Yousef Suleiman, Buyer / Procurement Specialist

Yousef Suleiman

Buyer / Procurement Specialist

Meso Scale Discovery

Location
United States - Maryland
Education
Master's degree, CHEMISTRY
Experience
16 years, 3 months

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Total years of experience :16 years, 3 months

Buyer / Procurement Specialist at Meso Scale Discovery
  • United States
  • My current job since April 2016

A procurement professional responsible for supporting interdepartmental requirements for acquiring materials and services. Duties include the purchasing and negotiating of materials, equipment, and supplies from a variety of vendors with an aim of determining the most desirable suppliers. One crucial duty is of the validation of raw material specifications and of the identification of any issues that can obstruct or impede the development and release of new products into the market. A main objective is of enhancing the company's own instrumental methods and of storming new avenues of Bio-measurements research.

Team Lead at SAMs Club
  • United States
  • October 2014 to April 2016

• Streamlined operations of the technology and wireless department through adherence to established protocols and by making all associates informed of any top management updates.
• Regulated the front end and check out cashiers by preparing time sheets, keeping scheduled breaks, providing drawer change and assisting in challenging automation issues.
• Ensured that customers are met with strong customer service, efficiency and ethical standards.
• Collaborated with associates and other supervisors in a variety of daily routine tasks such as expanding the VIP members base of the club, answering product inquiries and clarifying available credit solutions such as a master card or the club’s own line of credit.
• Provided training and counseling to direct reports where needed.

Procurement Supervisor at Al-Keena Hygienic Paper Mill Co. Ltd. - Nuqul Group.
  • Jordan - Amman
  • June 2008 to October 2013

• Delivered the complete procurement cycle for the overseas purchase of higher-criticality, higher cost materials and services, ensuring end user requirements are met in terms of time lines, cost, quality and specifications.
• Considered options for procurement strategy and made appropriate recommendations to ensure the company's benefit. Included such considerations as single sourcing, competitive bidding and the necessary correct supplier’s identification.
• Analyzed and evaluated proposals, comparing prices, specifications, and delivery dates to identify and recommend preferred suppliers.
• Lead negotiations with suppliers in order to secure competitive advantages and to ensure that the company's position is protected.
• Addressed issues regarding the more complex contractual disputes in order to protect the company's position and to achieve satisfactory resolution for all parties.
• Coordinated with Finance and other Procurement staff for the certification and resolution of supplier invoices within contractual time frames.
• Assessed the performance of suppliers to ensure agreed service levels are met and maintained. Identified areas of shortfall and recommended remedial action.
• Conducted research into the market in order to identify and assess new or alternative sources of materials and services that met the company's specification and pricing standards.
• Established, fostered and maintained productive relationships with suppliers to ensure good, reliable sources of supply and information.
• Ensured all purchasing activities were undertaken in line with established policies, procedures and standards in order to maintain and promote the integrity of operations.
• Guided and developed the less senior colleagues and effectively resolved their more challenging purchasing problems, instilling an appreciation of the cost-effectiveness of solutions.
• A record of savings in thousands of dollars (60K+ for the year 2013.)

Teacher Assistant at West Texas A&M University
  • United States
  • January 2005 to May 2006

The position entitled the supervision of five freshman chemistry lab sessions every week; student count averaged 80 per semester. The assignment was one in which I had full responsibility of the lab.

Research Assistant at West Texas A&M University
  • United States
  • January 2005 to May 2006

The research experience spanned different aspects of Chemistry and Physics. The project centered on the use of Carbon Nanotubes (CNTs) to enhance the linear and nonlinear optical properties of dye-doped liquid crystal (LC) cells.

Education

Master's degree, CHEMISTRY
  • at WEST TEXAS A&M UNIVERSITY
  • May 2006

GPA: 3.9/4.0, Thesis option, Welch Foundation Scholar, American Chemical Society's Award for Outstanding Acheivement in Graduate Chemistry.

Bachelor's degree, BIOCHEMISTRY
  • at UNIVERSITY OF MARYLAND
  • December 2003

Specialties & Skills

Research
Science
Negotiation
Organised
MS Works
Chemistry Skills that include Wet chemistry, Chromatography and Spectrometry techniques.
Negotiations
Scientific writing
Customer Service

Languages

Arabic
Expert
English
Expert
French
Intermediate
Spanish
Beginner

Hobbies

  • Reading online, football & music.