Procurement Manager
Huawei Technologies
Total years of experience :18 years, 11 Months
• Successfully identified and resolved problems resulting in USD 18 million cost reductions.
• Executed end-to-end contract negotiation process, and recognise opportunities for cost reduction.
• Decreased cost approximately USD 2 million of Indoor building solution (IBS) for du account in 2014.
• Introduced health insurance contract for UAE staff with competitive prices in market with optimum benefits.
• Accomplished floating requirements through RFQ and RFP using ERP negotiations management assessment and joint committee (Local, Regional & HQ) approval.
• Orchestrated all bottom-line factors, including company vision, long-range strategic planning, global product management, and development processes.
• Redefined organizational structure, oversees major pricing decisions, and performs monthly financial evaluation of company results.
• Developed and introduced new markets techniques for shipping and delivery of purchased goods, equipment, and supplies, as well as their customs clearance and insurance.
• Evaluated quarterly supplier performance evaluation and yearly supplier's portfolio as well as conduct quarterly compliance test for procurement activities to ensure implementation as per company’s policies.
• Played key role in the general contact for the interaction between procurement and a product line, and take on responsibilities as the procurement representative for products or technical platforms.
• Ensured that new materials easily procurable, promptly deal with problems with the quality and supply of product materials, and urge the implementation of cost reduction measures.
• Managed and mentored team of 2 personals also provided guidance for other employees in different operations of procurement.
• Performed all operations of project procurement management, able to independently take on the procurement responsibilities for single projects at the regional level.
• Spearheaded vision, strategy, and execution of global business operations. Oversee staffing, strategic directives, and training of procurement teams.
• Developed and implemented marketing plans, established marketing objectives, and strategically planned and managed production and media budget, conducted competitor analysis.
• Renowned content driven marketing solutions to potential accounts within assigned territory, quality process and inspections to fulfill requirements.
• Improved KPI’s for procurement team, ensured service level agreement with end users also negotiated price and terms of products with suppliers.
• Managed team of 6 mid-level personals and organised training on internal control procedures and external audit requirements; originated procurement process for the organisation and obtained approval from Board.
• Managed operations related to procurement including preparation of RFQs, RFPs, and receipt of quotations, evaluation, and negotiation of certain conditions in full compliance with UNDP rules and regulations for projects.
• Precisely prepared purchase orders and contracts as well as recurring purchase orders for contracting of services and vendors creation.
• Saved over USD 0.5 million of Capital Expenditure during 2007 and 2008 through implementing effective and appropriate planning strategies and negotiating with vendors to achieve pricing economies for the business.
• Analysed and assessed procurement processes conducted by projects; submissions to the Contract, Asset and Procurement Committee (CAP) and Advisory Committee on Procurement (ACP).
• Demonstrated aptitude of supplier management to achieve best value for money, processed orders, followed policies and regulation.
• Successfully managed and conducted 30 events in a year of different scale with at-least 30 to 35 participants.
• Retained accurate records in accordance with Third party audit, event management for customers, and proactively facilitated logistic requirements for events.
• Secured one-year contract from UNDP SDPD for Parliamentarians training on skill development worth USD 100K.
• Work with U.S State, local & federal clients in order to respond Bid and Contracts regarding IT Equipment
• Approach leading manufacturers like HP, Dell, Oracle, Cisco, IBM to negotiate for special prices and respond customer requirement
• Contract negotiation and Purchase orders processing and tracking through ERP System SAP.
Achievements:
• Employee of the month for 4 times in 2 years span of professional carrier
• Secure 5 years contract of Metropolitan Transportation Authority USA worth of $5 Million.
DCIPS in progress
1 Year Degree in Ms Project Management Completed Fundamentals of Project Management, HR Management, Finance Management, Time Management, Risk management, Procurement management
Micro and Macro Economics Principles of Management Integrated Business writing Computer Information System Computer application in business Accounting for business Money and Banking Marketing Management Cost Accounting Financial Institutions Introduction to Financial Management Leadership and Teamwork Operations and Management Financial Statement Analysis Corporate Finance Human Resource Management Business Taxation Business Law principles of Auditing International Finance Credit Management