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Sara Seifeldin
International Procurement Specialist
Cairo
Summary
Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
5
5
years of post-secondary education
3
3
Languages
Work History
International Purchasing Specialist
Nawah Scientific
06.2024 - Current
- Company overview: Nawah Scientific is a CRO (contract research organization) focused on providing both individuals and companies with analytical and R&D services. Website: https://nawah-scientific.com/
- Responsible for managing the company's overseas procurement operations
- Collaborate with internal stakeholders, including scientific team and finance department to forecast demand, develop procurement strategies, and manage inventory levels
- Contribute to the documentation of the organization's database to keep an organized resource for information exchange between internal and external stakeholders
- Engage in negotiations with vendors to establish mutually beneficial contract terms that align with the organization's objectives
Marketing Specialist
Nawah Scientific
01.2022
- Actively participated in setting the organization's strategy for penetrating new markets
- Conducted competitor analysis for better positioning in the market and identifying growth opportunities.
- Hands-on experience in creating and implementing the launch plan of several campaigns that address the company's branding strategy
- Coordinated with internal and external stakeholders to develop a marketing plan to raise awareness among potential customers in Europe and Saudi Arabia
- Developed a CRM (customer relationship management) system with potential customers in Europe and was responsible for initiating contact with customers through different communication channels as Linkedin, online meetings and emails
- Compiled a list of target events such as Swiss Biotech Day and Bio-Europe to attend for the purpose of raising awareness in the European market
- Additionally, engaged with potential clients attending these events to arrange one-on-one meetings
- Took part in training sessions for new sales account managers and was responsible for educating them on the company's message to each potential segment
B2B Senior Account Manager
Nawah Scientific
01.2021 - 12.2021
- Collaborated with internal partners across the organization to successfully close business by developing customer-centric solutions based on the specific needs of the customer
- Became a subject matter expert on the organization's objectives, service and products, and operations
- Increased revenue for the company through strategic upselling and cross-selling initiatives.
- Mentored junior account managers, fostering their professional growth and skills development within the company.
Account Manager
Nawah Scientific
01.2019 - 12.2020
- Functioned as the main liaison between clients and the scientific team and collaborated with the scientific team to customize scientific responses according to clients' inquiries
- Increased client satisfaction by building strong relationships and addressing their needs promptly
- Successfully resolved escalated issues, preventing potential loss of valuable clients while maintaining positive relationships with all parties involved.
- Hands-on experience in using Odoo in CRM, following up on customer's projects
- Organized free lectures about nano-formulations as part of awareness campaign introducing our services to potential clients
- Participated in the process of organizing educational courses for our clients
Editing Head
The Insider GUC
11.2017 - 05.2018
- Company Overview: The Insider was the GUC's journal
- Website: N/A
- I lead the editing team during my last year in college and our main role was to maintain the quality of the content we provide either on our blog or in the yearly issue
- The Insider was the GUC's journal
- Website: N/A
Editing Head
The Insider GUC
11.2017 - 05.2018
- Company Overview: The Insider was the GUC's journal
- Website: N/A
- I lead the editing team during my last year in college and our main role was to maintain the quality of the content we provide either on our blog or in the yearly issue
- The Insider was the GUC's journal
- Website: N/A
Random Acts Project Manager
Bdaya GUC
07.2017 - 08.2017
- Company Overview: Bdaya was a non-profit charitable organization in my university
- Website: N/A
- I lead a team called Random acts during a summer campaign in 2017
- This campaign was held in Ramadan (the month where we, Muslims fast)
- My team was responsible for performing events and activities for increasing the interaction and cheering the members up
- Bdaya was a non-profit charitable organization in my university
- Website: N/A
Volunteer
57357 Hospital
06.2019 - 09.2019
- Company Overview: 57357 is one of the largest pediatric oncology hospitals in the world
- Website: N/A
- As part of the hospital initiative to support the kids and their parents psychologically during their treatment duration, they initiated the volunteering department
- I used to visit the hospital twice per week and to do whatever available activities with the kids as drawing, singing or talking to the parents
- It was one of the life-changing experiences I ever had
- 57357 is one of the largest pediatric oncology hospitals in the world
- Website: N/A
Education
Bachelor of Pharmacy -
German University in Cairo
10.2013 - 07.2018
Certificate of achievement in Sales and Marketing - undefined
American University in Cairo
06.2019 - 12.2019
Skills
Materials requirement planning
Order tracking
Supplier negotiation
Supply chain optimization
Multitasking Abilities
Excellent communication
Self motivation
Adaptability and flexibility
Risk management
Training
- 2023, Supply chain fundamentals program by Yehia Arafa
- 2022, The Digital Marketing Challenger Track – Udacity
- 2018, Advanced Pharmacoeconomics workshop at the German University in Cairo
- 2016, Trainee at El Kasr Eleiny Hospital Laboratory
- 2015, Trainee at The Nile Pharmaceuticals and Chemicals industries Company
University activities
2018, Editing Head at The Insider GUC
2017, Project Manager at Bdaya GUC
2017, Participant at Culture committee in ISLC
2014, Organizer at EPSF 19th annual congress at the German University in Cairo
Personal Information
- Date of Birth: 07/04/95
- Gender: Female
- Nationality: Egyptian
Interests
Planting
Horse-riding
Timeline
International Purchasing Specialist
Nawah Scientific
06.2024 - Current
Marketing Specialist
Nawah Scientific
01.2022
B2B Senior Account Manager
Nawah Scientific
01.2021 - 12.2021
Volunteer
57357 Hospital
06.2019 - 09.2019
Certificate of achievement in Sales and Marketing - undefined
American University in Cairo
06.2019 - 12.2019
Account Manager
Nawah Scientific
01.2019 - 12.2020
Editing Head
The Insider GUC
11.2017 - 05.2018
Editing Head
The Insider GUC
11.2017 - 05.2018
Random Acts Project Manager
Bdaya GUC
07.2017 - 08.2017
Bachelor of Pharmacy -
German University in Cairo
10.2013 - 07.2018
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