Fahima Khan
Dubai,UAE
Summary
Accomplished professional with expertise in strategic sourcing and vendor management, adept at cost optimisation and negotiation. Proficient in SAP/ERP procurement systems, financial analysis, and budget control. Demonstrates strong contract management skills and excels in cross-functional coordination. Highly skilled in Microsoft Office applications, including Excel, Word, and PowerPoint. Committed to leveraging skills to drive efficiency and value within an organisation.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
2016
2016
years of post-secondary education
Work history
Procurement Officer
Al Rawabi Dairy Company
Dubai, UAE
02.2022 - 10.2025
- Oversee end-to-end procurement operations across diverse strategic spend areas including insurance, Marketing, IT, packaging materials, and food ingredients.
- Manage high-value insurance procurement portfolios covering general, livestock, credit, medical, and D&O liability insurance, with an annual spend of approximately AED 70 million.
- Lead IT procurement for software licensing, hardware (computers, networking devices), and infrastructure projects such as CCTV installations, with an annual budget of around AED 1 million.
- Direct marketing-related sourcing for promotional items, POSM, radio advertising, outdoor media, event management, branding, kiosks, and outsourced manpower, with a total spend of approximately AED 6 million annually.
- Source and manage critical food ingredients procurement including fresh fruits, concentrates, milk powder, flavors, and stabilizers, valued at AED 50 million annually.
- Collaborate with cross-functional departments to assess procurement needs, develop specifications, and implement cost-effective sourcing strategies aligned with business goals.
- Conduct rigorous vendor negotiations to achieve optimal pricing, service-level agreements, delivery schedules, and contract terms, ensuring value and reliability.
- Build and maintain robust supplier relationships and performance monitoring frameworks to ensure quality, compliance, and risk mitigation.
- Drive cost-saving initiatives and continuous process improvement projects to enhance procurement efficiency and budget adherence.
- Proficient in SAP S/4HANA, SAP Ariba, and Microsoft Excel for managing procurement cycles, vendor databases, and spend analysis.
- Act as a key facilitator in Purchase Committee meetings, presenting high-value procurement cases to higher management and help them in decision making.
Account Executive
Barakat Quality Plus
Dubai
05.2021 - 04.2022
- Identify and evaluate reliable suppliers and vendors.
- Obtain competitive quotes and negotiate prices, terms, and delivery schedules.
- Process purchase requisitions and issue purchase orders.
- Monitor supplier performance and ensure timely delivery of materials and services.
- Maintain accurate procurement records and reports.
- Collaborate with internal departments to understand material and service requirements.
- Ensure compliance with company procurement policies and procedures.
- Analyse market trends to identify cost-saving opportunities.
- Supported procurement operations including purchase order management, supplier follow-up, and delivery tracking.
- Prepared and maintained procurement documentation in compliance with company standards.
- Conducted basic supplier assessments and pricing comparisons.
- Assisted in coordination between internal stakeholders and suppliers to ensure smooth procurement flow.
Education
Master of Business Administration (MBA) - Finance
University of Kashmir
Skills
- Strategic Sourcing & Vendor Management
- Cost Optimization & Negotiation
- SAP / ERP Procurement Systems
- Financial Analysis & Budget Control
- Contract Management
- Cross-functional Coordination
- Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint)
Languages
English
Fluent
Work availability
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Timeline
Procurement Officer
Al Rawabi Dairy Company
02.2022 - 10.2025
Account Executive
Barakat Quality Plus
05.2021 - 04.2022
Master of Business Administration (MBA) - Finance
University of Kashmir