Skander Azizi

Manage procurement activities at Elan Group's subsidiary Elan Signage, Elan Urban and Fira Qatar
•Liaise with the legal team in the preparation of goods/services agreements and contracts
•Conceptualize, elaborate, and implement strategic procurement elements including sourcing strategy, supplier selection and evaluation, quality management, customer relations
•Elaborate and implement cost-saving and reduction strategies
•Develop, implement, and maintain procurement policies & related templates and review them on a regular basis to ensure relevance and conformance with best practices and ensure compliance with internal and regulatory policies
•Oversee the procurement process including collection of proposals, technical and financial evaluations, vendor correspondence and contract preparation
•Provide operational support to the Tender's Committee during the procurement process

Managed the company's procurement activities at Qatar Petroleum District
•Researched and identified prospective suppliers
•Liaised with internal project teams and maintained strong supplier relations
•Evaluated products and suppliers according to business criteria
•Prepared proposals, request quotes documents per project procedures and negotiated purchase terms and conditions
•Prepared and issued purchase orders in accordance with project procedures
•Monitored supplier performance and resolved issues and concerns
•Inspected and evaluated the quality of purchased items and resolved shortcomings
•Prepared reports and maintained accurate inventory and procurement records
•Prepared and updated the list of bidders for the purchase orders; obtaining any necessary approval
•Received, distributed all quotations, communications to/from bidders
•Prepared formal Purchase Order Documents and Amendments for approved changes
•Reviewed contract estimates, including proposed materials, production costs, and determined whether they seem reasonable and accurate
•Ensured that all records are accurate and up to date
•Wrote contract letters and other communications and notices
•Negotiated and approved contract terms while ensuring that projects remained within the established budget
•Communicated with all vendors, facility managers and other project personnel as required
•Complied with company policies procedures and regulatory standards

Supervised the company's requisition program of events
•Communicated the event requirements to vendors and translated them in both Arabic and English
•Reviewed and evaluated the quotations and proposals of suppliers and sub contractors in accordance with the project specifications
•Facilitated negotiation of prices and terms of conditions for the goods/services to be procured to ensure company's interests were best represented and best offers were received
•Supervised delivery of goods purchased through proper coordination with the site storekeepers
•Liaised between the company and suppliers to resolve any logistics related issues
•Ensured that any initiated request for procurements were in line with the approved unit budget or facilitated the approval process