Ammar Zabeedi
Purchasing Manager
Jeddah,Saudi Arabia
Summary
Experienced purchasing professional with top-notch leadership, program management and planning abilities. Excellent verbal and written communication skills paired with organized nature and advanced problem-solving strengths. Improves policies, reduces waste and supports business needs with efficient, high-quality materials.
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
2
2
Languages
Work History
Purchasing Manager
Dallah Taibah Hotel
04.2024 - Current
- Implemented strategic sourcing initiatives, reducing overall purchasing costs.
- Managed supplier relationships to ensure timely delivery of products and services.
- Reduced order processing time by automating purchase orders and invoicing systems.
- Implemented policies to reduce cost and eliminate waste.
- Contacted location managers and department supervisors to assess requirements.
- Monitored inventory levels and avoided shortages with timely replenishment of stock.
- Streamlined procurement processes for increased efficiency and reduced lead times
Purchasing Specialist
Abdulsalam Zabeedi Est.
4 2019 - 03.2024
- Prepare and issue purchase orders and agreements
- Inspect and evaluate the quality of purchased items and resolve shortcomings
- Oversaw the assessment of new supplier capabilities to reduce risks, enhance operational processes, and increase the value of products and services
- Monitor the company's inventory levels to ensure that the stock and databases are kept up-to-date
- Control the purchase frequency, delivery, and invoicing to meet contractual guidelines and adhere to budgetary regulations.
Buyer
Saudi National Bank (SNB)
01.2014 - 03.2018
- Oversaw supplier evaluation from proposal review, assessment to supplier commissioning
- Tracked inventory and shipments, and utilized spreadsheets to provide detailed item information
- Coordinated sourcing of new products to ensure consistency and availability
- Sourced vendors and managed relationships with them to ensure they provided high-quality products at competitive prices
- Negotiated with suppliers to reach the best price, quality and supply duration
- Managed product performance and removed non-performing items from the market.
Faculty Affairs Coordinator
College of Business Administration (CBA)
12.2010 - 09.2012
- Provided administrative support to faculty members and the academic leadership team
- Analyzed problems, assessed solutions, and made sound decisions
- Generated daily, weekly, and monthly reports using Microsoft Excel
- Formulated team communications and meeting materials
- Managed faculty appointments, promotions, and tenure processes
- Maintained accurate faculty records and ensuring compliance with institutional policies and procedures.
Buyer
College of Business Administration (CBA)
12.2009 - 12.2010
- Researched, selected and purchased quality products and materials
- Oversaw dispatch, delivery, and invoicing of vendor purchase orders
- Ensured adherence to contractual guidelines and budgetary regulations
- Maintained comprehensive documentation and records of all purchasing activities
- Evaluated proposals, assessed vendors, and suggested ideal suppliers
- Issued checks to vendors and collected necessary signatures.
Education
BBA - Marketing
College of Business Administration (CBA)
Jeddah 04.2001 -
Skills
Procurement Process Improvement
E-procurement Systems
Inventory Management
ERP Software
MS Office
Teamwork and Collaboration
Multitasking Abilities
Vendor Relationship Management
Procurement expertise
Demand forecasting
Problem-Solving
Multitasking
Timeline
Purchasing Manager
Dallah Taibah Hotel
04.2024 - Current
Buyer
Saudi National Bank (SNB)
01.2014 - 03.2018
Faculty Affairs Coordinator
College of Business Administration (CBA)
12.2010 - 09.2012
Buyer
College of Business Administration (CBA)
12.2009 - 12.2010
BBA - Marketing
College of Business Administration (CBA)
04.2001 -
Purchasing Specialist
Abdulsalam Zabeedi Est.
4 2019 - 03.2024
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