Bachar C.

- SFDA Product Registration & Compliance: Managed the end-to-end registration process for a diverse portfolio of food and cosmetic products with the Saudi FDA, ensuring timely approval and market access. - Corporate Regulatory Strategy: Developed and implemented company-wide policies and procedures to ensure ongoing compliance with all SFDA and GCC regulatory requirements. - SFDA Liaison & Audit Management: Served as the primary point of contact for all SFDA interactions, including coordinating with officials and managing on-site inspections to ensure positive outcomes. - International Supplier Consulting: Provided expert regulatory guidance to international suppliers and partners (including Universal Robina, Sandpiper Spices, and Tando, Wana, Nutri Asia) to reformulate, label, and document products for compliance and successful launch in the GCC market. - Cross-Functional Development: Led internal training and development initiatives to elevate the organisation's overall regulatory competence and embed a culture of quality and compliance.

Strategic Sourcing & Procurement: Directed the end-to-end import purchasing strategy for a diverse portfolio of goods, including raw materials, packaging, and finished products, ensuring alignment with company operational and financial goals. Supplier Relationship Management (SRM): Developed and maintained a robust global supplier network. Led the negotiation of master supply agreements, securing optimal terms on pricing, quality, delivery, and payment to achieve significant cost savings and mitigate supply chain risk. Supply Chain & Logistics Coordination: Managed the entire import lifecycle, collaborating closely with logistics, warehousing, and quality control teams to ensure efficient customs clearance, on-time delivery, and adherence to all regulatory requirements (including SFDA for relevant product categories). Cost Management & Budgeting: Held full P&L responsibility for the procurement budget. Implemented cost-saving initiatives and market analysis strategies that reduced procurement costs by [5 to 12 %] annually while maintaining quality standards. Team Leadership & Development: Led, mentored, and developed a high-performing purchasing team, fostering a culture of strategic sourcing, continuous improvement, and professional growth. International Compliance: Leveraged expertise in SFDA and GCC regulations to ensure all imported products and materials complied with local standards, preventing costly delays or rejections at the port.

Strategic Growth & Market Penetration: Developed and executed a comprehensive business development strategy that identified and secured new market opportunities, resulting in a [10 to 25%] increase in annual revenue. Client Acquisition & Relationship Management: Spearheaded the end-to-end sales cycle, from prospecting and lead generation to contract negotiation and closure. Cultivated and maintained long-term relationships with key accounts, achieving a [100%] client retention rate. Partnerships & Channel Development: Forged strategic partnerships and alliances with distributors, suppliers, and industry leaders to expand market reach and enhance service offerings. Market Intelligence & Proposal Development: Conducted in-depth market research and competitive analysis to identify trends and customer needs. Translated insights into compelling proposals and presentations that won new business. Revenue Generation & Target Achievement: Consistently exceeded sales targets and KPIs by leveraging a solution-based selling approach, focusing on understanding and addressing client challenges. Cross-Functional Leadership: Collaborated closely with marketing, product development, and operations teams to ensure alignment between market demands and company capabilities, facilitating successful product launches and service delivery.

purchasing manager

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