Fadhel Ali
Tubli,Manama
Summary
Accomplished procurement professional with extensive expertise in sustainable procuring, contract understanding, and negotiation techniques. Proficient in E-Procurement software usage and SAP ERP, with a strong background in global sourcing strategy and ethical procurement. Demonstrated leadership in logistics coordination and raw material procurement, excelling in strategic sourcing and vendor negotiation. Committed to driving efficiency and ethical practices within the procurement process.
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
SAP MM/WM/Ariba Key User
Aluminium Bahrain
06.2021 - Current
- Expert in business processes within SAP MM/WM/Ariba, overseeing the complete P2P process.
- Providing support to over 700 ALBA SAP users and more than 2,000 suppliers.
- Single-handedly resolving all existing supplier issues within Ariba Strategic Sourcing and Business Network modules.
- Assisting new suppliers with onboarding and providing training for effective use of Ariba solutions.
- Collaborating with SAP Ariba Customer Success Partner and Supplier Enablement Lead to enhance Ariba adoption among ALBA’s supplier base.
- Delivering first-level support to ALBA internal users, designing and implementing business process improvements while ensuring compliance and meeting audit requirements.
- Conducting comprehensive training for all internal users in SAP MM/WM.
- Integrated third-party tools with existing SAP systems to extend functionalities and capabilities.
Procurement & Contract Management officer
Aluminium Bahrain
06.2021 - Current
- Complete knowledge of all key business processes of Supply Chain – that include Procurement & Contract Management, P2P, & Source-to-Pay, Procurement Planning, Procurement Analytics, Commercial Negotiation, Governing Terms & Conditions and Contract Closure.
- Drafting Purchase Orders and Contracts while protecting the interest of all stakeholders and ensuring compliance to Organisation’s Standard Operating Procedures/Policies.
- Well experienced in Global Procurement/Sourcing of Materials & Services for Mega Projects and Operational requirements.
- Tracked savings through negotiations, implemented sourcing programs, generated trend reports and analyse the spending patterns. Achieved substantial savings through successful commercial and price negotiations.
Goods Receipts supervisor
Aluminium Bahrain
07.2020 - 06.2021
- Improved team efficiency by implementing new scheduling practices.
- Facilitated monthly training sessions for enhanced staff performance.
- Ensured smooth operations with regular maintenance checks.
- Promoted a safe work environment by enforcing strict adherence to safety regulations.
Procurement and supply officer
Aluminium Bahrain
02.2020 - 07.2020
- Achieved cost reduction by negotiating with suppliers.
- Streamlined supply processes for increased efficiency.
- Reduced procurement time through strategic supplier engagement.
- Optimised inventory management to improve availability of goods.
- Ensured ethical sourcing with rigorous vendor vetting procedures.
- Negotiated contracts to achieve favourable terms and conditions.
- Expedited order processing with suppliers to reduce lead times.
Material expeditor
Aluminium Bahrain
04.2018 - 02.2020
- Expedited material orders to ensure timely delivery for production schedules.
- Managed unexpected changes in demand, ensuring minimal disruption to operations.
- Coordinated with suppliers for optimum quality and cost efficiency.
- Ensured stock levels remained adequate by routine checks and inventory management.
Warehouse technician
Aluminium Bahrain
10.2015 - 04.2018
- Enhanced warehouse efficiency by maintaining and organising inventory.
- Ensured safety protocols by performing regular equipment checks.
- Strengthened team performance by facilitating training sessions for new hires.
- Improved order accuracy with meticulous tracking and verification of shipment contents.
- Inspected incoming deliveries for quality assurance.
- Conducted stock audits to minimise discrepancies in inventory records.
Logistics supply chain coordinator
Aluminium Bahrain
11.2007 - 10.2015
- Managed supply chain logistics, ensuring efficient and timely delivery of goods.
- Streamlined distribution strategies to enhance operational efficiency.
- Custom clearance all air/ sea freight imported packages and containers.
- Maintaining clearing to avoid paying additional costs such as storage and demurrage.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Business Informatics
University of Technology Bahrain
BahrainSkills
- Sustainable procuring
- Contract understanding
- Contract negotiation techniques
- E-Procurement software usage
- Global sourcing strategy
- SAP erp experience
- Ethical procurement
- Logistics coordination
- Procurement leadership
- Raw material procurement
- Strategic sourcing
- Vendor negotiation
Languages
English
Fluent
Arabic
Fluent
Affiliations
- Reading
- Football
Certification
- Project Management Prince2
- Certified BCMS Lead auditor ISO 22301:2019
- Member of Chartered Institute of Procurement & Supply (CIPS).
Accomplishments
- Implementing project DMS (SAP ECC).
- Completion of project vendor update: shifting from FAX to email output.
- Implementing Procurement service disk.
- Solving the issue of GRIR “Goods not received but invoiced”.
- Implementing and developing project SAP Ariba.
Timeline
SAP MM/WM/Ariba Key User
Aluminium Bahrain
06.2021 - Current
Procurement & Contract Management officer
Aluminium Bahrain
06.2021 - Current
Goods Receipts supervisor
Aluminium Bahrain
07.2020 - 06.2021
Procurement and supply officer
Aluminium Bahrain
02.2020 - 07.2020
Material expeditor
Aluminium Bahrain
04.2018 - 02.2020
Warehouse technician
Aluminium Bahrain
10.2015 - 04.2018
Logistics supply chain coordinator
Aluminium Bahrain
11.2007 - 10.2015
Bachelor of Science - Business Informatics
University of Technology Bahrain
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