Ahmed Amin

مدير مشتريات at باتل الخير للمواد الغذائية - الكويت

• Kuwait - Al Kuwait
• My current job since January 2017

Strategic and accomplished purchasing manager with five years of unparalleled expertise in the food and beverage industry. Proficiently managed procurement operations for retail stores, hypermarkets, restaurants, central kitchen, and warehouse facilities encompassing frozen, refrigerated, and dry products. Demonstrated proficiency in overseeing a diverse portfolio including local and overseas suppliers, packaging materials, tools maintenance, and importing a vast array of private label food items. Exceptional track record in financial management, executing transactions via banks' letters of credit (LC) and cash against documents (CAD), while optimizing facility operations and managing a purchasing budget of $12 million Experience per year.

Key Accomplishments:

Multi-Faceted Procurement Management: Orchestrated end-to-end procurement operations across retail stores, hypermarkets, restaurants, central kitchen, and warehouse facilities, ensuring seamless sourcing of diverse products and materials to meet operational demands.

Strategic Supplier Relations: Fostered robust relationships with local and overseas suppliers, negotiating favorable terms, and driving efficiencies in the supply chain. Spearheaded supplier performance evaluations and implemented improvement initiatives to enhance reliability and quality standards.

Warehouse and Inventory Leadership: Directed the supervision of a 5000-square-meter warehouse housing frozen, refrigerated, and dry products. Implemented best practices in inventory management, optimizing stock levels, and minimizing wastage while ensuring compliance with food safety regulations.

Private Label Importation: Managed the importation of over 1000 private label food items, coordinating with international suppliers, customs authorities, and logistics partners to ensure timely delivery and regulatory compliance.

Financial Expertise: Executed transactions utilizing bank instruments such as letters of credit (LC) and cash against documents (CAD), adeptly managing financial processes and ensuring compliance with banking regulations.

Packaging Materials and Maintenance: Oversaw the procurement of packaging materials and maintenance tools for restaurants, ensuring uninterrupted operations and compliance with safety standards.