Abdulla A
Team member @ BIG W
About
I drive business profitability through strategic cost reduction, supply chain optimization, logistic coordination and resilient global sourcing.With 3+ years of experience in strategic sourcing and category management, I have led end-to-end operations spanning major manufacturing hubs (China, HK, India, Turkey) and key consumer markets across the GCC and African regions.Key highlights:• Managed ~$60M annual procurement spend across 6 categories • Reduced total cost of ownership by ~11% through value engineering and supplier strategy • Improved OTIF from 90% to 96% and reduced inventory holding by 12 days • Built and managed a network of 300+ global suppliers I combine a technical background in Mechanical Engineering with strong commercial skills in negotiation, cost analysis, and supplier management.Currently based in Australia and Actively seeking to partner with organizations in procurement, supply chain, or operations to implement high-impact cost-saving strategies and efficient sourcing models.📩 Open to connecting with professionals and recruiters in procurement & supply chain.
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Australia
Computer Software
Presentation Skills, Customer Service, Sales, Customer Retention, Business Development, Retail, Retail Sales, Strategic Negotiations, Pricing analytics, Contract Management, Forecasting, Stakeholder Management, Customer Relationship Management (CRM), Service-Level Agreements (SLA), OA/Sinosure, Advanced Excel, Power BI, Global Sourcing, Procurement Strategy, Supplier Relationship Management
Experience
Team member
BIG W
Geelong, VIC
Product Development and Procurement Specialist
CLIKON
Dubai, United Arab Emirates
• Managed end-to-end product lifecycle from supplier sourcing to mass production • Oversaw ~$60M annual spend across 6 product categories • Led product development initiatives, successfully launching 80+ SKUs aligned with market demand and cost targets • Reduced TCO by ~11% using value engineering and should-costing • Improved OTIF from 90% to 96% through supplier optimisation strategies • Reduced safety stock by 12 days via dual sourcing and MOQ restructuring • Negotiated payment terms up to 120 days improving working capital • Conducted factory audits achieving 98.2% FPY • Conducted market research and competitor benchmarking to identify product gaps & new product opportunities • Coordinated international logistics and shipping operations, optimizing Incoterms and freight strategies to reduce costs and delays
Procurement Assistant
CLIKON
Dubai, United Arab Emirates
Business Development Associate
Oda Class
Bengaluru
•Conducted interactive sessions and product demonstrations to engage customers and drive sales •Built and maintained strong client relationships, improving customer satisfaction and retention •Achieved sales targets through consistent effort and effective communication •Worked closely with teams to improve customer experience and overall service delivery •Adapted quickly in a fast-paced, performance-driven environment
Education
Cochin University of Science and Technology
Mechanical Engineering
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