MOHAMED NAJEEM AKRAM
Dubai,U.A.E
Summary
Experienced and detail-oriented Procurement Assistant with a strong background in import procurement, accounts payable, and journal voucher (JV) processing. Skilled in vendor management, cost optimization, and strategic sourcing to ensure timely and cost-effective purchasing. Proven ability to coordinate with suppliers, manage documentation, and support smooth financial operations. Seeking to contribute my expertise to a dynamic organization where I can drive value through efficient procurement practices.
Overview
2
2
years of professional experience
10
10
years of post-secondary education
Work history
Procurement Assistant
Black Tulip Flowers LLC - Dubai
Dubai
2025.01 - 2026.02
- Material Sourcing and Negotiation: Reduced procurement costs by 20% by sourcing high-quality imported floral materials at competitive rates through strategic vendor negotiation.
- Supplier Relationship Management: Maintained strong working relationships with over 15 global suppliers, enabling access to premium flowers and rare varieties, strengthening product offerings.
- Import Coordination & Compliance: Oversaw complete import documentation (invoice, AWB, COO, etc.), ensuring 100% customs compliance and timely clearance of goods from international sources.
- Discrepancy Resolution & Claims: Liaised with suppliers for shipment discrepancies, raised claims, and successfully secured credit notes for damaged or short-supplied items.
- Accounts Payable (AP) Handling: Verified and processed high-volume supplier invoices related to imports, ensuring timely payments and accurate posting in ERP.
- Journal Voucher (JV) Processing: Prepared JVs for freight, customs duties, and insurance charges, ensuring correct expense allocation and financial accuracy.
- Market Analysis & Vendor Development: Researched and onboarded 10+ new suppliers from Europe, Africa, and Asia, improving procurement efficiency by 25%.
- Strategic Partnership Building: Established long-term contracts with 5 major international suppliers, reducing lead times by 30% and ensuring consistent supply.
- Project Execution & Coordination: Managed end-to-end purchasing for seasonal campaigns and bulk import projects, improving delivery accuracy by 20%.
- Contract Negotiation: Successfully negotiated favourable terms on price, delivery, and payment schedules, increasing vendor compliance by 10%.
- Process Improvement: Streamlined the procurement workflow and invoice-to-payment cycle, boosting operational efficiency by 15%.
Purchase Coordinator
Tasty Biryani Restaurant - Dubai
Dubai
2024.08 - 2025.01
- Cost Control Initiatives: Identified excess stock or wastage issues and worked with the kitchen team to optimize purchasing and reduce food cost by 10%.
- Inventory Monitoring & Order Planning: Monitored daily stock levels and coordinated with kitchen staff to plan procurement based on consumption trends and seasonal demand.
- Price & Quality Negotiation: Managed petty cash for daily restaurant operations, maintaining proper logs and usage tracking.
- Vendor Payment Management: Processed supplier invoices and managed timely payments, improving vendor trust and credit terms.
Education
Master of Business Administration -
MEASI Institute of Management
India 2022.07 - 2024.08
Bachelor of Commerce - undefined
The new College
India 2019.06 - 2022.07
High School - undefined
The Central School
Dubai 2014.04 - 2019.06
Skills
- Core Skills
- Procurement & Vendor Management
- Strategic Sourcing & Negotiation
- AP Processing & JV Preparation
- Cost Control & Budgeting
- Import Documentation & Compliance
- Market Research & Data Analysis
- Soft Skills
- SAP business one
- Microsoft 365
- QuickBooks
- Flori tool (In house software)
- Web shop (In house software)
- Time Management
- Problem Solving
- Multitasking Under Pressure
LANGUAGES
English
Fluent
Arabic
Intermediate
Hindi
Fluent
Tamil
Fluent
Malayalam
Fluent
Timeline
Procurement Assistant
Black Tulip Flowers LLC - Dubai
2025.01 - 2026.02
Purchase Coordinator
Tasty Biryani Restaurant - Dubai
2024.08 - 2025.01
Master of Business Administration -
MEASI Institute of Management
2022.07 - 2024.08
Bachelor of Commerce - undefined
The new College
2019.06 - 2022.07
High School - undefined
The Central School
2014.04 - 2019.06