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Mufaddal Latifjiwala

Sharjah,21

Summary

Results-driven healthcare procurement professional with 18+ years of overall experience, including 7+ years specializing in healthcare procurement within the UAE, encompassing procurement operations, strategic sourcing, vendor management, inventory control, and supply chain coordination. Experienced in managing procurement activities for medical and non-medical consumables across multi-facility hospital environments. Proven expertise in supplier negotiations, cost optimization, RFQ and tender management, budgeting support, procurement planning, and stakeholder engagement. Strong knowledge of healthcare procurement processes, ERP/HMIS systems, contract administration, inventory management, and regulatory compliance, with a consistent focus on operational efficiency, cost containment, and uninterrupted supply continuity.

Overview

20
20
years of professional experience

Work history

Procurement Supervisor

Zulekha Hospital LLC.
Dubai/Sharjah, United Arab Emirates
2023.08 - Current

• Lead procurement operations for medical and non-medical supplies across multiple healthcare facilities, ensuring uninterrupted supply and inventory optimization.
• Develop and execute sourcing strategies based on spend analysis, consumption trends, and departmental requirements to maximize cost efficiency.
• Manage end-to-end RFQ, tendering, supplier evaluation, and contract award processes in compliance with organizational policies.
• Negotiate commercial terms, pricing agreements, and service contracts to achieve cost savings while maintaining quality and service standards.
• Collaborate with management on procurement planning, budgeting, strategic sourcing initiatives, and policy development.
• Monitor supplier performance, contract compliance, and delivery commitments to ensure operational continuity and service excellence.
• Identify and evaluate new suppliers, alternative products, and value-engineering opportunities through market research and benchmarking.
• Partner with stakeholders across clinical, operational, finance, and supply chain functions to address procurement requirements and resolve challenges efficiently.
• Oversee inventory planning and replenishment activities to minimize stock-outs, excess inventory, and obsolete stock.
• Analyze procurement data, purchasing trends, and utilization patterns to support informed decision-making and cost control initiatives.
• Manage new product evaluations, supplier assessments, and product implementation projects from initiation through end-user adoption.
• Ensure compliance with procurement regulations, contractual obligations, quality standards, and organizational governance requirements.
• Administer supplier agreements, consignment inventories, reconciliations, and credit note management activities.
• Prepare commercial evaluations, cost-benefit analyses, procurement reports, and KPI dashboards for management review.
• Drive continuous process improvement initiatives to enhance procurement efficiency, supplier relationships, and supply chain performance.
• Mentor and develop procurement team members while fostering culture of collaboration, accountability, and continuous improvement.
• Resolve supplier, quality, and supply chain issues proactively to maintain business continuity and stakeholder satisfaction.

Procurement Executive

Zulekha Hospital
Dubai, Dubai
2019.01 - 2023.07
  • Handling Lab for Both Branches (SHJ & DXB), coordinating with department and vendor for smooth supply of goods.
  • Built positive, productive relationships with stakeholders, communicating updates and seeking mutually beneficial outcomes.
  • Organised financial and operational data to help with yearly budgeting and planning.
  • Investigated issues affecting group operations, prepared reports and helped correct problems.
  • Handled negotiations with outside vendors and service agencies to meet group needs.
  • Involved in purchase of Medical & Non- Medical products based on reorder.
  • Track order ensure timely delivery, with coordinating with delivery team.
  • Preparing in Vendor wise Monthly Order.
  • Coordinating with vendor for replacement for Non-Moving Item.
  • Preparing necessary report as and when required.
  • Preparing vendor feedback log for alternate & New products.
  • Coordinating with various department in resolving urgent issue.

Business Partner

Abedin & Sons.
Ahmednagar, India
2010.07 - 2018.12
  • Oversaw HR functions, including hiring, staffing, training, payroll and labour law compliance.
  • Directed staffing requirements, managed priorities and coordinated workflows to uphold productivity objectives.
  • Interpreted underlying risks, business needs, client requirements and cost structures to increase forecasting accuracy.
  • Provided customers with outstanding service, extending relationships for future business opportunities.
  • Maintained smooth operations through careful management of office workflow and administrative processes.
  • Established budgets based on historical, current and forecasted business data.
  • Created and led successful business culture focused on performance.
  • Monitored operations to assess and highlight results.
  • Allocated resources to teams and projects based on need, performance and availability.

General Administrator

Green Land Maintenace
Dubai, United Arab Emirates
2006.06 - 2010.06
  • Mitigated financial discrepancies by accurately managing banking transactions, financial records, accounts payable and accounts receivable.
  • Coordinated meetings and arranged conferences, clearly communicating relevant information to all attendees.
  • Preparing Annual Sales Report and updating management on sale performance, opportunities & obstacles faced with company policies in pricing terms etc.
  • Understanding customer requirement and propose appropriate and suitable product.
  • Perseverant follow up of customer in order to successfully execute order.
  • Updated office management on team's activities and progress at weekly meetings.
  • Instructed employees in company policies and procedures, maximising compliance and consistency.

Education

Bachelor of Engineering - Electronics and Telecommunication

Eminent Institute of Management & Technology
Aurangabad / India
2001.04 -

Diploma of Higher Education - Electronics & Telecommunication

Nagpur Polytechinc
Nagpur / India
06.2004

Skills

  • Operational support
  • Logistical planning
  • Supply negotiation
  • Department management
  • Strategic planning
  • Persuasive negotiator
  • Excel proficiency

Languages

English
Fluent
Hindi
Fluent
Urdu
Fluent
Marathi
Fluent
Gujarati
Fluent

Timeline

Procurement Supervisor

Zulekha Hospital LLC.
2023.08 - Current

Procurement Executive

Zulekha Hospital
2019.01 - 2023.07

Business Partner

Abedin & Sons.
2010.07 - 2018.12

General Administrator

Green Land Maintenace
2006.06 - 2010.06

Bachelor of Engineering - Electronics and Telecommunication

Eminent Institute of Management & Technology
2001.04 -

Diploma of Higher Education - Electronics & Telecommunication

Nagpur Polytechinc
Mufaddal Latifjiwala