hasym ahnaf

• Leading end-to-end procurement operations for 20 retail stores
across the UAE, ensuring continuity of supply, cost optimization,
and compliance with company policies
• Establishing and maintain strong strategic supplier relationships,
driving improvements in pricing, delivery performance, quality,
and service levels
• Conducting product research and sourcing new suppliers and
vendors
• Sourcing materials, goods, products, and services, and
negotiating for the best available deals on needed items by
looking up prices from multiple vendors and suppliers to find the
highest-quality items for the lowest price
• Performing inventory inspections and reordering supplies and
stock based on forecasting demand
• Demanding for certain products and making orders accordingly
• Inspecting stock and reporting any faulty items or inconsistencies
immediately
• Applying and monitor Total Cost of Ownership (TCO) principles
while considering price, logistics, lead time, quality, and lifecycle
costs to support value-based sourcing decisions.
• Conducted supplier sourcing and evaluation, acquiring quotations
and selecting the best supplier based on quality, quantity, price,
lead time, and reliability
• Actively seeking and qualify new suppliers globally to enhance
flexibility and competition

• Managed spending on Fruits and Vegetables, Nuts and Dried
Fruits, and Fresh Flowers, covering 5, 000+ SKUs. This initiative
focuses on cost reduction by maximizing supply market
capabilities and employing commercial and technical savings
strategies.

• Contributed to promotion planning, pricing strategies, and
inventory management, enhancing revenue and profitability.
• Managed returns and replacements, minimizing losses and
ensuring supplier accountability.
• Communicated regularly with stakeholders regarding order status
and delivery updates.
• Oversaw distribution, logistics, and warehouse operations for
smooth supply chain execution.
• Coordinated with finance teams to control costs and optimize
food spending.
• Managed purchase orders, delivery schedules, and invoice
processing, ensuring policy compliance.
• Sourced supplies and negotiated commercial terms.

• Assist the Purchasing department with inventory management
and physical verifications
• Increase revenue through effective sales strategies from lead
prospecting to closing
• Accurately input data and record order updates
• Manage daily procurement activities
• Build relationships with current vendors and identify new ones
• Prepare documents like cost sheets and purchase orders
• Develop RFIs, RFQs, proposals, and invitations to bid
• Source supplies and negotiate commercial terms.