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As an Operations Manager Procurement & Contracts, I am leading a team of 9 members and independently handling a substantial budget exceeding AED 290M. By exceeding targets I have achieved annual budget savings of AED 7.9 million and cost avoidance of AED 9.4 million. I have helped in the migration of Oracle ERP from E-Business Suite (R12) to Oracle Fusion. I am acting as a process change agent to ensure operational and purchasing procedures comply with changing government and other regulatory requirements. I am implementing a new Procurement SLA/RACI framework to define clear expectations for performance and accountability. Ensured effective management of stakeholder expectations by addressing both anticipated and unexpected demands, I am helping to manage a clean audit track record by implementing best practices in procurement, enhancing responsiveness, transparency, compliance, and visibility. Under my supervision Oracle system during the merger of Arab Media Group with Meraas Leisure & Entertainment smoothly transitioned to form DHE.

As a Manager Procurements & Contracts, I have handled a smooth transition from the 11i to the R12 Oracle ERP system, which included testing and implementation and transition of the Global Village (GV) entity from Tecom to AMG procurement processes. I have provided training to the AMG group procurement team for online procurement and implemented online procurement through ERP for purchases exceeding AED 50,000. With my effective negotiation strategies was able to achieve an average annual saving of AED 5 million. I am here responsible for managing all procurement of products and services for Global Village Park operation, preparation of new seasons, and enhancement of the park. I have successfully planned procurement by closely coordinating with directors of all functional business departments, including Culture & Entertainment, Marketing, Guest Admin, Fun Fair, Projects, Operations, Security, IT, and Government Relations.

Growth Path: Manager Procurement & ContractsSourcing SpecialistAs a Manager Procurement & Contracts, I have managed the centralized tendering team to handle all high-value products and services for TECOM Business Parks, DH, Smart City, Ehosting Data Fort, Global Village, Dubai Health Care Authority, Dubai Industrial City, DTMFZA, and Dubai Media and Entertainment Organisation. I have developed supplier sourcing plans and ensured their effective implementation to select cost-effective vendors and suppliers, providing the best quality products to maximize end-user satisfaction. As a Sourcing Specialist, I advised in vendor invitation selection prior to publication, issued invitation letters, and finalized the master vendor list for any given sourcing requirement for preferred supplier arrangements and single-sourcing contracts. I have coordinated with the operations team to ensure a smooth and effective flow of processes, including the issuance of POs, GRNs, and receipt of invoices.

As a Senior Executive, I handled all tenders for the Winter Festival Event, liaising with the tender committee until the tender was awarded and the contract was signed. I have managed supplier pre-qualifications and obtained a new supplier database, directing and controlling purchasing to support the project. I closely monitored and followed up on pending purchase requisitions, coordinated with accounts to ensure timely payables to vendors, tracked invoices, and ensured deliveries were completed in the shortest lead time.

I have effectively managed inventory for stationery and office supplies. I had arranged travel and accommodation for business, preview, and interview trips. I have closely monitored and followed up on pending purchase requisitions. While coordinating with accounts I have ensured timely payables to vendors and coordinated with HR to track new employees' initial stay and ticketing.

My team of 6 members was responsible for controlling purchasing and imports to support the sales and marketing teams in achieving their targets within the annual operating plan. I was instrumental in completing the transition of the ERP system. My responsibilities included effective and controlled inventory management, as well as directing and liaising with accounts on vendor receivable reporting and stock rotations within the vendor deadline.

In my role, I directed and controlled purchasing and imports to support the sales and marketing teams in achieving their targets within the annual operating plan. I ensured effective and controlled inventory management to optimize resources. I directly liaised with accounts, overseeing vendor receivable reporting and managing stock rotations within specified deadlines. I focused on maintaining sustained fill rates and stock levels at defined thresholds, prioritizing the shortest lead time and minimizing landed costs.

In my role, I carried out general secretarial duties, including handling correspondence in Word, developing, coordinating, and formatting presentations in PowerPoint, and creating spreadsheets in Excel, ensuring they were presented in a professional manner. I vetted all correspondence for the General Manager and drafted responses or took appropriate action as needed. I organized and prepared luncheons, meetings, and events such as staff conferences and PR events. I have also managed travel and accommodation arrangements as required. I regularly updated a monthly presentation with current business performance data, proactively ensuring that my colleagues had up-to-date information on business trends readily available for urgent business meetings.

Master, Business Administration (Supply Chain Management)

Bachelor Of Science, Zoology