support the division’s operational requirements. Rental Services Procurement: Managed the procurement of rental services, including manpower and forklifts, on acontractual basis from various local suppliers, ensuring optimal service levels and compliance with contractual terms. Project Procurement: Coordinated procurement activities for various construction projects, ensuring timely acquisition ofmaterials and equipment required for successful project execution. Inventory Management: Implemented effective inventory management practices to maintain optimal stock levels ofMRO materials and equipment, reducing downtime and operational disruptions. Cost Control: Developed and executed cost-saving strategies for procurement activities, achieving significant reductions inexpenditure while maintaining high standards of quality and service. Supplier Performance Evaluation: Regularly assessed supplier performance based on delivery times, quality, andservice, addressing any issues promptly to maintain high standards of procurement. Cross-Functional Collaboration: Collaborated with internal teams, including engineering and project management, toalign procurement activities with project requirements and timelines.Reporting and Analysis: Prepared detailed procurement reports & analyses for management review, providing insightsinto spending patterns,supplier performance.

Saudi Arabia

Manage procurement activities for MRO (Maintenance, Repair and Operating) materials and consumables required for the project operation and maintenance. Develop and execute procurement strategies to achieve cost savings while maintaining quality standards. Negotiate with suppliers to obtain the best possible terms and conditions for procurement of goods and services. Develop and maintain strong relationships with suppliers to ensure timely and efficient delivery of goods and materials. Coordinate with freight forwarding agents and transport companies for timely and efficient delivery of goods and equipment. Ensure compliance with Saudi Arabian Standards, Metrology, and Quality Organization (SABER) requirements for imported goods and materials. Manage third-party transportation providers and ensure compliance with all regulatory requirements. Oversee inventory levels and ensure adequate stock level of MRO materials and consumables are maintained. Monitor supplier performance to ensure adherence to contractual terms and conditions. Maintain procurement and logistics records, such as purchasing request, delivery receipt, invoices and other related documents. Ensure compliance with company’s procurement policies and procedures, as well as applicable law and regulations. Work closely with the project management team to support the successful execution of the project’s goals and objectives.  Manage the transportation, storage, and distribution of goods, materials, and equipment. Develop logistics plans and procedures to support the project’s operational needs. Coordinate with internal and external stakeholders to ensure timely and efficient delivery of goods and materials. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to identify opportunity for process improvement and implement best practices.

Saudi Arabia

 As warehouse in-Charge, Managed warehouse staff of 5 persons and achieved job results by coaching, counselling, anddisciplining employees as planning, monitoring, and appraising job results. Maintained, managed, and updated warehouse inventory on a periodic basis. Allocated necessary space for stock rotation and with proper FIFO process and track shelf life of every material. Maintained appropriate inventory levels and provided product lost control. Carried out day by day duties accurately and efficiently. Utilize Oracle, and MS office software to provide accurate inventory, material receiving and issuance to end user. Informed the purchase department well in advance about the materials that reach the re-order level to order fromsuppliers. Supervised organizing, arrangement, and rearrangement of items in an orderly fashion in warehouse. Observed health and safety regulation. Ensured associates follow all safety policies and procedures thoroughly and investigated, reported all safety accidents andviolations in timely manner. Planned work schedule and assigned duties to maintain adequate staff for effective performance of activities. Ensured that all the equipment and tools are in good condition. Prepared accurate records at the end of every month for the upper management. Assisted and worked with auditing team and complied with any observation and recommendation. Prepared annual inventory for all departments.

Mumbai, Maharashtra, India

 Planned and tracked the shipments of final product as per customer requirement. Maintained physical and perpetual inventory. Coordinated with Manager and Supervisor for shipping of merchandise to customer consignment. Coordinated with the drivers. Inputting daily trip information. Utilized logistics IT to optimize shipping and transport procedure.Coordinated and monitored supply chain operations.Kept logs and records of Warehouse stock, executed orders etc. Prepared all the reports for Upper Management.

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