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Work history
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Youhan Yousefi

Youhan Yousefi

Dubai

Summary

Dependable and diligent professional with experience analysing and developing procurement plans and strategies. Collaborates well with technical experts to manage successful vetting processes for issued tenders. Proactively seeks cost-effective solutions to business requirements. Committed and reliable communicator with excellent organisation and time management skills. Eager to learn and develop industry knowledge to assist and support procurement team. Offers creative, innovative mindset to help improve procurement strategies. Skilled procurement professional with proven success in developing procurement plans that maximise cost effectiveness and increase purchasing power. Experienced in advising and guiding management teams to support decision-making. Experienced [Job Title] 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

16
16
years of professional experience
3
3
years of post-secondary education

Work history

Procurement Manager

White Rock FZE
Dubai
01.2022 - Current
  • Managed supplier base, developing joint business plans for improved profitability, product and service levels.
  • Built relationships for increased engagement and partnerships across supplier base.
  • Worked cross-functionally with internal teams to deliver quality products to meet needs of customers.
  • Sourced most cost-effective new and existing products to meet category and procurement KPIs.
  • Delivered category management process, achieving defined growth targets.
  • Negotiated contracts and terms successfully, delivering cost and operational efficiency for group.
  • Controlled cost of goods and managed terms and business planning with supplier base for improved profitability.
  • Sourced and verified quotations from suppliers before initiating purchase processes.
  • Supported procurement strategies, assessing objectives and implementing necessary service improvements.
  • Ran due diligence checks on potential suppliers and flagged issues detected for action.
  • Developed professional expertise through training and mentorship to boost service delivery.
  • Utilised legislation knowledge in enforcing best practices and company compliance across different services.
  • Worked with department heads to determine requirements for procurement activities.
  • Analysed and developed procurement plans with cost-effective solutions and increased purchase power.
  • Evaluated procurement processes and used results to improve workflows and procedures.

General Manager

MazMaz
Tehran, Iran
10.2017 - 12.2022
  • Monitored and evaluated teams, identifying and targeting opportunities for improvement.
  • Managed high-performing teams to deliver quality customer service and stable profits.
  • Delivered business strategy to drive revenue and operational efficiencies.
  • Recruited top-performing candidates to build staff retention and team performance.
  • Increased revenue streams by reducing costs, managing schedules and performing variance and risk analysis to implement corrective actions.
  • Tracked KPIs to drive profitability and target delivery.
  • Implemented effective customer service procedures to encourage positive feedback.
  • Generated business, cost and employee reports to management.
  • Scheduled regular team meetings to discuss business updates, issues and recommendations.

Commercial Manager

Yaran Group
Tehran, Iran
07.2015 - 10.2017
  • Reported on and executed risk management, identifying, monitoring and valuing risks.
  • Improved company performance by reviewing, analysing and developing operational processes.
  • Leveraged data across company using various tools to deliver campaign performance and retention data.
  • Employed strong project management skills to deliver complex objectives.
  • Collaborated with internal and external stakeholders, communicating and meeting contract requirements.
  • Supported risk management and mitigation at operational, commercial and technical levels.
  • Worked with cross functional teams to develop right bids consistently.
  • Sourced services and resources needed, negotiating costs with external stakeholders to ensure project completion.
  • Monitored documentation and implementation of key contract applications and working capital processes.

Commercial Manager

Pars Mehrab Holding
Tehran, Iran
04.2014 - 07.2015
  • Reported on and executed risk management, identifying, monitoring and valuing risks.
  • Improved company performance by reviewing, analysing and developing operational processes.
  • Leveraged data across company using various tools to deliver campaign performance and retention data.
  • Employed strong project management skills to deliver complex objectives.
  • Collaborated with internal and external stakeholders, communicating and meeting contract requirements.
  • Supported risk management and mitigation at operational, commercial and technical levels.
  • Worked with cross functional teams to develop right bids consistently.
  • Sourced services and resources needed, negotiating costs with external stakeholders to ensure project completion.
  • Monitored documentation and implementation of key contract applications and working capital processes.
  • Performed data analysis, segmentation and predictive modelling, driving customer retention and sales renewal.
  • Monitored plans to meet deadlines, budget and quality standards.
  • Built robust forecast using model building and statistical techniques.
  • Established sales targets and developed and implemented plans to meet them.
  • Devised clear strategy on customer engagement, operational delivery and commercial excellence.

Commercial Assistant

AB Solution
Tehran, Iran
02.2008 - 03.2014
  • Managed maintenance and repairs of office facilities and equipment to oversee wear and tear.
  • Communicated with internal departments, answered calls and scheduled travel arrangements.
  • Typed, formatted and edited documents and presentations for supervisors.
  • Issued and tracked subcontract agreements to inform parties of project responsibilities.
  • Assisted team to compose and issue proposals.
  • Scheduled appointments, maintained events calendar and sent reminders for management.
  • Stored office and client records on secured server to prevent data losses.
  • Managed incoming and outgoing mail to facilitate smooth delivery.
  • Created, edited and forwarded spreadsheets and documents.

Education

Master of Business Administration - MBA Strategy

University of Tehran , Tehran/Iran
01.2020 - 01.2023

Skills

  • Persuasive negotiator
  • [Area of expertise] procurement
  • Excel proficiency
  • High-value project management
  • Contracts development
  • Exemplary verbal and written communicator

Languages

English
Fluent
Persian
Native

Timeline

Procurement Manager - White Rock FZE
01.2022 - Current
University of Tehran - Master of Business Administration, MBA Strategy
01.2020 - 01.2023
General Manager - MazMaz
10.2017 - 12.2022
Commercial Manager - Yaran Group
07.2015 - 10.2017
Commercial Manager - Pars Mehrab Holding
04.2014 - 07.2015
Commercial Assistant - AB Solution
02.2008 - 03.2014
Youhan Yousefi