Akil Aakaliyawla
Dubai
Summary
CIPS-certified Procurement Professional with extensive experience in optimizing purchasing processes and achieving significant cost reductions. Proven success in supplier negotiations and risk management, coupled with a strong ability to lead cross-functional teams towards operational excellence. Proficient in developing policy documents and standard operating procedures, as well as managing group contracts to ensure compliance. Seeking to leverage expertise to drive procurement innovation and efficiency within a dynamic organization.
Overview
20
20
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Vice President Procurement
Al Ghurair Investment
Dubai
07.2019 - Current
- Managed AED 1.5 billion in spending across 18 business units.
- Reduced supplier base by 30% through rigorous evaluation.
- Formulated policies that improved operational efficiency and productivity.
- Negotiated contracts with vendors for services, products and supplies.
- Implemented process improvement procedures that resulted in cost savings across the board.
- Provided organizational leadership and collaborated with executive partners to establish long-term goals, strategies and company policies.
- Hired, trained, and mentored staff members to maximize productivity.
Category Manager
Al Ghurair Investment
Dubai
07.2016 - 06.2019
- Analyzed sales data to identify opportunities for growth in specific product lines.
- Negotiated pricing and contracts with suppliers to maximize profits.
- Evaluated vendor performance on a quarterly basis to ensure quality standards were met or exceeded.
- Maintained relationships with key suppliers while managing supplier portfolios effectively.
- Managed category spending to adhere to budget.
Senior Procurement Analyst
Al Ghurair Investment
Dubai
11.2012 - 06.2016
- Managed and monitored supplier performance to ensure compliance with contractual agreements.
- Conducted market research, identified potential suppliers and negotiated contracts.
- Analyzed past spending trends, identified cost savings opportunities and prepared reports for management review.
- Evaluated bids from multiple vendors to select the most cost-effective option based on quality of materials or services provided.
- Collaborated with other departments such as finance, operations, IT, to ensure smooth flow of procurement activities.
Education
MBA - Business Administration
Manipal University
Dubai, UAE05-2008
Bachelor’s - Commerce
Maharaja Sayaji Rao University
Vadodara, India05-2003
Skills
- Procurement and Supply Chain Management
- Contract Management
- Risk Management
- Strategic sourcing
- Vendor Management
- Policy Document Management
- SOP Creation
- Spend analysis
- Cost Reduction Strategies
- Team leadership
- Strategic Planning
- Change Management
- Stakeholder management
- Mentorship and coaching
- Performance monitoring
Certification
CIPS Certification
Languages
- English
- Hindi
- Gujarati
- Arabic
Personal Information
- Date of Birth: 10/07/82
- Nationality: Indian
- Driving License: Valid UAE driving license
Leadershipachievements
- Successfully led a cross-functional team to achieve a 30% reduction in the number of suppliers.
- Directed the implementation of new procurement strategies, resulting in a 20% cost reduction.
- Mentored junior team members, leading to a 15% improvement in team performance and efficiency.
Accomplishments
- Awarded best procurement team
- Awarded best procurement leader
Languages
Gujarati
First Language
English
Proficient (C2)
C2
Hindi
Proficient (C2)
C2
Urdu
Proficient (C2)
C2
Arabic
Beginner
A1
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Vice President Procurement
Al Ghurair Investment
07.2019 - Current
Category Manager
Al Ghurair Investment
07.2016 - 06.2019
Senior Procurement Analyst
Al Ghurair Investment
11.2012 - 06.2016
CIPS Certification
MBA - Business Administration
Manipal University
Bachelor’s - Commerce
Maharaja Sayaji Rao University
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