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Fayas Kabeer

Dubai,U.A.E.

Summary

Procurement specialist with 6+ years of experience managing education-sector sourcing, IT procurement, capital projects, and cross-border vendor operations. Skilled in full-cycle procurement, contract negotiation, ERP (Oracle, Odoo), logistics, and cost control. Proven success in leading procurement for schools in the UAE and Singapore, delivering cost savings, operational efficiency, and policy compliance.

Overview

9
9
years of professional experience

Work history

Senior Procurement Officer

Meraki Education, Dubai & Singapore(Remote)
Dubai, UAE
05.2023 - 05.2025
  • Led centralized procurement across three international schools for Education resources,textbooks, IT hardware, lab consumables, outsourced services, furniture, and facilities equipment—managing 10,000+ P2P transactions via Oracle ERP.
  • Independently handled AED 2M+ annual spend, including capital purchases for academic blocks, sports fields, and accommodations—securing AED 250K+ in negotiated savings.
  • Developed and implemented sourcing strategies in coordination with school managers and operations, ensuring alignment with academic calendars and compliance with KHDA/MOE procurement policies.
  • Sourced and procured lab chemicals and health-center items in compliance with DHA safety standards; trained staff on safe handling and emergency protocols.
  • Executed risk mitigation plans for high-dependency items by maintaining alternate supplier pipelines and ensuring uninterrupted supply across academic terms.
  • Managed outsourced vendor contracts (canteens, uniforms, sports facilities), renegotiating revenue-sharing models—resulting in a 45% increase in annual non-fee revenue.
  • Built and maintained a diverse global supplier base (Asia, Europe, GCC), led commercial evaluation, negotiated long-term agreements, and tracked performance KPIs.
  • Coordinated cross-functional category planning with IT, academics, finance, and marketing for bulk procurement, inventory planning, and service alignment.

Procurement & Operations Lead

Accuver Calibration Laboratory Co LLC
Dubai, UAE
06.2019 - 04.2023
  • Directed end-to-end procurement of lab reagents, calibration instruments, MRO supplies and outsourced calibration services (including resale), negotiating with vendors in China, India and the UAE on MOQ-based pricing, annual rate locks and alternative channels to secure 30% average cost savings, and advised sales on pricing models to hit profit-margin targets.
  • Launched an e-commerce portal in partnership with sales and marketing teams for lab testing tools—contributed to product assortment planning, pricing, and inventory alignment.
  • Opened 4 new branches across the UAE ; managed full procurement and admin setup including legal documentation, office infrastructure, supplier onboarding, and HR policy implementation.
  • Digitized HR and payroll systems; implemented biometric attendance, reducing 20% in payroll overpayments and standardizing overtime tracking for 60+ employees.
  • Deployed VoIP CRM integration for India-based telesales hub, boosting call tracking efficiency by 60% , supporting centralized communications and remote service expansion.
  • Adapted sourcing strategy during logistics disruptions (e.g., COVID-19) by diversifying shipping partners and renegotiating lead times to minimize project delays.

Finance and Procurement Coordinator

Thoppil Infrastructure Pvt. Ltd.
Kerala, India
02.2018 - 01.2019
  • Managed procurement planning and vendor coordination for government-linked construction projects.
  • Oversaw BOQs, budget tracking, and contractor payments while ensuring full compliance with tax and audit regulations.

Finance Executive

Nakshatra Associates
Thiruvananthapuram, India
04.2016 - 01.2018
  • Prepared tax filings and compliance reports for corporate clients.
  • Communicated effectively with clients, gathering necessary data, answering inquiries, and participating in client meetings
  • Performed various accounting functions, including preparation of journal entries, account analysis, balance sheet reconciliations, and maintenance of records related to income tax returns and reports


Education

Bachelor of Commerce - Taxation & Finance

Evan Business School-University of Kerala
Kerala
04.2016

Skills

  • Strategic Sourcing & Category Strategy
  • Supplier Relationship Management (SRM)
  • Risk Assessment & Mitigation
  • Cost Optimization & Contract Negotiation
  • End-to-End Procure-to-Pay (P2P) Processes
  • RFx Management (RFI, RFQ, RFP)
  • Digital Procurement Tools: Oracle, Odoo, Zoho, QuickBooks
  • Data Analysis & Reporting (Advanced Excel)
  • Sustainability & Compliance (UAE regulations)
  • Cross-Functional Collaboration & Change Management

Accomplishments

  • $1.2M+ total cost savings delivered across 6 years through strategic sourcing, vendor negotiation, and contract optimization in diverse procurement categories
  • Drove 45% revenue growth by restructuring outsourced vendor contracts (canteens, uniforms, sports facilities) based on market benchmarking and commercial term renegotiation.
  • Achieved zero procurement delays for 3 academic years by aligning sourcing and delivery cycles with academic calendars
  • Opened 4 new branches across the UAE ; managed full procurement and admin setup
  • Deployed VoIP CRM integration for India-based telesales hub,supporting centralised communications and remote sales expansion.

Languages

English
Malayalam
Tamil
Hindi

Timeline

Senior Procurement Officer

Meraki Education, Dubai & Singapore(Remote)
05.2023 - 05.2025

Procurement & Operations Lead

Accuver Calibration Laboratory Co LLC
06.2019 - 04.2023

Finance and Procurement Coordinator

Thoppil Infrastructure Pvt. Ltd.
02.2018 - 01.2019

Finance Executive

Nakshatra Associates
04.2016 - 01.2018

Bachelor of Commerce - Taxation & Finance

Evan Business School-University of Kerala

Reference

Available on request.

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