Mohamed Talaat, Procurement Manager

Mohamed Talaat

Procurement Manager

Radio Talaat

Location
Egypt - Cairo
Education
Bachelor's degree, Accounting
Experience
14 years, 5 Months

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Total years of experience :14 years, 5 Months

Procurement Manager at Radio Talaat
  • Egypt - Cairo
  • My current job since November 2021

Initiate and communicate a procurement business plan; implement long-term goals for the department in order to promote effectiveness and efficiency.
• Amend the procurement plan as required according to operational changes in coordination with department manager
• Discuss the offers of new suppliers and act as a primary contact for procurement inquiries.
• Review the POs from planning unit, execute procurement plan by quantitative and qualitative
criteria in coordination with request party and planning unit.
• Monitor the prices of the items ordered by vendors to compare them and choose the optimal
price.
• Review supply order to the vendor with the lowest technically accepted prices to start the
procurement process.
• Approve supply order to the vendor in addition to handing over to the financial management to
proceed with the payment procedures.
• Oversee contract process and execution of purchase orders with the financial sector
• Follow up with the vendor regarding the expected shipping time and confirm the documents
required for shipment to avoid any problems that impede the shipping process.
• Administer the supply with the vendor as well as follow-up warehouse in the completion of the
examination and add-on procedures to start the process of payment of vendor's receivables.
• Manage the procurement process to solve any problems facing the supply process, whether with
the vendor or financial management or the requesting parties or warehouse.
• Manage current procurement policies, procedures and programs with a focus on their ability to
enhance organizational value and efficiency

Procurement Manager at E.L.B GROUP ( EID LABIB GROUP )
  • Egypt - Cairo
  • June 2014 to October 2021

Forecasting levels of demand for services and products to meet the business needs and keeping a constant check on stock levels.
◆ Conducting research to ascertain the best products and suppliers in terms of best value, delivery schedules and quality.

to determine product availability and terms of sales.
◆ Prepare and process requisitions and purchase orders for supplies and equipment.
◆ Liaising between suppliers, manufacturers, relevant internal departments and customers.
Locate vendors of materials, equipment or supplies, and interview them in order

◆ Identifying potential suppliers, visiting existing suppliers, and building and maintaining good relationships with them.
◆ Control purchasing department budgets.
◆ Negotiating and agreeing contracts and monitoring their progress, checking the quality of
service provided.
◆ Review purchase order claims and contracts for conformance to company policy
◆ Processing payments and invoices.
◆ Keeping contract files and using them as reference for the future.
◆ Develop and implement purchasing and contract management instructions, policies, and
procedures
◆ Analyze market and delivery systems in order to assess present and future material and
goods availability
◆ Forecasting price trends and their impact on future activities;
◆ Giving presentations about market analysis and possible growth;
◆ Developing an organization’s purchasing strategy;
◆ Producing reports and statistics using computer software.
◆ Direct and coordinate activities of personnel engaged in buying, selling, and distributing
materials, equipment, machinery, and supplies.
◆ Prepare reports regarding market conditions and merchandise costs.
◆ Evaluating bids and making recommendations based on commercial and
technical factors.
◆ Ensuring suppliers are aware of business objectives.
◆ Attending meetings and trade conferences.
◆ Training and supervising the work of other members of staff.
◆ Administer on-line purchasing systems. ( Microsoft RMS & Oracle System )

Event Director and Purchasing Manager at Aloula event and conference service
  • Egypt - Cairo
  • January 2013 to June 2014

Purchasing Manager:-
The Purchasing Manager will form an integral part of the Purchasing function in the achievement of Operational objectives. With a strong, solid background in purchasing and supply chain management, the candidate will take a proactive approach in reviewing current systems and procedures, making recommendations and implementing changes. The role is key to leading the Company forward in securing quality suppliers of materials and components covering price delivery and quality targets
MAIN RESPONSIBILITIES :-
• Managing and controlling all the company’s external suppliers with particular emphasis on the purchase of Materials and finished parts for production.
• Ensure parts and materials are bought at the most competitive price and delivered on time for production.
• Establish strategic relationships with key suppliers (probably turnkey including design) who are aligned to the company's needs.
• Identify new suppliers, agree terms and negotiate supply agreements where appropriate, including discount structures and volume rebates.
• Foster close working relationships with associated departments eg. Sales, Engineering and Production, Business Development.
• Continually improve purchasing methods and drive down external spend.
• Supplier visits both in the Cairo and abroad. Such visits may be at very short notice.
• To carry out a comprehensive review of the Purchasing function and its methodology and identify and implement improvements.
Events Director:-
 Manage assigned projects in the area of meeting/event planning for a variety of meetings, conferences, webinars and workshops.
 Develop and monitor budgets to ensure revenue and expenses are kept within established boundaries. Review financial information for accuracy, such as invoices for services and materials; the hotel invoice, subcontractor invoices, etc. and assist in the preparation of the final financial report for the client.
 Work with Finance Department to invoice any nonpaying exhibitors, attendees, sponsors,
etc.
 Work with Finance Department to invoice clients for Calabrese Management A/V utilized on- site.
Event Management and Administration:
 Work with appropriate individuals to develop and monitor timelines and deadlines related to
all aspects of events, ensuring the information is communicated with staff, volunteers, contractors and other constituents.
 Work with committees to develop a program for events including speakers, topics, and timing and communicate with speakers regarding their commitment to the event and their needs related to attending the event (i.e. A/V, travel, reimbursement, handouts, bios, etc.)
 Provide any follow-up to the events such as thank you letters to speakers, vendors, sponsors, volunteers, etc., as needed, working with the sponsor/exhibit coordinator. Ensure materials are sent to registered non-attendees and ensure committee meets to discuss event after the fact.
 Manage all special activities held in conjunction with events including golf outings, spouse tours, raffles, contests, etc.
 Responsible for ensuring all materials arrive back to the office after events and are properly disseminated to staff responsible for those items.
Event Logistics:
 Assist in the evaluation and selection of geographic locations for events, as far in advance as possible.
 Negotiate, or work with Helms-Briscoe to negotiate, an acceptable contract with the selected property, for review and approval by the Executive Director, protecting the financial interests of the client.
 Negotiate contracts and evaluate options with a variety of vendors for events and arrange for all related services with vendors, such as decorators, audio-visual needs, buses, signage, entertainment, etc.
 Make and communicate all overnight accommodations for staff and speakers, and communicate rooming lists and VIP upgrades to hotel, as appropriate.

Sales Consulting at Amer Group
  • Egypt - Cairo
  • April 2013 to August 2013

 Presenting and selling company products and services to existing and potential clients.
 Maintaining and developing relationships with existing and potential customers.
 Representing the company in all Marketing events.
 Maintaining a high level of customer
 Responsible for sales of the Company’s Properties
 Follow up leads Contact Client,
 Conduct effective meetings and close deals
 Follow up on existing clients *Prepare sales reports
 Prepare & execute presentations
 Getting new listings
 Meeting targets
 Follow-up customer accounts
 Handle customer service

Sales and Marketing Executive at Al Oula Events & Conferences Services
  • Egypt - Cairo
  • January 2013 to August 2013

 Listening to customer requirements and presenting appropriately to make a sale
 Maintaining and developing relationships with existing customers in person and via telephone calls and emails
 Cold calling to arrange meetings with potential customers to prospect for new business
 Responding to incoming email and phone enquiries
 Acting as a contact between a company and its existing and potential markets
 Negotiating the terms of an agreement and closing sales
 Gathering market and customer information
 Representing the organisation at trade exhibitions, events and demonstrations
 Negotiating on price, costs, delivery and specifications with buyers and managers
 Challenging any objections with a view to getting the customer to buy
 Advising on forthcoming product developments and discussing special promotions
 Creating detailed proposal documents, often as part of a formal bidding process that is largely dictated by the prospective customer
 Liaising with suppliers to check the progress of existing orders
 Checking quantities of goods on display and in stock
 Recording sales and order information and sending copies to the sales office, or entering into a computer system
 Reviewing your own sales performance, aiming to meet or exceed target;
 Gaining a clear understanding of customers' businesses and requirements
 Making accurate, rapid cost calculations and providing customers with quotations
 Feeding future buying trends back to employers
 Attending team meeting and sharing best practice with colleagues
 Liaising and networking with a range of stakeholders including customers, colleagues, suppliers and partner organisations
 Communicating with target audiences and managing customer relationships
 Managing the production of marketing materials, including leaflets, posters, flyers, newsletters, e-newsletters and DVDs
 Writing and proofreading copy
 Liaising with designers and printers
 Organising photo shoots
 Arranging for the effective distribution of marketing materials
 Maintaining and updating customer databases
 Organizing and attending events such as conferences, seminars, receptions and exhibitions
 conducting market research such as customer questionnaires and focus groups;
 Contributing to, and developing, marketing plans and strategies
 Managing budgets
 Evaluating marketing campaigns
 Monitoring competitor activity
 Supporting the marketing manager and other colleagues.

Financial Spicialist at Allianz - egypt
  • Egypt - Cairo
  • November 2011 to December 2012

Analyze financial information obtained from clients to determine strategies for meeting clients' financial objectives
 Recommend strategies clients can use to achieve their financial goals and objectives, including specific recommendations in such areas as cash management, insurance coverage, and investment planning.
 Sell financial products such as insurance, stocks, and bonds
 Build and maintain client bases, keeping current client plans up-to-date and generating new clients on an ongoing basis.
 Contact clients periodically to determine if there have been changes in their financial status.
 Monitor financial market trends to ensure that plans are effective, and to identify any necessary updates
 Attend meetings, seminars and programs to learn about new products and services, learn new skills, and receive technical assistance in developing new accounts.
 Call on policyholders to deliver and explain policy, to analyze insurance program and suggest additions or changes, or to change beneficiaries.
 Calculate premiums and establish payment method.
 Customize insurance programs to suit individual customers, often covering a variety of risks.
 Interview prospective clients to obtain data about their financial resources and needs, the physical condition of the person or property to be insured, and to discuss any existing coverage.
 Seek out new clients and develop clientele by networking to find new customers and generate lists of prospective clients.
 Explain features, advantages and disadvantages of various policies to promote sale of insurance plans.
 Ensure that policy requirements are fulfilled, including any necessary medical examinations and the completion of appropriate forms.
 Confer with clients to obtain and provide information when claims are made on a policy.
 -Perform administrative tasks, such as maintaining records and handling policy renewals.
 Identifying prospective clients and conducting sales visits to explore potent

IT Marketing Team Leader at SmartSense LTD "Samsung Agent"
  • Egypt - Cairo
  • January 2010 to April 2011

IT Assistant product Manager “Laptop & Printer & Hard-
Disk & Optical Driver & Monitor & Projector”
• Collecting data from received calls And Form Market.
• Market Sense “Like” Promotion for other Competitors &
New Models & Sell-out”
• Get Sell-out for our Product And Competitors.
• Carry out surveys for marketing purpose.
• Carry out continuous updating and maintaining of an
effective database for clients and prospects.
• Deal with the Owner Market for if we would like to put a
signage, stand, posters and any kind of materials
• Maintain inventory of Marketing materials
• Customers and vendors follow up by fax or phone calls or
emails
• Provide administration work to the marketing department
• Respond to telephone, facsimile, email, and postal
inquiries
• Typing and filing all records and Data Analyst
• Try to fix all problems the owner face with our distribution
• Handing incoming and making outgoing calls and also Emails
• Keeping up to data with products & competitors.
• Stores visits to ensure products set-up and good
branding.
• Marketing Specialist plans, develops, and implements a
comprehensive and innovative marketing, public
relations,
• Distributes promotional materials such as flyers,
brochures, newsletters, calendars, promotional materials
and posters And Put Them in the Market
• Notices, news releases, and journal articles. Supervises
and trains Sales Man in the Market
• Provide administrative services for the executive director
and other staff.

Customer Serives at sheraton dreamland hotel & conference center
  • Egypt - Cairo
  • June 2009 to December 2009

• Greet and register incoming guests.
• Greet guests with a smile and answer their questions as
required
• Handle guest requests and concerns promptly and with
courtesy.
• Assist guests with any inquiries regarding local
entertainment, restaurants or transportation.
• Maintain efficient and effective flow of information with
guests and all internal departments.
• Handle additional duties as needed by guests or
management
• Check telephone interfaces throughout shift.
• Check all unresolved departures.
• Review service requests for arrivals.
• Write all wake-up call requests on specified form and
enter on switchboard.
• Complete in-house bucket check.
• Complete welcome calls.
• Print out Week-up Call everyday
• Type Notes for next shifts
• Received all call incoming And Out coming

Education

Bachelor's degree, Accounting
  • at Faculty of Commerce Cairo University
  • September 2009

كلية تجارة جامعة القاهرة شعبة محاسبة

Bachelor's degree, Accounting
  • at Cairo University
  • June 2009

To be a regional leader in the business and financial education through our scientific excellence and responsiveness to society's needs

Specialties & Skills

Purchasing
Logistics
Advertising
Market Data
Marketing Materials
FlashCatalyst CS5.5
AfterAffects CS6
FreeHand-CorelDraw-Quark-Acrobat
Illustrator CS6
InDesign CS6
Purchasing
Procurement
purchasing management
Microsoft Dynamics AX
PhotoShop CS6
materials
supply chain management
logistics
quotations
negotiation
logistics management
purchase contracts
purchasing negotiations
e procurement

Social Profiles

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Languages

English
Intermediate

Training and Certifications

Graphics Diploma (Certificate)
Date Attended:
September 2013
Valid Until:
January 2014
Allianz Academy (Certificate)
Date Attended:
May 2012
Valid Until:
May 2012

Hobbies

  • Sport, Music, Reading, Learning
    A Lot