Faisal Al Saati
Jeddah
Summary
Resourceful Purchasing Officer with extensive experience and successful track record in procurement and logistics. Organized and effective professional well-versed in using proven methods and cutting-edge technology to streamline operations, increase productivity and cut costs. Dedicated to strengthening and maintaining vendor relations through outstanding communication and human relations skills.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
Work History
Sr. Purchasing Officer
Baud Telecom Company (BTC)
01.2021 - Current
- Sourced vendors, built relationships, and negotiated prices.
- Purchased new products and oversaw inventory stocking and availability.
- Coordinated paperwork, updated spreadsheets, and maintained permanent records.
- Performed Weekly reconciliation of open purchasing orders.
- Solved diverse supply chain problems involving numerous sources, logistics, and scheduling factors.
- Conducted regular research to identify trends and cost saving opportunities.
- Monitored and evaluated vendor performance to determine compliance with quality standards.
- Searched for hard-to-find items and found high-quality, reliable vendors.
- Used (ORACLE SoftWare) to authorize and monitor purchase orders and consumables.
- Used (JUNIPER PORTAL) to authorize and monitor purchase orders and consumables.
- Used (AVAYA) to authorize and monitor purchase orders and consumables.
- Used (ALCATEL PORTAL) to authorize and monitor purchase orders and consumables.
- Resolved daily issues by handling invoice discrepancies, replacements for rejected materials and missed and late deliveries.
- Managed procurement requests and acted as point-person for customers on logistics, hardware and software needs.
Sr. Purchasing Officer
Al Yamamah Steel Ind. Co.
02.2020 - 12.2020
- Sourced vendors, built relationships, and negotiated prices.
- Purchased new products and oversaw inventory stocking and availability.
- Coordinated paperwork, updated spreadsheets, and maintained permanent records.
- Used (SAP Software) to authorize and monitor purchase orders and consumables.
Sr. Purchasing Officer
Julphar Gulf Pharmaceutical
08.2017 - 08.2019
- Generated documentation and information required for shipments.
- Negotiate contracts with vendors, securing best prices and terms for materials, equipment and services.
- Proved successful working within tight deadlines and a fast-paced environment.
- Paid attention to detail while completing assignments.
- Developed and strengthened supplier relationships.
- Proven ability to learn quickly and adapt to new situations.
- Worked well in a team setting, providing support and guidance.
Customer Service Officer (Logistic)
Arabian Est. for Trade & Shipping Co. LTD / SA
12.2015 - 02.2017
- Handle shipping documentation and process
- Interact with third party logistics service providers
- Review bills, invoices and purchase orders
- Follow-up and advice customer on shipment status
- Create manifest, booking and packing lists
- Update shipment information in database
- Using shipping star net system (agencies shipping system)
- Open header and upload in EDI
- Assist in ensuring smooth running in operations
- Assisted with clearing items through customs.
Customer Accounts Officer
Abdul Latif Jameel - Lexus
02.2015 - 09.2015
- Sorting out payment plans
- Recording payments that are made
- Organizing customer files (every job has paperwork and admin)
- Review terms of sale or loan documents.
- Dealing with customer disputes and liaise where necessary to monitor progress
- Tracing debtors who move without telling the company
- Negotiate agreements and settlements within established guidelines.
- Offer advice or refer customers to debt counselors.
- Negotiate the return of unpaid merchandise
- Monitor cash on delivery or roll payment
Purchasing Officer
Tamer Group
04.2014 - 11.2014
- Computed and created purchase orders to monitor stock levels, verify purchase requisitions.
- Reviewed order updates to identify best practices aligned with corporate goals.
- Negotiated policies and contracts with vendors to achieve optimal pricing and consistent availability.
- Managed vendor purchase order dispatch, delivery, and invoicing to set contractual guidelines and maintain budgetary regulations.
Purchasing Officer
Krimmely Group
04.2013 - 03.2014
- Analyze price proposals, financial reports, and other information to determine reasonable prices
- Negotiate contracts on behalf of their organization
- Keeps information accessible by sorting and filing documents.
- Provides purchasing planning and control information by collecting, analyzing, and summarizing data
- Prepares purchase orders by verifying specifications and price; obtaining recommendations from suppliers for substitute items; obtaining approval from requisitioning department.
- Obtains purchased items by forwarding orders to suppliers; monitoring and expediting orders.
- Verifies purchase requisitions by comparing items requested to master list, clarifying unclear items, recommending alternatives.
- Forwards available inventory items by verifying stock; scheduling delivery.
- Ensure that any invoices are sent to accounts for payment
Skills
- Excellent in using computers / Internet
- Ability to perform and achieve under pressure
- Ability to build effective social relationships
- Able to learn and comprehend new systems quickly
- Highly creative and innovative; ready to take challenges
- Excellent Verbal/Written Communication
- Procurement Expertise
- Data Analysis Understanding
- Document Preparation
- Process Development
Academic Qualifications Training Courses
- King Abdul-Aziz University, Business Administration, 09/2009, 06/2013
- English Course, Canadian Creative Center, 40 Hrs, General English (Top Notch 1A)
Residence Country
Saudi Arabia
Residence City
Jeddah
Personal Information
- ID Number: 1068357688
- Marital Status: Single
- Date of Birth: 07/11/90
- Nationality: Saudi
Languages
Arabic
Native language
English
Upper intermediate
B2
Timeline
Sr. Purchasing Officer
Baud Telecom Company (BTC)
01.2021 - Current
Sr. Purchasing Officer
Al Yamamah Steel Ind. Co.
02.2020 - 12.2020
Sr. Purchasing Officer
Julphar Gulf Pharmaceutical
08.2017 - 08.2019
Customer Service Officer (Logistic)
Arabian Est. for Trade & Shipping Co. LTD / SA
12.2015 - 02.2017
Customer Accounts Officer
Abdul Latif Jameel - Lexus
02.2015 - 09.2015
Purchasing Officer
Tamer Group
04.2014 - 11.2014
Purchasing Officer
Krimmely Group
04.2013 - 03.2014
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