Mohamed Lotaief

Responsible for working closely with the selected supplier and managing the companies procurement activities. Also providing leadership for the purchasing department and motivating staff to achieve maximum performance and efficiency. Making sure that the purchasing department works within all of the companies Operational Procedures.

Duties:
 Managing a team of 7 professional buyers.
 Responsible for Order Placement Timing, Supply / Demand Alignment, Material Replenishment and Supplier Performance.
 Continuously monitoring, evaluating and improving supplier performance.
 Projecting stock levels.
 Reviewing tenders and bids.
 Controlling the purchasing budget.
 Monitoring delivery times to ensure they are on time.
 Delivering cost savings for the company.
 Managing the procurement supplier relationships for the company.
 Helping to source alternative items for buyers and customers.
 Developing sourcing strategies.
 Regularly contacting suppliers to renegotiate prices.
 Resolving disputes and claims with vendors and suppliers.
 Keeping all supplier programs current and accurate.
 Delegating projects and tasks to junior staff.
 Involved in writing up contracts
 Working to create and promote a safe working environment.
 Involved in selling off excess, damaged and inventory and stock.
 Overseeing staff training.


PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

Competencies:
 Comprehensive understanding & experience of purchasing strategies and also inventory management.
 Regularly achieving cost saving targets.
 Resourceful and well organized.
 Extensive knowledge of purchase order systems and related software.
 Deep understanding of the principles of vendor management.
 Ability to manage multiple priorities.
 Excellent analytical, critical thinking and strategic skills.
Personal:
 Results orientated.
 Leadership and influencing skills.
 Attention to detail.
 Handling critical issues.
 Capable of making important and strategic decisions.
 Problem solving.
 Communication and interpersonal relations.