AHMED SALAMA
Dubai,UAE
Summary
Organised Procurement Manager and clear communicator with record of success in contract negotiation, storage management and distribution coordination. Versed in keeping personnel aligned with key objectives and consistently meeting performance indicators. Analytical and critical thinker ready for operational challenges.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
Work history
Procurement Manager, Supply Chain Manager, Contracts Manager
Rawabina Restaurant & Café
DUBAI, UAE
08.2022 - 12.2023
- Led procurement strategy resulting in a 10% decrease in procurement costs
- Developing and implementing purchasing strategies that are innovative, cost-efficient
- Managing daily purchasing activities, supervising staff, and allocating tasks
- Evaluating the performance of suppliers and negotiation contracts, prices, timelines
- Maintaining supplier's relationships (SRM)
- Coordinating with both internal and external customers to ensure appropriate product selection
- Collaborated with internal and external stakeholders to ensure procurement goals were met
- Compare proposals for price and specifications
- Overseeing process improvement initiatives to drive business for success
- Spearheading comprehensive procurement activities to build procurement organizational capabilities and improve procurement efficiency
- Preparing plans for the purchase of equipment, services and supplies
- An inventory management strategy has put in place to reduce expiration risks
- Forecasting products needs through close communication with cross-functional departmental managers
- Interviewing, hiring and training new employees to peak performance levels
- Manage and integrate day to day business processes, such as accounting, procurement, FP&A, project management, supply chain operations and inventory management in cooperation with all managements through ERP
- Optimize SCM performance through achieving these objectives - the right product for the right customer at the right time in the right place in the right conditions with the right quality and the right cost
- Negotiated contracts with suppliers to obtain favorable terms and pricing.
- Resolved invoice and payment issues to facilitate prompt payment to suppliers.
- Used automatic tracking systems to keep computer system updated with goods movements and proactively place new orders at optimal times.
- Spearheaded contract negotiation to obtain favourable terms for quality, cost and delivery requirements.
- Established operational and administrative procedures and enforced controls.
- Planned logistics across international boundaries to reliably meet delivery requirements.
- Adjusted inventory levels to keep obsolescence and cost low.
- Overhauled existing systems to increase accuracy, reducing costs and waste.
- Reviewed purchasing, storage and distribution practices in line of industry advancements.
- Applied supply chain management knowledge to provide sourcing and influence electronic mediated environments.
- Established inventory targets, stock level and risk mitigation targets and managed flexibility strategy to optimise inventory.
- Negotiated contracts, policies and deadlines with suppliers and vendors.
- Supported team by demonstrating respect and willingness to help.
Purchasing Manager, Cost Control Specialist
Black Spoon Hospitality Group, Allo Beirut Restaurants
Dubai, UAE
09.2020 - 08.2022
- Handled purchasing matter enquiries from stakeholders and external bodies.
- Negotiated and finalised contracts.
- Negotiated cost-effective sales orders for bespoke items and seasonal goods.
- Kept clear, up-to-date records of stock, components and materials.
- Performed monthly reconciliation of open purchasing orders.
- Reviewed and renegotiated key contracts.
- Implemented policy and process updates for smooth department operations.
- Supported business leaders in productivity and performance goal-setting.
- Built relationships internally and externally to progress business growth.
- Updated records, reports and statistics for thorough reference.
- Managed underperforming suppliers to realign service delivery.
- Updated matrixes with product cost changes for accurate budgeting.
- Checked availability met product demand to achieve acquisition and delivery targets.
- Wrote standard operating procedures for department.
Procurement Executive, Supply Chain Strategist, Financial Support
AL Awas Butchery & Grill – Hospitality Group
10.2019 - 06.2020
- Reviewed purchasing, storage and distribution practices in line of industry advancements.
- Adjusted inventory levels to keep obsolescence and cost low.
- Overhauled existing systems to increase accuracy, reducing costs and waste.
- Leveraged supply management experience and industry contacts to streamline distribution activities.
- Directed daily operations to achieve maximum output and reduce costs.
- Measured compliance to existing policies.
Procurement Manager, Supplier Relationships
Nizar Restaurant & Café
10.2017 - 10.2019
- Reviewed purchasing, storage and distribution practices in line of industry advancements.
- Managed resources to yield high Return On Investment (ROI), raising cost-effectiveness.
- Adjusted inventory levels to keep obsolescence and cost low.
- Oversaw records covering purchasing transactions, distribution flow and stock storage.
- Tracked storage levels and controlled stock to meet supplier requirements and fulfill contract terms.
- Used trend data and financial forecasts to establish accurate budgets aligned with operational needs.
- Established operational and administrative procedures and enforced controls.
- Directed daily operations to achieve maximum output and reduce costs.
- Analysed buying trends at each store location to identify appropriate mix of inventory items for top-tier sales.
- Kept appropriate stock levels to match expected demand.
Food and Beverage Purchasing Manager
NOVOTEL CAIRO EL BORG
Egypt
03.2014 - 03.2017
- Sourced vendors, built relationships, and negotiated prices.
- Purchased new products and oversaw inventory stocking and availability.
- Coordinated paperwork, updated spreadsheets, and maintained permanent records.
- Performed monthly reconciliation of open purchasing orders.
- Implemented new drink policies, reducing over-pouring by 10%
- Sourced vendors, built relationships, and negotiated prices
- Purchased new products and oversaw inventory stocking and availability
- Coordinated paperwork, updated spreadsheets, and maintained permanent records
- Performed monthly reconciliation of open purchasing orders
- Solved diverse supply chain problems involving numerous sources, logistics, and scheduling factors
- Monitored inventory levels and avoided shortages with timely replenishment of stock
- Facilitated resolution of vendor disputes and discrepancies
- Collaborated with internal stakeholders to create timely and accurate purchase orders
- Implemented policies to reduce cost and eliminate waste.
- Developed productive relationships with key account holders.
- Generated weekly, monthly, quarterly and yearly reports on purchasing operations.
- Negotiated and finalised contracts.
Education
Bachelor's Degree. - Accounting (ACCG) & Master of Business Administration (MBA).
Ain Shams University
EGYPT06.2011
Skills
- Procurement Strategies
- Supply Chain
- Contracts Management
- Logistics Services
- Negotiation Skills
- Suppliers Relationships
- Communication Management
- Cost Estimation
- Inventory Management
- New Vendor Setup
- Supplier Liaison
- Supplier Management
- Price Negotiation
- Market Analysis
- Performance Improvement
- Contracts development
- High-value project management
- Excel proficiency
- Schedule development
- Budget analysis
- Marketing
- Problem-solving
- Public relations
- Team building
- Leadership
- Time management
- Communication skills
Languages
Arabic
English
Additional Information
DOB : 02TH OF SEPTEMPER 1990
Work availability
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Timeline
Procurement Manager, Supply Chain Manager, Contracts Manager
Rawabina Restaurant & Café
08.2022 - 12.2023
Purchasing Manager, Cost Control Specialist
Black Spoon Hospitality Group, Allo Beirut Restaurants
09.2020 - 08.2022
Procurement Executive, Supply Chain Strategist, Financial Support
AL Awas Butchery & Grill – Hospitality Group
10.2019 - 06.2020
Procurement Manager, Supplier Relationships
Nizar Restaurant & Café
10.2017 - 10.2019
Food and Beverage Purchasing Manager
NOVOTEL CAIRO EL BORG
03.2014 - 03.2017
Bachelor's Degree. - Accounting (ACCG) & Master of Business Administration (MBA).
Ain Shams University
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