Junaid Anakacheri

Procurement Officer @ Lulu Retail

About

* Developing and maintaining relationships with suppliers to ensure timely delivery, quality, and cost-effective procurement. * Drafting, reviewing, and managing contracts with suppliers to establish terms and conditions that protect the organization's interests. * Monitoring and managing inventory levels to ensure that goods are available when needed without excessive stockpiling. * Analyzing costs and identifying opportunities for cost savings through strategic sourcing, bulk purchasing, or renegotiating contracts. * Assessing and mitigating risks associated with the supply chain, such as supplier reliability, geopolitical factors, and market volatility. * Ensuring procurement activities adhere to legal and regulatory requirements, as well as internal policies and ethical standards. * Collaborating with other departments to align procurement activities with overall business objectives and strategies. * Continuously evaluating and optimizing procurement processes to enhance efficiency, reduce costs, and improve service delivery. * Utilizing data and analytics to make informed decisions, track performance metrics, and forecast future procurement needs.

Country

United Arab Emirates

City

Dubai

Industry

Retail

Skill

Business Analysis, Data Analysis, Analytical Skills, Advertising, Purchase Orders, Retail, Sales, Communication, Customer Satisfaction, Customer Service, management skill, handling customer complaints , Customer Insight, Customer Retention, Microsoft Office

Experience

Procurement Officer

Lulu Retail

2018-8 - Present · 8 yrs 2 mos

United Arab Emirates

* Awareness of market dynamics, pricing trends, and supplier capabilities to leverage opportunities for cost savings and innovation. * Commitment to ethical sourcing practices, including sustainability, fair trade, and compliance with regulatory standards. * Clear and effective communication with internal stakeholders and external suppliers to convey requirements, negotiate terms, and resolve issues. * Ability to manage procurement projects, coordinate activities across departments, and ensure timely delivery of goods and services. * Familiarity with procurement software, ERP systems, and data analytics tools to streamline processes and enhance decision-making.