Ibrahim Asfahani, Procurement Supervisor

Ibrahim Asfahani

Procurement Supervisor

Isam Khairy Kabbani Group of Companies

Location
Kuwait - Hawali
Education
Bachelor's degree, Business Administration
Experience
10 years, 2 Months

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Work Experience

Total years of experience :10 years, 2 Months

Procurement Supervisor at Isam Khairy Kabbani Group of Companies
  • Kuwait - Al Kuwait
  • My current job since April 2022

1-Built relationships with vendors to negotiate ideal terms for purchases.

2-Input, analyzed and reported on data covering all aspects of procurement operations.

3-Made valuable contributions to planning of promotions, pricing and inventory levels, enhancing inventory flow, revenue and profits.

4-Identified new and more cost-effective suppliers through participation in industry networking events, purchasing advantageous packages and cutting costs.

5-Developed and strengthened supplier relationships.

6-Procured critical parts and assemblies to develop and coordinate sourcing requirements.

7-Negotiated with vendors on freight costs, cutting shipping prices by 20%.

8-Slashed payroll/benefits administration costs 30% by negotiating pricing and fees, while ensuring continuation and enhancements of services

9-Manage supply chain to ensure consistent delivery of goods and services

10-Built relationships with vendors to negotiate ideal terms for purchases

11-Reduced downtime in warehouse operations by ensuring reorders were aligned with store sales and backlog.

12-Evaluated internal needs and developed plans for maintaining optimal supply levels.

13-Oversaw inventory control, accounting and supply reports.

Procurement Officer at Alghanim International
  • Kuwait - Al Kuwait
  • September 2015 to April 2022

In Charge of procurement, supply chain in facility management for three centers; Abdullah AL
Salem Cultural Center, Al Shaheed Park, and Al Salam palace.
My Job,
1. Responsible to manage an efficient and effective procurement operations for the purchasing of material, supplies, equipment and services based upon on the reviewed requirements and specifications under the establishment of purchasing policies and procedures.
2. Provide the full support for all the departments managers and teams and assist in their purchasing needs.
3. Take the ownership of negotiating with suppliers and vendors to acquire the most cost-effective arrangements to reduce procurement expenses.
4. Keep project on track by purchasing material and services insuring delivery on-time in coordination with suppliers, services providers and our warehouse.
5. Manage communication with the team, develop and maintain good relationship with suppliers and service providers, and maintain timely and accurate reporting to management.
6. Develop and maintain harmonious relationship with subcontractors, co-workers, vendors/suppliers.
7. Implement the best measures for increasing the efficiency of logistics, packaging, loading, unloading all types of material.
8. Manage supply chain to ensure consistent delivery of goods and services.

Procurement Supervisor at WALEED AL MANLA TRADING EST.LEBANON
  • Kuwait - Hawali
  • December 2018 to January 2020

• Develop internal policies and procedures for the
operation of procurement activities and the
monitoring of the supplier costs, quality,
performance and delivery schedules.
• Prepare contracts agreements, and processing
purchase orders for granite and marble suppliers
overseas.
• Tracking and monitoring inventory levels.
• Assisting in unloading process of deliveries.

Business Owner at TRI TECH
  • Lebanon - Beirut
  • December 2018 to January 2020

1. Technology Products wholesale & Retail

2. Cash united - Money Gram Agent

Front Office Assistant at Golden Tulip Hotel
  • Lebanon - Beirut
  • March 2015 to June 2015

1. Receiving & processing the reservation requests of future guests.

2. Maintaining reservation records by completing reservation forms, sending reservation and confirmation letters.

3. Processing reservations from sales offices, other departments of the hotel, travel agents, and tour operators.

4. Prepare expected arrival & expected departure list on daily basis.

Sales & Marketing Training at Golden Tulip Hotel
  • Lebanon - Beirut
  • February 2014 to July 2014

1. Devising and presenting ideas and strategies

2. Writing reports

3. Organizing events

4. Monitoring performance

5. Managing Campaign on Social Media

6. Demonstrating and presenting Products

7. Negotiating contracts and packages

8. Aiming to achieve monthly targets

Human Resource Training at Golden Tulip Hotel
  • Lebanon - Beirut
  • June 2013 to December 2013

1. Working with the manager to prepare the job description and ensure the proper procedure are met with the department level.

2. Post recruitment on the selected job boards

3. Process the final offer and finalize the recruitment in the ATS.

4. Welcoming new employees by conducting orientation.

5. Submitting employee data reports by assembling, preparing, and analyzing data.

Education

Bachelor's degree, Business Administration
  • at Arts, Sciences &Technology University in Lebanon
  • August 2015
High school or equivalent, Baccalaureate Sociology and Economy
  • at American University College
  • June 2012

Economics is a social science that studies the allocation of scarce resources, welfare implications of resource allocation, markets, problems of economic growth and development of nations, questions of political economy, and government regulation and public policies.

Specialties & Skills

Supply Chain Management
Purchasing Negotiations
Contracts
Procurement
Purchasing Strategy
Microsoft Powerpoint
Quickbooks
Time Management
Contracts Coordination
Teamwork
Inventory Management
Procurement Analyst
Microsoft Excel
Wholesale
Purchasing
Negotiating
Oracle Procurement
Stock Management
Microsoft Word
Procurement
Letter of Credit
Microsoft Outlook
English Speaking
materials
negotiation
logistics management
supply chain management
quotations
e procurement
Inventory
purchasing management
purchase contracts
logistics
purchasing negotiations
operation

Languages

Arabic
Expert
English
Expert

Training and Certifications

CERTIFIED IN PURCHASING & PROCUREMENT (Certificate)
Date Attended:
December 2022
MASTER COURSE IN LOGISTICS & SUPPLY CHAIN MANAGEMENT (Certificate)
Date Attended:
December 2022
SUPPLY CHAIN MANAGEMENT (Certificate)
Date Attended:
December 2022

Hobbies

  • Singing and Music Production
    More than 20 songs edited and produced by Ibrahim Asfahani
  • Video Production
    Filmed, producted , and montaged small private video clips.