Samer Khoury

Procurement Manager @ Al Ain Mills

About

Strategic Supply Chain and Procurement Manager with 20 years of expertise in strategic sourcing,cost saving, vendor management, and logistics across Pharma, FMCG, and Chemicals sectors. Proficient in optimising supply chain operations, managing high procurement volumes exceeding, and driving significant cost reductions through strategic negotiations and process improvements. Known for enhancing supplier relationships, leading cross-functional teams, and delivering measurable results in high-pressure environments. Skilled in ERP systems, inventory optimization, and compliance management. Let’s connect to explore how my expertise can add value to your organization.

Country

United Arab Emirates

City

Dubai

Industry

Transportation/Trucking/Railroad

Skill

Request for Quotation (RFQ), Request for Proposal (RFP), Cross-functional Team Leadership, Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP), Risk Management, Compliance Management, Process Quality Improvement, Freight Management, Stock Control, Inventory Optimization, Demand Supply Planning, Price Lists, Import, Stock Management, Vendor Management, Global Sourcing, Purchase Planning, Seafreight, Quotations, Freight Forwarding

Experience

Procurement Manager

Al Ain Mills

2024-10 - Present · 2 yrs

Procurement and Supply Chain Manager

MANO

2022-4 - 2024-8 · 2 yrs 5 mos

United Arab Emirates

Strengthened vendor networks across European markets and receiving points in Angola, Nigeria, Ghana, and KSA. Managed procurement resilience for indirect, direct, and logistics channels, fostering strategic supplier alliances. Led sourcing, demand forecasting, purchasing, and logistics to achieve organizational targets.

Operations Manager

OLX Lebanon

2020-12 - 2022-4 · 1 yr 5 mos

Beirut, Lebanon

Engineered operational framework and protocols for OLX Store, integrating cross-docking and 3PL partnerships for streamlined logistics. Generated detailed efficiency metrics, focusing on Seller Assessment and 3PL efficacy to drive performance improvements. Conducted consistent gap analyses, leveraging Google Analytics to scrutinize deviations, bounce rates, and consumer engagement.

Supply Chain Manager

Kallassi Group

2016-9 - 2020-12 · 4 yrs 4 mos

Led the seamless transition of 12,000 SKUs for IHD FMCG products post-acquisition, aligning with GroupKA's strategic goals. Implemented strategic sourcing and procurement operations for retail, Burger Kings, Horeca, and private label segments. Achieved a 15% reduction in shipping costs through expert negotiation and optimization of freight operations across multiple regions.

Procurement and Logistics supervisor

ELIE SAAB

2015-9 - 2016-9 · 1 yr 1 mo

Lebanon

Managed procurement of equipment, materials, and project contracts for global boutique establishments and central facilities. Established centralized procurement control processes to streamline operations across ES Group.

Procurement Supervisor

Malia Group

2005-8 - 2015-9 · 10 yrs 2 mos

Led sourcing and contracting strategies, managing purchases of chemical raw materials, packaging, and finished goods. Optimized freight costs and lead times, significantly reducing safety stock levels.