Senior Procurement Specialist
Medical Care Origin Company - Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
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Led end-to-end purchasing operations for three pharmacy branches, overseeing the procurement of pharmaceuticals, cosmetics, accessories, baby milk, and diapers, ensuring optimal stock levels and consistent product availability.
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Drove a 15% increase in profit margin for the chain by strategically negotiating with multiple suppliers, comparing price quotations, and securing significant discounts.
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Proactively sourced new products and suppliers from both online platforms and international vendors, expanding product offerings, and enhancing supply chain resilience.
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Implemented and enforced cost-reduction policies, optimizing purchasing procedures to minimize waste, and maximize depart- mental effectiveness.
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Managed key vendor relationships, effectively resolving payment related issues to maintain strong partnerships, and ensure uninterrupted supply.
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Generated and analyzed comprehensive reports on vendor performance, compliance with company standards, and Saudi Food and Drug Authority (SFDA) regulatory requirements.
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Prioritized essential purchasing tasks for project completion, and actively participated in relevant industry exhibitions in Riyadh to identify emerging trends and potential new partners.