Rania Fathy Hussien Khalil
Purchasing &warehouse Manager
Cairo
Summary
Profile Summary: Performance-driven and knowledgeable Purchasing Manager skilled at managing all daily purchasing operations, evaluating suppliers, negotiating prices, and leading the purchasing team. Possess excellent communication skills, well-developed leadership skills, and significant ability to work in a team skilled with 12 years of experience at the managerial level and five years in the industry. Background in providing excellent service for large corporations that encounter detailed and ever-fluctuating purchasing needs. Extremely detail-oriented, with a positive, upbeat personality with organization, communication skills, and leadership skills. I am eager to step up to new challenges. Diligent Purchaser regularly maintains inventory to meet vendor product supply requirements and properly fulfill orders. Maintains market awareness by communicating customer needs with buyer and sales teams. Liaises with buyer to determine specialty order pricing and out-of-stock item estimated delivery and freight costs to meet customer expectations.
Overview
18
18
years of professional experience
9
9
years of post-secondary education
2
2
Languages
Work History
Purchasing & Wearhouse, Manager
Idemia
CAIRO
08.2020 - Current
- My role covers the following list of tasks:
- Purchase planning;
- Determining standards of quality;
- Identifying suitable suppliers;
- Price negotiating;
- Financing purchases;
- Acquiring required goods and services;
- Inventory control and disposal of waste production
- Core Job Responsibilities:
- Developing and implementing purchasing strategies
- Managing daily purchasing activities, supervising staff, and allocating tasks
- Managing supplier relations and negotiating contracts, prices, timelines, etc
- Maintaining the supplier database, purchase records, and related documentation
- Coordinating with inventory control to determine and manage inventory needs
- Managing the maintenance of office/manufacturing equipment and machinery
- Ensuring that all procured items meet the required quality standards and specifications
- Preparing cost estimates and managing budgets
- Working to improve purchasing systems and processes
- Training new employees in the purchasing process, and how to use the purchasing system
- Direct the activities of all functions involved in the purchasing, planning, warehousing and control of materials from the receipt of forecasting replenishment needs to the delivery of the finished product into finished goods inventory and delivery of products to customer(s)
- Manage inventory and establishes controls to ensure Avinger is operating at the highest level of performance based on key performance metrics and minimized supply chain risk
- Develop strategies, policies, procedures, and overall team to optimize value of the entire function in creating an excellent materials management group
- Maintain compliance with all regulatory requirements and ethical standards related to procurement
- Lead and coach others in maintaining excellence on quality control
- Develop and continuously improve supplier programs
- Participate in existing and new product planning processes to assure timely acquisition of materials to support product launches
- Participate in the design and implementation of new ERP system and optimize its use
- Lead negotiation efforts for major contracts
- Develop and manage departmental budgets accordingly
- Establishes annual goals and objectives, (including stretch targets) in coordination with corporate objectives, and manages performance to ensure attainment
- Collaborated with buyers for special events and seasonal promotions to maintain adequate product stock and drive sales.
- Negotiated policies and contracts with vendors to achieve optimal pricing and consistent availability.
- Standardized inventory quarterly reporting and analysis and instituted corrective action for close-outs and out-of-stock items to keep inventory records current.
- Maintained consistent email communication with stores and suppliers to confirm and track orders and verify price revisions on purchase orders.
- Instituted advanced level of data reporting using [Software] to develop purchasing strategies and identify buying trends.
- Performed monthly reconciliation of open purchasing orders.
- Maintained complete documentation and records of all purchasing activities.
- Computed and created purchase orders to monitor stock levels, verify purchase requisitions and expedite customer orders.
- Checked items received against items ordered by verifying receipts.
- Researched suppliers based on availability, quality, selection and price.
- Maintained focus and organization to regularly complete tasks with precision, timeliness and flexibility to accommodate fluctuating assignments and emerging business trends.
- Recommended metrics for product availability, costs and delivery to advance business objectives.
- Maintained and reviewed computerized records of items purchased and costs associated with purchases.
- Managed vendor purchase order dispatch, delivery and invoicing to set contractual guidelines and maintain budgetary regulations.
- Reviewed order updates to identify best practices aligned with corporate goals.
- Employed expert inventory management and oversight skills to formulate business metrics and meet corporate goals.
- Negotiated with suppliers, vendors and other representatives.
- Communicated with vendors regarding inventory needs and negotiated prices to maintain profit margins.
- Tracked inventory shipments and prepared spreadsheets detailing item information.
- Determined lowest possible cost, factoring in quality and reliability and negotiated favorable contracts.
- Wrote standard operating procedures for department.
- Solved diverse supply chain problems involving numerous sources, logistics and scheduling factors.
- Oversaw financial administration and managed [Type] inventory while selecting and monitoring vendors.
- Implemented policies to reduce cost and eliminate waste.
- Communicated frequently with stores and vendors to manage orders and verify revisions on purchase orders.
- Adjusted procedures to maximize department effectiveness.
- Reviewed proposals, qualified vendors and recommended optimal suppliers.
- Handled customs clearances and documentation to deliver goods in compliance with laws and regulations.
Director
WESS Company
CAIRO
03.2014 - 01.2020
- Develop and implement strategies aiming to promote the organization’s mission and “voice”
- Create complete business plans for the attainment of goals and objectives set by the board of directors
- Build an effective team of leaders by providing guidance and coaching to subordinate managers
- Ensure adherence of the organization’s daily activities and long-term plans to established policies and legal guidelines
- Direct and oversee investments and fundraising efforts
- Forge and maintain relations of trust with shareholders, partners and external authorities
- Act as the public speaker and public relations representative of the company in ways that strengthen its profile
- Review reports by subordinate managers to acquire understanding of the organization’s financial and non-financial position
- Devise remedial actions for any identified issues and conduct crisis management when necessary
- Directed work of lighting and sound crews to coordinate efficient production operations.
- Spearheaded innovative approaches to resource allocation and strategic planning.
- Formed strategic partnerships and connected with potential clients to drive business development.
- Monitored expenditures to mitigate risk of overages.
- Developed processes and procedures for studio and location productions.
- Directed work of key team members to create cutting-edge cinematography work.
- Documented processes and drafted SOPs to comply with regulations and company policies.
- Established departmental performance goals and provided feedback for underperforming areas.
- Oversaw supply chain functions to verify inventory levels and budget adherence.
- Oversaw operations and provided corrective feedback to achieve daily and long-term goals.
- Optimized operational processes using analytics tools to address client-specific metrics.
- Worked closely with organizational leadership and board of directors to guide operational strategy.
- Assisted with sales and marketing strategies to foster achievement of revenue goals.
- Selected favorable filming locations and attained required permits to support shoot schedule.
- Leveraged marketplace trends to create solutions and refine business strategies.
- Leveraged professional networks and industry knowledge to strengthen client relationships.
- Evaluated live broadcasts to assess signal strength and compliance with FCC standards.
- Evaluated scripts to identify creative strategies and resource needs.
- Analyzed business needs while soliciting customer feedback for process improvements.
- Evaluated company documentation to verify alignment with regulatory requirements.
- Monitored and coordinated workflows to optimize resources.
- Collaborated with management and fellow supervisors to organize operations and achieve demanding schedule targets.
- Drafted and distributed reports to assist board members with critical business decisions.
Purchasing, Manager
Watania Egypt Smart Solutions
CAIRO
02.2009 - 02.2014
- Handle company's procurement activities
- Developing purchasing strategies, maintaining positive relationships with suppliers, coordinating with internal teams regarding their supply needs, and overseeing the purchasing team in their daily activities
- Manage and optimize purchasing activities and processes
- Negotiate the best possible deals with suppliers.
- Controlled costs and optimized spending via restructuring of budgets for labor, capital assets, inventory purchasing and technology upgrades.
- Negotiated policies and contracts with vendors to achieve optimal pricing and consistent availability.
- Collaborated with buyers for special events and seasonal promotions to maintain adequate product stock and drive sales.
- Expanded cross-functional organizational capacity by collaborating across departments on priorities, functions and common goals.
- Standardized inventory quarterly reporting and analysis and instituted corrective action for close-outs and out-of-stock items to keep inventory records current.
- Instituted advanced level of data reporting using [Software] to develop purchasing strategies and identify buying trends.
- Maintained professional, organized and safe environment for employees and patrons.
- Managed vendor purchase order dispatch, delivery and invoicing to set contractual guidelines and maintain budgetary regulations.
- Monitored expenditures to mitigate risk of overages.
- Recruited and hired top performers to add talent and value to department.
- Researched suppliers based on availability, quality, selection and price.
- Applied customer feedback to develop process improvements and support long-term business needs.
- Kept detailed records of daily progress to identify and correct areas needing improvement.
- Accomplished multiple tasks within established timeframes.
- Evaluated employees' strengths and assigned tasks based upon experience and training.
- Reduced process bottlenecks by training and coaching employees on practices, procedures and performance strategies.
- Maintained focus and organization to regularly complete tasks with precision, timeliness and flexibility to accommodate fluctuating assignments and emerging business trends.
- Developed and maintained relationships with customers and suppliers through account development.
- Checked items received against items ordered by verifying receipts.
- Recommended metrics for product availability, costs and delivery to advance business objectives.
- Prepared annual budgets with controls to prevent overages.
- Employed expert inventory management and oversight skills to formulate business metrics and meet corporate goals.
- Onboarded new employees with training and new hire documentation.
- Delivered feedback to decision-makers regarding employee performance and training needs.
- Negotiated with suppliers, vendors and other representatives.
- Computed and created purchase orders to monitor stock levels, verify purchase requisitions and expedite customer orders.
- Supervised labor costs and departmental expenses to remain in line with budget.
- Evaluated suppliers to maintain cost controls and improve operations.
- Maximized performance by monitoring daily activities and mentoring team members.
- Performed statistical analyses to gather data for operational and forecast team needs.
- Resolved staff member conflicts, actively listening to concerns and finding appropriate middle ground.
- Reviewed order updates to identify best practices aligned with corporate goals.
- Maintained and reviewed computerized records of items purchased and costs associated with purchases.
Purchasing Specialist
Al-Almia for trading
CAIRO
01.2004 - 01.2009
- Researching and identifying prospective suppliers
- Liaising with internal project teams and maintaining strong supplier relations
- Evaluating products and suppliers according to key business criteria
- Preparing proposals, Purchasing Request (PR), requesting quotes, and negotiating purchase terms and conditions
- Preparing and issuing purchase orders (PO) and all agreements
- Monitoring supplier performance and resolving issues and concerns
- Inspecting and evaluating the quality of purchased items and resolving shortcomings
- Analyzing industry and demand trends and supporting senior management with the development and implementation of sourcing strategies
- Preparing reports and maintaining accurate inventory and procurement records
- Complying with company policies, procedures, and regulatory standards.
- Standardized inventory quarterly reporting and analysis and instituted corrective action for close-outs and out-of-stock items to keep inventory records current.
- Maintained consistent email communication with stores and suppliers to confirm and track orders and verify price revisions on purchase orders.
- Analyzed customer engineering drawings, specifications and RFQ requirements to perform purchase analysis.
- Maintained focus and organization to regularly complete tasks with precision, timeliness and flexibility to accommodate fluctuating assignments and emerging business trends.
- Handled customs clearances and documentation to deliver goods in compliance with laws and regulations.
- Communicated frequently with stores and vendors to manage orders and verify revisions on purchase orders.
- Communicated with vendors regarding inventory needs and negotiated prices to maintain profit margins.
- Determined lowest possible cost, factoring in quality and reliability and negotiated favorable contracts.
- Assessed areas of service concern and developed improvement plans.
- Reviewed proposals, qualified vendors and recommended optimal suppliers.
- Performed monthly reconciliation of open purchasing orders.
- Collaborated with buyers for special events and seasonal promotions to maintain adequate product stock and drive sales.
- Negotiated policies and contracts with vendors to achieve optimal pricing and consistent availability.
- Wrote standard operating procedures for department.
- Solved diverse supply chain problems involving numerous sources, logistics and scheduling factors.
- Reviewed order updates to identify best practices aligned with corporate goals.
- Recommended metrics for product availability, costs and delivery to advance business objectives.
- Implemented policies to reduce cost and eliminate waste.
Education
Master of Science - Quality Management
Arab Academy For Science, Technology & Maritime Tr
Cairo- Egypt 05.2019 - 07.2022
Bachelor of Commerce - Accounting And Business Management
Alexandria University
Alexandria 09.1997 - 05.2003
Training Program For Youth Graduates - Management Science
Port Training Institute
Alexandria - Egypt 01.2004 - 04.2004
Strategic Studies And National Security - Strategic Studies And National Security
Nasser Higher Military Academy
Cairo - Egypt 01.2021 - 02.2021
Crisis Management And Negotiation - Crisis Management And Negotiation
Nasser Higher Military Academy
Cairo - Egypt 05.2021 - 06.2021
Decision Makers - Decision Makers
Nasser Higher Military Academy
Cairo - Egypt 03.2021 - 04.2021
Skills
Detail oriented for accurate recordkeepingAbility to effectively analyze dataClear written and oral communicationBackground in training personnel and new hiresStrong sales personality for ensuring accurate transactionsNegotiation skills for competitive sales and leasing agreementsCritical thinking to arrange orders and make necessary adjustmentsThorough background in mathematical operationsAbility to compile, code, calculate, and audit dataKeeping team members on task, on schedule, and on budgetMotivating and inspiring everyone to do their best workProven analytical and troubleshooting skillsExperience in project, problem solving, productivity improvement, quality improvement, continuous improvement, customer satisfaction (relationship with client), enterprise management, business plan, leadership, Strategic planning, change management, Budget control, Stakeholder management, Process improvementExtensive experience allocating, public relationship management, quality control departmentAbility to assert ideas and persuade other to commit action and ability to use logical, sound judgment and experience to determine the appropriate course of action based on scenario, procedures, and guidelines, for a given situationExcellent management and team development skillsExcellent in the use of modern technologies to development of work, development the performance of staffHigh organizational skillsComputer skillsMS Office (Word, Excel, Outlook, Power-point, OneNote, Access)Google Drive (Docs, Sheets, Slides, Forms)Spreadsheets (Excel, Google Sheets, OpenOffice Calc) Pro tip: List specific skills such as: pivot tables, comparative analyses, link to database, macros, sensitivity tables, vertical lookupsEmail (mail merge, filters, folders, rules)Presentations/Slideshows (Power-point, Google Slides, OpenOffice Impress)Database Management (MS Access, Oracle, Teradata, IBM DB2, MySQL, SQL)Quick booksSocial Media (Facebook, Twitter, Instagram)
Purchasing management
Purchasing coordination
English language
Arabic language
Timeline
Crisis Management And Negotiation - Crisis Management And Negotiation
Nasser Higher Military Academy
05.2021 - 06.2021
Decision Makers - Decision Makers
Nasser Higher Military Academy
03.2021 - 04.2021
Strategic Studies And National Security - Strategic Studies And National Security
Nasser Higher Military Academy
01.2021 - 02.2021
Purchasing & Wearhouse, Manager
Idemia
08.2020 - Current
Master of Science - Quality Management
Arab Academy For Science, Technology & Maritime Tr
05.2019 - 07.2022
Director
WESS Company
03.2014 - 01.2020
Purchasing, Manager
Watania Egypt Smart Solutions
02.2009 - 02.2014
Training Program For Youth Graduates - Management Science
Port Training Institute
01.2004 - 04.2004
Purchasing Specialist
Al-Almia for trading
01.2004 - 01.2009
Bachelor of Commerce - Accounting And Business Management
Alexandria University
09.1997 - 05.2003