Procurement Manager
TAZA a Saudi Closed Joint Stock Co.
Total years of experience :10 years, 3 Months
• Managed a SAR 40 million procurement budget, achieving 20% cost
savings annually.
• Negotiated favorable terms with international suppliers, resulting in cost
savings and improved product availability.
• Built long-term relationships with company vendors and suppliers to
secure optimal prices.
• Implemented strategic sourcing initiatives, resulting in negotiated
contracts with significant supplier discounts.
• Researched and compared vendor and supplier prices to make informed
financial decisions.
• Introduced new incentive and recognition supplier programs.
Reviewed existing company contracts and negotiated contract terms and
revisions with vendors.
• Tracked company inventories and recorded item quantities in company
databases.
• Ordered new materials to prevent shortages and approved delivery details
and times.
• Evaluated current vendors and sourced out new vendors for bidding
requests.
• Implemented stock optimization strategies and minimized product loss.
• Reviewed supply levels and aging inventory to forecast purchasing needs.
• Co-purchased all inventory with the responsibility of keeping costs low by negotiating with different vendors and coordinating with suppliers to ensure that goods are delivered on time.
• Held discussions with top-level management to analyze the requirements of the firm.
• Established new operational procedures in reporting finished goods, WIP, Raw materials, and Packaging.
• Supported attainment of just-in-time purchasing while continuing to focus on quality management.
• Created and calculated purchase orders to follow price quotes and reductions.
• Reviewed supply levels and aging inventory to forecast purchasing needs.
• Organized and prioritized projects.
• Maintained information database related to products and service availability, supplier capabilities, and lead times.
• Evaluated current vendors and sourced out new vendors for bidding requests.
• Coordinated importation of items via ocean and air. Formulated and implemented annual purchasing plans and contracts, covering OEM,
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• import, ingredients, materials, and equipment. Managed inventory by performing physical counts, identifying variances, and reconciling records.
• Researched inventory-related discrepancies and made appropriate adjustments in the inventory system.
• Pulled damaged and recalled products for return or disposal.
• Investigated and resolved variances with inventory records.
• Organized and processed damaged goods according to vendor and manufacturer procedures.
• Configured warehouse spaces as dictated by the forecast of inbound materials and customer and production needs.
• Supervised activities of workers engaged in receiving, storing, and shipping products or materials.
• Monitored product import or export processes to verify compliance with regulatory or legal requirements.
Provides regular, local feedback to the central buying function on strengths and weaknesses
of locally- sourced products and new opportunities.
Achieved profit growth opportunities by analyzing data and identifying selection gaps.
I used forecasting methods to determine product demand.
Maintained records of item cost, retail and gross profit, and margin dollars to determine
category sales and gross profit results.
Utilized strategic and forward-thinking business techniques to maximize turnover.
Modified layouts and promotional techniques to drive sales.
Planned advertising campaigns for online, print, and other mediums.
New vendor openings and changes in a store location.
Managing category profit margin.
Monitoring category performance.
Maintained supplier relationships to improve lead time, cost, and quality.
Interfaced with managers and employees to determine the need for additional materials and
supplies.
Researched sources of supply and services to maintain flexibility, high quality, and
competitive pricing.
Collaborated with cross-functional teams to meet customer requirements and market
demands.
Organized inventory for multiple locations and diversified product selections.
Negotiated product prices, discounts, and shipping incentives with vendors.
Developed product purchasing and sales strategies according to company budgets.
Analyzed buying trends at each store location to identify an appropriate mix of inventory
items for top-tier sales.
Presented new merchandise ideas and campaigns to company executives and sales managers.
Completed receiving documents for incoming shipments.
Contacted suppliers and vendors to resolve product, order, and shipping discrepancies.
Preparing Purchase orders as per demand for supplier.
Recording and Supervision of Daily Receiving into Systems.
Supervise the Daily R.T.V Transactions into the system
Supervise the Daily Store Use Transactions into the system.
Submission of Daily Receiving Reports, Issue Reports, Damage Reports of Imports & RTV
Reports to the Finance Depart & Operational Manager.
Reports Preparation like Un-posted Transactions, Inventory Adjustments & Negative Stock on
Hand for Inventory Depart & Warehouse Supervisor.
Reports Preparation for Management on different occasions.
Additional responsibility of managing the rentals and rebate income for the company.
Supervise the Daily Local, D.S.D (Direct Store Delivery) & Imports Receiving into the system.
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