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United Arab Emirates

United Arab Emirates

United Arab Emirates

United Arab Emirates

Dubai, United Arab Emirates

Dubai

International Media Production Zone (Impz), Dubai Emirate, United Arab Emirates

 Oversee and manage annual purchase volume of USD 50 million for all nonfood purchases comprising the factory direct and indirect requirements (raw materials, spares, tools, machinery, maintenance contracts etc) as well as the entire corporate spend (medical insurance, IT requirement, license, software etc) Collate purchase requisitions from various departments through Deltabid and assign these within the team for action  Administer the requisitions to ensure they are actioned within… Show more  Oversee and manage annual purchase volume of USD 50 million for all nonfood purchases comprising the factory direct and indirect requirements (raw materials, spares, tools, machinery, maintenance contracts etc) as well as the entire corporate spend (medical insurance, IT requirement, license, software etc) Collate purchase requisitions from various departments through Deltabid and assign these within the team for action  Administer the requisitions to ensure they are actioned within the agreed department SLA’s Review purchase orders for all purchases and approve PO’s under capacity of authorized technical signatory  Develop tender strategy for certain categories, publish and manage the online tenders, evaluate the quotes and publish results to management Managing the skills and competency development of procurement staff, including training development and knowledge management capabilities Show less

Dubai

Worked as “Sr. Procurement Project Manager” from February 2012 till December 2014 - Provide procurement input (pricing models, technical write-ups) for new commercial and military business opportunities Lead and supply cost estimates and proposals with annual worth of approx. USD 100 million in 2013 - 2014 Work closely with supply chain and transport team to develop optimal supply chain solutions and compute most economical landed costs  Coordinate with supply chain… Show more Worked as “Sr. Procurement Project Manager” from February 2012 till December 2014 - Provide procurement input (pricing models, technical write-ups) for new commercial and military business opportunities Lead and supply cost estimates and proposals with annual worth of approx. USD 100 million in 2013 - 2014 Work closely with supply chain and transport team to develop optimal supply chain solutions and compute most economical landed costs  Coordinate with supply chain, transport, bid and pricing teams to develop various models for primary and contingency costings  Maintain cross-functional relationships with the procurement managers, business development, bid managers, supply chain and finance teams Attend recce visits in preparation for bids when required to establish relations with vendors and ensure access to accurate reliable informationWorked as “Buyer” from November 2011 till February 2012 - Responsible for annual purchase volume of USD 60 million per year for UK military contracts  Manage a portfolio of approx. 300 food and non-food product lines  Develop and maintain professional relations with present and future vendors  Evaluate inventory for goods and ensure compliance to contract requirements  Administer performance of suppliers and ensure work as per required contract  Perform negotiation, benchmarking of products Show less

Mumbai Area, India

Worked as Merchandise Associate – Luxury beauty products from August 2010 till February 2011-  Work closely with shop floor sales staff for replenishing the goods and supplies in the store & ensuring that the display and storage of the inventory are maintained as per standards planograms  Develop store strategies to raise customers’ pool, expand store traffic and optimize profitability Gather information from sales staff regarding customer queries and feedback Prepare and… Show more Worked as Merchandise Associate – Luxury beauty products from August 2010 till February 2011-  Work closely with shop floor sales staff for replenishing the goods and supplies in the store & ensuring that the display and storage of the inventory are maintained as per standards planograms  Develop store strategies to raise customers’ pool, expand store traffic and optimize profitability Gather information from sales staff regarding customer queries and feedback Prepare and update statistical data of sales trends, best sellers, slow mover SKUs, inventory planning on monthly basis Assists brand account managers in shop/warehouse visits & coordinate vendor-initiated staff training  Coordinate with brands for visual merchandizing on promotion setups, testers and GWP promotions  Assist senior management on the write-offs of damaged goods and bond expiry products Show less

Dubai, United Arab Emirates

Worked as “Buyer” from June 2007 till April 2010 - Responsible for annual purchase volume of USD 60 million per year for US military contracts comprising a portfolio of approx. 350 food and non-food product lines  Maintain vendor contracts and relationships and was a key point of contact with the customer  Manage all aspects of RFQ, the competitive bidding process and the negotiation and award of contracts to vendors  Develop outstanding vendor relationships  Effective… Show more Worked as “Buyer” from June 2007 till April 2010 - Responsible for annual purchase volume of USD 60 million per year for US military contracts comprising a portfolio of approx. 350 food and non-food product lines  Maintain vendor contracts and relationships and was a key point of contact with the customer  Manage all aspects of RFQ, the competitive bidding process and the negotiation and award of contracts to vendors  Develop outstanding vendor relationships  Effective negotiator with ability to attain cost savings for US Government as well as Supreme  Involvement in new tenders and business development projects, which were finalized in relatively short time frames and under extreme conditions, with accurate & excellent results Show less

Mumbai Area, India

Worked as “Research Analyst” from June 2005 till December 2006 - Responsible for entire market research and analysis for developing the business Middle East and North African countries,  Research, track information, analyze the market & update website accordingly,  Interact with group members working on field in respective countries for sharing the latest information and knowledge,  Contact project personnel within operating companies, consultants & contractors to… Show more Worked as “Research Analyst” from June 2005 till December 2006 - Responsible for entire market research and analysis for developing the business Middle East and North African countries,  Research, track information, analyze the market & update website accordingly,  Interact with group members working on field in respective countries for sharing the latest information and knowledge,  Contact project personnel within operating companies, consultants & contractors to obtain project updates,  Carry out complete analysis of the current project status to activate procedures for acquiring information Resolve customer queries Show less

Master'S Degree, Marketing, Distinction

Additional Courses: Certified PRINCE2 Professional HACCP Certified

Bachelor Of Commerce - Bcom, Accounting And Economics, Distinction