M Ghaith Rustom

Experience

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  Del Monte Foods, Inc.

  May 2010 - Aug 2012

  Procurement Officer

  (Part of one of the leaders in Food category FMCG business word wide operating LLC venture in Dubai Free Zone. The Brand is known as a symbol of product quality, freshness and reliability since 1892)Responsibilities• Handled all the purchases transactions for the whole Saudi Branches. • Implemented and followed Delmonte policies and procedures for purchase in coordination with Corporate Purchase Division Miami– USA.• Updated and approved annual vendor list following vendor rating system.• Spearheaded local and global sourcing & procurement.• Purchase and procurement of packaging materials (bottles, sealing film, wrapping films, plastic bags, cartons, plastic pots, sleeves, labels, etc.) for production, consumables and spares.• Procurement of capital equipment &accessories for the factories in the region.• Furnished& managed the interiors Decoration and the office furniture for our premises in the region.• Met marketing department’s requirements in terms of promotional campaigns and projects.• Schedule and Track inbound ingoing and outgoing shipments.• Obtain quotes from different agents around the world through our platform.• Coordinate with the forwarders to get the BL & ETA.• Coordinate with the clearance agent to clear the shipments & schedule for delivery.Achievements• Purchased all the machineries for Juice line in Saudi.• Successfully supported Establishment of Saudi Factories & Offices. Show less

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  Q-Auto LLC

  Nov 2012 - Jun 2017

  Head of Procurement & logistics

  (Managing Dealerships of Audi, Volkswagen)Responsibilities• Fully responsible for Purchasing, Facility Management, Administration & Govt. Services. Reporting to Finance Director• Member Budget Committee of the Company.• Creating and enforcing processes & procedures for operations in the assigned Divisions.• Framing purchase policy for the Group and setting guidelines in alignment with business objectives.• Managing purchasing and procurement operations right from sourcing to final delivery at user site.• Strategizing and managing deliverables for Group’s facilities in close coordination with facilities head.• Liaising with Regulatory Authorities for necessary clearances and approvals for smooth conduct of business.• Setting tones for overall administration of business operations and enhancing performance.• Responsible for the entire projects of the Group (Renovation Works, Interior decorations, HVAC, Fire system, etc.).• Management of provisions and development of worker’s accommodations.• Reviewing strategies, policies, plans and procedures from in the light of underperformance and implementing improvements.• Schedule and Track inbound ingoing and outgoing shipments• Supervise the work of freight forwarders • Negotiate rate with the forwarders • Communicate freight transportation information to requester to improve efficiency, speed, or quality of transportation services.Achievements:• Established Purchasing Departments in the Company from scratch.• Furnished 300SqM new showroom with Furniture, Audi & VW W/Shop -Equipment’s & Interior Design• Implemented HSE culture by introducing HSE Division in the Company.• Streamlined Purchasing operations through SAP route.• Successful in saving 10 to 12% from the total non-trading budget every year. Show less

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  Qatar Tourism

  Nov 2017 - Oct 2019

  Senior Procurement Specialist

  Responsibilities• Handling QTA’s Tender and coordinate with the Ministry of economic (Tender Committee department) • Technical and financial evaluation study • Discover profitable suppliers and initiate business and organization partnerships• Negotiate with external vendors to secure advantageous terms• Approve the ordering of necessary goods and services• Finalize purchase details of orders and deliveries• Examine and test existing contracts• Track and report key functional metrics to reduce expenses and improve effectiveness• Collaborate with key persons to ensure clarity of the specifications and expectations of the company• Foresee alterations in the comparative negotiating ability of suppliers and clients• Expect unfavorable events through analysis of data and prepare control strategies• Perform risk management for supply contracts and agreements• Control spend and build a culture of long-term saving on procurement costs Show less

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  Qatar Red Crescent Society (QRCS)

  Nov 2019 - Jun 2022

  Head Of Supply Chain

  Member of Tender Committee Key Responsibilities:• Handling all the Tender Process • Framing purchasing policy and setting guidelines in alignment with business objectives.• Organizing the worldwide shipments (Exporting & Importing).• Responsible for all the requirements of the volunteer and local development sector.• Fully responsible for entire donation, Evaluation and deliver to the beneficiary.• Evaluate the existing contracts.• In process of finalizing the procurement centralization for CRC Dept...• Monitoring all the QRC international offices around the world (22 Branches).• Handling warehouse management & Track all in & out commodity.• Monitoring stock and managing waste.• Control spend and build a culture of long-term saving on procurement costs• Working on insert the procurement procedure on new ERP system (Microsoft).• Track and report key functional metrics to reduce expenses and improve effectiveness.• Ability to negotiate effectively, balancing quality and value for money.• Overseeing/trouble shooting all logistics activities of CRC.• Negotiate Freight rates with Forwarders / Shipping Lines. Show less

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  HMSHost Middle East

  Jun 2022 - Aug 2024

  Procurement Manager

  Joint Venture with Qatar Airways Areas of Responsibility: • Handling all the F&B and no F&B orders for 25 outlets at Hamad international airport• In charge to operate all mentioned brands (Costa Coffee, KFC, Burger King, Wagamama, Jones express, Jones social, Eat Greek, Simit Sarayi, Asian Street, Harvest market, Comptoir Libanais and Motta Milano) from procurement, storage and logistics part • Negotiating with the F&B main distributors locally on monthly basis • In charge to handle the shipments enabling us to get all the imported food order as well as construction material and furniture • Compiling the corporate identity of each brand • Managing the tender process of BOH and FOH smallware order, Kitchen equipment, construction and fit out• Maintain the relation with the approved vendors by the franchise • Develop and implement strategies for purchasing area aligned with the company’s food and beverage objectives.• Create an environment for employees aligned with the company culture through constant communication and reinforcement.• Provide employees with the tools and environment they need to deliver the company experience.• Develop and implement strategies and practices that support employee engagement.• Support the luxury dining experience by maintaining supplies for food and beverage service.• Maintain par levels of stock; complete requisition for additional supplies as appropriate.• Maintain and research pricing for all purchased goods.• ensure that all goods required to run the F&B department are available when necessary.• Schedule employees based upon forecasted volumes.• Manage the operation of the Procurement department, train employees on proper goods receiving and storage methods. Show less

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  ELAN Group

  Oct 2024 - now

  Group Senior Procurement & Contracts Manager