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Hussein Jaber

Summary

Innovative Procurement Manager with a proven track record of achieving outstanding results through strategic procurement initiatives and effective supplier relationship management. Experienced in leading strategic reviews, contracting, and logistics operations that optimize supply chain value. Proficient in the Ariba system, with a strong ability to build and maintain relationships with internal and external stakeholders. Recognized for a positive and proactive approach, driving collaboration and enhancing team performance.

Overview

34
34
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Manager, Procurement and Logistics

Weill Cornell Medicine Qatar
08.2018 - Current
  • Manages a team of procurement, Logistics and sourcing coordinators; interview and train new employees, conduct employee reviews, set goals and review policies and procedures and suggest changes to leadership when required
  • Manages, organizes and controls the tendering process and proposals including analysis of product utilization and manufacturer comparison reports
  • Analyzes responses and makes informed recommendations for award
  • Oversees the end-to-end administration of contracts and purchase orders, ensuring timely and satisfactory delivery of requirements
  • Manages negotiate contracts, rates, service levels performance criteria to meet business objective, develops negotiation strategy, lead negotiations to support those sourcing initiatives and manages the Commercial side of Housing
  • Oversees the logistics for the shipment and clearance of internationally procured items, oversees process for deliveries, to ensuring export/import compliance is in order
  • Oversees the import and export of live animals, dead bodies and reviews logistics performance with customers against targets, benchmarks and service agreements
  • Responsible for reviewing, negotiation and administering customer and supplier contracts on behalf of procurement and business services in accordance with institutional and departmental policies and procedures; work cross-functionally with all departments, legal and other business entities
  • Monitors and evaluates progress of procurement services towards meeting goals and make necessary adjustments to objectives, work plans, schedules and commitment of resources
  • Researches and recommends improvements to the procurement programs and contractual strategies and manage the development therefore
  • Performs compliance duties by rigorously observing process
  • Develops and maintains relationships with key personnel in entities with whom solid working relationships are necessary to successfully support procurement operations of WCMQ including the Qatar Foundation (QF), and other governmental entities
  • Resolves any arising problems or complaints, perform special assignments and other related duties as assigned

Senior Procurement Specialist

Weill Cornell Medicine Qatar
03.2016 - 08.2018
  • Fully responsibility for procurement of goods and services as delegated by the Director of Finance and Business Services
  • Sources difficult-to-supply goods, including inventory for IT, printings, publications and gift items, and other supplies with limited or no regional suppliers
  • Oversees purchasing of live animals and other supplies with highly complex and country specific requirements.
  • Seeks out and establishes new suppliers.
  • Manages the logistics and Clearance of internationally procured items for WCM-Q.
  • Hire, train, supervise and evaluate the work of the staff involved in Logistics.
  • Ensure export/import compliance in order to secure smooth transition of live animals and supplies.
  • Perform other duties as assigned or required.


Purchasing Supervisor

Weill Cornell Medicine Qatar
12.2013 - 03.2016

• Review requisitions, confer with vendors to obtain product or service information and negotiates price, availability and delivery schedule.

  • Define value according to knowledge of the market price.
  • Manage negotiation of vendor contracts as directed.
  • Investigate and determine the suppliers’ qualifications based on forward demand forecast and develop relationship with suppliers.
  • Seek new sources of supply.
  • Identify purchasing patterns, saving opportunities and isolate exceptions.
  • Develop and maintain contact and consult with end users to prepare specifications for items or equipment required and facilitate customer service relations between end users and suppliers.
  • Develop partnerships with reliable suppliers to ensure continuous product flow, reduce cost, lead-time, and continuous improvement
  • Prepare bids and proposals for bid specifications and analysis of product utilization and manufacturer comparison report for commodities and services needed by units; analyzes responses, makes recommendations for award; creates purchase orders
  • Plan and conducts competitive negotiations, including sole source procurement
  • Administrate contracts and purchase orders to ensure compliance with bid specifications, requirements, vendor performance, delivery receipt, contract compliance, payment scheduling
  • Ensure export/import compliance in order to secure smooth transition of live animals and supplies

Purchasing Agent

Weill Cornell Medicine Qatar
07.2008 - 12.2013
  • Manage day-to-day purchasing operations.
  • Prepare detailed purchase requisitions, RFQ's, and purchase orders resulting in delivery of correct components
  • Determine vendor 'from whom purchases will be made'; place orders; negotiate and renew contracts; investigate complaint and secure adjustment; follow up on deliveries.
  • Coordinate activities involved with procuring goods and services, such as equipment, tools, parts, supplies, plasmas, educational books, cells, enzymes, chemicals, reagents, viruses, gases etc.…
  • Improve vendor relations through communication including plant visits, in-house meetings and phone calls which improved product quality, reduced lead time, and lowered cost to promote high quality and accuracy.
  • Process requisitions; group purchases to secure price advantages of quantity buying, compose and edit specifications, solicit formal bids in accordance with standard procedures and solicit informal bids by telephone, Fax, emails or personal contact; and compare and analyze price quotations.
  • Discuss defective or unacceptable goods or services with inspection or quality control personnel, users, vendors, and others to determine source of trouble and take corrective action.

Procurement Assistant

Weill Cornell Medicine Qatar
09.2004 - 07.2008
  • Coordinate purchasing activities in local, regional, international markets.
  • Find competent suppliers, update product catalogues, vendor’s files, price lists and assist in seeking new sources of supply.
  • Create purchase orders and verify specifications by referring to catalogs/negotiates with vendors.
  • Monitor and follow-up on open/unconfirmed Purchase Orders.
  • Prepare and maintaining records of all purchasing orders.
  • Monitor usage inconsistencies, price changes and vendor back orders.
  • Maintain close contacts with sources of supply to keep informed of price trends, availability of supply, new items and reliability of suppliers and develop new sources of supply.
  • Achieve harmonious, productive relationships with other departments.
  • Consult as required with end user to prepare specifications for items or equipment required.
  • Review requisitions, confers with vendors to obtain product or service information such as prices, availability and delivery schedule.
  • Reduction in delivery time and expedite shipping.

Sales/Marketing Supervisor

Fahed Trading and Contracting
06.2003 - 06.2004
  • Coordinate purchasing activities in local, regional & international markets and efficient and timely supply of materials and services.
  • Create a free flow of information’s and look for continuous improvement and insure the purchase orders are created without mistakes and adhering of the company terms and conditions at all times.
  • Prepares bids and proposals; supervise all types of quotations, (Small & Limited tenders).
  • Support all sales efforts on behalf of our principles.
  • Locate and contact suitable 'foreign' companies for services & materials supply.
  • Monitor local competitors.
  • Handle customer complaints, questions and issues.

Business Development Manager-Qatar

Silvertech International (MIDDLE EAST) FZCO. (JABAL ALI)
10.2001 - 06.2003
  • Support all sales efforts on behalf of the company within Qatar's market.
  • Identify major forth-coming projects.
  • Establish good contacts within the local contractors and Oil and Gas establishments.
  • Locate or propose potential business deals by contacting potential partners, discovering and exploring opportunities.
  • Provides full system design and engineering capability, system assembly, manufacturing and integrated system test facility.

Operations & Sales Supervisor

Integrated Technical Services Co. (ITS)
08.1996 - 08.2001
  • Support all sales efforts on behalf of our principals.
  • Identify major forth-coming projects.
  • Locate and contact suitable 'foreign' companies.
  • Support 'on going' projects and supervise implementation.
  • Ensure and review logistics compliance related to projects.
  • Liaise with various stakeholders, internally and externally.
  • Manage logistics, warehouse, transportations and customer services.

Operations Supervisor

Al - Jaber Establishment
01.1991 - 06.1996
  • Supervise all operations to ensure that all splicing operations are completed in accordance with customer and industry specifications
  • This includes ensuring that all needed tools and equipment are available at the jobsite and keeping track of production.
  • Responsible for estimates, schedules, materials, and purchase orders.
  • Clean, maintain, stock, and secure assigned vehicle and equipment.
  • Assign other duties as needed.

Clerk

Kuwait National Petroleum Company (KNPC)
07.1990 - 12.1990
  • Assist in filing duties.
  • Perform basic bookkeeping duties.
  • Compile financial records.
  • Help organize office activities.
  • Operate office machines.
  • Perform data entry.
  • Prepare payroll checks.

Education

Associate Degree - Business Administration and Management

Al-Balqa' Applied University (BAU), Howwarah College
06.1990

Secondary Education Certificate - Literary Section

AL-Shaheen Privet School
07.1988

Skills

    27 years in Qatar; 20 in supply chain roles
    Bilingual and strong government knowledge
    Skilled in persuasion to meet strategic procurement goals
    Strong interpersonal for building stakeholder rapport
    Knowledgeable in ERP procurement systems, specifically SAP
    Independent judgment in managing confidential information
    Flexible in multi-cultural settings; excels under pressure
    Resourceful; problem-solving skills with minimal oversight
    Technically savvy; drives procurement projects to success
    Strong analytical skills; prioritizes tasks & analyzes info
    Positive demeanor with high integrity; confident presenter

Certification

  • Certified International Supply Chain Manager (CISCM)
  • Certified International Supply Chain Professional (CISCP)
  • Certified Purchasing Professional in Warehousing (CPDW)
  • Certified Purchasing Professional Manager (CPPM)
  • Certified Green-Purchasing Professional (CGPP)
  • Certified Purchasing Professional (CPP)

Currentworklocation

Weill Cornell Medicine - Qatar (WCM-Q)

http://qatar-weill.cornell.edu


Weill Cornell Medicine - Qatar (WCM-Q) is a pioneering institution established in partnership with the Qatar Foundation for Education, Science, and Community Development. Founded in January 2001 through an agreement with Cornell University, WCM-Q is part of Weill Cornell Medical College, which has a legacy of over 100 years in medical education in New York City.


Timeline

Manager, Procurement and Logistics

Weill Cornell Medicine Qatar
08.2018 - Current

Senior Procurement Specialist

Weill Cornell Medicine Qatar
03.2016 - 08.2018

Purchasing Supervisor

Weill Cornell Medicine Qatar
12.2013 - 03.2016

Purchasing Agent

Weill Cornell Medicine Qatar
07.2008 - 12.2013

Procurement Assistant

Weill Cornell Medicine Qatar
09.2004 - 07.2008

Sales/Marketing Supervisor

Fahed Trading and Contracting
06.2003 - 06.2004

Business Development Manager-Qatar

Silvertech International (MIDDLE EAST) FZCO. (JABAL ALI)
10.2001 - 06.2003

Operations & Sales Supervisor

Integrated Technical Services Co. (ITS)
08.1996 - 08.2001

Operations Supervisor

Al - Jaber Establishment
01.1991 - 06.1996

Clerk

Kuwait National Petroleum Company (KNPC)
07.1990 - 12.1990

Secondary Education Certificate - Literary Section

AL-Shaheen Privet School

Associate Degree - Business Administration and Management

Al-Balqa' Applied University (BAU), Howwarah College
Hussein Jaber