Muhammad Khalifa
Sharjah,United Arab Emirates
Summary
Experienced procurement specialist with background in successfully delivering tactical cost savings. Offers excellent interpersonal and negotiation skills to seek beneficial outcomes with suppliers and stakeholders. Supports procurement strategies by assessing objectives and implementing service improvements.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
5
5
years of post-secondary education
1
1
Certificate
Work History
Bank Sales Officer
Money Concepts
Dubai, UAE
07.2023 - Current
- Generating new customer leads through various channels.
Proactively identifying sales prospects and conducting business development activities in assigned geography. - Following up on new leads and referrals to generate business.
- Achieving monthly sales targets assigned for various products and services. Cross-selling assets and fee products.
- Assisting client executives in understanding backlog and developing roadmaps to budget form revenue files.
- Updating sales connect in team with client executives and colleagues from brands.
- Supporting with opportunity identification actions and win path sessions.
International Procurement Analyst
Arab International Optronics
Cairo, Egypt
11.2020 - 07.2023
- Handle planned orders, create requisitions for purchased items, and manage approval process through SAP.
- Identify and list down recommended / approved international suppliers based on following: price, quality, selection, service, support, availability, reliability, production and distribution capabilities, and supplier’s reputation and history.
- Issue purchase orders as requested ensuring speed time delivery of required quantities.
- Negotiate contracts, agreements and pricing with suppliers.
- Prepare price comparisons to ensure compliance with agreed upon contract price.
- Ensure that all orders adhere to supplier agreements and contracts.
- Build relationships with suppliers.
- Calculate international freight charges to determine whether purchase of components is economically feasible. .
- Track orders, confirm delivery dates and costs on SAP
- Review shortage reports and take necessary actions.
- Review, update and track purchase orders until are fully completed.
- Work with planning department to help achieving preset production plan.
- Review and follow up on all foreign purchase orders requested by all concerned parties/departments
- Monitor shipments to ensure that goods come in on time, and in case of problems trace shipments and follow up undelivered goods.
- Trace and control costs of purchase materials and ensure achievement of all targets.
- Oversee all purchase requests and evaluate all inventory and specifications and maintain stock and prepare contract billing.
- Ensure payment terms are managed and optimized for improved cash flow and significant reduction in deposit invoices.
- Receive invoices from suppliers and verify them against PO and delivery receipts.
- Ensure PO banking documents are received correctly.
- Ensure that sea freight shipments are insured.
- Provide custom clearance department with all shipment documents to follow up release.
- Fulfill additional tasks as per job needs.
Material Planning and Procurement Specialist
Heaven Real estate solutions
Cairo, Egypt
11.2018 - 03.2020
- Prepare proposals, request quotes and negotiate purchase terms and conditions.
- Prepare and issue purchase orders and agreements.
- Monitor supplier performance and resolve issues and concerns.
- Inspect and evaluate quality of purchased items and resolve shortcomings.
- Analyze industry and demand trends and support senior management with development and implementation of sourcing strategies.
- Evaluated product sales performance to provide accurate reports and identify improvement opportunities.
- Identified stock quantity and quality, delivery times and other contract conditions to be met.
- Analyzed supply chain strategies and implemented sustainable procurement processes to keep continuous stock of products.
- Negotiated contract terms and awarded supplier contracts to achieve optimum business profits.
Supply Chain Coordinator
The Party Station, INC.
Cairo, Egypt
08.2015 - 03.2017
- Enforced high standards of product quality, trade compliance and warehousing for timely delivery.
- Selected appropriate volume and mix for demand and supply to achieve production objectives.
- Supervised 4 staff members tasked with materials handling, planning and purchasing.
- Challenged teams to achieve high-performance within distribution network to meet inventory targets.
- Develop and implement supply chain strategies that align with business objectives.
- Collaborate with suppliers, vendors, and distributors to procure raw materials and finished goods.
- Monitor inventory levels and ensure sufficient stock is available to meet customer demand.
- Track shipments and coordinate delivery schedules. Analyze data to identify areas for improvement and implement process improvements where necessary.
- Ensure compliance with all relevant regulations and standards.
- Manage relationships with all stakeholders, including suppliers, internal teams, and customers.
Education
Diploma - Procurement and Supply Chain (CIPS)
Chartered Institute of Procurement And Supply
United Kingdom 09.2021 -
Bachelor of Business Administration - Bachelor of Business Administration
Helwan University
Cairo / Egypt 09.2014 - 09.2019
Skills
Ability to Work in a Team
Solid Communication Skills
Negotiation Skills
Follow up Skills
Time Management
Attention to details
Ability to work under pressure and meet the expected goals
Able to plan and prioritize as required
Problem solving skills
Microsoft Office suite
SAP User
Languages
Arabic
Native
English
Fluent
German
Beginner
Certification
- Microsoft Certified Solutions Associate at Microsoft
- English language (B1) at The American University in Cairo
- German language (A1) at Goethe Institut in Cairo
Additional Information
- Accountant & Financial Controller at Arab International Optronics, Cairo
- Pharmaceutical Sales Representative at Fayrouz Pharma, Cairo
Timeline
Bank Sales Officer
Money Concepts
07.2023 - Current
Diploma - Procurement and Supply Chain (CIPS)
Chartered Institute of Procurement And Supply
09.2021 -
International Procurement Analyst
Arab International Optronics
11.2020 - 07.2023
Material Planning and Procurement Specialist
Heaven Real estate solutions
11.2018 - 03.2020
Supply Chain Coordinator
The Party Station, INC.
08.2015 - 03.2017
Bachelor of Business Administration - Bachelor of Business Administration
Helwan University
09.2014 - 09.2019
- Microsoft Certified Solutions Associate at Microsoft
- English language (B1) at The American University in Cairo
- German language (A1) at Goethe Institut in Cairo
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