motassim makda CIPP

• Responsible for bringing entire procurement into a process oriented environment, defining benchmark prices, evaluating various alternative options, exploring e-sourcing and firming up formal binding contracts for Fresh Produce, Mixed Fruit & Vegetables (AIR FREIGHT), Import Local & International Lettuce ( 200 tons weekly), Import Local & International potato ( 250 tons weekly), Raw Material for Canned Juice ( concentrates, pulps, emulsions & flavors ) including commodities wherever possible, Packaging Material for Canned juice & potato, Machinery spare parts for Jeddah Plant and other operational expenditure.

• To manage the procurement for the above business as follows.

• To document and devise the entire work flow starting from PR, RFQ, Quotes, Comparative, Negotiations till the final contract is released.

• Following up on existing agreements and negotiating better prices.

• Responsible for handling independently the entire procurement from identifying leads, negotiations, contracting and monitoring the execution of the contracts
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• Allocating potential suppliers, Price negotiation & Right products specification.

• Negotiates the lowest possible cost for the commodity balanced against the optimum quality and schedule needs.

• Ensure that the yearly forecast, of the above items, is received by management and requirements to be delivered
Accordingly.

• Follow up on raw material seasonality to identify when agreements must be negotiated.

• Establishing alternate vendors for Raw Material, evaluate quality, price, seasonality and check the credentials of the vendors after laying down the process of Vendor Audit and reference check / screening, negotiate and propose the action plan leading to formal written document with all the deliverables and terms and conditions clearly defined to bring discipline in the procurement process.

• Ensure all products are packed with the best quality and at the best prices which meets the quality standards of the company.

• Negotiate price and delivery time with suppliers and place orders accordingly.

• Coordinate with all units on their yearly requirements of any product and follow up on them with its respective P&Ls.

• Ensure Items have arrived on the date and time specified.

• Ensure proper documentation is made by suppliers and shipping lines as per requirements.

• Purchase best quality for the cheapest price and ensure that the final products are as per the required specification with on time delivery arrangements.

• Analyzes the requirements of the commodity, including preliminary specifications, preferred supplier, and date commodity is needed.

• Solicits and evaluates proposals for the requested commodity. Investigates and/or interviews potential suppliers to determine if they meet the specified requirements.

• Advises team members or Del Monte globally on the appropriate supplier to be used.

• Maintains timely control of orders, amendments, shipping notices, and other documents to assure accurate retention of records.

• Responsible for vendor payments and to ensure that a structured quarterly reconciliation process is put in place

• Able to work cross functionally & communicate well at all levels.

• Fast Paced and able to work under pressure whilst maintaining agility and composure.

International Purchaser Supervisor with NATIONAL MARKETING COMPANY (
AL-MALKI GROUPS)
August 2010 to Date
• Two years of luxury products distribution field particularly material management, from preparing the orders to the receiving the goods.

• Managed Logistics Department by perfect controlling a team International Procurements, shipments, Inco-terms with various more than world top class International Cosmetics, Fragrances & Accessories suppliers namely. Burberry,
Cartier, Hermes, Victoria's Secret, ST Dupont, Mont Blanc, Van Cleef & Arpel, Lanvin, Bugatti, Ted Lapidus, Mercedes
Benz, Banana Republic, Gap, Bebe Gold, Pupa Cosmetics etc

• Proficient in all Int'l Purchasing, maintaining agreed contract terms, with small details and excellent follow up strategy.

• Superb communication and follow up with all ports clearing agent for track record accuracy of customs clearance and tremendous follow up in getting all the original shipping documentation on time compare to the competitors.

• Starting from placing purchase orders to receive the shipments to the Warehouse, including material maintenance in the system, prices, inco-term, customs clearing, fast delivery etc, physical inventory & budgeting.

• Vast knowledge of Letter of Credit terms (L/C's) and follow-up with banks and suppliers.

• Payments to Vendors, discounts & free goods negotiation plus concrete communication with excellent relationships of each Int'l vendors by records

• Complete cycle of International Purchasing & shipping, export prices, retail pricing of all National Marketing Co.
brands (more than 10 brands from different suppliers)

• Coordinating with warehouse on inbound deliveries and receiving reports on all consignments/containers deliveries.

• Assist & Advise the Logistics manager on appropriate prices prevailing in the market to enable effective negotiation with the supplier.

• Dealing with freight forwarding companies for all shipments arrangements.