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Experienced Senior Supply Chain/ Procurement/ Purchasing Director/ Manager with a demonstrated history of working in the hospitality industry and other industries. Skilled in Leisure Industry, Spa, General Management, Manufacturing etc. Strong operations professional with a Degrees focused in Supply Chain Management/ Procurement/ Business Administration from IIC University of Technology ( BBA ) & ABE - UK. I have more than 26 years experience in “ General Administration, Supply Chain Management, Manufacturing ( In Coca-Cola ), Contract Management ( Contracting Government Tenders ) International/ Local Procurement, Pre-opening of Hotels/ Resorts ( Various Projects ), Logistics, International Trading, Operations, Marketing, Warehousing & General Management “ & have dealt with world renowned MNC’s. I have a thorough knowledge in HACCP standards and it's requirements. I have successfully passed and now a certified ServSafe Food Protection Manager. I am excelled in Material Control ( MC ), Fusion, Check SCM and other procurement software tools. I was responsible for developing a strategic approach to the corporate procurement and material management process for the purchase of direct and indirect goods and services. In this leadership role, will direct the procurement of goods and services for the client; assist Procurement team members and colleagues with procurement processes, change and updates other procurement-related activities; develop and/or update procurement policies and procedures; and develop a centralized procurement program that will add value and efficiency to the organization. The team will have tactical responsibility for the development and implementation of policies, procedures and systems that support the company’s acquisition and materials management of goods and services – for both resale, customer integration and internal use. Develop and communicate a procurement business plan; establish, communicate and implement long-term goals for the department in order to promote effectiveness and efficiency. Develop, communicate and administer procurement team performance and development plans and appraisals. Serve as the primary contact for procurement related questions, training, policy and procedure interpretation and alignment by all departments. Oversee contract development and administration. Develop and implement procurement-related training programs for the procurement team and organization. Manage current procurement policies, procedures and programs with a focus on their ability to enhance organizational value and efficiency.