Masoud Ahmed Ali Al Zubaidi

Lead end-to-end procurement for packaging, raw materials, and services, supporting large-scale FMCG operations. Manage high-value tenders (~AED 100M annually), including RFP issuance, supplier evaluation, negotiation, and contract award. Deliver AED 1.5–2M in annual cost savings through strategic sourcing, vendor negotiations, and process optimisation initiatives. Oversee a supplier base of ~2,000 suppliers, with 100 strategic vendors representing the highest spend and operational impact. Conduct quarterly and annual supplier performance evaluations based on cost, quality, delivery, and compliance metrics. Reduce PR-to-PO cycle time to 3 days and shorten tender cycles from 1 month to 2 weeks, improving procurement responsiveness. Support MRP implementation, demand planning, and annual procurement budgeting. Utilise SAP Ariba for sourcing, approvals, and workflow automation; maintain ERP accuracy through Infor M3. Contribute to procurement policy development, including RFQ threshold enhancements and governance improvements.

Managed procurement operations including sourcing, tendering, contract management, and supplier negotiations. Reviewed and approved purchase orders and contracts to ensure compliance with company policies. Led procurement team activities and improved purchasing, inventory control, and vendor coordination. Achieved cost efficiencies through competitive sourcing and improved supplier terms. Leveraged SAP and MS Office tools to streamline procurement workflows and reporting.

Coordinated purchasing activities, supplier communications, and PO issuance. Negotiated pricing using historical and market data to achieve cost efficiencies. Verified invoices, reconciled payments, and prepared monthly cash-flow reports. Ensured timely sourcing of urgent operational requirements.