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Fadi Wazir

Abu Dhabi

Summary

Experienced procurement lead with a demonstrated history of working in the media production industry. Skilled in Media, Management, Performance Management, Time Management, and Teamwork. Strong purchasing professional with a Master's degree focused in Business Administration and Management, General from SBS Swiss Business School.

Overview

18
18
years of professional experience

Work History

Group Procurement Lead / Acting head of procurement

International Media Investments/Sky News Arabia
01.2018 - Current
  • Develop and implement procurement strategies and policies
  • Lead and manage the procurement team, providing guidance, coaching, and support to ensure efficient operations and a high level of performance.
  • Oversee the entire procurement process, including sourcing, negotiation, contracting, and supplier management.
  • Collaborate closely with internal stakeholders, such as finance, operations, and legal, to understand business requirements and align procurement activities with organizational goals.
  • Continuously monitor market trends, industry developments, and supplier performance to identify potential risks, opportunities, and cost-saving initiatives.
  • Conduct regular supplier performance reviews and implement corrective actions when necessary to maintain high standards of quality, delivery, and service.
  • Ensure compliance with relevant regulations, ethical standards, and company policies throughout the procurement process.
  • manage the procurement system implementation( Ariba).


Projects:

- Relaunch of Sky news Arabia

- Relaunch of The National Newspaper with two new location( UK and US)

- Launch of The Summit

- Launch of AlAin portal

- Launch of CNNBA

- Launch of confidential media asset ( TV linear and Digital)


Senior Specialist- Procurement & Contracts Dept.

ABU DHABI MEDIA
01.2014 - 01.2018
  • Review the formal invitations for bids and requests for quotations, including required special terms and conditions, performance, and technical criteria
  • Serve as advisor to subordinate buyers on unusual or difficult policy problems
  • Review requisitions and specifications
  • Advise BU representatives on purchase methods and alternate products and recommend substitutes
  • Working closely with the BU’s in preparing the budget
  • Negotiate contracts

Admin & logistics Lead

BESIX, ABU DHABI
02.2012 - 01.2014
  • Manage the site office team
  • Manage the logistic for the offshore projects
  • Prepare the weekly/monthly reports
  • Handling the site data and manpower

Admin & logistic Lead

FEDERICI STIRLING BATCO L.L.C.
11.2009 - 01.2012
  • Manage all procurement at site and others
  • Handling the site data and manpower
  • Handling the correspondence with Companies, Banks, Hotels, Governmental Companies, police, suppliers

Senior Admin & Procurement Officer

NAEL & BIN HARMAL HYDROEXPORT EST- ABU DHABI
08.2007 - 10.2009
  • Handling all sites data and organizing manpower and machinery lists
  • Deal with agencies for the labor supply
  • Deal with the suppliers for the vehicles, equipment’s, and buses
  • Follow up monthly payments and invoices with suppliers
  • Prepare monthly report to the client about the Manpower and the accommodation audit
  • Handling the preparation of all kinds of contract agreements (Including Subcontractors and other Official agreements).

Admin and procurement officer

AL HUSAM GROUP-ABU DHABI
09.2005 - 07.2007

Education

Studying Towards CIPS

CIPS
2023

MBA - Master of Business Administration

SBS Swiss Business School
Abu Dhabi
12.2016

Bachelor of Management Studies - Information Technology

Université De Technologie Et De Sciences Appliquée
Lebanon
12.2007

Skills

  • Procurement & Contracts
  • Management Principles
  • Content and Production
  • Marketing Principles
  • Administrative Organization
  • Information System
  • General Accounting
  • Microsoft package
  • SAP
  • Negotiations

Language Level

Arabic: Mother tongue

English: Excellent

French: basic

References Available Upon Request

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Resident Of

Abu Dhabi

Valid Uae Driving License

issued from Abu Dhabi on 2005

Personal Information

  • Gender: Male
  • Marital Status: Married
  • Date of Birth: 28/06/1980
  • Nationality: Lebanese
  • Resident of: Abu Dhabi ( Golden Visa)

Timeline

Group Procurement Lead / Acting head of procurement

International Media Investments/Sky News Arabia
01.2018 - Current

Senior Specialist- Procurement & Contracts Dept.

ABU DHABI MEDIA
01.2014 - 01.2018

Admin & logistics Lead

BESIX, ABU DHABI
02.2012 - 01.2014

Admin & logistic Lead

FEDERICI STIRLING BATCO L.L.C.
11.2009 - 01.2012

Senior Admin & Procurement Officer

NAEL & BIN HARMAL HYDROEXPORT EST- ABU DHABI
08.2007 - 10.2009

Admin and procurement officer

AL HUSAM GROUP-ABU DHABI
09.2005 - 07.2007

Studying Towards CIPS

CIPS

MBA - Master of Business Administration

SBS Swiss Business School

Bachelor of Management Studies - Information Technology

Université De Technologie Et De Sciences Appliquée
Fadi Wazir