Freno Francis

• Discover profitable suppliers and initiate business and organizational partnerships.
• Track and report key functional metrics to reduce expenses and improve effectiveness.
• Prepare invoices, quotations, and LPOs.
• Implement cost-control measures and prepare management reports.
• Negotiate with external vendors to secure advantageous terms.
• Coordinate with project management teams to ensure timely availability of materials for agricultural and
construction projects.
• Supervise and mentor junior procurement staff, fostering a culture of accountability and continuous
improvement.
• Manage end-to-end tendering processes, including RFP/RFQ preparation, bid solicitation, bid evaluation, and
vendor selection.
• Run competitive bidding exercises across multiple vendors to benchmark pricing, quality, and delivery terms
before contract award.
• Develop and maintain a qualified vendor database, evaluating suppliers on price, reliability, quality, and
compliance.
• Lead vendor onboarding, performance review, and contract renewal processes to build a dependable long-term
supply base.
• Ensure procurement activities align with UAE market regulations, company procurement policy, and internal
audit requirements.
• Drive digitalization of procurement workflows through ERP-based purchase order, approval, and vendor
management processes.
• Monitor vendor SLAs and resolve escalations to minimize project delays and maintain supply continuity.

• Prepared and processed purchase orders, quotations, and supporting documentation for sanitary and building
material procurement.
• Sourced and evaluated suppliers, comparing pricing, quality, and delivery terms to secure cost-effective
purchasing decisions.
• Reviewed purchase order claims and vendor contracts for conformity to company policy and procurement
standards.
• Maintained accurate, up-to-date purchasing records, pricing, and item data within the ERP system.
• Coordinated with warehouse and sales teams to align purchasing with stock levels and customer demand.
• Liaised with the accounting department to resolve supplier payment matters and ensure timely settlement of
invoices.
• Built and maintained strong supplier relationships to support consistent material availability and favorable credit
terms.

• Prepared documentation, including packing lists and product costing.
• Utilized Oracle and internal software to complete required tasks.

• Directly prepared and processed purchase orders for retail and food-sector stock, ensuring timely replenishment
across categories.
• Received incoming materials, verified against purchase orders, and updated stock records for accuracy.
• Tracked pricing, supplier performance, and purchasing trends to support informed buying decisions.
• Prepared regular purchasing and inventory reports for management review.
• Managed day-to-day transactional interactions with suppliers, including order follow-up and issue resolution.
• Utilized Bespoke and internal software systems to process orders and maintain purchasing data.