Category Manager-Procurement
AL GHURAIR FOODS LLC
Total des années d'expérience :27 years, 4 Mois
Monitoring procurement of capital items (CAPEX), maintenance, repair & operation (MRO) purchases in the supply chain department (indirect items, consumables, capital items, spares and fuel) with a team consisting of 3 Direct Staff reporting to me for 11 Sub companies with a spend of 119 Million Dhs per Annum
• Managing the purchasing of CAPEX and MRO purchases and services category of which consists of all maintenance, repair and operation requirements of plant
• Tendering of CAPEX, MRO and Indirect Service Spend for the Combined Spend for the 11 Sub Companies.
• Instituting procurement of:
o Capital items for the plant, machinery, IT, Plant Safety
o HSE Items, value added services, civil items, consumables and general items to execute innovative projects on time
• Reviewing and approving all RFQ, Supplier Selection and negotiating with suppliers & vendors, supplier evaluation, recommendation subsequent awarding PO till payment to vendor and then vendor rating and development
• Developing long term strategies for the Capital Assets and MRO Procurement Category with the Corporate Procurement Manager
• Collaborating with:
o ERP team for the Implementation of the R12 Version of Oracle ERP
o Local and international vendors, internal customers, logistics & finance department to ensure timely delivery of material to ensure continuous productivity and execute projects in time
o National & international vendors to meet the needs of international & local suppliers to achieve material cost reduction
• Working in Oracle - ERP package for Procurement wherein worked in SAP, KROSY, TALLY, VISION 2000 in procurement & stores platform
As Assistant Manager - Procurement & Stores (CEM Department):
• Monitored CAPEX and MRO purchases and stores team for maintenance, production, HSE (indirect items, consumables, capital items, spares and fuel) with a team consisting of 15 personnel for 16 Sub companies with a spend of 35 Million Dhs
• Managed procurement, receipt, storage & issue of indirect materials, capital and MRO materials, HSE items, VAS, Civil items, consumables, general items and execute innovative projects on time
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• Liaised with:
o Local and international vendors & internal customers, logistics & finance department to ensure timely delivery of material to ensure continuous productivity and execute projects in time
• Instituted maintenance of documents for procurement and stores to meet the organizational requirement and the requirements of ISO 9000; 2001
• Performed as First Point of Contact for supplier enquiries, negotiation, material receiving, inventory planning, proper storage of material, proper issue of material for stock value reporting, maintenance and control
• Implemented e-auctions with Ariba
Highlights:
As Senior Buyer/Assistant Manager - MRO Category:
• Attained a cost saving of:
o Dhs 1.668 Million Annually in Capital and MRO Purchases in the Year 2016 with an annual Spend of 48.42 Million
o Dhs 1.54 Million Annually in Capital and MRO Purchases in the Year 2015 with an annual Spend of 50.32 Million
o Dhs 1.51 Million Annually in Capital and MRO Purchases for the Year 2014 with an annual Spend of 46.50 Million
o Dhs 700, 000 (up-to May’15) in CAPEX and MRO Purchases
• Successfully met the new role of category management with effectiveness and met the management KPI’s of On Time delivery, vendor reduction, cost saving targets, contract management, zero supplier complaint note for a period of 8 months in 2016
• Certified as CPP and CPPM from the American Purchasing Institute in Aug’16
As Assistant Manager - Procurement & Stores (CEM Department):
• Achieved a cost saving of:
o 1.15 Million Dhs for the Year 2013 in CAPEX and MRO Procurement with an annual Spend of 40.32 Million
o 1.09 Million Dhs for the Year 2012 in CAPEX and MRO Procurement with an annual Spend of 39.63 Million
Reporting to the Procurement Manager and was responsible for the procurement of Pipes, Pipe Fittings, Piping Valves, HDPE Conduit, Surge Relief Tanks, Coating of Pipes, Fire Water Tanks and Local Purchases. The Purchase spend for the items for the project was 40 Million USD.
The responsibility is as per below:
•Locate National and International Vendors for the material through Internet and prepare vendor directory.
•Prepare RFQ based on technical specifications of RFP packages and Invite national and Internal vendors to bid for the packages. The process includes (a)Expression of Interest (b) Pre-Qualification (c) Vendor Visit (if necessary) (d) Bid Boxes (d) Providing Vendor for the Bid Opening and Closing dates (e) Bid dates extension (if necessary) (f) Receipt of Bids (e) Technical evaluation of Bids (f) Commercial Evaluation of technically qualified bids (g) Recommendation of award/approvals (h) Letter of Intent and award (i) Conditions of award-insurances and bonds (advance and performance)
•Conduct regular meetings with suppliers in the bidding process and co-ordinate with technical team to provide technical clarification and making all vendors at par for the technical requirements before moving to Commercial negotiation.
•Overall responsibility for the development and execution of a project procurement execution plan for the material responsible and to support in all procurement, co-ordinating and expediting activities.
•Maintenance of all Procurement documents, data, bids, technical and commercial communication with the supplier for audit purposes.
•Responsible to meet the project deadlines for the material responsible and also providing status reports.
•Reporting Savings by reporting actuals against the budgetted figures,
ACHIEVEMENTS
•Was awarded the best employee in the First year of employment.
•Effectively Handled the Procurement and Expediting for the Project Materials to complete on time.
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Reporting to the Plant Commercial Manager and was responsible for the Procurement of CAPEX Items, Spares and Wear Parts, Indirect Material, Packaging materials, Local Procurement and Services. Also was involved in updation of Item Master for the raw materials for the Automotive Harness.
Responsible for the following;
•Performing Procurement activities within established Purchasing procedures of KS Gmbh.
•Participate in identification of suppliers and create a vendor base in ERP system.
•Preparation of RFQ’s (Request for Quote) and issue to prospective vendors. Review vendor responses for compliance with requirement by preparing comparative chart by performing pricing analysis, lead time analysis, payment term, shipping cost, local transport costs, packaging costs, and recommend Purchase Order that result in best value procurement. Conduct commercial negotiation by obtaining best possible discount by having a minimum of 3-4 quotations. Preparation of Purchase Orders in ERP platform i.e. KROSY.
•Perform match of PO document with the Invoice and forward to the account department for payment. Resolve invoice discrepancies (if any).
•Managing day-to-day interaction with Vendors with respect to Quality, Lead time, Deliverables, service and performance. Communicate feedback to the vendors on their performance.
•Keep track of the delivery date and work along with the Logistics officer and the supplier to ensure smooth movement of materials. Tracing material shortages and align material requirements by arranging material before stock out.
•Maintenance of Procurement Records as per Company policies and ISO requirements.
•Procuring Service Requirements for Cleaning, Security, Gardening, Air Conditioning, Signage, Transportation & Quality Service.
ACHIEVEMENTS
•Was Promoted to Senior Engineer Materials for Extraordinary Performance
•Achieved cost saving of Dhs 162, 820 in Project and Local Purchase,
Leading the Procurement function.
Responsible for procurement process from purchase requisition to payment to supplier in a Tally environment. This involves preparation and issuing Enquiries for request of Quotation for all engineering and non-engineering materials. Obtaining Technical and commercial bids from them. Comparison of the Vendors on the basis of Technical and Commercial Capabilities. Issuance of Purchase order to the best supplier on the basis of Right quality, Right Quantity, Right price, at Right place, at Right time. Issuing Change orders if there is any change in the above. Maintaining all the files and correspondences as per the ISO 9001:2000 requirements.
Liaison for techno-commercial negotiations with UAE vendors on price, quality, and payment terms, delivery, packing and mode of delivery. Ensuring delivery of materials and machines in right time and at the most cost effective mode of transport by the effective co-ordination with the traffic department.
Procurement of engineering equipment, material and Services required for the various project works at the Right time, Right Quantity, Right Quality, Right Place, Right Transportation mode and right commercial and purchase terms.
Maintaining Vendor Selection, Vendor rating, Machine maintenance, Vehicle maintenance, Stock reports, Machinery list, Calibration files for monitoring ISO 9001: 2000 requirements.
Working on Tally package for RFQ, Technical and Commercial Comparison, Purchase Order, Change Order if any
Conducting Internal Audits for the compliance of ISO 9001:2000 requirements
•Formulating and implementing purchase strategy applicable for dynamic vendor market and Procuring Material for AMD & Spansion LLC, USA.
•Procuring Globally for Capital material and expenses material, Mechanical, Electrical and Civil Spares for a Microprocessor and Flash devices (AMD and Spansion) manufacturing company for its worldwide requirements via SAP.
•Responsible for procurement process from purchase requisition to payment to supplier in a SAP platform. This involves preparation and issuing Enquiries for request of Quotation for all engineering, non-engineering materials and services. Obtaining Technical and commercial bids from them. Comparison of the Vendors on the basis of Technical and Commercial Capabilities. Issuance of Purchase order to the best supplier on the basis of Right quality, Right Quantity, Right price, at Right place, at Right time. Issuing Change orders if there is any change in the above. Maintaining all the files and correspondences as per the Clients requirements.
•Responsibilities include Vendor Registration and qualifying vendors and reviewing performance on monthly basis and Vendor rating based on their compliance to Right Quality, Right Quantity, Right Price, Right Place, Right time & Right packaging
•Awarding Yearly Contracts for Maintenance. Entering into Rate Contracts for repeated purchases and providing a Single Blanket Order. Entering into Agreement for Services
•Performing Internal audits to check compliance of ISO 9001:2000
•Maintain Documentation as per ISO 9000:2001. This includes maintaining Database for Qualified supplier for planning materials and Vendor rating on monthly basis.
•Liaison for techno-commercial negotiations with US vendors on price, quality, and payment terms,
delivery, packing and mode of delivery.
•Leading and controlling a team of buyers in purchasing function.
•Development of alternate actionable plans. Formulation of procurement proposals. Projection of Cost Savings annual / monthly
Managing Procurement for a Silica manufacturing organisation with a team of 4 personnel reporting to me.
Responsibilities similar to M/s HCL Technologies but for the Indian market. Extra functions include Vendor Registration and qualifying vendors and reviewing performance on monthly basis and Vendor rating based on their compliance to Right Quality, Right Quantity, Right Price, Right Place, Right time & Right packaging
Responsible for managing the Procurement process from Indent receipt to ensuring payment to the supplier. This includes Floating enquiries, receiving quotations, preparing comparative chart, negotiating, preparing Purchase order, ensuring material receipt and then co-ordinating for payment to supplier. If any material is rejected then arrange for replacement. Maintaining Store Stock to avoid stock out.
Awarding Yearly Contracts for Maintenance. Entering into Rate Contracts for repeated purchases and providing a Single Blanket Order. Entering into Agreement for Services
Performing Internal audits to check compliance of ISO 9001:2000
Maintain Documentation as per ISO 9000:2001. This includes maintaining Database for
Qualified supplier for planning materials and Vendor rating on monthly basis.
Co-ordination with Finance for timely payment to suppliers.
Co-ordination with User departments for fulfilment of their need.
Arranging Materials on JIT concept for locally available material.
MRP and Inventory Maintenance with close co-ordination with the end user.
Training or Personnel from Production, Finance, HRD & Maintenance.
Responsible for procurement process from purchase requisition to payment to supplier in customized procurement software.
Responsibilities similar to M/s HCL Technologies but for the Indian market
Procurement for a Project Requirement for a 1 TPD Pilot Plant for producing Staple Fibre
Development of 16 types of hinges for the matador.
Procurement of Sheet Metal items, Fabricated Products, Hydraulic press processed material, FRP material, Foam and Seat Accessories
Co-ordination with Supplier for the supply of materials as per Right Quality, Right Quantity, Right Price, Right Place, Right time & Right packaging
Appeared in MBA Final in International Business. Expected result by October 2018
IN THE PROCESS.
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