PROCUREMENT MANAGER
SIRAJ ART S.A.R.L
Total years of experience :13 years, 3 Months
- Supplier relationship management:
. Identifying potential suppliers
. Key supplier retention through periodic visits, work evaluation, and discussion (delivery schedules, product quality, order process etc)
- Product selection and offer:
· Finding and offering the latest and trendiest products to maintain a competitive edge
. Conducting research to ascertain the best products in terms of best value and quality
- Contract management and negotiation:
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Negotiating, agreeing and monitoring the progress of contracts while checking the quality of service provided
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Keeping contract files and using them as reference for the future
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Processing payments and invoices
- Sales management and analysis:
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Liaising between suppliers, manufacturers, relevant internal departments and customers
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Forecasting prospect levels of demand for services/ products to meet the business needs
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Keeping a constant check on stock levels to maximize business efficiency
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Forecasting price trends and their impact on future activities
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Giving presentations about market analysis and possible growth
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Developing the organization’s purchasing strategy
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Producing reports and statistics using computer software
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Evaluating bids and making recommendations based on commercial and technical factors
- New trends and regulations:
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Understanding technology and managing online systems such as e-auctions and e-tendering
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Attending meetings, seminars and trade conferences
- Teamwork and management
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Rotating in different divisions to master other tasks and skills
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Training, supporting and supervising the work of other staff members
Manage portfolio of suppliers
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Enter and maintain data related to suppliers, products and equipment
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Test, examine and estimate/compare values of market prices
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Receive product requests and process them; verify specifications of requests
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Contact vendors, record contract billing and send bills for payment approval
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Prepare, maintain and review purchasing files, reports and price lists
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Collect and analyze costs, quality, users, vendors and other information in order to prepare procurement and usage reports
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Review and analyze special reports, summarize information and identify trends
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Determine source of trouble with defective products and resolve disputes followed by follow up calls for repairs
Worked well in team environment and produced quality independent work assignments
Maintained detailed inventory control reports and logged daily activities
Prepared proof read and edit outgoing correspondence e.g. (letters, funding proposals, marketing materials)
Provided research ground material, literature on various development, housing, health, education
Prepared and processed purchase orders, invoices, cheque requests, manual cheques and contract payments
Ensured purchase orders, receiving and invoices are matched to agreed deadlines
Worked with a team on the data cleansing project
