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TWI provides a wide range of supply chain solutions for infrastructure, energy, logistics and distribution, and governments (https://www.twipv.com)

Key Responsibilities:
• Manage sourcing, procurement, and catalog for commercial and government contracts worth USD 60+ million across MENA, Europe, Asia, and the Pacific
• Developed tailored supply chain solutions for products and services for contracts across MRO, Humanitarian aid & disaster relief, Aviation, and Facilities management.
• Manage the end-to-end procurement cycle
o Requirement analysis, products, and services specifications finalization
o Vendor due diligence, solicitation & bid evaluation
o Negotiations and best value proposition contract award
o Delivery/performance compliance and payment.
• Conduct market research and analysis to identify and utilize cost-saving opportunities and employ strategic procurement tools to deliver value for money in all procurement actions.
• Analyze and identify potential bottlenecks to recommend/implement preemptive remedial action.
• Vendor management to ensure fulfillment of contractual obligations, performance evaluation/feedback, and develop longer-term business relationships
• Manage risks of existing & new projects including identification, assessment, and mitigation of risks associated with supply chain processes.
• Develop operating processes/procedures and monitor purchasing system to evaluate their efficiency/effectiveness and initiate continuous improvement initiatives
• Develop MIS analysis and reports for internal and external stakeholders
• Manage Blanket Purchase Agreement (BPA) process through competitive bidding for best value proposition
• Manage the team in Dubai and supervise overseas project-based teams providing guidance and training to develop their professional skills


Highlights:
• Established BPA for high-volume, fast-moving commodities; achieved 8% product cost savings and reduction in overall order processing time
• Established vendors and implemented procurement process for GSA Korea project; achieved 6% cost savings
• Received management recommendation letter for successful implementation of supply chain solution for Mafita - a vocational education project worth USD 2.1M in Northern Nigeria
• Successfully managed food contract in Iraq worth USD 12M for one of the key customers and increased bottom-line margin by 3%
• Supply of IT server and equipment’s for US DOJ projects worth ~USD 2M in Greece, Macedonia, and Kenya
• Supply of medicines, healthcare supply, and generators to an NGO in Turkey (DfID project - USD 1.8M)
• Supply, installation, and commissioning of a data center facility for a government entity in Ethiopia (DfID project - USD 2M)

Serco is an FTSE top 250 company managing over 500 contracts across UK and Europe, North America, Asia Pacific, and the Middle East in Defense, Justice & Immigration, Transport, Health, and Citizen Services (https://www.serco.com)

Key Responsibilities:
• Procured goods and services for an Australian Military contract worth US$ 40+ million in UAE to support facilities management, hospitality, automotive, waste management, and fuel management services
• Participated in technical and commercial reviews for the establishment and renewal of contracts for various support services
• Supported the HOD and commercial manager in analyzing, negotiating, and preparing contractual agreements incorporating key terms and conditions needed to protect the interests of the organization
• Monitored contractual performance related to the procurement of products and services, reviewed existing contracts, and recommended changes to optimize performance and maximize company profits
• Identified, selected, and built a reliable supplier base for cost-effective sourcing of products and services
• Managed procurement tenders for regular supplies as per client’s contractual requirements to include all documentation such as RFQs/RFPs, purchase orders, and change notifications
• Conducted spend analysis and implemented supply chain and sourcing strategies to consolidate overall spend and deliver cost savings
• Generated weekly reports of purchases from SAP and reconciled procurement account for timely and accurate invoicing and payment follow up with client
• Assisted in drafting the procurement budget and worked with the HOD to ensure optimum funding and cost allocation for the smooth execution of the project
• Compiled financial year forecast reports as well as annual, quarterly, and monthly budget reports along with contractual and financial reports for key stakeholders
• Developed and implemented standard operating procedures (SOP) for administrative and financial functions of the project
• Respond to queries from internal and external stakeholders and provide the required information, instructions, and appropriate referrals
• Facilitated as an internal auditor under the guidance of HSQE manager


Highlights:
• Negotiated waste management contract and achieved 6% cost reduction on annual spent.
• Compiled and successfully claimed, project cost creep of ~USD 100K
• Received Employee of the Year Award 2013-2014 for exemplifying Serco’s principles.
• Earned Certification of Commendation from Serco AMEAA Board for exceptional contributions to the success of the MELABS project.
• Received a Letter of Appreciation for services provided to the Australian Defense Force in the Middle East.
• Successfully programmed 200 portable and 10 mobile trunk radios for short-fuse Dubai World project due to unforeseen shortage of technical manpower.
• Coordinated procurement, delivery, and installation for Baggage CT Scan machine worth USD ~16M from GE Security for Dubai Airports Project.
• Coordinated procurement, delivery, and installation for Luggage scanning machine worth USD 1.8M and walk-through metal detectors from Rapiscan Systems for various hotels at Yas Island, Abu Dhabi