1. FERAS HIJJAZ
United Arab Emirates - Sharjah Email: anabtaf@hotmail.com
Mobile: +971506349483
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CAREER OBJECTIVE
A supply chain management professional with 19 years of proven track record in sourcing, procurement, inventory
control and project management, along with international business transactions and strategic marketing
development, seeking a Directorial or Senior Management position in purchasing with a dynamic organization to
contribute accrued skill sets in achieving organizational objectives.
SKILLS
 Strategic purchasing & procurement, sourcing, contractual negotiation, inventory management.
 Strong project management of planning and executing.
 Financial management, evaluating quotations, costing, market & competitor analysis.
 Extensive knowledge of international transactions fromEurope, Asia, America, and Middle East.
 Strategic marketing functions of product development & launching, advertising, and sales promotion.
 Team management, coordination & development, training & recruitment, performance review, motivating.
 Analytical skills, ability to work under pressure, communication & interpersonal skills.
 Computer related skills: ERP Oracle, MS application & internet usage.
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
Purchasing Manager September 2006 - Present
Best Food Company (L.L.C.), Dubai, U.A.E., Dubai, United Arab Emirates
Highlights & Achievements:
 Major participated in creating “Tamrah” brand as total product in terms of sourcing for raw ingredients such as dates,
almond, cocoa, milk, etc, approaching & contracting advertising agency & packaging suppliers for packaging designs &
printing and finally purchasing state of art production & packing machine lines.
 Provided strategic guidance on procurement decisions for yearly US$30 millions orders, established volumes for purchasing,
negotiated with suppliers to source raw materials and products fromeconomically viable sources.
 Sourced & developed strategic partnership with International suppliers.
 Fixed deals based on London/New York commodity terminal market.
Key Responsibilities:
 Spearheading overall activities of purchase department encompassing planning, volume allocation among suppliers,
negotiation, contracting and delivery.
 Developing plans for procurement of raw material for nuts factory (peanuts, cashew, pistachio, etc) and chocolate factory
(cocoa mass, cocoa butter, milk powder, etc) as well as packaging material (foil, can, paper, etc) for the product ion
departments. Playing key role in streamlining purchasing production and packaging lines.
 Gauging inventory to determine appropriateness of procurement actions, auditing major vendor invoice discrepancies to
effect corrective action.
 Identifying current pricing trends in food sector, accordingly providing inputs to ascertain profitable trading in spot and
forward deals.
 Very often participating in International exhibitions/events including ISM- (Germany), Anuga (Gemany), Peanuts Forum-
(Turkey, Spain, Italy, etc), International Tree Nuts Council- (Singapore, China, Italy, Hungary, U.S.A, etc), Sial- (France),
and Interpack- (Germany).
 Field auditing of raw and packaging factories in Europe (Germany, Netherland, Switzerland, Belgium, France, Italy, Spain,
and Czech Republic), Asia (Philippines, Hongkong, Thailand, Vietnam, India, China, Malaysia, Egypt, Jordan, Saudi Arabia,
and UAE.) and in America (Argentina, U.S.A.)
 Dealing with first class international supplier such as Olam International, Dubai (cocoa, cashew, almond), Blue Diamond
Growers, USA (almond), Bola, India (cashew), AGD, Argentina (peanuts), Gargill, Holland (cocoa), Huhtamaki, India
(packing of foil), Sapin, Saudi Arabia (packaging of metal can), Horchdorf, Switzerland (milk powder), Croklaan, Malysia (
CBE, CBS, CBR, ets) and Aasted, Denmark (chocolate machines), etc.
 Conducting market research, competitor analysis to conceptualize counter strategies, preparing research -based
reports/forecasts for CEO.
 Keeping abreast with market dynamics for within the raw nuts and cocoa commodity industries to capitalize on potential
market opportunities.
 Internal interaction and support cross functional efforts with Finance, Production, Quality Assurance, R&D, Sales &
Marketing including but not limited to new product development, process in changes, etc.
 Handling all purchases of marketing department.

2. FERAS HIJJAZ
United Arab Emirates - Sharjah Email: anabtaf@hotmail.com
Mobile: +971506349483
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Purchasing Manager March 2003 - August 2006
Eagle Electromechanical (L.L.C.), Dubai, United Arab Emirates
Highlight:
 Instrumental in managing procurement of material worth US$60 millions streamlined procurements and handled purchase
order cycle.
 Established a purchasing department
Key Responsibilities:
 Planned, organized, directed, controlled and evaluated purchasing activities, maintained uninterrupted flow of materials to
support needs of the company.
 Cultivated a cordial relation with key local and international suppliers, established credibility through fair dealings and
prompt payments.
 Aligned inventory to enhance profitability and eliminate procedural redundancies pertaining to delivery date, payment terms,
appointing suppliers with an emphasis on price and reliability.
 Evaluated vendors based on key deliverables (pricing, distribution and service capabilities) conforming to turnaround time,
quality and cost.
 Maintained purchase/inventory records, progressive expenditure statement, vendor performance records, submitted to the
Managing Director.
 Steered growth through day-to-day management of significant commercial issues through keeping updates on international
metal reports.
 Trained/guided staff through the whole procurement procedure to ensure alignment with overall organizational objectives.
 Managed budgets, performed forecasting and cost analysis, ascertained indicative market prices and oversaw the financial
reporting process.
Commercial Manager November 1999 - February 2003
Best Food Company (L.L.C.), Dubai, United Arab Emirates
Concurrently managed 2 departments - Marketing and Purchasing
Responsibilities as Purchasing Manager:
 Developed purchase strategies and recommended plans to the Senior Management for meeting organizational procurement
goals.
 Monitored procurement of raw and packaging materials for the production department, point of sales, promotional materials
and company identity materials for the sales & marketing departments.
 Conducted financial analysis preceding negotiations and finalizing vendors, raw material suppliers (local & internation al) and
associate - contracts/agreement clauses.
 Tracked international market movement for raw nuts and cocoa commodities for profitable spot & forward deals. Traveled
extensively for sourcing suppliers and manufacturers across Europe, Far East and the Middle East.
 Attended international exhibitions and events including ISM- Germany, Peanuts Forum- Germany, International Tree Nuts
council- Spain &Turkey, Cashew Congress- India and Sial-France.
 Liaised with the accounting department for financial issues and the storing department for inventory management. Drafted
reports and submitted to the General Manager.
Responsibilities as Marketing Manager:
 Conducted market research, anticipated future market opportunities/competitive threats, formulated and implemented
marketing/business plans to maximize the company’s share in the new/ existing market.
 Successfully developed and launched new products and showrooms, conceptualized and executed marketing strategies.
 Organized sales promotions developed advertising campaigns using different media concepts.
 Managed operating budgets and regularly monitored performance to budget parameters. Submitted variance rep orts to the
General Manager for further decision making.
 Led the development, implementation and coordination of public relations strategies, with goal of maximizing brand
exposure as well as strengthening brand equity in the market.
Marketing Assistant August 1997 - November 1999

3. FERAS HIJJAZ
United Arab Emirates - Sharjah Email: anabtaf@hotmail.com
Mobile: +971506349483
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Cosmoplast Industrial (L.L.C.), Sharjah, United Arab Emirates
Key Responsibilities:
 Assisted in formulating marketing master plan and conceptualized marketing activities & policies to identify and capture
target consumer base with an intention of promoting key products within the FMCGplastic items: molded items division and
film & bags division.
 Led the development and implementation of marketing, advertising and promotion campaigns, while working within set
budgets.
 Coordinated the advertising and promotional activities/campaigns, liaised with advertising agencies regarding creative and
media requirements, reviewed creative/promotional material presented by agencies and suggested changes/feedback.
 Implemented marketing campaigns and business strategies for new product launches, developed media and advertising
strategies including ATL & BTL activities to build brand identity across the local & GCC markets.
 Identified, organized, and attended exhibitions & trade mission in the international market.
 Handled all the purchases needs of the marketing department.
 Liaised with national, regional, export and Product Sales Managers to augment sales and enhance the company’s image.
Reported directly to the General Manager.
EDUCATION & PROFESSIONAL CERTIFICATES
University of Wyoming, Laramie, U.S.A
College of Business
May 1997
Bachelor of Science, Degree in Marketing (with a Minor in International Business)
American Purchasing Society (APS), U.S.A
November 2015
 Certified Purchasing Professional (CPP)
 Certified Professional Purchasing Manager (CPPM)
The International Purchasing and Supply Chain Management Institute, (IPSCMI) U.S.A
October 2016
 Certified International Supply Chain Professional (CISCP)
 Certified International Supply Chain Manager (CISCM)
 Certified International Supply Chain consultant (CISCC)
PERSONAL INFORMATION
Birth Date : 2 October 1970
Gender : Male
Nationality : Jordan
Residence Location : Sharjah, United Arab Emirates
Marital Status : Married
Languages Known : English & Arabic