Suzan Aoun
Procurement Professional
Sharjah,SH
Summary
Industrious procurement and sourcing professional offering [Number] years of experience in driving increased quality and reduced costs. Proficient in resource allocation and process optimization to increase productivity. Committed to exceptional customer satisfaction through excellent communication and timely problem resolution. Energetic and collaborative with demonstrated success in supporting colleagues in training and development. Methodical [Job Title] with background overseeing purchase of goods and services on behalf of organization. Seasoned expert at bid process guidance and contract administration. Talented leader when following and enforcing purchasing rules, procedures and associated regulations. Respectful Procurement Specialist with understanding of supply and demand and discerning eye for inventory level evaluation. Bilingual go-getter experienced in coordinating with vendors regarding logistics. Dependable Procurement Specialist with a background in tracking products from vendor shipments to the consumer pipeline. Analytical performer with price dispute resolution experience. Considered an enthusiastic employee with great decision making skills. Detail-oriented professional promoting expertise in supply chain planning. Confident Procurement Specialist knowledgeable in managing vendor relations, tracking products and the methods needed to obtain the best pricing.
Experienced procurement Professional with approximately 15 years in the industry. Skilled in purchasing,
contract management, negotiation, vendor relationship. Demonstrated ability to manage staff, develop
budgets and reduce costs.
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
4
4
years of post-secondary education
1
1
Certification
2
2
Languages
Work History
Senior Procurement Specialist
ABC Malls
Beirut , Lebanon
10.2017 - 03.2021
- Contributed to construction-related procurement tasks and supported project scheduling requirements.
- Developed and maintained relationships with key suppliers for smooth communication and to meet required expectations.
- Negotiated complex corporate procurement contracts by working closely with internal and external contacts.
- Reviewed and issued contracts and blanket purchase orders after choosing ideal vendor and drive procurement process.
- Evaluated supplier quotes based on purchasing procedures and competitiveness in quality, price and delivery.
- Supervises a team of Procurement Specialists responsible for receiving RO’s, completing sourcing
events, ensuring contractual compliance, obtaining client approvals, and coordinating to ensure
proper shipment of orders - Oversees the day-to-day work of Procurement Specialists including workload distribution,performance management, and capacity building
- Responsible for the establishment of performance goals and career development plans for a team of
procurement specialists - Makes supplier award recommendations to managers
Provides on the job training in best practices in procurement management - Continuously works to improve and broaden health commodity product knowledge
- Interface with internal user departments, including senior management, and suppliers on procurement
Responsible for planning for procurement activities together with the Senior Management - Responsible for Tender management and administration for high value and risk projects, running
process, troubleshooting and interfacing with all relevant parties - Managing and optimizing supplier performance, and reduction in total cost of ownership.
- Negotiations planning and execution with suppliers on costs, commercial and contractual terms
- Ensures Market research to source alternate supply sources
- Develop KPI's to manage performance throughout life of subcontract agreement including quality programs and continuous improvement processes
- Support the development and management of annual budgets and cost performance goals
- Manage supplier relationships and improve supplier performance
Senior Procurement Executive
BA United Holding
Beirut , Lebanon
02.2013 - 10.2017
- Created and implemented new procurement policies and process.
- introduced new suppliers, monitored their performance based on a new evaluation form
- Introduced computerized purchasing system.
- Prepared yearly operational budget for all commercial centers.
- Negotiated and agreed on contracts ensuring contracts comply with legislative and technical requirements.
- Purchased and sourced all material/service/equipment to provide commercial centers with the best quality merchandise
- Negotiated with suppliers to achieve the most favorable prices
Customer Service Representative
Lebanese Canadian Bank
Beirut , Lebanon
03.2011 - 12.2011
- Completed money-related transactions.
- Opened and closed accounts for customers.
- Identified customer needs and referred customers to appropriate banking services and specialists
- Offered upgrades and new banking services or products for clients
Purchasing Coordinator
Water Establishment of Beirut and Mount Lebanon
Beirut , Lebanon
07.2004 - 12.2010
- Monitored all purchase requisitions and handled adjustments with vendors.
- Created purchase orders and had each signed by production managers.
- Maintained consistent email communication with stores and suppliers to confirm and track orders and verify price revisions on purchase orders.
- Standardized inventory quarterly reporting and analysis and instituted corrective action for close-outs and out-of-stock items to keep inventory records current.
- Ordered office supplies/equipment from suppliers.
- Generated Inquiries and got Quotes where necessary.
- Compared the prices of materials/services and finalized the order.
- Processed and tracked purchase orders.
- Completed and got appropriate approvals/signatures
- Co-coordinated with the accounting department for payment of creditors
- Compiled contracts based on tender documentation and ensured that all tenders are confidentially kept.
- Generated weekly/monthly report for Senior Management.
- Ensured purchasing activities are followed in accordance with general policy.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Business Administration
American University of Science And Technology
Beirut 09.2004 - 09.2008
Skills
Proficiency in Oracle ERP
Purchasing
Price negotiation
Vendor relationship management
Effective communication
Budgeting
Microsoft office
Vendor Sourcing
Accomplishments
Achieved Employee of the year Certificat at BA United Holding
Certification
International Procurement & Business Negotiation
Timeline
International Procurement & Business Negotiation
06-2018
Senior Procurement Specialist
ABC Malls
10.2017 - 03.2021
Senior Procurement Executive
BA United Holding
02.2013 - 10.2017
Customer Service Representative
Lebanese Canadian Bank
03.2011 - 12.2011
Bachelor of Science - Business Administration
American University of Science And Technology
09.2004 - 09.2008
Purchasing Coordinator
Water Establishment of Beirut and Mount Lebanon
07.2004 - 12.2010