Procurement Officer
Gulf Shipchandlers
Dubai, UAE
05 2017 - Current
- Reviewed proposals and submitted reports to procurement heads for selection.
- Sourced and verified quotations from suppliers before initiating purchase processes.
- Built productive relationships with stakeholders, communicated updates and sought mutually beneficial outcomes.
- Analysed and developed procurement plans with cost-effective solutions and increased purchase power.
- Facilitated project delivery by procuring raw materials and supplies.
- Delivered tactical cost savings by negotiating advantageous terms and conditions for new contracts.
- Evaluated procurement processes and used results to improve workflows and procedures.
- Worked with department heads to determine requirements for procurement activities.
- Negotiated with vendors and service providers to control corporate expenditures.
- Ensured business continuity, using local suppliers to minimise risk of supply chain disruptions.
- Minimised customer complaints by verifying procured items met required quality standards.
- Monitored inventory needs and worked with procurement team to facilitate supply chain operations.
- Facilitated decision-making by preparing cost comparison of material pricing.
- Coordinated with inventory control to determine purchasing needs with high degree of accuracy.
- Assessed supplier base and categorised spending based on strategic and operational requirements.
- Monitored supply chain activities to validate quality of goods procured.
- Accurately anticipated future customer demand through predictive analysis of historical data.
- Liaised with third party suppliers to facilitate shipment of materials, reducing lead times.