Muhammad Khalifa
Summary
Experienced professional in industrial and military procurement with a proven track record of:
- Reducing costs and streamlining processes.
- Enhancing supplier relationships and driving supply chain efficiency.
- Negotiating prices and contracts effectively.
Skilled in strategic sourcing, data analysis, and the development of comprehensive procurement strategies. Demonstrated success in contract management and optimizing procurement operations to achieve measurable cost savings.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
Work History
Junior International Contract Manager
Arab International Optronics
12.2023 - Current
- Managed negotiations with vendors to ensure favorable contract terms for the organization.
- Developed comprehensive contract templates for improving efficiency and consistency in documentation.
- Ensured regulatory compliance by reviewing and updating contract clauses.
- Reduced risk exposure by implementing thorough contract review processes.
- Oversaw daily operations and contract management for site teams.
- Negotiated new and existing provider contracts per agreed processes, meeting organization priorities.
- Built and sustained strong professional relationships with key stakeholders.
- Built and sustained strong professional relationships with key stakeholders.
- Proposed innovative business solutions to preserve and expand business opportunities.
- Guaranteed site welfare conditions met HSE guidelines to promote compliance.
- Led and motivated multiple on-site teams to achieve project deliverables.
- Led and motivated multiple on-site teams to achieve project deliverables.
- Coached and mentored junior employees, delivering guidance and building strong, capable teams.
- Managed and updated workload tracker to plan and monitor site activities.
- Conducted site surveys, visits and inspections ahead of deadlines.
- Developed cost-effective solutions to mitigate contractual risks.
- Handled official documents to maintain privacy, authenticity and accuracy.
Co-Founder and Partner
Masterpiece Trading, Ltd.,
09.2023 - Current
Personal Loan Processor
Emirates Islamic Bank
07.2023 - 09.2023
- Evaluated financial documents for accuracy, ensuring compliance with lending policies.
- Improved loan processing timelines by streamlining documentation workflows.
- Verified borrower information to ensure eligibility and reduce risk of default.
- Reviewed loan applications for errors, supporting accurate decision-making.
- Coordinated with underwriters to expedite approval processes for loans.
- Ensured compliance with regulatory guidelines by consistently monitoring documentation.
- Prepared loan packages to facilitate efficient underwriting and funding.
International Purchasing Analyst
Arab International Optronics
11.2020 - 07.2023
- My previous position working as International Purchasing Analyst at Multinational company 'Arab International Optronics'51% ministry of defense & 'Thales group'49%
- My Job Duties and Responsibilities:
- Handle planned orders, create requisitions for purchased items, and manage approval process through SAP
- Identify and list down recommended/approved international suppliers based on the following: price, quality, selection, service, support, availability, reliability, production and distribution capabilities, and the supplier's reputation and history
- Issue purchase orders as requested ensuring speed time delivery of the required quantities
- Negotiate contracts, agreements and pricing with suppliers
- Prepare price comparisons to ensure compliance with the agreed upon contract price
- Ensure that all orders adhere to supplier agreements and contracts
- Build relationships with suppliers
- Calculate international freight charges to determine whether the purchase of the components is economically feasible
- Track orders, confirm delivery dates and costs on SAP
- Review shortage reports and take the necessary actions
- Review, update and track purchase orders until they are fully completed
- Work with the planning department to help achieving the preset production plan
- Review and follow up on all foreign purchase orders requested by all concerned parties/departments
- Monitor shipments to ensure that goods come in on time, and in case of problems trace shipments and follow up undelivered goods
- Trace and control costs of purchase materials and ensure achievement of all targets
- Oversee all purchase requests and evaluate all inventory and specifications and maintain stock and prepare contract billing
- Ensure payment terms are managed and optimized for improved cash flow and a significant reduction in deposit invoices
- Receive invoices from suppliers and verify them against PO and delivery receipts
- Ensure PO banking documents are received correctly
- Ensure that sea freight shipments are insured
- Provide custom clearance department with all shipment documents to follow up the release
- Fulfill additional tasks as per job needs
- Conducted market research to identify cost-saving opportunities.
- Improved vendor relationships by negotiating favorable terms and conditions.
Sales & Marketing Specialist
Heaven Real Estate Development & Construction
06.2018 - 12.2019
- Responsible for analyzing the effectiveness of marketing campaigns and promotional strategies, evaluating market data trends to identify business opportunities for revenue resources and profitability
- Conduct surveys on various social media platforms and other communication mediums to determine consumer demands and public interests
- Also coordinate with the senior management to develop efficient program management systems and execute deliverables with the highest customer satisfaction
- Meet with potential clients, negotiates contracts, and addresses their inquiries, concerns, and special requests
Assistant branch manger
Party Station
04.2014 - 07.2018
- Coordinates communication with branch staff
- Works to meet branch performance standards including operating loss control, bank secrecy, and compliance with policies and procedures
- Oversees and assists with the preparation of all branch reports for approval by manager
- Trained and developed new team members in alignment with branch service standards and objectives.
- Supported the Branch Manager with daily tasks, ensuring smooth branch functioning and effective communication amongst team members.
Education
Professional Diploma - CIPS
Chartered Institute of Procurement & Supply Chain
United Kingdom09-2021
Bachelor of Business Administration -
Helwan University
09.2019
Skills
- Ability to Work in a Team
- Solid Communication Skills
- Negotiation Skills
- Follow up Skills
- Time Management
- Attention to details
- Ability to work under pressure and meet the expected goals
- Able to plan and prioritize as required
- Problem solving skills
- Microsoft Office
- Contract negotiation
- Risk management
- Vendor management
- Procurement processes
- SAP user
LANGUAGES
Arabic Native speaker
English Highly proficient
German A2
Hobbies and Interests
walking, listening Classic & Jazz music, Traveling, watching tennis matches
Courses
· Microsoft Certified Solutions Associate at Microsoft
· English language (B1) at The American University in Cairo
· German language (A1) at Goethe Institut in Cairo
INTERNSHIPS
- Jun2016 — Jul2016 Accountant, Arab International Optronics Cairo
- Jun2017 — Aug2017 Financial Controller, Arab International Optronics Cairo
- Jun2016 — Sep2016 Pharmaceutical Sales Representative, Fayrouz Parma Cairo
Timeline
Junior International Contract Manager
Arab International Optronics
12.2023 - Current
Co-Founder and Partner
Masterpiece Trading, Ltd.,
09.2023 - Current
Personal Loan Processor
Emirates Islamic Bank
07.2023 - 09.2023
International Purchasing Analyst
Arab International Optronics
11.2020 - 07.2023
Sales & Marketing Specialist
Heaven Real Estate Development & Construction
06.2018 - 12.2019
Assistant branch manger
Party Station
04.2014 - 07.2018
Professional Diploma - CIPS
Chartered Institute of Procurement & Supply Chain
Bachelor of Business Administration -
Helwan University
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