Alaa Faraj

I have strong belief that “The most important quality for an investor is temperament, not intellect.” I am a qualified professional offering 14+ years of Transformational Leadership in track record of success in Supply Chain Management, including Procurement, Sourcing, Vendor/Supplier Management, Logistics, effective storage, categorization, retrieval, and shipment of stock without any discrepancy. I was acknowledged for leading all aspects of Operations, developing long-term partnerships with vendors for cost-effective purchase and monitoring their performance in terms of cost, quality & delivery norms. Bringing an open mind & positive approach to each role, I was responsible for the procurement of different building and construction materials, sub-contracting works, machinery, equipment, furniture, stationery, steel, wood, gypsum, IT broadcasting and telecommunications, labour and manpower supply in accordance with the company's policies and regulatory norms. I always believe it is critical to take on challenges, learn from failures to reveal untapped potential in the long run. Some of the noteworthy highlights I can enumerate are: ✔Steered & managed import/export, optimizing order delivery, maximum fleet utilization, building reliable & cost-effective Transporter /3PL / vendor partnerships. ✔Recognized for building High-Performance Teams, liaising with Regulatory Authorities & Global Stakeholders ✔Directed activities like BOMs/BOQs, tendering, bidding, RFQs/RFPs, preparing contracts/subcontracts, PR, POs, WOs, and payments. ✔Helped solve problems quickly in Multi-Disciplinary Projects. ✔Represented the company in contract management and looked over documents to see if there were any mistakes. ✔Protected the company's interests and led to better business results. ✔Pivotal in handling Techno-Commercials - POs, RFQs/RFIs, Vendor Invoices, Bills, Contracts, LCs, Customs & Free Zone Operations, Safety Procedures and ensuring compliance with all regulatory requirements My strengths, which I am able to discuss, include the following: the capacity to multitask; a strong awareness of operational and systemic components for offering full solutions; the ability to harness new possibilities; and the ability to create win-win situations. I am confident in my ability to understand priorities in a comprehensive manner, as well as align strategies and frameworks, given my role as a leader of trans-formative change. Please contact me at alaafaraj@gmail.com if you are interested in learning more about my background.