Etihad

Conduct in-depth research and analysis to glean valuable data and market insights for informed decision-making.

Skillfully negotiate contracts with key strategic vendors, ensuring favorable terms and conditions aligned with organizational goals.

Devise and execute comprehensive, long-term development strategies for the DT&I Category, optimizing growth opportunities.

Perform detailed analyses, offering insightful suggestions to enhance the overall effectiveness of the sourcing strategy.

Oversee robust supplier selection processes utilizing market insights, concise Request-for-Proposals (RFPs), eAuctions, and a data-driven approach.

Serve as the primary business partner, cultivating and maintaining strong partnerships with key budget owners, functional stakeholders, and strategic suppliers.

Drive continuous performance improvements through collaborative efforts and effective communication with stakeholders, ensuring sustained success in the sourcing and procurement landscape.

Category Manager - Digital Technology & Innovation (DT&I)

Collaborate for aeronautical charge reduction using analytics and strategy.
Lead fuel procurement plans with demand planning insights.
Analyze aeronautical charges for targeted cost optimization, enhancing efficiency.
Ensure unified procurement strategies through seamless category-management and planning-team collaboration.
Monitor KPIs for success, driving continuous improvement in procurement processes.

Sourcing & Procurement Officer - Airport Charges & Fuel

Oversee the procurement lifecycle for IT assets, ensuring cost-effectiveness and alignment with organizational goals.
Manage sourcing and contracts for flight operation services, optimizing efficiency and maintaining compliance.
Cultivate strong relationships with IT and aviation suppliers, negotiating favorable terms for sustained cost savings.
Identify and address procurement risks, implementing proactive measures to ensure operational continuity.
Streamline procurement processes, driving efficiency and contributing to overall organizational effectiveness.

Procurement Officer - IT & Flight Operations

Manage procurement contracts and sourcing for Ground Handling Services, ensuring strict adherence to EY Procurement policy.
Monitor contract expiries, collaborating with stakeholders on strategic planning for renewal/tender processes.
Lead the entire process of RFPs/RFQs, from evaluation to contract drafting, and secure approval sign-offs, ensuring compliance with corporate policies.
Cultivate strong relationships with stakeholders and vendors to enhance service delivery, identify synergies, and formulate effective sourcing strategies.
Learn airport charges to pinpoint and quantify synergy opportunities among monopoly suppliers.
Utilize historic usage, direct operating cost reports, aircraft types, and flight operation schedules for comprehensive spending analysis.
Negotiate and implement strategic deals, securing the lowest total cost of ownership for optimal procurement outcomes.

Procurement Officer - Ground Handling & Airport Charges

Proactively managed relationships, fostering collaboration and ensuring effective communication with stakeholders and vendors.
Oversaw contracts and tenders within Marketing, including Social Media and Corporate Communication, employing strategic negotiation skills for revenue generation and profitable deals.
Developed and implemented strategies for multimillion-dirham spends across various areas, such as Creative Agencies, Digital, PR, Sponsorship, Market Data, Market Research, and Print.
Educated stakeholders and vendors on Procurement policy and procedures, ensuring strict compliance.
Worked closely with Ariba/SAP support teams, resolving technical issues for stakeholders and vendors.
Leveraged Ariba spend visibility for data analysis, providing valuable insights to the Marketing team.
Monitored contract expiration dates, collaborating with stakeholders for timely renewals/tenders while staying within governance.

Procurement Officer - Marketing

Collaborated with IT stakeholders to streamline and enhance sourcing processes for increased efficiency.
Developed negotiation strategies, driving successful negotiations to achieve established goals and objectives.
Cultivated strong internal relationships and key supplier partnerships to foster collaboration and mutual success.
Ensured all requisitions seamlessly converted to Purchase Orders for streamlined procurement operations.
Coordinated with Warehouse and logistics to maintain optimal stock levels, ensuring operational continuity.
Assisted end users in running RFI, RFQ, and RFP processes, providing guidance throughout the procurement journey.

Buyer

Aptec Gulf

Cultivates productive and professional relationships with key personnel in assigned customer accounts.
Achieves and exceeds assigned targets for profitable sales volume and strategic objectives within designated accounts.
Ensures timely and successful delivery of solutions aligned with customer needs and objectives.
Executes lead generation and call program activities collaboratively with partners and the Cisco team.
Collaborates with stakeholders to meet objectives, fostering success in sales and customer satisfaction.

Account Manager (Cisco)

Cisnet Global

Identifying client requirement and giving competitive Pricing, Proposals & Contract Negotiation
	Identifying and developing new business for SMB (Small and Medium Business) clients 
	Keep myself updated with hardware systems and peripherals of company products 
	Giving Presentation and keeping clients update for latest technology of CISCO
	Account Management  & maintaining data base of UAE customers 
	Meeting Clients with in UAE to promote CISCO telepresence 
	Follow up from contract negotiation till payment received

Sales Expert

Toyota Kirloskar Motor

Recording sales and order information and sending copies to the Manager in the end of the day
Making accurate, rapid cost calculations, and providing customers with quotations 
Networking and generating a potential buyer base for sale of cars
Proffering and demonstrating product details to clients.

Sales Consultant

Deloitte & Touche

Contributed to high-end real estate initiatives, conducting in-depth market research and feasibility analyses.
Executed comprehensive market surveys to capture intricate details of rental trends and property pricing dynamics.
Conducted on-site visits and facilitated phone interviews, gathering crucial market data to inform project decision-making.
Extracted valuable insights on rental rates and property prices through meticulous market surveys.
Employed a holistic approach, combining site visits and phone interviews to provide a comprehensive market overview for strategic project planning.

Consulting

VINCENT IT

Prime focus was to establish and sustain long term dealings with our clients.
	Recommending and acquiring products and solutions on clients need.
	Developing strong relationships with key  Customers.
	Marketing Research & Project scope.

Sales Executive

I'm a seasoned management professional with a stellar 10+ years in Aviation and IT. My expertise spans Sales, Marketing, Procurement, and successful project management. A strategic sourcing maestro, I've negotiated contracts adeptly and managed vendors effectively. Proficient in navigating the complexities of both industries, I'm a valuable asset for driving diverse business objectives, fostering growth, and optimizing operational excellence.

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