Mahmoud Al-Khalifa
Alexandria
Summary
Accomplished Senior Purchasing Manager with a proven track record at Mobility PRO DMCC, enhancing supply chain efficiency and spearheading cost reduction initiatives. Expert in strategic sourcing and negotiation, adept at fostering robust supplier relationships. Demonstrated leadership in driving sustainability practices and procurement policies, achieving significant savings and operational improvements.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Senior Purchasing-manager
Mobility PRO DMCC
Dubai,UAE (Remote)
01.2021 - Current
- Cultivated a culture of ethical sourcing practices within the purchasing department, reducing exposure to reputational risks and legal penalties.
- Optimized working capital by negotiating favorable payment terms with vendors without compromising supplier relations or product quality.
- Led contract negotiations with key suppliers resulting in significant cost savings while maintaining strong business partnerships.
- Collaborated with cross-functional teams for successful product launches, ensuring availability of necessary components.
- Ensured timely delivery of materials by closely monitoring and managing inventory levels.
- Reduced operational expenses by consolidating suppliers and leveraging economies of scale in purchasing agreements.
- Conducted market research to identify potential suppliers, evaluating them based on quality, service, and pricing factors.
- Actualizing high-quality, cost effective procurement solutions. Experienced in leading projects, directing logistics and managing inventory needs. Dedicated to maintaining schedules and budgets while enhancing operational performance.
- Professional with program management and planning abilities. Excellent verbal and written communication skills paired with organized nature and advanced problem-solving strengths. Improves policies, reduces costs and supports business needs with efficient, high-quality materials.
- Executing the purchase and sourcing of automotive tires and other automotive spare parts. Growing the current business through the development of business scale and new product range.
- Planning annual and mid-term purchasing strategies , maintaining positive relationship with suppliers, and supervising the purchasing department in their daily activities and reporting, analyzing surrounding business environments for facilitating the best purchasing decisions, and improving the company's financial status by negotiating for the best deals with suppliers and following up daily sales movement.
Purchasing Manager
Mobility Pro DMCC
Dubai,UAE (Remote)
01.2018 - 12.2020
- Sourced vendors, built relationships, and negotiated prices.
- Purchased new products and oversaw inventory stocking and availability.
- Managed supplier relationships to ensure timely delivery of products and services.
- Achieved cost savings by negotiating contracts and pricing with suppliers.
- Solved diverse supply chain problems involving numerous sources, logistics, and scheduling factors.
- Performed monthly reconciliation of open purchasing orders.
- Coordinated paperwork, updated spreadsheets, and maintained permanent records.
- Implemented policies to reduce cost and eliminate waste.
- Established long-term agreements with strategic suppliers, securing favorable pricing and delivery terms.
- Implemented strategic sourcing initiatives, reducing overall purchasing costs.
- Reduced order processing time by automating purchase orders and invoicing systems.
- Optimized inventory levels by implementing demand forecasting techniques and just-in-time purchasing strategies.
- Trained junior staff members on best practices in purchasing management, contributing to their professional development and growth within the organization.
- Contacted location managers and department supervisors to assess requirements.
- Analyzed market trends and adjusted procurement strategies accordingly for optimal results.
- Monitored and evaluated vendor performance to determine compliance with quality standards.
- Wrote standard operating procedures for department.
- Developed risk management strategies to mitigate potential disruptions in the supply chain.
- Progressed through various purchasing, warehousing and leadership roles.
- Ensured compliance with corporate policies and applicable regulations governing procurement activities, mitigating company risks.
- Conducted regular spend analysis reviews to identify opportunities for cost optimization within various categories.
- Evaluated supplier performance through regular audits and assessments, ensuring compliance with quality standards and contractual terms.
- Generated reports, documents and analysis in [Software] for senior management review and approval.
- Conducted regular research to identify trends and cost saving opportunities.
- Streamlined procurement processes for increased efficiency and reduced lead times.
- Identified and targeted critical procurement issues, saving over $3M.
- Led cross-functional team in executing cost reduction initiatives, resulting in significant savings on material purchases.
- Adjusted procedures to maximize department effectiveness.
- Enhanced supplier diversity program, fostering stronger partnerships with minority-owned businesses.
- Collaborated with cross-functional teams to identify cost-saving opportunities in the supply chain.
- Monitored inventory levels and avoided shortages with timely replenishment of stock.
- Cultivated strong relationships with vendors to maintain and improve levels of customer service.
- Negotiated pricing and terms with vendors to secure best value for company.
- Created purchasing policies and procedures that complied with company standards and regulatory requirements.
- Established and maintained accurate records of purchases, pricing and payment terms.
- Identified opportunities to reduce lead times and improve inventory management.
- Reviewed and approved purchase orders and invoices for accuracy and completeness.
- Facilitated resolution of vendor disputes and discrepancies.
- Hired and trained purchasing staff to improve effectiveness of purchasing operations.
- Reduced costs by streamlining contract bidding and procurement processes to assure best prices for materials and services.
- Generated reports on purchasing activities to support management decisions.
- Communicated regularly with suppliers to uphold accountability for quality standards and timely delivery of goods.
- Analyzed market and delivery systems to assess present and future materials availability.
- Scrutinized purchasing data to identify areas for improvement and cost savings.
- Devised and implemented strategies to optimize purchasing processes and reduce costs.
- Researched and evaluated potential suppliers to determine best fits for company needs and to identify cost savings opportunities.
- Developed and tracked metrics to measure supplier performance and cost savings.
- Completed monthly profit and loss performance reports.
- Collaborated with internal stakeholders to create timely and accurate purchase orders.
- Assessed areas of service concern and developed improvement plans.
- Tracked contract performance metrics and reported issues or non-compliance with appropriate stakeholders.
Purchasing Coordinator
Mobility Pro DMCC
Dubai,UAE (Remote)
01.2016 - 12.2017
- Maintained complete documentation and records of all purchasing activities.
- Reviewed purchase orders for accuracy and compliance with company policies before approval, minimizing errors and potential disputes.
- Contacted each vendor and recorded information regarding price, availability and quality of products.
- Enhanced procurement efficiency by streamlining purchasing processes and implementing cost-saving strategies.
- Created purchase orders and had each signed by production managers.
- Verified delivery of correct materials amounts to production pallets at right time.
- Developed strong relationships with key suppliers, fostering trust and collaboration that enabled successful negotiations.
- Monitored all purchase requisitions and handled adjustments with vendors.
- Implemented a centralized purchasing system that improved tracking of spending patterns and facilitated better budget management.
- Negotiated favorable pricing with suppliers, resulting in significant annual savings for the company.
- Demonstrated strong analytical skills by effectively managing complex data sets related to supplier performance metrics and spend analysis reports used in decision making.
- Implemented policies to reduce cost and eliminate waste.
- Championed process improvements that led to shorter lead times for critical components, enhancing production schedules while minimizing downtime due to material shortages.
- Managed inventory levels effectively, reducing stockouts and excess inventory costs while maintaining optimal product availability.
- Collaborated with internal and external customers and managed all pricing and availability of all products.
- Ensured accurate documentation of procurement activities, maintaining a comprehensive and organized filing system that facilitated easy access to vital information when needed.
- Assisted in the development of annual budgets by providing detailed input on projected purchasing needs, enabling more accurate financial planning for the organization.
- Played a crucial role in risk mitigation by identifying supply chain vulnerabilities early on, allowing for prompt corrective actions to be taken when needed.
- Conducted regular supplier evaluations to assess performance against contract requirements, ensuring high-quality products and services were consistently delivered.
- Analyzed market trends and supplier performance data to identify opportunities for improvement and cost reduction.
- Spearheaded initiatives to promote sustainable sourcing practices within the organization, reducing environmental impact without compromising quality or costeffectiveness.
- Played an instrumental role in driving supplier diversity initiatives, broadening the company''s vendor base and fostering innovation through exposure to new ideas and perspectives.
- Utilized advanced negotiation tactics to secure favorable payment terms with suppliers, improving cash flow management for the company.
- Collaborated with cross-functional teams to ensure timely delivery of products and services, contributing to overall operational effectiveness.
- Coordinated strategic sourcing activities across multiple departments, driving alignment on procurement priorities and maximizing purchasing power through consolidated buying efforts.
- Studied and evaluated formal bids and made recommendations for awarding contracts.
- Developed comprehensive vendor selection criteria that increased the transparency of procurement decisions while promoting fair competition among suppliers.
- Provided training sessions for team members on best practices in procurement procedures, raising awareness about regulatory requirements and fostering adherence to internal guidelines throughout the organization.
- Solved diverse supply chain problems involving numerous sources, logistics, and scheduling factors.
- Performed monthly reconciliation of open purchasing orders.
- Negotiated policies and contracts with vendors to achieve optimal pricing and consistent availability.
- Maintained consistent email communication with stores and suppliers to confirm and track orders and verify price revisions on purchase orders.
- Computed and created purchase orders in [System] to monitor stock levels, verify purchase requisitions, and expedite customer orders.
- Tracked inventory shipments and prepared spreadsheets detailing item information.
- Computed and created purchase orders to monitor stock levels, verify purchase requisitions and expedite customer orders.
- Determined lowest possible cost, factoring in quality, and reliability and negotiated favorable contracts.
- Communicated with vendors regarding inventory needs and negotiated prices to maintain profit margins.
- Communicated frequently with stores and vendors to manage orders and verify revisions on purchase orders.
- Reviewed proposals, qualified vendors, and recommended optimal suppliers.
- Employed expert inventory management and oversight skills to formulate business metrics and meet corporate goals.
- Recommended metrics for product availability, costs, and delivery to advance business objectives.
- Generated reports on purchasing activities to support management decisions.
- Monitored inventory levels and avoided shortages with timely replenishment of stock.
- Established and maintained accurate records of purchases, pricing and payment terms.
- Negotiated pricing and terms with vendors to secure best value for company.
- Reviewed and approved purchase orders and invoices for accuracy and completeness.
- Scrutinized purchasing data to identify areas for improvement and cost savings.
- Communicated regularly with suppliers to uphold accountability for quality standards and timely delivery of goods.
- Collaborated with internal stakeholders to create timely and accurate purchase orders.
- Created purchasing policies and procedures that complied with company standards and regulatory requirements.
- Developed and tracked metrics to measure supplier performance and cost savings.
- Completed monthly profit and loss performance reports.
- Identified opportunities to reduce lead times and improve inventory management.
- Cultivated strong relationships with vendors to maintain and improve levels of customer service.
- Tracked contract performance metrics and reported issues or non-compliance with appropriate stakeholders.
- Devised and implemented strategies to optimize purchasing processes and reduce costs.
- Analyzed market and delivery systems to assess present and future materials availability.
- Facilitated resolution of vendor disputes and discrepancies.
- Assessed areas of service concern and developed improvement plans.
- Hired and trained purchasing staff to improve effectiveness of purchasing operations.
- Reduced costs by streamlining contract bidding and procurement processes to assure best prices for materials and services.
- Researched and evaluated potential suppliers to determine best fits for company needs and to identify cost savings opportunities.
Education
Bachelor of Laws - Law (Pre-Law)
Alexandria University
Alexandria, Egypt07.2013
Skills
- Supplier Relationship Management
- Negotiation expertise
- Supply Chain Optimization
- Strategic Sourcing
- Global Procurement
- E-procurement Systems
- Demand forecasting
- Budget Planning
- Sustainability practices
- Procurement Policies
- Purchase Order Management
- Procurement expertise
- Data analysis understanding
- Supplier negotiation
- Operations Management
- Efficiency Improvement
- Document Preparation
- Strategic Planning
- Supplier Relations
- Resourcefulness
- New Vendor Setup
- Project Management
- Compliance Management
- Inventory Coordination
- Profit and loss understanding
- Quality assurance standards
- Professional Demeanor
- Bidding processes
- Property accountability
- Reporting knowledge
- Price Negotiation
- Account Management
- Stakeholder relationship development
- Distribution experience
- Budget Management
- Vendor Relationship Management
- Stakeholder Relations
- Cost Reduction
- Business Administration
- Vendor Sourcing
- Program coordination
- Process Development
- Contract Negotiation
- Bid process management
- Supply Chain Management
- Logistics Coordination
- Financial Administration
- Value Engineering
- Requests for information
- Trend Analysis
- Pricing Structures
- Bid coordination
- Advertising knowledge
- Financial Acumen
Accomplishments
- Increased sales +25% by developing new marketing initiatives.
- Reduced excess inventory by +$1M through improved purchasing and distribution procedures.
Certification
Introduction to Negotiation by YALE
Languages
Arabic
Native language
English
Proficient
C2
Timeline
Senior Purchasing-manager
Mobility PRO DMCC
01.2021 - Current
Purchasing Manager
Mobility Pro DMCC
01.2018 - 12.2020
Purchasing Coordinator
Mobility Pro DMCC
01.2016 - 12.2017
Bachelor of Laws - Law (Pre-Law)
Alexandria University