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Nidal Refki, Procurement Manager

Nidal Refki

Procurement Manager·Al Falah Readymix

United Arab Emirates

Bachelor's degree, Licence Technique Aerial Mechanics and Industrial Maintenance. (LT)

Work experience

Total years of experience: 19 years, 0 months

Procurement Manager

August 2006 - June 2015

Al Falah Readymix

Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates

August 2006 - 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.

Company industry:
Civil Engineering
Job role:
Purchasing and Procurement

Operations and Procurement Manager

August 2001 - July 2006

Scrapco Scrap Metal

Tripoli, Lebanon

August 2001 - 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.

Company industry:
Mechanical Engineering
Job role:
Management

Operations Manager

July 1996 - July 2001

Moubayed for Contracting and Marine Work

Tripoli, Lebanon

July 1996 - 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.

Company industry:
Maritime & Marine Engineering
Job role:
Management

Procurement Manager

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 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.

Job role:
Purchasing and Procurement

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-

 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.

Job role:
Other

Education

Dekwaneh Technical Institute

June 1996

June 1996

Bachelor's degree, Licence Technique Aerial Mechanics and Industrial Maintenance. (LT)

Lebanon

• 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.
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Dekwaneh Technical Institute

May 1994

May 1994

Diploma, Technicien Supérieur

Lebanon

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

Priority Management
Expert
Priority Management
Expert
Vendor Management
Expert
Vendor Management
Expert
Skills Assessment
Expert
Skills Assessment
Expert
Cost Savings
Expert
Cost Savings
Expert
Establishing effective operating policies, initiatives and processes
Expert
Establishing effective operating policies, initiatives and processes
Expert
Achieving cost saving targets
Native Speaker
Achieving cost saving targets
Native Speaker
BUDGETING
Intermediate
BUDGETING
Intermediate
COM
Intermediate
COM
Intermediate
CONTRACT MANAGEMENT
Expert
CONTRACT MANAGEMENT
Expert
CRITICAL THINKING
Expert
CRITICAL THINKING
Expert
DELIVERY
Expert
DELIVERY
Expert
DOCUMENTATION
Intermediate
DOCUMENTATION
Intermediate
EMAIL
Expert
EMAIL
Expert
Comprehensive understanding & experience of purchasing strategies
Expert
Comprehensive understanding & experience of purchasing strategies
Expert
Achieving cost saving targets
Expert
Achieving cost saving targets
Expert
Time management skills
Expert
Time management skills
Expert
Achieving cost saving targets
Native Speaker
Achieving cost saving targets
Native Speaker
ATTENTION TO DETAIL
Expert
ATTENTION TO DETAIL
Expert
Cost Savings
Expert
Cost Savings
Expert
Skills Assessment
Expert
Skills Assessment
Expert
Vendor Management
Expert
Vendor Management
Expert
Priority Management
Expert
Priority Management
Expert
Time management skills
Expert
Time management skills
Expert

Languages

Arabic
Native Speaker
English
Expert