Kareem Ahmed
Head Of Purchasing Department
Giza
Summary
Enthusiastic professional with experience in various fields, currently associated with Living IN Interiors (EGYPT). Strong relationship management skills utilized effectively when interacting with clients. Effective communicator with excellent communication skills. Possesses strong analytical, problem-solving, and organizational abilities.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
20
20
years of post-secondary education
Work History
Head of Purchasing
Living in Interiors EGYPT
2 2013 - Current
- Managed a team of buyers, fostering professional growth and development through continuous training initiatives.
- Championed sustainable sourcing practices, reducing environmental impact without compromising on product quality or price competitiveness.
- Streamlined procurement processes by implementing efficient workflows and digital tools.
- .Enabled better decision-making through accurate reporting on procurement metrics.
- Implemented inventory control systems to optimize stock levels and reduce waste.
- Developed purchasing strategies for cost reduction, resulting in significant savings for the company.
- Analyzed spend data to identify areas of improvement in procurement efficiency and effectiveness.
- Improved supplier relationships by establishing clear communication channels and conducting regular performance reviews.
- Optimized supplier payment terms, improving cash flow management while maintaining strong vendor relationships.
- Negotiated favorable contract terms with suppliers, ensuring timely delivery and quality products.
- Mitigated supply chain risks by diversifying supplier base and implementing contingency plans for critical materials or components.
- Created purchasing policies and procedures that complied with company standards and regulatory requirements.
- Collaborated with internal stakeholders to create timely and accurate purchase orders.
Purchasing Specialist
DELTA GALIL EGYPT
02.2013 - Current
- Check requisitions for accuracy, completeness and compliance & Create purchase orders
- Maintain contract and purchase order records
- Distribute completed purchase orders internally or to suppliers and follow-up when necessary
- Keep accurate pricing records and familiarize with vendor program details
- Develops and maintains bidders' lists
- Monitor shipments to ensure that goods come in on time and resolve problems related to undelivered goods
- Analyze price proposals and other data and information to determine reasonable prices
- Negotiate, maximize profit margin, and minimize fees
- Recommend and qualify new vendors as needed
- Resolve billing issues and any conflicts between the company and the vendors
- Minimize risk by ensuring alternative sources of supply for critical items
- Support the organization through activities focused on sourcing and cost reduction.
Planner
DELTA GALIL EGYPT
- 02.2013
- Responsible for handling fabric orders placed to the fabric mills in Egypt
- Ensuring monthly dispatch plan and daily/weekly production target
- Management of delivery flows after po’s are created in MOVEX & M3 ERP PACKAGES
- Involved in formulations and implementation of SCP (Supplier collaboration portal) for HUGO BOSS in the factory
- Follow up an order from the time they are placed by the buyers till their final delivery to the buyer as per time and quality standard committed to them
- Ensuring the quality of the fabric as per the buyer’s requirement
- Ensuring the smooth supply chain from the fabric dispatch as per the requirements of the factory
- Customer Handled: HUGO BOSS , SPANX , CK , Lulu Lemon, Michel Kors, Hema
- Product Profile: Ladies Wear, Men’s wear, Under garments, Sleep wear.
Game Master & Customer support executive
TAHADI GAMES (GABBAR GROUP OF COMPANIES)
09.2010
- Assist in planning and facilitating gaming events
- Ensure player satisfaction by responding timely and accurately to player’s complaints and disputes
- Provide support to players on game related queries
- Conduct quality assurance assessment of game products to ensure product quality and service
- Perform investigation and documentation of game exploits, bugs and similar other issues pertaining to online gaming world
- Assist in creating, planning and implementing innovative games
- Ensure all players adhere to gaming rules and regulations
- Coordinate with different teams to achieve milestones within deadlines
- Manage gaming operations and report game status to management on daily basis
- Analyze feedback and suggestions from players for continuous improvements of game
- Evaluate game process and procedures and recommend improvements
- Manage game messaging and gaming forums to attract more players
- Perform server testing and hack testing of gaming product
- Monitor disturbances and imbalances during games and provide corrective solutions
- Coordinating with finance team for payment follow up.
Education
B.com (Accounting) - Accounting
Ainshams University
Egypt 04.2001 - 04.2010
Berlitz & American University Cairo -
Proficient in Reading /writing/listening English
Egypt 04.2001 - 04.2012
Diploma in Human Resource Management - undefined
El Sadat Academy
Supply Chain Management -
AUC
Egypt08.2024
Decision making & problem-solving course - undefined
AUC
Leadership Skills course - undefined
AUC
Course in Manual Accounting - undefined
Course in Cost Accounting - undefined
Course in Peach Tree Accounting application - undefined
Course in computerized Accounting - undefined
Skills
MS Outlook
MS Office Suite (Word, Excel Spreadsheet)
ERP Packages like MOVEX, M3, SCP FOR HUGO BOSS & ORACLE
Point of view software
Fast React evolve software
Collaborative Leadership
Timeline
Purchasing Specialist
DELTA GALIL EGYPT
02.2013 - Current
Game Master & Customer support executive
TAHADI GAMES (GABBAR GROUP OF COMPANIES)
09.2010
B.com (Accounting) - Accounting
Ainshams University
04.2001 - 04.2010
Berlitz & American University Cairo -
Proficient in Reading /writing/listening English
04.2001 - 04.2012
Head of Purchasing
Living in Interiors EGYPT
2 2013 - Current
Planner
DELTA GALIL EGYPT
- 02.2013
Diploma in Human Resource Management - undefined
El Sadat Academy
Supply Chain Management -
AUC
Decision making & problem-solving course - undefined
AUC
Leadership Skills course - undefined
AUC
Course in Manual Accounting - undefined
Course in Cost Accounting - undefined
Course in Peach Tree Accounting application - undefined
Course in computerized Accounting - undefined
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