Senior Procurement Specialist
Mofarreh Al Harbi & Partners
Total des années d'expérience :19 years, 3 Mois
• Review material / purchase requisitions as per client’s requirements.
• Negotiate with suppliers and vendors to secure the best deals and prices for the business
•Analyzing data and market skills to identify cost-saving opportunities, areas and processes that could
be optimized, and potential areas of risk.
• Relationship management, being able to build and maintain solid supplier relationships.
• Risk management skills and responsible for managing the procurement process from start to finish,
including identifying and mitigating risks or disruptions that may arise.
• Identifying the best mix of products and services that will support the business’s success. Evaluating
appropriate suppliers that can provide value to the business at the best price.
• Cost management, forecasting, analyzing financial data, and financial reporting.
• Able to lead and motivate procurement teams to ensure that all activities align with business
objectives, and fosters a collaborative environment.
• Drafting and managing contracts with suppliers in a way that maximizes financial and operational
performance and mitigates risks.
•Manage the entire process in the planning of procurement and supply chain activities, inventory
control, logistics and distribution, ensuring effectively-functioning processes to avoid costly delays and
lost opportunities
• Ensure effective lines of communication between the Programme Management Office, Project/
Programme Managers and the procurement team to ensure priority requirements, timely delivery of
goods, works and services using the most appropriate procurement procedures
• Review purchase orders.
•Effectively communicate and articulate the needs of the project and business
• Identify the approved manufacturer and suppliers (RVL).
• Assign materials inspection level according to SAER 1972 & SAEP- 1151
• Assign third party inspectors and send inspection notifications.
• Identify and issue NCRS & status of open NCRs.
• Schedule & conduct pre- inspection meetings (PIMS) and submission of Minutes of Meeting
to client.
Planning and monitoring raw materials & production quality and sales.
Managing and controlling production and cost.
Managing operational daily and strategic planning activities for all divisions.
Set daily/weekly/monthly objectives and communicate them to employees.
Organize workflow by assigning responsibilities and preparing schedules.
Oversee and coach employees.
Ensure the safe use of equipment and schedule regular maintenance.
Check production output according to specifications
• Review material / purchase requisitions as per client’s requirements.
• Review inspection test plans (ITPS).
• Ensuring that inspections are performed as specified in Quality Plan and as per level
of inspection as required while receiving the materials and equipment.
• Responsible for inspection of contractor supplied material
• Monitor the fabrication progress.
• Evaluated and analyzed vendors’ manufacturing schedules.
• Supported the development of cost estimates and proposals.
• Researched and evaluated suppliers based on price, quality, selection, service, support- type,
availability, reliability, production and distribution capabilities, and the suppliers’ reputation and
history.
• Negotiated with transport and equipment vendors for local and GCC rates.
• Managed all shipping and receiving and prepared stock reports on monthly-basis and
monitored daily issuances of consumables.
• Coordinated with the Production Department for their daily requirements.
• Assign third party inspectors and send inspection notifications
• Identify and issue NCRS & status of open NCRs.
• Reviewing and submitting inspection report (IRC & IR) along with its supporting document to
client
Managed logistics’ supplies by evaluating technical submittals in requirements and pricing,
arranging for and scheduling shipments, and applying strong and reliable search strategies for
locating new, better suppliers.
Managed and monitored equipment maintenance and workshop costs, and prepared and
checked allocated budget against actual spending.
Collaborates with other departments and stakeholders to identify and maintain resources needed to
establish and provide an effective supply chain.
Establishes performance metrics for measurement, comparison, or evaluation of factors affecting the
supply chain.
Develops and maintains detailed inventories of materials and supplies located in the company, at
sites, and in the factory.
Maintains required quantity of supplies and materials to optimize production.
Analyzes current inventories and procedures; suggests improvements to increase efficiency of supply
chain and profitability for the company.
Develops policies to increase efficiency throughout the supply chain while ensuring quality and
safety; implements subsequent changes to processes.
Identifies optimal shipment and transportation routes with attention to consolidation of
warehousing and distribution.
Responsible for introducing process improvements in the supply chain and identify new
vendors/suppliers without jeopardizing quality and service delivery
Assesses the need for material-handling equipment and staffing; makes recommendations to ensure
efficient loading, unloading, movement, and storage of materials.
Negotiates prices for raw material and delivery with suppliers, vendors, and/or shipping companies.
Participates as an advisory member of the product development team, providing information and
guidance on availability and cost of supplies and materials.
Acts as part of the team coordinating engineering changes, product line extension, or new product
launches to ensure timely and orderly material and production flow transitions.
Monitors the performance of suppliers, assessing their ability to meet quality and delivery
requirements; identifies and qualifies new suppliers in collaboration with other departments
Ensured accomplishment of projected purchasing activities within establishedschedule.
Sourced, selected and negotiated for “best purchase” packages in all terms.
Selected vendors based on approved Vendors List and projectsrequirements.
Arranged for and presented at technical & commercial meetings.
Prepared full commercial evaluation of bids.
Evaluated and analyzed vendors’ manufacturing schedules.
Supported the development of cost estimates and proposals.
Researched and evaluated suppliers based on price, quality, selection, service, support- type,
availability, reliability, production and distribution capabilities, and the suppliers’ reputation and
history.
Negotiated with transport and equipment vendors for local and GCC rates.
Managed all shipping and receiving and prepared stock reports on monthly-basis and
monitored daily issuances of consumables.
Coordinated with the Production Department for their daily requirements.
Controlled and reported all payments-related issues to Finance.
Arranged Legalization of Documents and Certificate of Origin of Arabic Invoices.
Negotiated with shipping companies for better rates.
Managed, developed, and improved the purchasing team’s performance; benchmarked
performance of the Supply Chain.
Maintained records of supplier agreements and goods ordered and received.
Coordinated with the Purchasing Department all incoming shipments (air & sea).
Managed the day-to-day operations (Sea, Air and Land) while maintaining commercial relations
with shipping companies (imports and exports shipments).
Managed export and import procedures.
Coordinated with shipping Agents/Transporters for timely clearance of shipment from port to
avoid any extra cost and charges.
Tracked import consignments, organized proper customs documentation for the
shipments in pipeline & timely clearance on arrival.
Planned and scheduled appropriate modes of transportation based on needs.
Developed disaster response plans and fallback plans for logistics movement.
• Supervising staff in the purchasing and procurement team.
• Create cost-efficient strategies for purchasing.
• Keep up to date with trends and new products.
• Develop and maintain professional relationships with suppliers and manufacturers.
• Negotiate contracts with suppliers and manufacturers.
• Develop and maintain a budget.
• Evaluate and analyze spending operations.
• Recruit, hire, train and terminate staff in accordance with company guidelines and procedures.
• Manage inventories, and keep up-to-date records of products and purchases.
• Conduct cost analysis and market research.
• Delegate tasks where necessary.
Attend meetings regularly to stay updated with company goals
Research suppliers of goods and services
Gather quotes, proposals, and purchase terms and conditions
Execute the purchase of goods or services approved by management
Evaluate and negotiate vendor contracts
Track inventory and submit purchase orders as needed
Recommend new products, services, or materials in keeping with industry trends
Interface with assigned Value Streams to provide procurement support and communicate any
pertinent procurement issues
Utilize and develop the Workflow and Procurement Modules
Self-manage workload and assist other Procurement Specialists or Site Procurement Project Leads, as
necessary, to complete requisite duties for achievement of customer service levels
Diploma Degree in Business in Finance & Banking