Hossam Mouawad
Doha
Summary
Seasoned Purchase Manager with 16 years of reliable experience sourcing goods, materials and services to meet operating goals. Manages cost-effective supply chain strategies and vendor negotiations to align with production schedules, customer requirements and continuity expectations. Develops and maintains strong relationships with internal and external stakeholders for optimal performance attainment.
Overview
20
20
years of professional experience
Work History
Purchase Manager
PRIME Company
10.2020 - Current
- Reduced cost of purchased materials by 15-25% without affecting the quality of products
- Revise, draft and negotiate Contracts
- Adjusted procedures to maximize department effectiveness.
- Achieved on-time delivery for all purchased materials at a 92 % rate
- Arranged health certificates and MOH approvals for imported shipments.
- Developed and tracked metrics to measure supplier performance and cost savings.
- Negotiated pricing and terms with vendors to secure best value for company.
- Streamlined vendor payment process by collaborating with finance department on invoice reconciliation efforts.
- Cultivated strong relationships with vendors to maintain and improve levels of customer service.
- Assessed areas of service concern and developed improvement plans.
- Developed risk mitigation strategies to protect against potential disruptions in the supply chain.
- Ensured compliance with company policies and procedures throughout all purchasing activities.
Purchase Manager
Al Bandary Hotel Management, Doha Downtown Hotel
07.2013 - 09.2020
- Implemented Procurement policies, systems and procedures in accordance with Hotel Level Policies
- Reduced cost of purchased materials by 10-15% without affecting quality of products.
- Communicated regularly with suppliers to uphold accountability for quality standards and timely delivery of goods.
- Established contracts to ensure reduced pricing for all operating areas of the hotel.
- Ensured that all authorized or approved purchase orders are sent to their respective suppliers/vendors for delivery purposes on daily basis.
- Operated in accordance with health, safety and environmental policies and procedures for safety and well-being of staff and visitors.
- Managed, coached and developed high-performing buyers to meet objectives, deliver results, and add value to purchasing department.
- Verify pending orders' report on daily basis.
- Monitored and evaluated vendor performance to determine compliance with quality standards.
- Reduced costs by streamlining contract bidding and procurement processes to assure best prices for materials and services.
- Ensured that suppliers follow rules relating to the hygiene of delivered goods .
Purchase Manager
R.A.M METAL INDUSTRIES LLC
12.2007 - 04.2013
- Developed, established, and implemented suppliers guidelines, obligations, and service level agreements to organization.
- Analyzed market and delivery systems to assess present and future materials availability.
- Reduced costs by streamlining contract bidding and procurement processes to assure best prices for equipment, materials and services.
- Direct and coordinate activities of personnel engaged in buying, selling, and distributing materials, equipment, machinery, and supplies
- Implemented policies to reduce cost and eliminate waste.
- Developed strong relationships with vendors to improve communication and collaboration.
- Liaise with manufacturers and shipping agencies for secure and timely delivery of imported goods.
Purchase Officer
Chemtex Trading LLC
12.2003 - 11.2007
- Research and identify suppliers, negotiate prices and payment terms
- Coordinates timely deliveries and ensure quality requirements of the materials
- Managed approximately 30 emails and calls per day from customers & suppliers.
- Prepared summaries/evaluations, follow up stock and set up forecast plans.
- Performed monthly reconciliation of open purchasing orders.
- Responsible for supervising and coordinating import and export shipments liaising with customs department and related bodies
- Supervised various operational challenges which includes realization of daily / weekly planning and review of all materials moving from warehouse
- Maintained good relationship with existing clients/customers/ suppliers and distributors
- Coordinated with inventory control to determine and manage inventory needs.
- Searched for hard-to-find items and found high-quality, reliable vendors.
Education
BA in Science & Arts -
Tishreen University
Lattakia - Syria11.2003
Online Course - Procurement Management
U Demy Inc.
06.2022
Online Course - Business Management From The First Step
U Demy Inc.
Customer Service Program -
Born To Excel - Dubai
Dubai05.2004
Skills
- Strong Negotiation
- Problem-Solving
- Price Negotiations
- Vendor Sourcing
- ERP Systems
- Cost Reduction
- Team Leadership
- Inventory Management
- Supplier Relationship Management
- Operations Management
- Forecasting
- Business Administration
- Teamwork and Collaboration
- Multitasking
- Purchase Order Management
- Contract Negotiation
- Bid process management
Languages
Arabic
English
Personal Information
- Driving License: Qatar Driving License
- Marital Status: Married
- Visa Status: Resident / Transferable
References
References available upon request
Hobbies and Interests
- Reading
- Swimming
- Volleyball
Timeline
Purchase Manager
PRIME Company
10.2020 - Current
Purchase Manager
Al Bandary Hotel Management, Doha Downtown Hotel
07.2013 - 09.2020
Purchase Manager
R.A.M METAL INDUSTRIES LLC
12.2007 - 04.2013
Purchase Officer
Chemtex Trading LLC
12.2003 - 11.2007
BA in Science & Arts -
Tishreen University
Online Course - Procurement Management
U Demy Inc.
Online Course - Business Management From The First Step
U Demy Inc.
Customer Service Program -
Born To Excel - Dubai
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