I am an experienced Procurement & Category Buying professional based in Riyadh, currently seeking opportunities in Procurement, Purchasing, Category Buying, Retail Buying, Sourcing, or Inventory Control.
Profile Summary:
10+ years of experience in FMCG retail buying and procurement across Saudi Arabia and India, including supplier sourcing, vendor negotiation, purchase planning, purchase order management, inventory/stock control, margin management, and coordination with warehouses and stores. Managed 700+ SKUs with an annual procurement budget of ~$10 million, achieving up to 12% cost savings while maintaining 95%+ product availability.
Key Skills: Responsibilities : Achievements
• Managed procurement for 700+ SKUs across multiple FMCG (Food & Beverages/ Health & Beauty/Personal care/home care/) categories within an annual procurement budget of ~$10.1M USD, maintaining 95%+ product availability and ensuring uninterrupted supply.
• Managed a vendor base of 45 active suppliers — overseeing end-to-end sourcing, RFQ/quotation review, price negotiation, and Purchase Order (PO) issuance within approved budgets.
• Negotiated supplier pricing and contract terms, achieving up to 12% procurement cost savings while improving supplier performance and managing product expiry as a proactive procurement initiative.
• Planned and executed weekly, monthly, and quarterly buying calendars, aligning procurement activities with category targets and seasonal demand.
• Placed purchase orders (PO) and followed up with suppliers, logistics, and warehouse teams to track shipments through to inbound delivery.
• Received and inspected incoming goods, processed GRN (Goods Receipt Note), and prepared discrepancy reports against original orders.
• Managed stock allocation, replenishment, and GDN/transfers to stores based on demand, coordinating transportation for on-time product availability.
• Developed merchandising strategies aligned with customer demand and market trends to optimize product assortment.
• Managed pricing and cost structures — factoring in base cost, VAT, and landing cost — to protect target profit margins.
• Coordinated with finance on payment processing, follow-up, and outstanding balances to support smooth business flow.
• Maintained accurate procurement, inventory, and delivery documentation in line with company purchasing policy.
ERP and Apps: Microsoft Dynamics AX / 365, Retail Pro, Logic ERP
MS Excel Analysis, Power BI, Word, PowerPoint
Availability: Immediate Location: Riyadh (open to relocate within KSA)
I would appreciate the opportunity to discuss how I can contribute to your team.
Kind regards,
Kafeel Ahamad Khan
📍 Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
📞 0504522874
Email- [email protected]
