Awad Fakir

A management professional with 18+ years of extensive experience in strategic procurement, logistics, supply chain management, warehousing operations and supplier relationship management, . Establish business targets for cost savings.
•Coordinate the procurement side of proposal preparation, and ensure that the best prices are secured with longest possible validates, and shortest deliveries to meet operational targets
•Review and negotiate contracts with large-scale suppliers to achieve appropriate savings and service levels
•Develop and manage annual budgets for the organization and perform periodic cost and productivity analysis.
•Review major project procurement contracts; coordinate contract compliance, change orders, and problem resolution in conformance with contract law; consult with legal counsel if required
•Serve as an operational and technical resource to all of project procurement staff in the communication and resolution of purchasing systems issues; negotiate successful resolution to problems or concerns; educate them about processes and procedures.
•Ensure functionality of procurement cycle software and hardware systems.
•Establish guidelines for potential strategic alliances with major vendors.