Awab Elmahi
Dubai,AE
Summary
Procurement Specialist with 4+ years of progressive experience across retail, pharmaceutical, manufacturing, and project-based environments. Proven expertise in strategic sourcing, supplier negotiation, contract follow-ups, budget control, and cost reduction, delivering savings of up to 40%. Strong in cross-functional coordination with finance, warehouse, and operations teams. Adept at transforming procurement data into actionable insights to support business performance and compliance.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
7
7
years of post-secondary education
1
1
Certification
Work history
Supply chain Assistant
Al-Sayer Retail CO LLC
Dubai, UAE
2025.01 - 2026.01
- Execute RFQs, purchase orders, and supplier follow-ups to ensure timely and cost-effective procurement for 75+ retail outlets.
- Maintain supplier master data, compliance records, rebate tracking, and savings logs.
- Coordinate with finance, warehouse, and operations teams to ensure PO accuracy and smooth payment cycles.
- Monitor supplier KPIs covering delivery performance, rebates, FOC items, and waste reduction.
- Contributed to 77% KPI achievement across inventory accuracy, warehousing efficiency, and procurement cost control.
Procurement & Operations Officer
Sudanese Corporation for Innovation and Evolutionary multipurpose solutions
KHARTOUM, SUDAN
2022.06 - 2024.12
- Led end-to-end procurement activities, from sourcing and vendor evaluation to contract follow-up and delivery.
- Negotiated supplier and subcontractor agreements, achieving 30% reduction in total project procurement costs.
- Managed procurement budgets and aligned purchasing strategies with operational and contractual requirements.
- Acted as the main interface between clients, suppliers, and internal stakeholders, ensuring compliance and performance.
Procurement & Logistics Associate
Senyora Group
Omdurman, Sudan
2020.11 - 2023.09
- Performed spend analysis and cost benchmarking, generating 40% savings through supplier consolidation and renegotiation.
- Coordinated logistics, customs clearance, warehousing, and distribution activities.
- Implemented a recycling and materials recovery initiative, reducing procurement and logistics costs by 25%.
- Supported finance with invoice verification, records management, and payment follow-ups.
Procurement & Logistics Assistant
Uni-care Pharmacy
Khartoum, Sudan
2019.10 - 2020.10
- Supported procurement of pharmaceuticals and FMCG medical products.
- Maintained accurate procurement records for audits, compliance, and reordering.
- Assisted in supplier selection while ensuring adherence to healthcare regulations.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Industrial Pharmacy, Pharmacy
Eastern Mediterranean University
2019.01 - 2026.01
Skills
- Advanced Excel for Supply Chain
- Power BI for procurement
- Cultural intelligence
- Vendor Negotiation
- Exceptional communication
- Inventory
- Logistic modules
- Responsive communication
- Advanced Excel
Certification
- Procurement & contracts management UniAthena
- Public Procurement Principles & Government tendering World Bank/Procurement iNet
- Mckinsey Forward Program Mckinsey & Company Apr 2024
Languages
Arabic
Fluent
English
Fluent
Turkish
Intermediate
Timeline
Supply chain Assistant
Al-Sayer Retail CO LLC
2025.01 - 2026.01
Procurement & Operations Officer
Sudanese Corporation for Innovation and Evolutionary multipurpose solutions
2022.06 - 2024.12
Procurement & Logistics Associate
Senyora Group
2020.11 - 2023.09
Procurement & Logistics Assistant
Uni-care Pharmacy
2019.10 - 2020.10
Bachelor of Science - Industrial Pharmacy, Pharmacy
Eastern Mediterranean University
2019.01 - 2026.01