Procurement Manager
►Managed a team of procurement officers. Delegating tasks and provide support to team members to ensure smooth daily operations, handling any concerns raised by my team, providing training and mentorship to improve performance and efficiency, evaluating the performance of the team on a regular basis. ►Managed the entire procurement process from requirement identification, negotiating prices and payment terms and preparing, approving and releasing PO to the supplier. ►Analyzed market… Show more ►Managed a team of procurement officers. Delegating tasks and provide support to team members to ensure smooth daily operations, handling any concerns raised by my team, providing training and mentorship to improve performance and efficiency, evaluating the performance of the team on a regular basis. ►Managed the entire procurement process from requirement identification, negotiating prices and payment terms and preparing, approving and releasing PO to the supplier. ►Analyzed market trends to identify cost-saving opportunities and on boarded ten new suppliers, reducing procurement costs by 4% ►Lead department to resolve problems from incorrect production, late deliveries and supplier concerns and other issues on a day to day basis. ►Oversaw the annual procurement budget of AED 26 million, ensuring optimal allocation of resources and cost control.►Carry out regular visits to Al Bassam manufacturing unit, to ensure quality & timely fulfillment of factory requirements and to study and understand any flaws in the procurement process which can be worked on to improve overall department efficiency.►Developed and implemented procurement strategies that reduced costs annually while maintaining quality standards.►Conducted supplier evaluations and negotiations, securing favorable terms and maintaining strong vendor relationships.►Collaborated with cross-functional teams, including finance, operations, and production, to align procurement goals with overall business objectives.►Developed key performance indicators (KPIs) to monitor procurement activities and drive continuous improvement.►Prepared and presented procurement reports to senior management, providing insights and recommendations for decision-making. Show less