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Basil Ahmed

Basil Ahmed

Purchasing Specialist
Obour

Summary

Dynamic Purchasing Specialist with a proven track record at 3s Industry, adept at supplier negotiation and cost reduction strategies. Successfully identified cost-saving opportunities, achieving significant budget reductions while enhancing supplier relationships. Skilled in materials requirement planning and committed to optimizing supply chain processes for improved efficiency and financial control.

Experienced with managing procurement processes and vendor relationships. Utilizes effective negotiation strategies to secure beneficial terms. Track record of ensuring timely and cost-efficient purchasing.

Overview

4
4
years of professional experience
1
1
Language

Work History

Purchasing Specialist

Riadco 2000
01.2021 - 12.2022
  • Continuously updated knowledge of industry trends and best practices, applying insights to drive improvements in purchasing activities.
  • Maintained documentation for all purchases.
  • Analyzed and reported on inventory levels to determine purchasing requirements.

Purchasing Specialist

3s Industry
01.2023 - Current
  • Maintained accurate records of all purchasing activities, ensuring compliance with company policies and industry regulations.
  • Resolved discrepancies between invoices and purchase orders in a timely manner, maintaining strong financial controls within the department.
  • Identified cost-saving opportunities with thorough analysis of market trends and supplier capabilities, achieving significant budget reductions.
  • Enhanced supplier relationships through effective communication and negotiation tactics, leading to improved contract terms.
  • Implemented inventory management systems to optimize stock levels while minimizing carrying costs.
  • Negotiated favorable payment terms with suppliers, improving cash flow management for the organization.
  • Managed purchase orders from initiation to closure, ensuring accuracy and adherence to established policies and procedures.

Education

Bachelor of Accounting - Business Administration

Arab Open University
El Shorouk, Egypt
04.2001 -

CMA Course - Managerial Accounting

Auc
Cairo
04.2001 -

Skills

    Materials requirement planning

    Order tracking

    Supplier negotiation

    Supply chain optimization

    Demand forecasting

    Supplier evaluation

    Purchase order processing

    Lean procurement

    Cost reduction strategies

    Procurement

    Cost control

    Time management

Timeline

Purchasing Specialist

3s Industry
01.2023 - Current

Purchasing Specialist

Riadco 2000
01.2021 - 12.2022

Bachelor of Accounting - Business Administration

Arab Open University
04.2001 -

CMA Course - Managerial Accounting

Auc
04.2001 -
Basil AhmedPurchasing Specialist