Procurement /Marketing Manager
ALHOSN University
Total years of experience :28 years, 10 Months
Directing the university’s procurement department and staff; oversee purchasing for the entire campus
• Optimize value by analyzing cost, schedule, project scope, contracts, & program performance
• Create, implement, and manage procurement policies, procedures, and compliance standards
• Maintain strong relationships and communication with internal clients and outside business vendors
• Negotiate and manage vendor and supplier contracts; leverage current suppliers and develop new sources as needed to ensure optimal pricing and resources
• Prepare purchase orders, secure bid proposals, and review requisitions for goods and services
• Partner with other departments, including materials management, to devise and coordinate purchasing requirements and forecasted needs
• Facilitate employee development, training, and performance reviews
• Keep abreast of latest laws and regulations governing procurement, as well as industry trends
• Leader of the Office of Accreditation and Community Services reporting to the Vice Chancellor and Board of Trustees
Achievements
• Played key role in helping establish the university as one of the leading private universities in UAE
• Completed Feasibility Study for establishing University to Ministry of Higher Education regulations
• Presented with a Certificate of Appreciation and Award from the sponsors of the university
• Organizing Committee Member for two International Conferences (IFHS 2005 and IFHS 2007)
• Project Coordinator for “establishing ALHOSN University in Abu Dhabi” reporting to Project Sponsor
• Bestowed with 5 Year Employee Award for distinguished services rendered
• Attained the 2010 Outstanding Cost Effective Services Award for the Procurement Department
• Established the Procurement and Contracts Department
• Handled and successfully completed numerous assignments as Project Manager including
* From Jan 2015 Additional responsibilities as Acting Manager of Marketing and Public Relations
Laboratories Projects (various)
Library project (various)
Governance review project
Campus Car Shades / Canopies
New Facilities
ERP Systems
University Graduation Ceremony (2007, 2008, 2009)
Coordinated with internal departments, marine fleets, and suppliers daily, and reported to the General Manager of this leading electro-mechanical / marine transportation company
• Managed marine crew requirements, changes, rotations, salary, timesheets, and vessel documentation; prepared monthly wages and food allowances for crews
• Researched and evaluated suppliers, and proposals; performed vendor pre-qualification and visited suppliers plants and distribution centers to learn about products, services and prices
• Maintained radio contact with the vessels to record daily weather forecast and movement of vessels
• Led procurement task forces, supervised personnel, and reported on status of procurement activities
• Tracked procurement to meet company costs, budgets, man-hour allocation, and delivery times
• Analyzed price proposals, financial reports, and data to determine reasonable prices
• Located and addressed defective / unacceptable goods or services and determined corrective action
• Evaluated and monitored contract performance to ensure compliance with contractual obligations
Achievement
• Played key role on team that achieved ISO/ISM certification
Office Management