Farhan Mahroof
Buying Manager
Doha,Qatar
Summary
Experienced Over 10 years in professional with focus on procurement and retail buying. Capable of driving profitability and growth while ensuring optimal value in purchasing decisions. Bring unique skills in supplier negotiation, inventory management and trend forecasting to maximise return on investment.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
Work history
Buying Manager - Private Label (Life Style & CE)
Nesto Group of Companies
Ajman, UAE
2021.12 - 2023.10
- Headed 8 Departments managing 20+ Buyers.
- Forecasted purchasing trends and improved merchandising strategies.
- Building In House Brands.
- Developed Over 50 Brands.
- Product Quality Management with greatest Margin.
- Profit Analysis of respective departments.
- Delivered training sessions for junior buyers enhancing their negotiation skills.
- Analyzed inventory usage and assessed trends to provide maximum coverage for each time period.
- Negotiated policies and contracts with vendors to achieve optimal pricing and consistent availability.
- Communicated with vendors regarding inventory needs and negotiated prices to maintain profit margins.
Senior Buyer IT, Electronics & Mobile Accessories
Nesto Group of Companies
Ajman, UAE
2015.05 - 2021.12
- Managed over 25+ Stores in UAE and Involvement on business in other GCC Countries case to case as required.
- Increase Profitability Year over Year without any Decline.
- Increased sales by offering advice on purchases and promoting additional products.
- Monitored market trends, staying ahead of industry changes.
- Instituted advanced level of data reporting to develop purchasing strategies and identify buying trends.
- Trained and developed new hires in company processes, product knowledge, customer service and selling techniques.
- Maintained records related to sales, returns and inventory availability.
Sales - Consumer Electronics
Consumer, Nesto Group of Companies
Dubai, United Arab Emirates
2012.11 - 2015.03
- Carried out day-to-day duties accurately and efficiently.
- Completed customer orders with speed and accuracy.
- Worked flexible hours, covering nights, weekends and holidays.
Education
GC.E Advanced Level - Commerce And Business Studies
Zahira College
MataleSkills
- Communication
- Vendor negotiation
- Supply chain management
- Business Analysis
- Increasing Profitability
- Budget control
- Competitor analysis capability
- Merchandising proficiency
- Inventory monitoring
- Store activity coordination
- Customer demand anticipation
- SAP software proficiency
- Microsoft excel expertise
Timeline
Buying Manager - Private Label (Life Style & CE)
Nesto Group of Companies
2021.12 - 2023.10
Senior Buyer IT, Electronics & Mobile Accessories
Nesto Group of Companies
2015.05 - 2021.12
Sales - Consumer Electronics
Consumer, Nesto Group of Companies
2012.11 - 2015.03
GC.E Advanced Level - Commerce And Business Studies
Zahira College