Farouq Akilah

• A competent professional with the experience in Purchase / Procurement, Logistics Operations, Sub-contracts Management, Materials Management and Quality Management
• Proficient and well versed in advising the departments regarding the availability, prices, and sources of requested purchases
• Extend expertise in driving logistics operations which encompasses negotiating with various parties for timely delivery of required materials
• Adept in managing strategic sourcing through identification of cost effective vendors / suppliers to reduce cost while improving quality
• Sound exposure in spearheading procurement activities involving planning, scheduling and purchase execution of components & raw materials from various sources
• Comprehensive knowledge of finalizing specifications of materials, establishing quality & quantity limits for effective inventory control to reduce wastages and increase profit
• Pioneering efforts in directing development and implementation of key procurement strategies / contingency plans for commodities and ensuring that plans are aligned with business requirements
• Profound ability in purchasing while maintaining comprehensive descriptions of available products, their sources and current prices in several procurement approaches
• Proactive in assisting in the development of a competent, productive and effective departmental staff by participating in the interview process for applicants and making recommendations regarding hiring decisions, training staff members involved in procurement operations, providing input regarding performance