Lubna Al Irshaidat

• Develop and publish Tenders, Requests for Proposals and issue requests for quotes and handle all related tasks and responsibilities to support sourcing efforts.

• Arrange and attend suppliers technical and commercial meetings and operate the process flow for each RFX individually.

• Implement commercial evaluation and comparison reports and other corresponding documents in accordance to standard templates for approval and signoff.

• Draft the internal procurement memos, awarding letters, LPO’s and suppliers’ contracts and coordinate with all business units associated in each process.

• Actively contribute to the development and implementation of all rules and procedures governing Emirates Transport Company tendering and contracting processes, ensuring compliance with internal and governmental controls and regulations.

• Administer agreements by negotiating change orders, executing contract extensions and resolving administrative issues.

• Analyze spent data to identify and execute cost-savings, cost-avoidance and value analysis opportunities.

• Implement strategic purchasing procedures and control systems to reduce direct and indirect costs.

• Manage and develop relationships with suppliers to attain maximum cost efficiency and leverage buying power.

• Decreased company's stationery expenses by 33% by managing tracking and supply.

• Execute annual purchasing plans and contracts, including Company's Strategic Plan and Digital Transformation Projects and Fuel Control Initiatives.

• Participate in IT, Marketing and Consulting business meetings to collect and relay sourcing assignment details.

• Collaborate with strategic partners to develop and manage key performance indicators and quality assurance processes.

• Streamlining portfolio, negotiated payment terms and promoting spending transparency to support cross-disciplinary goals.

• Calculating and reporting actual and projected sourcing savings by spend categories.

• Liaising with internal and external stakeholders to assess requirements and to identify and leverage contract value opportunities.

• Generating weekly, monthly, quarterly and yearly reports on purchasing operations.

• Generate quarterly reports, documents and analysis in ERP and Jaggaer for senior management review and approval.

• Coordinate paperwork, updated spreadsheets and maintained permanent records.

• Use ERP, Oracle Fusion and Jaggaer to authorize and monitor RFX, purchase orders and consumables.

• Identify and target critical procurement issues, saving over AED10 Million annually.

• Reduce Diesel Fuel costs by 2% annually by performing Fuel Smart Tags and Bulk supply agreements with fuel suppliers.

• Perform other related duties as required.

• Collaborated with internal teams to improve outputs to meet demand and supply requirements, ensuring inventory integrity targets for finished goods.
• Managed distribution network, including logistics, trade compliance and warehouse management.
• Oversaw supply chain and supported tech transfer projects, change management and resolution of customer complaints.
• Drove key performance indicators and continuous improvements throughout logistics and supplier operations.
• Developed and monitored monthly production and supply plans and raw material processes.
• Developed efficient communication processes with contracted manufacturers through meetings, calls, reporting schedules, etc.
• Led change management initiatives and designed functional area infrastructure to support demand planning and supply strategy.
• Created mechanisms to maintain open dialogue with product and service users and key suppliers, facilitating communication and helping prioritize opportunities.
• Developed and managed global supply base that contributed to growth of 15%.
• Built supplier relationships to mitigate risk and establish effective purchasing arrangements with indirect and logistics customers.
• Facilitated change management strategies and incorporated functional area infrastructure to support demand planning and supply initiatives.

• Implemented and managed complex immigration services projects for a large oil and gas services client.

• Responded to inquiries that arised during the day or divert to appropriate resources.

• Prepared documentation for visa applications and coordinated actions across locations, including Dubai, Baghdad, Basra, and Erbil, for each application.

• Coordinated innovative strategies to accomplish objectives and boost long-term profitability.

• Gathered business requirements at all levels to set effective policies and make strategic decisions.

• Cultivated and upheld strong professional relationships with vendors, negotiated contracts and monitored performance.

• Operated the supply chain and logistics processes of the flexible packaging orders.
• Assigned roles and responsibilities to the commercial department team members.
• Set goals and objectives for the commercial department.
• Developed and maintained courteous and effective working relationships.
• Developed and implemented performance improvement strategies and plans to promote continuous improvement.
• Led projects and analyzed data to identify opportunities for improvement.
• Led the commercial team in delivery of Flexible Packaging delivery projects, resulting in smooth flow in the order process.
• Direct coordination with other units making sure that all processes are in harmony without any delays or nd mistakes.
• Following up onvstrategic methods and studying the monthly consumption statistics and forecast.
• Followed up on payments collection matters with finance team members keeping sales team updated.
• Held the responsibilities of the Quality Management Representative for issuing Al Behar Industries Co. Ltd. ISO 9001: 2008 certificate for the year 2012.

• Handled and processed clients orders and enquiries for Middle East and Africa market.
• Supported clients with orders status updates and in Packaging Products and raw material related questions & complaints.
• Reduced transit time, minimized handling and maximized cost savings through freight cost-analysis and negotiation.
• Managed order cycle to enhance business development and maintain sustainability and customer satisfaction.
• Conducted qualitative and quantitative analysis of logistics operations to pinpoint and correct inefficiencies.
• Negotiated price and service with customers and vendors to decrease expenses and increase profit.
• Developed and managed daily operating procedures for shippers and warehouse employees.
• Selected transportation routes to maximize economy by combining shipments.
• Worked with internal and external partners to meet customers' complex needs while adhering to state, national and international constraints and guidelines.