Nidal Refki, Procurement Manager

Nidal Refki

Procurement Manager

Al Falah Readymix

Location
United Arab Emirates
Education
Bachelor's degree, Licence Technique Aerial Mechanics and Industrial Maintenance. (LT)
Experience
19 years, 0 Months

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Total years of experience :19 years, 0 Months

Procurement Manager at Al Falah Readymix
  • United Arab Emirates - Abu Dhabi
  • August 2006 to June 2015

 Managing a team of 10 professional buyers.
 Responsible for Order Placement Timing, Supply / Demand Alignment, Material Replenishment and Supplier Performance.
 Continuously monitoring, evaluating and improving supplier performance.
 Sourcing the most affordable materials for the company’s manufacturing process.
 Projecting stock levels for more than 23, 000 items.
 Reviewing tenders and bids.
 Controlling the purchasing budget.
 Monitoring delivery times to ensure they are on time.
 Ensuring the adequate supply of all required materials, components and equipment.
 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.
 Managing commodity cost initiatives.
 Preparing high quality tender documentation.
 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.
 Promoting best practice across the company.
 Involved in writing up contracts and the terms of sales.
 Developing relationships with distributors.
 Working to create and promote a safe working environment.
 Involved in selling off excess, damaged and inventory and stock.
 Overseeing staff training.

Extra Duties:
Due to my extensive experience in Diesel mechanics and Diesel Engines, I was:
1- Overseeing the operation in the company workshop.
2- Keeping track of the company 400+ Equipments.
3- Making sure the Maintenance records are up-to-date.
4- Reviewing Diagnostic tests.
5- Making sure Engines are rebuilt at an interval of 200, 000 Km.
6- Overseeing the Engine rebuilt process and making sure it is done properly.

Operations and Procurement Manager at Scrapco Scrap Metal
  • Lebanon - Tripoli
  • August 2001 to July 2006

* • Assembling 800 Tons Harris metal compressing and Shearing Machine.
• Supervising 800 Tons Harris metal compressing and Shearing Machine.
• Operating 800 Tons Harris metal compressing and Shearing Machine.
• Supervising all employees in the company.
• Maintaining all the company Equipments and Generators.

Operations Manager at Moubayed for Contracting and Marine Work
  • Lebanon - Tripoli
  • July 1996 to July 2001

• Diagnose faults in Diesel engines.
• Dismantle and remove engine assemblies, transmissions, steering mechanisms or other component parts in a type of Diesel engine.
• Replace or repair worn out parts or defective parts and reassemble component parts.
• Test and adjust repaired sub-assemblies and re-install them.
• Test and adjust repaired sub-assemblies.
• Tune Diesel engines to achieve smoother running.
• Change oil filters, lubricate vehicles or fueled motor appliances.
• Expert on fixing, operating and maintaining all types of Cranes, Forklifts and Hydraulic Jacks.

Procurement Manager
  • to

 Managing a team of 10 professional buyers.
 Responsible for Order Placement Timing, Supply / Demand Alignment,
Material Replenishment and Supplier Performance.
 Continuously monitoring, evaluating and improving supplier performance.
 Sourcing the most affordable materials for the company’s manufacturing
process.
 Projecting stock levels for more than 23, 000 items.
 Reviewing tenders and bids.

  • to

 Controlling the purchasing budget.
 Monitoring delivery times to ensure they are on time.
 Ensuring the adequate supply of all required materials, components and
equipment.
 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.
 Managing commodity cost initiatives.
 Preparing high quality tender documentation.
 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.
 Promoting best practice across the company.
 Involved in writing up contracts and the terms of sales.
 Developing relationships with distributors.
 Working to create and promote a safe working environment.
 Involved in selling off excess, damaged and inventory and stock.
 Overseeing staff training.
Extra Duties:
Due to my extensive experience in Diesel mechanics and Diesel Engines, I was:
1- Overseeing the operation in the company workshop.
2- Keeping track of the company 400+ Equipments.
3- Making sure the Maintenance records are up-to-date.
4- Reviewing Diagnostic tests.
5- Making sure Engines are rebuilt at an interval of 200, 000 Km.
6- Overseeing the Engine rebuilt process and making sure it is done properly.

Education

Bachelor's degree, Licence Technique Aerial Mechanics and Industrial Maintenance. (LT)
  • at Dekwaneh Technical Institute
  • June 1996

• Graduated with a Technical degree specialized in Aerial Mechanics and Industrial Maintenance. (LT) • Had some hands on training in father’s Mechanical workshop during the summers.

Diploma, Technicien Supérieur
  • at Dekwaneh Technical Institute
  • May 1994

• Earned a Superior technician certificate in Mechanic maintenance. (TS)

Specialties & Skills

Cost Savings
Skills Assessment
Vendor Management
Priority Management
Establishing effective operating policies, initiatives and processes
Achieving cost saving targets
BUDGETING
CONTRACT MANAGEMENT
CRITICAL THINKING
DELIVERY
DOCUMENTATION
Comprehensive understanding & experience of purchasing strategies
Achieving cost saving targets
Time management skills
Achieving cost saving targets
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Languages

Arabic
Native Speaker
English
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