FARSAD UMMER
Abu Dhabi,UAE
Summary
Committed and reliable communicator with excellent organization and time management skills. Eager to learn and develop industry knowledge to assist and support procurement team. Offers creative, innovative mindset to help improve procurement strategies.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
Work history
PROCUREMENT OFFICER
CANDOR GENERAL CONTRACTING LLC
ABU DHABI, UAE
2021.02 - Current
- Sourced and verified quotations from suppliers before initiating purchase processes.
- Negotiated contract terms and awarded supplier contracts to achieve optimum business profits.
- Advised and guided management teams on decision-making, enabling cost-effective tendering processes.
- Coordinated with inventory control to determine purchasing needs with high degree of accuracy.
- Maintained strong working relationships with suppliers and vendors to obtain favourable contract terms.
- Negotiated pricing for apparel and accessories from vendors to secure optimal pricing and keep costs low.
- Researched and purchased specialized equipment and materials for company use.
- Delivered tactical cost savings by negotiating advantageous terms and conditions for new contracts.
- Monitored project budgets for cost-effective resource allocation.
- Collaborated with project teams in gathering user requirements and developing project plans.
OFFICE ADMINISTRATOR
Copper Kitchen Restaurant
Chennai, India
2018.01 - 2020.01
- Received and screened high-volume internal and external communications, calls and email.
- Strengthened traceability and developed organisation systems for records, reports and agendas.
- Streamlined office workflows for enhanced productivity.
- Cultivated relationships with high-volume suppliers to drive beneficial business deals.
- Facilitated smooth and adequate flow of information within company to expedite other business operations.
- Coordinated staff schedules, optimizing resource allocation and improving operational capacity.
- Resolved team conflicts and assisted with identified problems to maintain sense of teamwork.
Education
Higher Secondary Education - Commerce
Higher Secondary Examination Board Kerala
IndiaBachelor of Business Administration - Business
Kannur University
IndiaCERTIFIED INDUSTRIAL ACCOUNTANT - Accounts
ICA EDU Calicut
IndiaSkills
- Contracts development
- Competitor analysis
- Supply chain assistance
- Competitive shopping
- Persuasive negotiator
- Excel proficiency
- Document control
- Supply negotiation
- High-value project management
- Project cost control
- Supplier evaluation
- Communication skills
Languages
English
Fluent
Hindi
Fluent
Malayalam
Native
Timeline
PROCUREMENT OFFICER
CANDOR GENERAL CONTRACTING LLC
2021.02 - Current
OFFICE ADMINISTRATOR
Copper Kitchen Restaurant
2018.01 - 2020.01
Higher Secondary Education - Commerce
Higher Secondary Examination Board Kerala
Bachelor of Business Administration - Business
Kannur University
CERTIFIED INDUSTRIAL ACCOUNTANT - Accounts
ICA EDU Calicut