Procurement Manager
Confidential
Total des années d'expérience :9 years, 9 Mois
Manage Procurement function through activities
including (supplier performance, supplier quality, internal order placement performance, buyer activity levels, financial
(AP) performance, and material shortage elimination). Mentor and manage a diverse and dynamic team of procurement
professionals.
Lead sourcing of Food Ingredients category in MENA region,
managing spending through Defining and executing a Food Ingredients category strategy, Risk Management, Supplier
Relationship Management, Innovation and Productivity as well Measuring and improving performance and achieving annual
plans.
• Successfully managed a portfolio of $15M of Food Ingredients category.
• Successfully Secured Raw Materials to meet annual production plan volumes by implementing agreed sourcing
plans for sustained performance.
• Supported MENA new innovations launches by making availability of RM in time key projects of Lays Scoop,
Mini Crackers, Quavers Pellets, Cheetos Loops and Mix-up Pellets in 2017 and in 2018.
• Delivered total productivity of $685K for MENA Food Ingredients in 2017 and 2018.
• Delivered Operated Cash Flow benefit of $100K by extending supplier’s Payment Term in 2018
• Developed risk assessment plan in co-ordination with Vendor Assurance and R&D team to qualify 2 suppliers
annually as part of Business continuity plan.
• Supported Pellets growth plan by developing UK supplier option in 2018
• Assist in identifying and supporting co-manufacturing supplier for Quaker Pasta for Dubai BU in 2017.
• Improved the process for identifying and developing productivity projects in collaboration with R&D, Supply
Chain, Marketing and Supplier representatives targeting productivity of Conversion Cost spend.
Expertly develop sourcing and supply vendor relationships for the benefit of the purchasing and packaging departments.
Effectively maintain and improve quality and service levels consistent with established best standards, policies and
procedures. Continually guide organization in meeting and exceeding target goals through reducing cost and increasing value.
Ensure adherence to all processes and economical purchasing within SSD budget plan.
• Successfully managed a portfolio of $31M, achieving $3.2M savings
Skillfully collaborated with all departments to increase operational and technical efficiency by optimizing capacity,
utilization and time. Promoted continuous improvement in all operational processes and projects.
• Achieved a reduction of plant losses by 2% / $2.6M
• Measured chemical and energy savings in contribution to a machine installation project
• Accurately calculated labor, maintenance and environmental costs for a crate washing area study
• Assisted with the installation of a new follow up tracking system
Training in project and planing management