Procurement Officer
Emirates Driving Institute
Total years of experience :12 years, 4 Months
EDI is the largest and the most successful Driving Institute in Dubai and the Middle East and has been in operation since 1991.
• Monitored and contributed towards purchasing activity of AED 40 million/year while contributing around 7-10% savings per annum
• Analyzed business scenarios & developed plans for procurement thereby enabling a 9% reduction in inventory levels
• Worked with 10+ departments in EDI and 7+ companies within the group to ensure compliance with procurement process and audit standards
• Key person from Supply Chain Management for implementation of Oracle Cloud Fusion
• Working closely with and reports directly to Head of Procurement (HOP) on planning, developing and implementing functional level strategies and budget control for cross functional businesses and group of companies in MENA region
• Compliance with internal and audit (ISO) processes for Procure 2 Pay (P2P), PR, RFx, PO, Tender, Supplier Qualification, Supplier Performance Evaluation, Contracts Management (Draft, Monitor Performance, Administer), etc.
• Subject matter expert in Source to Pay (S2P), P2P, Tending/Bidding, Analyzing and Awarding Negotiations, Vendor Management, Oracle ERP and more
• Mentor and provide aid to Buyers within the department on day to day operation and sourcing activities
• Tracking and optimizing inventory levels to avoid shortfall/excessive inventory levels by implementing Rate Contracts for fast moving goods
Ecocoast was founded in 2007, compromising of three divisions: Event Services, Marine Contracting and Marine Barriers.
• Managed and implemented measures to improve the procurement and logistics process which led to increase in efficiency of the department significantly
• Suggested and implemented measures to outsource temporary workforce in the absence of Ecocoast's very own workforce, resulting in zero impact on the completion of the project
• Carried-out comprehensive cycle of procurement, from receiving a request, to sourcing, to placing an order, tracking, delivery, payment, etc.
• Managed project venues, logistics, vendors, and implementation of project specific schedule for workers and drivers
• Monitored and logged spending on consumables, freight, logistics, trucking and hiring of equipment's
• Managed the supply logistics and documentation to ship more than 50 vehicles per month
A road transport and feeder services provider catering to the burgeoning demand for reliable, customer oriented, communications-rich inter-UAE and GCC road transport solutions.
• Implemented policies and measures, ensured correct Standard Operating Procedures (SOP) was followed by both parties staffs and clients
• Managing dispatch of various trucks, consignments whilst controlling the operational and organizational budget
• Probe causes of incidents such as accident, damage to cargos (if any) and set up safety measures to circumvent relapse of such issues
• Planned, forecasted, regulate and manage all operations related activities for the organization as per directives of Managing Director
• Supervised and held accountable for all operational and day to day activities such as fleet planning, consolidating and dispatching various fleets of trucks, coordinating between shippers and receivers, storekeepers, etc.
• Monitoring and tracking budget outflow through accurate records and tools for easy tracking and reporting
• Visit sites and commodities on behalf of the clients to provide elucidations such as guiding of truck/trailer to dispatch cargo or if the site is appropriate for the loading and unloading on/from truck/trailer
• Study, review various work-related issues and provide on the spot steadfastness to clients and stakeholders
• Coaching co-workers on safety measures in compliance with local authorities and in line with company policies
• Followed up regularly with operations to ensure customer requests or demands in relation to transportation and delivery times were achieved to enable repeat business
• Providing timely status report updates to customers and management about scheduling, vehicle tracking, deliveries, etc
One of the world’s leading organization solving clients' toughest challenges by providing unmatched services in strategy, consulting, digital, technology and operations.
•Handled inbound calls from new and existing UK customers, on behalf of More Than Insurance (part of RSA Group, UK)
•Renewed existing motor insurance policies to retain customers whilst, provided quotes to win new business
•Reviewed any previous claim history of customers and updated new claims accordingly
•Provided best solutions to contractual and general enquiries to meet customer satisfaction
•Generated leads to create new business opportunities by way of tele sales
•Assisted new and existing clients, delivered outstanding customer service
•Prepare quotations and new proposals for both, new and existing clients
•Assembled all PC’s and prepared them for software installation
Pearson BTEC Level 7 Extended Diploma in Strategic Management and Leadership
Bachelor's of Management Studies, Finance and Investment & Portfolio Analysis, Accredited with "A' Grade by NAAC -Actively involved with inter collegiate activities. -Responsible for almost all presentations. -Freelancer photographer for major events in the College. -Part of the college dance group & having won prize during inter college festivals. -Graduated with Finance and Investment & Portfolio Analysis as specialization during the final year. -Conducted a research on "Two Wheeler Auto Industry in Mumbai"