Fateh Sakkal

HOUSSEIN RIFAI Dynamic Procurement Agent on the Front Line of Purchasing, Cost Control and Inventory Management Ca sabl anc a, Morocc o  ( 9 61) X X X X4 541 ( 2 12 ) 6 X X 82 74 4 9   h n ri fai @gm ail .c om  w ww .li n kedin .c om / h nri fai S ENIOR P ROCUREMENT C OORDINATOR | P URCHASING A GENT Analytical, solutions-oriented, take-charge procurement coordinator working at the cutting edge of purchasing operations, cost management and stock control with over 8 years’ experience successfully translating cost-conscious procurement into profitable bottom-line performance. Proven ability to consistently translate outstanding vendor relations into profit-boosting discounts and highly favorable terms & conditions. Exceptional track record of spearheading innovative logistics solutions using datadriven stock management strategies combined with long-term strategic planning. Highly effective written/verbal communication skills which are leveraged to facilitate and enhance key strategic business objectives. CORE COMPETENCIES  PURCHASING PLAN FORMULATION & EXECUTION  TOP-TIER WRITTEN/VERBAL COMMUNICATION SKILLS  SEAMLESS INVENTORY/STOCK MANAGEMENT  LEVERAGING VENDOR RELATIONS INTO COST SAVINGS  PROCESS DOCUMENTATION & ORGANIZATION  MENTORING & TRAINING OF PURCHASING STAFF  PROFIT-ENHANCING BUDGETING & FORECASTING  EXCEPTIONAL SALES & AFTER-SALES SERVICE  MULTITASKING, TIME MANAGEMENT & ADAPTABILITY  HIGHLY EFFECTIVE & PERSUASIVE NEGOTIATOR CRITICAL CONTRIBUTIONS  Market Monitoring & Opportunity Capitalization – Established history of attentive market-watching to identify & exploit untapped opportunities for cost-savings. Background of thriving in fast-paced, active and crowded market environments.  Procurement Plan Formulation & Results-Generating Execution – Proven ability to leverage performance-driven and ambitious purchasing strategies to stimulate record growth while simultaneously keeping costs to a minimum.  Key Vendor & Market Relationship Building – Highly effective interpersonal communication skills which are leveraged to cultivate outstanding vendor relations, advantageous procurement terms and profit-boosting discounts & rebates.  Cost Control, Efficiency Enrichment & Revenue Growth – Dedicated all-rounder with demonstrated aptitude in improving cost control processes, enhancing inventory control strategies, and training a large number of purchasing staff while regularly holding them accountable. Consistently facilitated over $30 million of yearly revenue growth while meeting and exceeding all budgetary targets. CAREER HIGHLIGHTS SENIOR PROCUREMENT COORDINATOR ADVANCED VISION MOROCCO – CASABLANCA, MOROCCO 05-2014 TO PRESENT Execute the company’s purchasing requirements while maintaining adequate stock levels and staying well under budget. Perform a detailed needs-analysis combined with comprehensive market searches to locate the most profitable suppliers in terms of price, quality and delivery schedules.  Seek out, cultivate and reinforce quality relationships with key strategic suppliers and market makers.  Act as the main point of contact between warehouse, construction worksites and technical departments to accelerate purchasing operations.  Support, control and supervise year-end inventory in coordination with the warehouse manager. Page 1|2 Ca sabl anc a, Morocc o  (9 61) X X X X4 541  ( 2 12 ) X XX 82 74 4 9  h n ri fai@gm ai l .c om  www .l in kedi n .com /h nri fai  Consistently negotiate advantageous contract terms & conditions.  Monitor the quality and contract compliance of purchased goods & services, providing decisive intervention when products deviate from quality standards. FLOOR SUPERVISOR 04-2013 TO 04-2014 MAJID AL FUTTAIM FOR LEISURE & ENTERTAINMENT - MAGIC PLANET – BEIRUT, LEBANON Managed front-end store operations – including opening and closing operations, training & supervising front-end employees, and consistently ensuring that each customer has a seamless & positive experience.  Delivered daily reports for senior management.  Supervised daily inventory operations.  Responsible for ensuring seamless, uninterrupted software operation. ASSISTANT PROJECT MANAGER GLOBAL UNIVERSITY – BEIRUT, LEBANON 02-2012 TO 03-2013 Provided comprehensive management and procurement services in coordination with the project manager and in support of a new department at Global University.     Set the overall purchasing budget – including the implementation of financial plans. Developed and implemented a comprehensive marketing campaign. Hired, trained and supervised all department staff. Spearheaded outreach initiatives to other universities. EDUCATION BACHELOR OF BUSINESS MANAGEMENT (B.B.M.) GLOBAL UNIVERSITY - BEIRUT, LEBANON 2012 LANGUAGES ENGLISH PROFESSIONAL PROFICIENCY FRENCH WORKING PROFICIENCY ARABIC NATIVE PROFICIENCY Pa ge 2|2 Ca sabl anc a, Morocc o  (9 61) X X X X4 541  ( 2 12 ) X XX 82 74 4 9  h n ri fai@gm ai l .c om  www .l in kedi n .com /h nri fai