Abdullah Alfraihy
Riyadh
Summary
A detail-oriented Procurement professional with a 10 years experience in the F&B and retail industries. Looking to a join workplace that would allow me to share my experience and develop in different areas of sourcing, negation, quality control and vendor relations among other things. Eager to show my ability to function well with people from various backgrounds to achieve the company's goals.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Procurement Supervisor
Half Million
05.2023 - Current
- Analyzed market conditions to make informed decisions on pricing and purchasing strategies.
- Prepared and presented reports to management on purchasing trends and cost savings to aid in decision making.
- Negotiated complex corporate procurement contracts by working closely with internal and external contacts.
- Utilized market intelligence to identify opportunities for savings and cost reduction.
- Hired and trained purchasing staff to improve effectiveness of purchasing operations.
Procurement Specialist
Innovative Foods Company
06.2020 - 05.2023
- Maintained effective and lasting vendor relationships through dynamic communication, collaboration, and intelligent questioning skills.
- Established relationships with vendors and suppliers to streamline procurement operations.
- Negotiated contracts and agreements with suppliers to achieve best pricing and terms.
- Carefully read and interpreted requisition orders to understand specialized terms and requirements.
- Performed complex data analysis to identify cost-saving opportunities and forecast future demands.
- Collaborated with stakeholders to align supply chain processes with organizational goals.
- Analyzed market trends and identified optimal sources of supply to maximize cost savings.
Procurement Officer
Abdullah Al-Othaim Markets
08.2018 - 06.2020
- Input, analyzed and reported on data covering all aspects of procurement operations.
- Maintained current understanding of pricing structures, market conditions and trends in industry.
- Negotiate contracts with vendors, securing best prices and terms for materials, equipment and services.
- Made valuable contributions to planning of promotions, pricing and inventory levels, enhancing inventory flow, revenue, and profits.
Operations Manager
Caky Sweety
07.2016 - 08.2018
- Supervised operations staff and kept employees compliant with company policies and procedures.
- Developed systems and procedures to improve operational quality and team efficiency.
- Managed inventory and supply chain operations to achieve timely and accurate delivery of goods and services.
- Led hiring, onboarding and training of new hires to fulfill business requirements.
Volunteer
Food Bank, Sonoma
03.2011 - 12.2011
Shift Manager
Herfy
08.2007 - 05.2010
Education
BA - Political Sciences
Arizona State University
05.2016
Skills
- Supplier Liaison
- Price Negotiation
- Performance Improvement
- Supplier Management
- ERP Software
- Process Improvement
- Analytical Thinking
- Relationship Building
Certification
Finance for Non Finance.
The Art of Speech.
Languages
Arabic
Native language
English
Proficient
C2
Timeline
Procurement Supervisor
Half Million
05.2023 - Current
Procurement Specialist
Innovative Foods Company
06.2020 - 05.2023
Procurement Officer
Abdullah Al-Othaim Markets
08.2018 - 06.2020
Operations Manager
Caky Sweety
07.2016 - 08.2018
Volunteer
Food Bank, Sonoma
03.2011 - 12.2011
Shift Manager
Herfy
08.2007 - 05.2010
BA - Political Sciences
Arizona State University
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