ARCHIE ACEDO
DUBAI,UAE
Summary
Seasoned procurement professional with proven success in developing procurement plans that maximize cost effectiveness and increase purchasing power. Experienced in advising and guiding management teams to support decision-making.
More than 15 years of combined procurement skills, leading purchasing & supply chain activities, developing supply plans & purchasing directions.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Regional Procurement Manager
GMG (Gulf Marketing Group)
Dubai
02.2024 - Current
- Operational/Tactical Procurement, Strategic Procurement, Category Management, Marketing, IT & Facilities Maintenance
- Managed and supervised all related non-trade procurement activities and oversee operations for more than 300 stores across the UAE & Middle East, including Sun & Sand Stores, Supercare Pharmacy, Geant Stores, JD Stores, Aaswaq, etc.
- Led a 12-member team in GMG's Procurement department, overseeing all non-trade and indirect spending categories. Initiated group-wide sourcing for New Store Openings, General Consumables (such as shopping bags, mannequins, hangers, etc.), Professional Services, HR services, IT, capital expenditure items, Logistics, Non-Trade items, Warehouse Consumables, Facilities Management, Administration, and Office Supplies.
- Acted as SPOC for all indirect procurement and supplier contracts. Managed end-to-end contract management including RFP development, RFP process management, supplier contract drafting and post award management.
- Implemented S4Hana & Coupa systems to automate processes, enhance governance and reduce procurement processing time. Led stakeholder training programs and continuous systems enhancements, resulting in high level of acceptance and adaptability
- Cultivated strong relationships with internal and external stakeholders by ensuring transparent communication and mutual understanding. Regularly organized stakeholder meetings to provide progress updates and address concerns.
- Developed and circulated quarterly management saving reports, vendor performance evaluations, facilitating timely interventions and informed decision-making
- Established department goals and KPI’s aligned with the organizational plan. Implemented training programs for team members and formulated the Career Succession Roadmaps
- Key Initiatives include: Cost Savings, Strategic Procurement, Automated Vendor Registration, Global/Regional Sourcing for requirements, Enhancing Process Efficiencies through the establishment of Process SLAs and an Approval Matrix, and the Development of a Category Management Plan.
Group Procurement Manager
EMAAR
Dubai
07.2016 - 02.2024
- Corporate Services, Operational Procurement, FMCG, Marketing, Strategic Procurement, IT and Facilities, Community Maintenance
- Oversee and manage all associated procurement activities and operations for Corporate Services, Emaar Mall groups (including Dubai Mall, Dubai Marina Mall, Dubai Hills Mall, etc.), Emaar Entertainment Groups, and Burj Khalifa.
- Coordinate all buying & contract activities to ensure achievement of all departmental, distribution center, and company sales and profit objectives.
- Ensure that the highest standards of professional integrity are maintained throughout the assigned department including planning & execution of purchasing projects & deliverables
- Performs high level Negotiations , reverse e-auctions- commercial terms, payment terms, technical and overall procurement strategy. Have solidly performed and delivered strong business performance not only on financial results & operations but also on procurement quality improvement.
- Significant savings were achieved in various categories, including multi-year contracts with F&B companies, media buying and contracts, digital marketing, administration, facilities management, and IT contracts.
Group Procurement & Contracts Manager
Thyssenkrupp Group
Dubai
05.2015 - 04.2016
- Group Procurement & Contracts Lead
Group Contracts & Procurement Manager
Easa Saleh Al Gurg Group (ESAG) LLC
Dubai
05.2013 - 04.2015
- Group Contracts & Procurement Manager
Senior Group Procurement Coordinator
SUPREME Group
Dubai
08.2011 - 04.2013
- Senior Group Procurement Coordinator
Education
Master of Business Administration - Procurement & Supply Chain Management
LINCOLN UNIVERSITY
UNITED ARAB EMIRATES 11.2023 -
Skills
- OPERATIONAL & STRATEGIC PROCUREMENT
- RETAIL & CATEGORY MANAGEMENT
- VENDOR & CONTRACT MANAGEMENT
- LOGISTICS & SUPPLY CHAIN MANAGEMENT
- EXPERT PROFICIENCY IN ORACLE, COUPA , SAP , MICROSOFT SYSTEMS
Affiliations
- Reading , Running
Custom
More than 15 years of combined procurement skills, leading purchasing & supply chain activities, developing supply plans & purchasing directions. Specializing in Operational Procurement, Retail Stores Procurement, Real Estate properties, Food & Beverages, Hospitality Sectors Marketing & IT Procurement, Category Management
Languages
English
Fluent
Certification
Sourcing Certification
Coupa University
08 Sept 2023 - 09 Sept 2025
Certified International Purchasing Consultant
International Purchasing & Supply Chain Management Institute
Certified Purchasing Manager
American Purchasing Association
Chartered Institute of Procurement & Supply
Ethical Procurement
Timeline
Regional Procurement Manager
GMG (Gulf Marketing Group)
02.2024 - Current
Master of Business Administration - Procurement & Supply Chain Management
LINCOLN UNIVERSITY
11.2023 -
Group Procurement Manager
EMAAR
07.2016 - 02.2024
Group Procurement & Contracts Manager
Thyssenkrupp Group
05.2015 - 04.2016
Group Contracts & Procurement Manager
Easa Saleh Al Gurg Group (ESAG) LLC
05.2013 - 04.2015
Senior Group Procurement Coordinator
SUPREME Group
08.2011 - 04.2013
Sourcing Certification
Coupa University
08 Sept 2023 - 09 Sept 2025
Certified International Purchasing Consultant
International Purchasing & Supply Chain Management Institute
Certified Purchasing Manager
American Purchasing Association
Chartered Institute of Procurement & Supply
Ethical Procurement
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