PURCHASING MANAGER/SUPPLY CHAIN MANAGER

Provide strategic advantage to the organization as an Purchasing/Supply Chain Manager, utilizing previous experiences, interpersonal skills & qualifications in the planning and implementation of procurement activities

Professional Experience
July 2003 - June 2009: PURCHASING OFFICER (OVERSEAS & LOCAL)
A LEADING PAPER MANUFACTURING COMPANY IN MIDDLE EAST
INDUSTRIAL AREA, Saudi Arabia
Job Role/Department: Purchasing
• Research supply markets and assess suppliers, develop sourcing strategies for major commodities, and monitor supplier’s performance to assist in taking cost out of the business.
• Prepare annual goals and budgets for the procurement department, ensure that the procurement department achieves the performance targets of the year (price levels, purchase terms, etc.)And operates within agreed goals and budgets.
• Motivate, appraise and develop reporting staff to ensure that the procurement department is equipped to meet its objectives with a strong base of procurement professionals by supervising the implementation of coaching, and management development plans.
• Develop and maintain external contacts in the procurement field to ensure that keep up with development in procurement theory and practice.
Preparing and developing policies regarding purchasing management, budget control and contracts with material or service suppliers.
• Supervising the preparation of purchasing plans and programs pertaining to fulfilling all of company's Divisions' general and auxiliary purchasing requirements, and determining specifications and quantities according to technical requirements and specifications taking into consideration best quality at lowest costs.
• L/C Verification and coordination with Finance
• Reporting to Chief Operating Officer

December 2000 - June 2003: PURCHASING COORDINATOR
SAUDI TECHINT LTD.
DAHRAN, Saudi Arabia Company Industry: Oil/Petroleum
Job Role/Department: Purchasing
•Evaluation and clarification of commercial and price offers from vendors
•Ensure engineering provide suitable leveling of technical offers



October 1998 - November 2000: PROJECT ADMINISTRATOR
SAUDI ARABIAN OIL COMPANY [SAUDI ARAMCO]
E-6280, E.O.B, DHAHRAN, Saudi Arabia Company Industry: Oil/Petroleum
Job Role/Department: Administration Develop, oversee and maintain a project management function associated with the coordinated activities of Communications, Scheduling, Meetings and Events Coordination.

Year of passing Degree/University
1997: BACHELOR OF EDUCATION (B.Ed),
MG UNIVERSITY, KERALA-INDIA



1996: AL-FAROOK EDUCATIONAL CENTER - IGNOU CENTER,
KERALA - INDIA



1996: BACHELOR OF ARTS(BA), CALICUT UNIVERSITY
KERALA, INDIA

Skills
Skill Years of Experience
MS OFFICE, ERP (MS AXAPTA) Expert More than 10 years
ARABIC TYPING Intermediate More than 6 years
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Languages
Language Skill Level
English Expert Speak/read/write/type
Arabic Intermediate Speak/read/write/type
Urdu/Hindi Intermediate

Principal Accountabilities

• Maintain a portfolio of reliable suppliers and foster effective business relationships.
• Scout constantly for new suppliers to evaluate their viability and credentials.
• Check the daily reports from the Procurement Officers and allocate responsibilities.
• Conduct daily internal departmental briefings as a measure to co-ordinate departmental activity.
• Have meetings with sales and technical on new enquiries and to establish departmental activity.
• Analyze the stock Movement Report to check for materials that meet the needs of existing customer Purchase Orders.



COMPETENCIES
Customer Service and Relationship Orientation
Communication exp
Team Orientation
Initiative and Commitment to Achieve
Ability to work under pressure
Decision Making
Leadership
Problem Solving
Quality Orientation and Accuracy