Procurement Specialist
Initial Saudi Group
Total years of experience :15 years, 1 Months
• Managed and maintained the procurement process for the procurement of goods and services from suppliers.
• Research all purchasing related Help Tickets in Service Channel within SLA and provides a comprehensible response detailing required actions and timelines for resolution.
• Negotiated cost efficient contracts with suppliers, ensuring compliance with the organization's purchasing policies and procedures.
• Researched the market for the best pricing and quality of goods and services.
• Developed and implemented strategies for cost reduction and improved efficiency in the procurement process.
• Reviewed and monitored supplier performance on a regular basis.
• Maintained supplier relationships and fostered new vendor relationships.
• Ensured compliance with legal regulations and corporate policies related to procurement.
• Ensured the accuracy of purchase orders and invoices.
• Analysed and reported on procurement data and cost savings initiatives.
• Ensure Oracle purchasing systems operate reliably and correctly on a daily basis, including system administration.
• Coordinate movement of all purchased materials from suppliers and address any supply/supplier issues.
• Manage and verify receiving documentation from suppliers before executing purchase order protocol.
• Expedite and monitor orders, coordinate with vendors and other departments as needed, provide status updates.
• Verify all invoices against POs for unit price accuracy within receipt from Accounts Payable.
• Ensure invoices are received in system and resolve discrepancies on an on-call basis.
• Convert Quotation into Sales Order
• Follow-Up with Procurement Department to place order to manufacturer.
• Making sure the order delivers on given period of time.
• Follow-Up shipment status with Logistic team & update the system accordingly.
• Arrange the delivery schedule with customers.
• Manage the delivery and receiving of the invoice.
• Arrange Training schedule with Product Trainer or Manufacture Training if required to get final acceptance.
• Arrange Installation Schedule with Bio-Medical Engineers if required to get final acceptance.
• Developing & maintaining successful business relationships with all prospects.
• Submit Forecast report to concern department.
• Handles the day-to-day activities of the Procurement department.
• Ensures competent quality execution of all regular purchasing duties and administrative works.
• Maintains complete updated purchasing records/data and pricing in the system.
• Prepares reports.
• Schedules supplier visits and conducts competitor survey Execution and monitoring of all regular purchasing duties.
• Coordinates with user departments and suppliers.
• Coordinates with suppliers to ensure on-time delivery.
• Responsible for the preparation and process purchase orders and documents in accordance with company policies and procedures.
• Work with construction management to ensure timely delivery of all materials to project sites
• Obtain competitive bids from suppliers
• Negotiate and issue purchase orders
• Maintain accurate transaction records and reports, filing and copying documents as needed
• Establish and maintain relationships with suppliers
• Maintain vendor payment and records systems
• Support the organization’s purchasing initiatives, including sourcing and negotiation of strategic sourcing contracts
• Other duties as assigned
Master of Business Administration, provides a graduate education in foundational business practices, such as accounting, finance, marketing, HR and management. I have choose marketing as specialization, the duration of the course was 2 years with four semester in which I had learn 28 subject such as Marketing, Human Resource, International Marketing, Supply Chain Management, Financial Accounting, Strategy Management, Production Management, Business Law, Operation Research Management, Marketing Research, Mathematics, Computer Science, Quality Control Management, Management Information System, Organization Management Etc.