Procurement Lead
IMile Saudi Logistics Services
Total years of experience :6 years, 10 Months
• Leading a cross-functional team of 10 employees comprising sourcing, fleet, and facility experts, fostering a collaborative work environment to achieve Direct and Indirect procurement goals. I am reporting directly to the Procurement Director
• Managed a budget of $350M in 2023, demonstrating expertise in financial oversight and resource allocation.
• Achieving a 24% reduction in Last Mile Category spending during Q4 2023 by strategically leveraging volume and dominating market prices in last mile delivery.
• Organizing a mega bidding process, resulting in a 22% cost saving in the Linehaul Category for 2023
• Performed audits on internal procurement group to ensure conformance to procedures
• Optimized S2C and P2P processes on the ERP system to streamline procurement workflows.
• Leading negotiations with suppliers using BATNA technique, distributive and integrative negotiations
• Directing and operating full contract live-cycle from the contract drafting process, T&Cs negotiating, and incorporating the efect of all negotiations with suppliers to achieve a mutually agreed upon agreement in alignment with the clients legal team and relevant stakeholders
• Overlooking post contracts activities, such as extensions, terminations, amendments, change orders, and disputes
• Implementation of comprehensive Procurement Procedures and work instructions for Procurement team use
• Preparing, coordinating and managing all activities related to RFX review/validate SOW, build the RFX, manage pre - and post-bidding process that includes Recommendation for award, contract pre-award, award, technical and commercial evaluations.
● Conducted regular inventory audits to ensure accuracy and minimize discrepancies, resulting in a 98% inventory accuracy rate.
● Collaborated with sales, marketing, and operation teams to align demand forecasts with PR's and sales targets.
● Championed continuous improvement initiatives within the supply chain function, leveraging Lean Six Sigma methodologies to eliminate waste, streamline processes, and drive operational excellence.
● Conducted regular performance reviews and benchmarking studies to identify best practices and areas for improvement within the supply chain.
• Responsible for the procurement of KSA and reporting directly to the General Manager Worked closely with CFO re-designing and implementing Suppliers code of conduct
• Managing contracts worth $8M
• Managing the facility of 12 warehouses and head ofice in KSA
• Vendor management using ABC analysis, Spend Analysis & Cost analysis
• Achieving an annual savings of $1.3M by fleet optimization and packaging supplies.
• Assisting in preparing RFQs (Requests for Quotation) and RFPs (Requests for Proposal) for vendor selection
• Conducting market research to identify potential suppliers and gather data on pricing, quality, and availability of goods and services
• Hands on experience in using MRP (Material Requirement planning) Invoices and delivery note reconciliation against the PO.
• Managed an average of 50+ customer inquiries daily via phone, email, and live chat, maintaining a 98% customer satisfaction rating.
• Assisted customers in resolving product-related issues, processing returns, and providing solutions, resulting in a 20% decrease in return rates.
• Collaborated with cross-functional teams, including sales and technical support, to expedite problem resolution and enhance the overall customer experience.
• Utilized CRM software to update customer information, track interactions, and identify trends, contributing to improved service delivery and personalized customer engagement.
• Responsible for indirect Procurement and reported to Procurement supervisor Evaluate and select suppliers, both locally and internationally, based on criteria such as cost, quality, reliability, and compliance with DHLs standards
• Maintain optimal inventory levels to support DHLs logistics operations while avoiding excess stock and associated holding costs
• Implement inventory forecasting and planning strategies to meet demand.
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