Mohammed Akrami
Dubai
Summary
Proactive Assistant Procurement Manager helping businesses meet fulfillment obligations through reliable vendor partnerships and streamlined ordering processes. Performs detailed research in supplier selection, sourcing and value assessment to form best overall strategy for long-term gain. Manages purchasing budget to determine feasibility of contracts and exceed savings goals, expertise in P2P process.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
Work History
Assistant Procurement Manager
Damas Jewellery, Headquarters, JLT
01.2023 - Current
- Supports senior Management in successfully implementing Damas' Procurement Management plan and strategy by evaluating prices on a preliminary basis for cost optimization throughout Damas' Products Projects.
- Alternate sourcing and pricing of products with High negotiation skills via tangible and ethical processes.
- Submits reports on cost savings to Senior Management.
- Ongoing maintenance of the procurement Module and database.
- Supports the smooth running of the purchasing department, exerting diligent financial process control in accordance with company and business procedures.
- Negotiated complex corporate procurement contracts by working closely with internal and external contacts.
- Led sourcing process for new vendors to get quality products and services and mitigate risk.
- Prepared and presented reports to management on purchasing trends and cost savings to aid in decision making.
- Developed and implemented procurement policies and procedures to enhance compliance with company standards.
- Resolved invoice and payment issues to facilitate prompt payment to suppliers.
- Negotiated contracts with suppliers to obtain favorable terms and pricing.
- Managed supply chain process, from order placement to delivery, to facilitate on-time and accurate fulfillment.
- Conducted spend analysis to identify cost-saving opportunities.
Procurement Executive
Damas Jewellery, Headquarters, JLT
05.2017 - 12.2022
- Input, analyzed and reported on data covering all aspects of procurement operations.
- Built relationships with vendors to negotiate ideal terms for purchases.
- Evaluated internal needs and developed plans for maintaining optimal supply levels.
- Set up and negotiated contracts to obtain favorable pricing and delivery structures.
- Ensures that quotations are scrutinized for the payment terms, delivery period, exchange policy,
- Conduct supplier analysis to identify opportunities to reduce cost.
- Alternate sourcing and pricing of products with High negotiation skills via tangible and ethical processes
- Plans, organizes, implements and controls schedules related to purchase, delivery to be followed and ensures the products are received as targeted and established standards are met.
- Informs Senior Management of the receipt of damaged or incorrect items and takes necessary corrective actions to ensure prompt and correct delivery of the items.
- Manage vendor’s delivery dates status in compliance with project milestone.
- Manage /Coordinate with the shipping, logistic and deliveries to final project destination.
Senior Sales Executive
7c's Jewellery
04.2015 - 08.2016
- Employed effective problem-solving techniques, increasing client satisfaction ratings.
- Demonstrated products and features to customers, answered questions and overcame objections.
- Created prospect rapport by approaching leads and cultivating strong business relationships through sales.
- Analyzed market trends in consumer industries to implement appropriate marketing and sales methods.
- Managing the Front main Façade and overall appearance of the Showroom.
- Evaluating competitor activity and developing appropriate responses.
- Attending trade shows and exhibitions when required.
- Monitor Order Books, Repair orders and conduct follow up to ensure timely delivery and other customer requirements.
Sales Processor -Distribution Centre
Damas Jewellery
02.2012 - 03.2015
- Prepared, boxed, and staged outgoing shipments.
- Received and reviewed incoming documents and materials.
- Interacted regularly with peers and management to pursue continuous improvement of facility operations and promote teamwork-focused environment.
- Entered data into computer tracking system and filed paperwork according to procedures.
- To coordinate with the purchase, quality control & Dispatch Department for timely & efficient distribution.
- Manage the distribution of assigned merchandise.
Education
Bachelor of Commerce - Business
Karantaka University of Dharward
Karnataka, India 07.2010
Skills
- Supplier Liaison
- Supplier Management
- Market Analysis
- Price Negotiation
- Inventory Management
- Procurement
- Contract Management
- Supply Chain Management
- Process Improvement
- MS Office
- ERP Software
- Distribution Experience
- Forecasting
Accomplishments
- Assisted in creating and Implementing procurement Governance Policy which helps all the stake holders and team members to follow the processes.
- Have achieved cost savings Targets which helped to achieve the higher GP.
- P2P process optimization which led to reduce lead time for deliveries and maintain optimum levels of inventories.
- Achieved automation in inventory tracking resulted in live tracking.
- Assisted in automation of purchase request processes which resulted in enhancing the efficiency of the processes and repositories.
- Completed re tagging project fo 110 retail stores in less than stipulated timeline which resulted in higher GP.
Languages
English
Bilingual or Proficient (C2)
Hindi
Bilingual or Proficient (C2)
Timeline
Assistant Procurement Manager
Damas Jewellery, Headquarters, JLT
01.2023 - Current
Procurement Executive
Damas Jewellery, Headquarters, JLT
05.2017 - 12.2022
Senior Sales Executive
7c's Jewellery
04.2015 - 08.2016
Sales Processor -Distribution Centre
Damas Jewellery
02.2012 - 03.2015
Bachelor of Commerce - Business
Karantaka University of Dharward
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