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Cypress, Tx, Us

Sugar Land, Texas, United States

• Sourcing Strategies: Developed and executed sourcing strategies and work processes; implemented initiatives, improved KPIs to 98%, and enhanced efficiencies.• Procurement Optimization: Optimized sourcing and procurement processes to improve efficiency and quality, reduce waste, enhance automation, improve traceability, and minimize costs.• Cost Savings: Managed a pipeline of cost-saving projects and initiatives, achieving a 20% price reduction by executing savings opportunities, including qualifying new suppliers, conducting RFPs/RFQs, negotiating contracts, optimizing inventory, and improving internal systems and processes.• KPIs: Achieved procurement and sourcing KPI goals in savings, quality, compliance, and on-time delivery. Developed and updated reports and dashboards to track KPI progress and provided corrective actions and strategic solutions.• Supply Risk Mitigation: Led the implementation of dual-sourcing strategies to reduce risks associated with single-source suppliers. Engaged suppliers to build contingency plans for potential supply disruptions.• Supplier Management: Established and maintained strategic relationships with suppliers, evaluated and improved their performance, and provided training to ensure conformity to specifications and fulfillment of demands.• Team Leadership and Training: Led a procurement team, fostering goal-oriented environment and enhancing the team's ability to make informed sourcing decisions.• Analytical Support: Provided qualitative and quantitative analytical support, creating detailed reports and dashboards to aid executive decision-making using SAP/ERP systems.• Global Team Collaboration: Collaborated with global cross-functional teams to align requirements and achieve goals. Conducted departmental meetings and presentations.• Middle East Operations Support: As a fluent Arabic speaker, supported sourcing and procurement operations in the Middle East and played a key role in supplier negotiations.

City West, Houston, Texas

• Managed the formal bidding process, initiated 80+ RFP/RFQ, reviewed and evaluated bids and proposals for content and conformance to specifications. Provided award recommendations and obtained consensus for official awarding of contracts.• Created/Changed/Released 700+ POs via SAP and updated the system with the available quotations and supporting documents.• Administrated and managed 300+ contracts for purchasing services and materials, updated the contracts with necessary clauses, changed orders, amendments, and terms extension, liaised for counterparty’s execution and then updated the contracts database accordingly.• Followed up for the materials and services delivery 600+ PO and ensured issuing the related GR/SES and Invoices promptly.• I set up and validated 300+ new prequalified suppliers to the SAP and Suppliers portal, and I trained 40+ suppliers to use the portal to process their invoices.• I led the invoices auditing process for around 600+ past due invoices, facilitated the invoice payment process among the different units and suppliers and investigated and solved 400+ invoices workflow obstacles.• Communicated all potential changes in price, payment terms or delivery actual dates, and updated 750+ POs accordingly, assuring the availability of all the supporting documents.• I trained & mentored the procurement contractor’s team members (6 persons) to use tools and systems effectively; provided expertise in resolving user system’s issues.• I worked closely with the Account Payable team on any Vendor Master Issues, Invoices processing, and credit holds with suppliers.• I produced and maintained all the essential master reports. • I performed product master analysis for effective supply chain processes between different supply chain functions, including Support inventory management reports.

• Cost Savings & RFQ Management: Successfully led cost-saving initiatives, achieving an average annual reduction of 20% through strategic RFQ processes, including the creation and management of over 300 RFQs. Developed and executed negotiation strategies with suppliers to secure favorable terms, contributing to significant financial savings.• Purchase Order Execution: Generated and managed over 5,000 purchase orders (POs) via SAP, ensuring accuracy in delivery schedules and invoice processing. Implemented streamlined procedures for timely PR creation and order placements, which enhanced procurement efficiency.• Grant Management: Coordinated and programmed 150+ grants, negotiating critical timelines such as Terminal Obligation Dates (TOD) and Terminal Disbursement Dates (TDD). Aligned grant initiatives with production schedules to meet organizational demands.• Budget Planning: Conducted comprehensive budget planning analyses and provided recommendations to enhance financial policies and procedures, ensuring optimal resource allocation and cost control.• MRP Management: Analyzed daily material availability and managed inventory levels, including ROP and safety stock calculations. Enhanced MRP results by maintaining a steady flow of materials, ensuring demand fulfillment while minimizing excess stock.• Supplier Relations & Performance Improvement: Established and nurtured strategic relationships with suppliers, leading initiatives to evaluate and enhance supplier performance. Implemented regular reviews and feedback mechanisms to align supplier capabilities with organizational goals.• Risk Management: Developed and executed risk mitigation strategies, including dual-sourcing initiatives and robust contingency plans. Proactively identified potential supply chain disruptions and

Cscp Certified Supply Chain Professional, Logistics, Materials, And Supply Chain Management, A

The Association for Supply Chain Management (ASCM) is the global leader in supply chain organizational transformation, innovation.

Bachelor'S Degree, Manufacturing Engineering, Graduated B

Automated manufacturing engineering field that integrates software and machinery so that manufacturing processes are run autonomously.

Certificate In Public Procurement And Supply, Procurement And Supply Chain

Activities and Societies: CIPS, as the professional body for the procurement and supply profession, is using its global standard, network.

Bachelor’S Degree, Industrial Engineering