Procurement Officer
Azizi Developments
Total years of experience :17 years, 1 Months
Implemented strategic initiatives to derive framework agreements for repetitive scope of purchase and bulk procurement, to derive best value from the existing supply chain. Ensured 90% of all qualifying contracts and annual commitments are on BPAs
•Identified and delivered sustainable cost savings in close collaboration with business function through managing demand structures and scopes, supplier engagements, strategic sourcing initiatives and addressing maximum manageable spend
•Purchases equipment, construction, and service contracts for major projects following established policies and procedures
•Provides timely, effective and efficient reporting of project procurement status to project management and/or procurement functional management as necessary.
•Achieved 20% annualized savings (AED 9.7 million) against historic and future anticipated spend/ budget and 15% annualized savings against negotiated saving (AED 4.5 million.
•Took the lead in role modeling strict compliance of Procure to pay P&Ps
•Improved the existing payment terms of 10% of engaged supply chain
•Coordinates with Project Management, Construction Management, Business Development, Legal, Finance and Insurance during project execution
•Execute Spot buying in accordance with the RFQ process.
•Responsible for the development review and critique of bid solicitation packages, certified bid tabulations, contract awards and purchase orders
•Items Procured: Admin related such as Stationary, Consumables etc. in FWA and Contracts.IT related products and licenses. Finishes such as Marble, Granites, Tiles, Furniture, Appliances, Automotive, Gym equipment, Fit outs sub-contractors and materials.
Pro-active member of a team of procurement professionals handling direct and indirect spend of more than AED 300 Million per annum for an Organization that comprises of Facilities Management, Luxury Hotels, Shopping malls, Golf clubs, Marina & Yacht clubs, Residential buildings etc
•Developed reliable sources for supply and finalized procurement contracts on most competitive terms. Maintained regular follow up with the vendors to ensure deliveries within prescribed schedules.
•Responsible for monitoring effective inventory control for ensuring ready availability of materials to meet the business targets thereby leading to revenue generation and profitability.
•Implemented procurement strategies and policies, forecasted procurement requirements and reviewed purchase requests to ensure authorization to facilitate timely purchase of new products.
•Ensured Supplier Quality Management System also involved in the Supplier Quality Performance evaluation and Supplier Up gradation. Highlights
•Worked in the Implementation of SAP and worked on Purchasing Software SAP MM Module.
•Prepared documents for procurement of goods & services as per approved RFA-Request for approval / RFQ Request for Quotes within specified approved Budget. o Analyzed BOM and Drawings. o Reviewed Tech. Specs and BOQ. o Arranged meeting, freeze specs and requirement. o Prepared RFP, RFQ for preferred vendor list. o Certified Payments
•Analyzed, compared costs for required goods & services to achieve maximum value for money.
•Maintained proper track for Purchase or Subcontract work by reviewing CAPEX and OPEX Budget.
•Handled procurement related to Al Hamra Mall & Manar Mall Outlets Fit out work order with timely completion/handover.
•Managed IT related Purchase - Hardware, Software requirement, AMC renewal process implementation with IT Support team. Instrumental in Monthly Report generation - Savings, Open POs & related closing of orders/services.
•Items Procured: Civil, Mechanical, Electrical and Plumbing Materials.
•Hired Contractors - Civil, Fit-out works and Misc.MEP works.
•Marketing requirements: Lighting, Display Solutions, Banners, Totems, Signage's, Flyers, etc.
•Identified vendors for FM services; Negotiated & agreed for AMC at best price which resulted in cost savings and smooth operations of the property.