Mohammed Abdul Basith

1. Developing and implementing procurement strategies, policies and procedures.

2. Analyzing market trends and forecasting future procurement needs.

3. Identifying opportunities for cost savings and process improvements.

4. Identifying and evaluating potential suppliers, Negotiating contracts and agreements, Rebates schemes with suppliers for direct & indirect goods & services globally.

5. Extensive experience on procuring CAPEX & OPEX goods and services globally.

6. Extensive experience with SAUDI Customs, SABER regulations, duty exemption on imports.

7. Building and maintaining strong relationship with key suppliers, managing suppliers performance and ensuring adherence to quality standards.

8. Extensive experience on RFI/RFQ/RFP, Biddings. Overseeing thepurchase requisitions and purchase order process, ensuring timely delivery of goods & services.

9. Designed strategies for managing supplier relationships and improving service levels.

10. Utilizing data analytics tools to analyze spending patterns across different categories of spending.

11. Collaborating effectively with vendors and suppliers to facilitate procurement process.

12. Leading and motivating a team of procurement specialists, fostering high-performing and results-oriented team.

13. Designing procurement processes to improve efficiency and reducecycle times.

14. Establishing clear performance expectations and provided ongoing feedback for team members growth.

15. Leading procurement projects from initiation to completion in alignment with budget and timeline constraints.

16. Developing and implementing strategic sourcing plans, identifying and securing optimal suppliers at competitive prices.

17. Maintaining suppliers records of goods ordered, received.contracts, agreements and payment copies.
Analyzing, attending trades shows and exhibitions to stay up-to-date with market and industry trends.

18. Auditing vendors regular basis, maintaining materials, equipment, and supplies, and interview
them determined product availability and terms of sales.

19. Developed cost reduction strategies and savings plans.

20. Controlled purchasing department budgets.
 Directing and coordinating in activities of buying, selling, and distributing materials, equipment, machinery, and supplies.

21. Participating with R&D and QC in development of specifications for equipment, products, and substitute materials.

23. Arranging for disposal of surplus materials, selling scrap materials.

24. Administering online purchasing system through ERP.

25. Prepared bid awards requiring management approval.

26. Resolving vendor and contractor grievances and claims against nonconformity with suppliers.

27. Collaborating with Finance and Payable department for timely payment of vendors invoices.

28. Providing guidance and support to team and department. Interviewing, hiring staff, and oversaw staff training.

1. Identifying, evaluating, and qualifying potential suppliers based on quality, cost, and reliability criteria.

2. Maintaining strong relationships with existing suppliers and developing new vendor partnerships.

3. Conducting regular supplier performance reviews and audits to ensure compliance with standards.

4. Negotiating favorable terms, pricing, and service level agreements with vendors.

5. Creating, reviewing, and processing purchase orders accurately and efficiently.

6. Coordinating delivery schedules with suppliers to ensure timely receipt of materials.

7. Tracking order status, expediting urgent requirements, and managing delivery exceptions.

8. Maintaining accurate procurement documentation and records for audit purposes.

9. Implementing purchase approval workflows and authorization controls.

10. Implementing purchase approval workflows and authorization controls.

11. Managing safety stock levels and reorder points for critical materials.

12. Coordinating with warehouse teams for efficient receipt and storage of materials.

13. Analyzing inventory turnover and implementing strategies to reduce excess stock.

14. Providing procurement expertise and recommendations to internal stakeholders.

15. Facilitating communication between suppliers and internal teams.

16. Participating in product development and value engineering initiatives.

17. Supporting contract negotiations and legal review processes.