<p>Led a 45-person regional organization through six direct reports across procurement, planning, warehousing, logistics and supporting functions; held P&L responsibility and managed AED 40M in annual procurement spend, with Finance reporting to the role.</p><p> Delivered AED 3.8M in cumulative cost reductions and cost avoidance over August 2021–April 2026 through sourcing decisions, supplier negotiations, logistics and inventory improvements.</p><p> Released value from excess, slow-moving and obsolete inventory, reducing its carrying value by 80% through sales, redistribution and supplier recovery; tightened replenishment controls and increased inventory turns by 25%.</p><p> Set regional operating priorities, departmental budgets, KPIs and approval processes; led management reviews and team development, reporting business performance directly to ownership or the CEO.</p><p> Directed sourcing and supplier management across approximately 50 suppliers for medical products, raw materials, packaging, logistics and indirect purchases; led RFQs, contract negotiations, renewals, performance reviews and alternative sourcing.</p><p> Aligned procurement, production plans and inventory for contract-manufactured, owned and private-label products with demand and quality requirements; coordinated supply and operating plans with Sales and Finance.</p><p> Led Oracle Cloud ERP and WMS transformation across supply chain requirements, testing, rollout and user training; standardized SOPs and strengthened planning, inventory visibility and operating controls.</p><p> Reduced customer order-to-delivery lead time by 40% through warehouse and transport coordination; oversaw regulatory approvals, traceability and temperature-controlled logistics, adapting shipping routes during Red Sea disruptions.</p>
