Ayman Safwat is a procurement and contracts expert with over 24 years of experience in procurement, supply chain management, and contracts management. He has worked in procurement roles for companies such as Al-Anoudi Trading & Maintenance Corporation and AECOM. Safwat has strong negotiation, analytical, and communication skills. He is fluent in English, French, and Arabic. Currently, Safwat is seeking a new procurement or contracts role where he can apply his extensive experience and skills.
Experienced Procurement/Contracts Expert Seeking New Opportunity
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AYMAN SAFWAT
111 Paterson Ave
Hasbrouck Heights, NJ 07604, USA
Home (201) 426-0294 / Cell ( 201) 936-6320
E-mail: safwataym@gmail.com
Dear Sir or Madam:
Procurement/Contracts expert with over 24 years of experience in performing all activities of
contracts' and subcontracts’ management, procurement, supply chain and material management.
I have accumulated a broad range of experience within an environment where management skills,
communication and administrative skills are of the utmost importance to successful operations. I am
experienced in both domestic and international marketplaces. I believe that my background, coupled with my
strong work ethics, positive attitude and ability to interact with people on all levels will prove to be an asset
to your organization.
In addition, my strengths include:
Extensive working experience of project management and procurement practices.
Sound negotiation skills ensuring best interest of my organization.
Good knowledge of logistics and supply chain operations.
High quality client-orientated administrative and Organizational Capabilities.
Decision making, problem solving and strong analytical skills.
Supervisory skills and self starter.
Ability to manage and prioritize in difficult and complex situations
Proven excellent computer and information technology skills.
Excellent communication skills in English, French and Arabic.
Excellent inter-personnel, group and social skills with strong motivation to bring
innovation and best practices into current work environment.
In summary, my goal is to integrate my abilities and professional experiences, to meet your organization’s
goals and objectives.
Sincerely,
Ayman Safwat
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AYMAN SAFWAT
111 Paterson Ave
Hasbrouck Heights, NJ 07604, USA
Home (201) 426-0294 / Cell ( 201) 936-6320
E-mail: safwataym@gmail.com
KEY ACHIEVEMENTS WITH AL-ANOUDI & DASSAULT
AL-ANOUDI: - Formulated new strategies to resolve conflicts for different projects. As a result, company’s
profit increased by 40% in last 3 years.
DASSAULT: - Negotiated existing contracts due to increased volume purchased which resulted in huge
savings. (Example: more than $ 545,000.00 savings with one of the suppliers)..
- Updated the company's administrative processes and shipping directives in conjunction with legal Dept.
QUALIFICATIONS, LANGUAGES & COMPUTER SKILLS
. Proven Oral and Written Communication skills.
- Provide excellent and effective Customer Service solutions.
. Fluent in English, French and Arabic languages.
. Excellent computer proficiency with Microsoft Office, Oracle and Lotus Notes.
. Advanced experience with MS Project & Visio/Project Management.
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
Al-Anoudi Trading & Maintenance Corporation – Doha, Qatar
Procurement Manager 03/2009 – 02/2016
Assumed the procurement functions for all projects including supplying electrical, electronic,
Mechanical and all completion products for commercial and industrial facilities.
Established bid list and hired/contracted with selected professionals and suppliers while focusing on
cost reductions through negotiations to control projects’ budgets.
Managed the framework contractors, supply chain, material and inventory to ensure high level of
Customer Service and implementation of all contractual terms and conditions and company’s policy.
Handled/enforced contracts/leases/legal documents and implemented company strategies and plans.
Monitored and evaluated all clients’ relationships and performance. Visited clients; when necessary;
To troubleshoot and resolve disputes while ensuring compliance with company policies.
Developed and maintained plans for all framework service areas against budget strategies and cost.
Reviewed space plans and construction documents (architectural and mechanical) with external architects and
internal clients to maintain engineering plans and designs.
Prepared, enforced execution plans and ensured projects’ timely completion while supporting all sites.
Managed the day-to-day operations, supported all business sites, managed a team of two Senior
Buyers and three Purchasing Agents and scheduled workers to all operation sites as necessary.
Assured that workers get all resources to accomplish their assignments on or before time.
AECOM (Formerly Washington Division of URS Corporation) – Princeton, New Jersey
Sr. Purchasing Agent 10/2008 – 02/2009
Generated valid production plans and managed all projects proposals/work orders to maximize
profitability ensuring the most cost-effective procurement with my buyers.
Identified/evaluated/rated new sources for materials and equipment.
Developed competitive bid documentation/reports to executive management.
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Selected suppliers/contractors/subcontractors based on their ability to provide competitive pricing,
acceptable terms, appropriate material quality, and timely deliveries.
Reviewed and issued request for quotes, plan and conduct subcontracts negotiations, prepared cost
and price analyses, availability studies, risk analyses, bid analysis summaries, and award
recommendations.
Placed and managed purchase orders to ensure timely completion, compliance with requirements, and
appropriateness of invoices and payment.
Performed all purchasing functions in accordance with the contract requirements.
Approved payment of suppliers invoices according to Purchase Orders payment terms.
DASSAULT PROCUREMENT SERVICES (DASSAULT AVIATION) – Paramus, N.J.
Sr. Buyer/Projects Contract Specialist 04/1991 – 09/2008
Managed the budget for all proposals and the administration of framework contractual/sub-
contractual agreements and amendments.
Developed the administration functions of contracting strategies, created contracts and negotiated all
long-term contractual agreements with major vendors, awarded contracts, solicited bids and
quotations and analyzed them.
Developed solutions to conflicts related to suppliers contractual agreement.
Prepared work plans and forecasts of requirements. Developed and promoted methods to deliver
scope of services in a cost/benefit effective manner to ensure highest procurement services.
Handled the sourcing and evaluated suppliers’ qualifications to ensure the availability of qualified
products and recommended alternate action plans by conducting market research of new technology
for different commodities.
Managed all phases of the procurement process. Approved the requisitions, validations, completions,
placements, revisions and cancellations of purchase orders.
Monitored suppliers performances, maintained excellent work relationship with them to identify,
discuss, trouble shoot and solve supply chain issues to ensure timely deliveries.
Handled the development and implementation of the strategic procurement platform for inventory
management, support services, maintenance, repair, overhaul and operation (MRO) service.
Organized and participated in management policy development meetings to coordinate, interpret such
policies and made recommendations as necessary.
Coordinated with engineers to approve change notice applications of goods. Handled the shipping
and logistics for export of all goods especially sensitive and hazardous material products in
accordance with CAA/FAA/JAA regulations.
Generated procurement related guidelines to multi-cultural buyers, provided necessary advice and
fostered the integration of the teamwork.
WEICHERT REALTORS - Tenafly, New Jersey, USA
P/T Sales Representative 2001 – 2009
Active Referral Agent 2009 – Present
Activating Real Estate License 05/2016
Generated valid sales and marketing plans; handled business leads and all projects proposals.
Managed the execution of rent, foreclosure and purchasing transactions. Assisted in the creation of lease
abstracts, contracts renewals, projects budgets, and timelines.
Coordinated between internal departments and external clients for delivery of products and services including
temporary relocation, car rentals and other services making sure that such services are delivered on time.
Ensured that all sales activities are logged and handled accurately according to agreed timescale.
Management of clients/vendors projects, premises services, procurement and availability of consumable
supplies and prepared current and future forecasts of revenues.
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Maintained and updated clients’ data/filing system to enhance and improve our working experience.
Supervised/Delivered high quality training sessions to new sales representatives.
Ensured that the company’s procedures and strategies are implemented.
EDUCATION
Bachelor of Arts,French Literature and Translation, Al-Azhar University, Cairo, Egypt. (Received an
Evaluation of educational credentials performed by World Education Services, NY).
MS Project & Visio/Project Management Certification course, Microsoft Office program at William Paterson
University, New Jersey.
New Jersey Real Estate License.
MEMBERSHIPS/AFFILIATIONS
National Association of Realtors in New Jersey, USA.
New Jersey Association of Realtors, USA
Eastern Bergen County Board of Realtors, USA.
New Jersey Multiple Listing Service, USA
Garden State Multiple Listing Service, USA