Usᴍᴀɴ Aʜᴍᴇᴅ عثمان أحمد

Assistant Buyer @ Saudi Company For Hardware - SACO

About

🌟 The Versatile Operator: Procurement, E-commerce, and Tech Security I'm Usman Ahmed, and I operate at the intersection of commercial results and technical precision. My background is intentionally diverse, allowing me to approach business challenges from multiple angles. My core expertise is in Procurement and Sourcing, where I deliver data-driven purchasing support, sharp market analysis, and robust supplier coordination, currently as an Assistant Buyer at SACO and previously at Elegance Group. My focus is simple: improving sourcing efficiency and driving down costs. But my business acumen doesn't stop there. I took an idea and built it into a successful venture: a private-label Amazon FBA business that generated over SAR 125K in sales while maintaining an excellent 4.7/5 seller rating. This hands-on experience honed my skills in inventory forecasting, vendor management, and the practical realities of digital marketing and e-commerce operations. Finally, I bring a foundational strength in Technology and Security. As a Certified Ethical Hacker (CEH) and a former Network & Desktop Support Trainee, I combine my commercial understanding with the ability to secure systems and improve operational processes. I'm proud of the technical roles where I resolved 90% of issues on first contact and contributed to consistent network uptime. The Bottom Line: I'm a versatile professional who speaks four languages (Arabic, English, Urdu, Hindi) and thrives in multicultural environments. If your team needs an operator who can seamlessly handle procurement operations, drive e-commerce growth, and apply a technical, security-minded approach to system improvement, 📩 let's connect! #Buyer #BusinessDevelopment #AmazonFBA #ClientRelations #Procurement #ITSupport #B2B #RevenueGrowth

Country

Saudi Arabia

City

Riyadh

Industry

Computer & Network Security

Skill

Procurement, Purchasing, Purchasing Negotiation, Strategic Sourcing, Purchase Management, Vendor Management, Help Desk Support, Security Operations Center, Network Administration, Linux, Cybersecurity, Ethical Hacking, Security, Vulnerability Assessment and Penetration Testing (VAPT), SOC 1, Computer Networking, Computer Repair, Networking, Network Installation, Technical Support

Experience

Assistant Buyer

Saudi Company For Hardware - SACO

2025-10 - Present · 1 yr

Riyadh, Saudi Arabia

• Assist in end-to-end procurement operations, including purchase orders, supplier coordination, and delivery follow-ups. • Support feasibility studies for new products, including cost analysis, supplier evaluation, and margin assessment. • Assist in vendor sourcing, price comparisons, and negotiation preparation to ensure cost-effective purchasing. • Monitor inventory levels and coordinate with internal departments to avoid stock shortages or overstocking. • Build and maintain professional relationships with suppliers to ensure quality standards, timely delivery, and service reliability. • Create and review articles/items in SAP MM, ensuring accurate master data, pricing, and specifications.

Procurement Intern

Elegance Hospitality Group

2025-8 - 2025-9 · 2 mos

Jeddah, Makkah, Saudi Arabia

Prepared procurement reports to support data-driven purchasing decisions, coordinated with suppliers to improve sourcing efficiency by 20%, and analyzed market & pricing trends to identify cost-saving and vendor expansion opportunities

E-Commerce Business Owner (Amazon FBA)

Amazon

2022-10 - 2024-2 · 1 yr 5 mos

Jeddah, Makkah, Saudi Arabia

I founded and scaled a private-label e-commerce brand on Amazon, generating SAR 125,000+ in revenue. My role involved product sourcing, listing optimization, inventory management, and customer service, with a strong emphasis on SEO and data-driven pricing strategies. I achieved a 98% positive feedback score and a 12% conversion rate by maintaining a 4.7/5 seller rating and ranking listings on page one. I also improved inventory turnover by 30% through accurate demand forecasting and supplier coordination, enhancing operational efficiency and customer satisfaction.

Network and Desktop Support Trainee

AL KAMAL IMPORT OFFICE COMPANY LTD.

2022-4 - 2022-8 · 5 mos

Jeddah, Makkah, Saudi Arabia

As an IT trainee, I supported the company’s infrastructure by troubleshooting hardware/software issues and maintaining systems with 100% uptime during my tenure. I resolved over 90% of tech issues on the first interaction, reducing departmental downtime by 25%. I assisted with the installation and configuration of over 50 desktop units and implemented basic cybersecurity updates. The experience gave me hands-on exposure to system monitoring, user support, and cross-functional collaboration with IT and admin teams.