Associate Manager with over three years of experience at Majid Al Futtaim - Carrefour, specializing in supplier sourcing, procurement strategies, and market analysis. Skilled in conducting thorough market research to identify and evaluate potential suppliers, ensuring alignment with organizational goals and securing favorable contract terms. Focused on achieving key sourcing objectives, such as cost reduction, improving product and service quality, and diversifying supply sources to mitigate risks. Adept at building and maintaining strong supplier relationships, collaborating with cross-functional teams to meet sourcing needs, and optimizing available resources. Proficient in monitoring industry trends and competitor activities, using data-driven insights to enhance procurement processes and implement cost-effective solutions. Committed to adhering to company policies and ethical standards, ensuring transparency and integrity in all sourcing activities, thereby promoting operational sustainability and long-term profitability.
Conduct thorough market research and analysis to identify and evaluate potential suppliers, ensuring alignment with company goals.
Develop and maintain strong relationships with suppliers, negotiating contracts to secure favorable terms and pricing.
Collaborate with cross-functional teams to understand and fulfill sourcing needs, facilitating seamless communication and project execution.
Monitor industry trends and competitor activities, providing insights to enhance sourcing strategies and drive cost efficiency.
Utilize data-driven approaches to assess supplier performance, implementing corrective actions to optimize procurement processes.
Ensure compliance with company policies and ethical standards throughout the sourcing process, promoting transparency and integrity.
Generate new membership sales through effective outreach and engagement strategies, consistently exceeding sales targets.
Build and maintain strong relationships with existing members to enhance retention rates and promote member engagement initiatives.
Conduct needs assessments to understand prospective members' requirements, tailoring membership offerings to meet their specific interests.
Implement targeted marketing campaigns to drive membership growth, leveraging social media and local community outreach.
Provide exemplary customer service by addressing member inquiries and resolving issues promptly, ensuring a positive experience.
Track and analyze sales data to identify trends, optimizing sales approaches, and refining strategies for increased effectiveness.
communication
leadership
presentation
problem solving
business analysis
negotiation
contract negotiation
pricing strategy
planograms
marketing