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Manar Alkahlout
Buyer
DOHA,QATAR
Summary
Senior Buyer with over Seven years of progressive retail experience. Well-versed in planning and executing daily and special inventory buys. Proficient in purchasing and procurement environments. Expert at supporting businesses with high-quality, reliable goods delivered on consistent schedule.
Overview
2
2
Languages
16
16
Certifications
7
7
years of post-secondary education
7
7
years of professional experience
Work History
Senior Buyer
Hamad Medical Corporation-Supply Chain Dep.
Doha, QATAR
04.2014 - Current
- Communicated with vendors regarding inventory needs and negotiated prices to maintain profit margins.
- Collaborated with buyers for special events and seasonal promotions to maintain adequate product stock and drive sales.
- Managed vendor purchase order process including dispatch, delivery and invoicing to set contractual guidelines and maintain budgetary regulations.
- Met with suppliers to assess changes and determine proper courses of action.
- Reviewed proposals, qualified vendors and recommended optimal suppliers.
- Dispensed purchase orders to suppliers with accurate pricing, deadlines and terms and conditions.
- Led procurement team by training staff and overseeing purchasing decisions.
- Determined lowest possible cost, factoring in quality and reliability and negotiated favorable contracts.
- Analyzed inventory usage and assessed trends to provide maximum coverage for each time period.
- Represented company at national and regional trade shows.
- Oversaw and streamlined daily operations of purchasing department to maximize productivity and revenue.
- Instituted advanced level of data reporting using Oracle to develop purchasing strategies and identify buying trends.
- Negotiated policies and contracts with vendors to achieve optimal pricing and consistent availability.
- Performed extensive vendor and supplier research to identify cost-effective options and product availability.
- Maintained complete documentation and records of all purchasing activities.
- Reviewed order updates to identify best practices aligned with corporate goals.
- Conferred with sales and purchasing to match customer preferences.
- Maintained focus and organization to regularly complete tasks with precision, timeliness and flexibility to accommodate fluctuating assignments and emerging business trends.
- Developed and improved account relationships.
- Computed and created purchase orders in Oracle to monitor stock levels, verify purchase requisitions and expedite customer orders.
- Interacted with vendors, store managers and other stakeholders to maintain on-time deliveries.
- Placed orders for merchandise consistent with quality, quantity and other specification requirements.
- Resolved problems, improved operations and provided exceptional service.
- Carried out day-day-day duties accurately and efficiently.
- Offered friendly and efficient service to all customers, handled challenging situations with ease.
Temporary Retail Advisor
Vodafone Qatar
Doha, QATAR
12.2013 - 04.2014
- Developed and maintained courteous and effective working relationships.
- Received and processed stock into inventory management system.
- Performed duties in accordance with all applicable standards, policies and regulatory guidelines to promote safe working environment.
- Carried out day-day-day duties accurately and efficiently.
- Proved successful working within tight deadlines and fast-paced atmosphere.
- Prepared a variety of different written communications, reports and documents to ensure smooth operations.
- Maintained excellent attendance record, consistently arriving to work on time.
- Delivered exceptional level of service to each customer by listening to concerns and answering questions.
- Exceeded goals through effective task prioritization and great work ethic.
- Created spreadsheets using Microsoft Excel for daily, weekly and monthly reporting.
Education
Literary Section-French
Al Wakra Secondary Independent Girls Public
Al Wakra 09.2007 - 09.2008
Bachelor of Arts - English Language And Literature
October 6 University
Giza-Egypt 01.2009 - 01.2013
Master of Science - Human Resources Development
Universiti Teknikal
Melaka - Malaysia 01.2019 - Current
Skills
Competitive sourcing
Certification
Intermediate 2 level-British Council
Interests
Writing
Walking
Contemplating
Timeline
Webhive Webinar
02-2021
World of Hospitality
12-2020
Managing IFIs in the ICU during COVID-19
11-2020
Supply Chain Management Strategy
10-2020
Highlights from AAD & implications for clinical
09-2020
Elsevier's Research Writing & Publication
09-2020
Health System Development
09-2020
Co-Infection in COVID-19
05-2020
Conflict Of Interest
08-2019
Master of Science - Human Resources Development
Universiti Teknikal
01.2019 - Current
Negotiation Skills Program
04-2018
Environmental Safety
12-2017
Fire Safety
12-2017
The Human Subject Research
01-2016
The Infection Prevention & Control
01-2016
Major Incident
01-2016
Senior Buyer
Hamad Medical Corporation-Supply Chain Dep.
04.2014 - Current
Temporary Retail Advisor
Vodafone Qatar
12.2013 - 04.2014
Intermediate 2 level-British Council
07-2009
Bachelor of Arts - English Language And Literature
October 6 University
01.2009 - 01.2013
Literary Section-French
Al Wakra Secondary Independent Girls Public
09.2007 - 09.2008
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