Meera Abdulla Ahmed Al-Ali
Umm Al Quwain
Summary
Dedicated Assistant Manager in Strategic Sourcing with over 5 years of experience in procurement. Successfully managed procurement needs, optimizing costs while ensuring quality and compliance. Skilled in supplier evaluation, contract negotiation, and relationship management. Adept at stakeholder collaboration and data-driven decision-making. Proven track record in cost optimization and achieving significant cost savings through strategic procurement initiatives. Demonstrated ability in managing suppliers and tender processes, with a strong focus on achieving organizational goals and objectives.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Assistant Manager, Strategic Sourcing
Emirates National Bank Dubai (ENBD)
04.2024 - Current
- Participated in strategic sourcing initiatives to identify and evaluate new suppliers and products
- Developed and implemented a strategic sourcing plan that reduced supplier base from 150 to 80 vendors, resulting in improved quality and faster delivery times
- Developed a comprehensive database of suppliers and vendors that improved sourcing efficiency by 25%
- Established and maintained strategic partnerships with key suppliers to ensure quality, reliability, and cost-effectiveness
- Implemented supplier performance metrics and conducted regular reviews to drive continuous improvement in delivery and service levels
- Conducted market research to assess trends, competitive pricing, and alternative supply sources, leading to optimized sourcing decisions
- Assisted in developing multi-year sourcing strategies that aligned with business goals, contributing to long-term cost savings and risk mitigation
- Assessed supplier risk and developed contingency plans to ensure supply chain resilience
- Identified and qualified alternative suppliers to diversify sourcing options and reduce dependency on single sources
Sourcing Executive
Dubai Holding Assets Management
02.2022 - 03.2024
- Collaborate with facilities engineers and operations teams to understand their procurement needs in various sites across Dubai Holding Properties
- Identify potential suppliers for various facility-related products and services
- Initiate the tender process and request for Quotations (RFQs)
- Negotiate contracts with selected suppliers, ensuring favorable terms and conditions
- This includes pricing, delivery schedules, service level agreements (SLAs), warranties, and payment terms
- Establish and maintain strong relationships with suppliers
- Identify cost-saving opportunities and implement strategies to optimize facility-related procurement costs
- Analyze Spend Data: negotiate bulk discounts, explore alternative suppliers, and suggest process improvements to achieve cost efficiencies without compromising quality
Buyer
EXPO 2020
11.2019 - 02.2022
- Create and manage purchase orders for facility related goods and services
- Coordinate with suppliers to ensure timely delivery and resolve any delivery discrepancies or issues
- Monitor and track orders to ensure compliance with procurement guidelines and budget
- Plan and execute tenders to achieve cost-savings for various projects that ranged between AED 100k and up to AED 1M
- Manage to ensure the contribution of Small and Medium
- Collaborated with internal departments to better understand needs and determine purchasing requirements.
- Reduced procurement costs through strategic sourcing, competitive bidding, and effective negotiations.
- Maintained complete documentation and records of all purchasing activities.
Procurement Associate
Kuwait Food Company - Americana
04.2019 - 11.2019
- Communicate with suppliers regarding order placement, delivery status, and resolving any issues or discrepancies
- Maintain positive and professional relationships with suppliers to ensure smooth procurement processes
- Conduct research to identify potential suppliers across GCC Countries and evaluate their capabilities, pricing, quality, and other relevant criteria
- Assist in supplier selection based on organizational requirements
- Utilize procurement software and tools to facilitate purchase order processing, contract management, and data analysis
- Maintain proficiency in relevant systems and contribute to process improvement initiatives
Education
Bachelor of Business Administration - Management Information System and Supply Chain
United Arab Emirates University
Al Ain, United Arab Emirates12-2018
Skills
- Cost Negotiation
- Data-driven strategic planning
- Contract Management
- Report writing and presenting
- Critical thinking skills
- Excellent communication skills
- Strong interpersonal skills
- Proactive and self-motivated
- Organisational skills
- Strategic sourcing
- Money handling
- Procurement strategy
Certification
- Contract and Commercial Management Practitioner (CCMP), 11/01/21
- Certified International Procurement Professional (CIPP), 11/01/20
- Scrum Fundamentals Certified Credential (SFC), 05/01/17
- Six Sigma Green Belt, 03/01/17
Languages
Arabic
Native or Bilingual
English
Full Professional
Timeline
Assistant Manager, Strategic Sourcing
Emirates National Bank Dubai (ENBD)
04.2024 - Current
Sourcing Executive
Dubai Holding Assets Management
02.2022 - 03.2024
Buyer
EXPO 2020
11.2019 - 02.2022
Procurement Associate
Kuwait Food Company - Americana
04.2019 - 11.2019
Bachelor of Business Administration - Management Information System and Supply Chain
United Arab Emirates University
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