Ahmed Samer
Foreign Purchasing Dept. Head
Cairo
Summary
Methodical Senior Procurement Specialist 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. Performs detailed research in supplier selection, sourcing and value assessment to form best overall strategy for long-term gain. Manages purchasing budget to determine feasibility of contracts and exceed savings goals. Energetic and collaborative with demonstrated success in supporting colleagues in training and development. Detail-oriented team player with strong organizational skills. Ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously with a high degree of accuracy.
To seek and maintain full-time position that offers professional challenges utilizing interpersonal skills, excellent time management and problem-solving skills.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
7
7
years of post-secondary education
Work History
Assistant Foreign Purchasing Department Head
Badr Petroleum Company
Cairo, Egypt
01.2020 - Current
- Sourced vendors, built relationships, and negotiated prices.
- Coordinated paperwork, updated spreadsheets, and maintained permanent records.
- Used SAP to authorize and monitor purchase orders and consumables.
- Solved diverse supply chain problems involving numerous sources, logistics, and scheduling factors especially related to the COVID-19 crisis.
- Wrote standard operating procedures for department.
- Implemented policies to reduce cost and eliminate waste.
- Adjusted procedures to maximize department effectiveness.
- Generated reports, documents and analysis in SAP for senior management review and approval.
- Conducted regular research to identify trends and cost saving opportunities.
- Identified and targeted critical procurement issues, saving over $1,500,000.
- Generated reports on purchasing activities to support management decisions.
- Facilitated resolution of vendor disputes and discrepancies.
- Tracked contract performance metrics and reported issues or non-compliance with appropriate stakeholders.
- Researched and evaluated potential suppliers to determine best fits for company needs and to identify cost savings opportunities.
- Reviewed and approved purchase orders and invoices for accuracy and completeness.
- Created purchasing policies and procedures that complied with company standards and regulatory requirements.
- Scrutinized purchasing data to identify areas for improvement and cost savings.
- Analyzed market and delivery systems to assess present and future materials availability.
- Communicated regularly with suppliers to uphold accountability for quality standards and timely delivery of goods.
- Negotiated pricing and terms with vendors to secure best value for company.
- Established and maintained accurate records of purchases, pricing and payment terms.
- Cultivated strong relationships with vendors to maintain and improve levels of customer service.
- Hired and trained purchasing staff to improve effectiveness of purchasing operations.
- Identified opportunities to reduce lead times and improve inventory management.
- Devised and implemented strategies to optimize purchasing processes and reduce costs.
- Collaborated with internal stakeholders to create timely and accurate purchase orders.
Foreign Purchasing Section Head
Badr Petroleum Company
Cairo
01.2018 - 01.2020
- Organized and detail-oriented with a strong work ethic.
- Adaptable and proficient in learning new concepts quickly and efficiently.
- Proven ability to learn quickly and adapt to new situations.
- Volunteered at local community organizations, providing assistance with day-to-day operations.
- Passionate about learning and committed to continual improvement.
- Self-motivated, with a strong sense of personal responsibility.
- Strengthened communication skills through regular interactions with stakeholders.
Senior Purchasing Officer
Badr Petroleum Company
Cairo
01.2014 - 01.2018
- Assisted in writing standard operating procedures for department.
- Devised and implemented strategies to optimize purchasing processes and reduce costs.
- Reduced costs by streamlining contract bidding and procurement processes to assure best prices for materials and services.
- Collaborated with internal stakeholders to create timely and accurate purchase orders.
- Sourced vendors, built relationships, and negotiated prices.
- Used SAP to authorize and monitor purchase orders and consumables.
- Analyzed market and delivery systems to assess present and future materials availability.
- Adjusted procedures to maximize department effectiveness.
- Implemented policies to reduce cost and eliminate waste.
- Coordinated paperwork, updated spreadsheets, and maintained permanent records.
- Solved diverse supply chain problems involving numerous sources, logistics, and scheduling factors.
- Negotiated pricing and terms with vendors to secure best value for company.
- Conducted regular research to identify trends and cost saving opportunities.
- Cultivated strong relationships with vendors to maintain and improve levels of customer service.
- Facilitated resolution of vendor disputes and discrepancies.
- Trained purchasing staff to improve effectiveness of purchasing operations.
- Reviewed and approved purchase orders and invoices for accuracy and completeness.
Purchasing Specialist
Badr Petroleum Company
Cairo
05.2012 - 01.2014
- Negotiated policies and contracts with vendors to achieve optimal pricing and consistent availability.
- Reviewed proposals, qualified vendors, and recommended optimal suppliers.
- Determined lowest possible cost, factoring in quality, and reliability and negotiated favorable contracts.
- Performed monthly reconciliation of open purchasing orders.
- Maintained consistent email communication with suppliers to confirm and track orders and verify delivery schedules on purchase orders.
- Computed and created purchase orders in SAP to monitor stock levels, verify purchase requisitions, and expedite customer orders.
- Searched for hard-to-find items and found high-quality, reliable vendors.
- Identified and resolved supply chain issues to mitigate delays and production disruptions.
- Maintained effective and lasting vendor relationships through dynamic communication, collaboration, and intelligent questioning skills.
- Worked with departments to find new and better items to fulfill diverse needs.
- Maintained documentation for all purchases.
- Accepted and processed supply requests from staff, and placed orders per procedures.
- Sourced and qualified bidders, obtained favorable pricing and finalized contracts.
- Collaborated with internal departments to identify and manage demand for material and services.
Junior Accountant
Badr Petroleum Company
Western Desert
12.2010 - 05.2012
- Leveraged finance knowledge to strengthen controls and improve transparency.
- Managed complex finance projects under direction of senior management to meet deadlines and budget limitations.
- Evaluated and improved financial records to make important business decisions.
- Assisted with preparation of monthly financial statements.
- Collaborated with internal and external stakeholders to maintain financial accuracy and compliance.
- Compiled and analyzed financial information to prepare entries for general ledger accounts.
- Generated and submitted invoices based upon established accounts receivable schedules and terms.
- Implemented and maintained internal controls and accounting procedures.
- Trained new employees on accounting principles and company procedures.
- Cooperated with senior leaders to create operating budgets and initiate financial planning.
- Partnered with auditors to track errors and add contributions to maintain accuracy.
- Collected and reported monthly expense variances and explanations.
- Prepared journal entries and entered into system using SAP.
Education
MBA - International Management
Eslsca University
Cairo, Egypt 02.2022 - Current
Diploma of Procurement And Supply L4 - Procurement
Chartered Institute of Procurement And Supply
United Kingdom 05.2020 - 02.2021
Bachelor of Science - Accounting And Business Management
Ain Shams University
Cairo, Egypt 05.2005 - 09.2010
Skills
Purchasing and procurement
Accomplishments
- Achieved department performance upgrade by 5% by introducing a KPI Software for Purchasing tasks.
- Collaborated with cross functional team in the development of El-Hammrah station.
- Supervised a team of 4 foreign Purchasing Specialists.
- Collaborated with cross functional team in the development and implementation of SAP 4/Hana.
- Consulted the Board Directors to re-approach a rental contract with another perspective leading to the increased adding value and cost effectiveness with savings rounding to $1,500,000.
• Elected as a CIPS Egypt Branch volunteer in 2021.
Since March 2021, I had finalized my Diploma In Chartered Institute of Procurement and Supply (CIPS) and had been volunteering to support seekers for the degree to book their exams and assist in studying and approach the procurement concept. By December 2021, I was elected by 36,000 vote from the Egyptian professionals to assist in the Egyptian Branch for the Period of 2021 to 2023.
During this period, I have been assisting my fellow colleagues in CIPS to elevate their experience and approach to the procurement function.
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Quote
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Timeline
MBA - International Management
Eslsca University
02.2022 - Current
Diploma of Procurement And Supply L4 - Procurement
Chartered Institute of Procurement And Supply
05.2020 - 02.2021
Assistant Foreign Purchasing Department Head
Badr Petroleum Company
01.2020 - Current
Foreign Purchasing Section Head
Badr Petroleum Company
01.2018 - 01.2020
Senior Purchasing Officer
Badr Petroleum Company
01.2014 - 01.2018
Purchasing Specialist
Badr Petroleum Company
05.2012 - 01.2014
Junior Accountant
Badr Petroleum Company
12.2010 - 05.2012
Bachelor of Science - Accounting And Business Management
Ain Shams University
05.2005 - 09.2010
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