Tareq Bahaa

Purchasing Manager @ B.Laban - بـ لبن

About

Procurement & Supply Chain professional with 6+ years of experience driving strategic sourcing, supplier negotiation, cost optimization, and category management across the GCC and North Africa. Specialized in F&B procurement, industrial sourcing, contract management, vendor qualification, and ERP-driven purchasing (SAP, Oracle, Odoo). I have a strong track record of reducing spending, improving supplier performance, and enhancing procurement efficiency through structured KPIs, data-driven decision-making, and optimized purchasing cycles. My experience includes managing RFQs/RFPs, tender processes, SLA enforcement, demand forecasting, and ISO-compliant procurement operations. Passionate about building strong supplier networks, improving operational workflows, and delivering measurable value to the organization. Always focused on aligning procurement strategy with financial goals, quality standards, and long-term business growth.

Country

Saudi Arabia

City

Riyadh

Industry

Food & Beverages

Skill

Strategic Sourcing, Purchasing Agents, Customer Relationship Management (CRM), Marketing Management, Purchase Management, Procurement, Food Industry, Food and Beverage Management, Following Up, Work Hardening, Supplier Negotiation, Strategic Planning, Operations Management, Costing , Cost Reduction, Purchasing Negotiation, International Negotiations, Leadership, Logistics Management, Relationship Building

Experience

Purchasing Manager

B.Laban - بـ لبن

2023-11 - Present · 2 yrs 11 mos

Riyadh, Saudi Arabia

• Manage end-to-end procurement lifecycle across GCC for the food & beverage supply chain. • Lead strategic sourcing, supplier selection, negotiation, and contract finalization. • Ensure compliance with local food regulations, ISO standards, and procurement policies. • Develop procurement strategies using forecasting, category planning, and spend analysis. • Monitor supplier KPIs, OTIF delivery, pricing trends, and market benchmarks. #Key Achievements# • Achieved 8% cost reduction within 6 months through competitive sourcing and contract renegotiation. • Improved lead time for critical SKUs by 20% using supplier performance dashboards.

Purchasing Manager

Urbanfood

2021-1 - 2023-10 · 2 yrs 10 mos

Cairo, Egypt

• Directed procurement operations for large-scale food production and central kitchen units. • Implemented a supplier evaluation matrix that enhanced quality and operational consistency. • Introduced demand forecasting tools aligned with production planning and inventory turnover. • Managed procurement documentation, SLAs, contracts, and tender processes. #Key Achievements# • Generated $250K monthly savings via optimized purchasing strategies and inventory control. • Boosted supplier delivery accuracy from 82% → 95% by enforcing KPI-driven performance

Purchasing Manager

Focus light

2018-11 - 2020-12 · 2 yrs 2 mos

Cairo, Egypt

• Handled sourcing of electrical components, lighting systems, and technical materials. • Automated procurement workflows through ERP implementation, improving transparency. • Coordinated with QA/QC teams to ensure adherence to quality and technical specifications. • Conducted vendor assessments, price benchmarking, and risk analysis. #Key Achievements# • Reduced procurement cycle time by 30% through process optimization. • Developed a vendor rating system improving data-driven sourcing decisions