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Michael Daarol

Procurement Specialist
Dammam,Saudi Arabia

Summary

Accomplished professional with extensive expertise in contract negotiation, vendor relations, and procurement. Demonstrates a strong understanding of data analysis and sales trend statistical analysis to drive informed business decisions. Proficient in account management and budget management, ensuring optimal resource allocation and financial oversight. Skilled in multi-tasking and document preparation, with a proven track record in vendor sourcing and availability forecasting. Committed to leveraging advertising knowledge and sales expertise to enhance business administration processes.

Overview

19
19
years of professional experience
3
3
years of post-secondary education

Work history

Procurement Specialist

Construction Pillars Co. Ltd.
Dammam, Eastern Province
12.2023 - 05.2025
  • Controlling company and project documentation
  • Following and improving document control procedures
  • Ensuring all documentation meets formal requirements and required standards
  • Sorting, storing and retrieving electronic and hard copy documents on behalf of clients and industry professionals
  • Producing document progress reports for senior managers
  • Conducting regular reviews and document audits
  • Helping in the planning stages of specific project
  • Ensure documents are shared at key times to facilitate timely project completion
  • Received Purchase Request (PR) from Site Project
  • Create Purchase Order (PO)
  • Follow-up materials to clients approved PO issue
  • Submitted to Invoices with Delivery Note to Finance
  • Tracking for all issues Purchase Order statues
  • Ability to adapt to change
  • Strong negotiation skills
  • Strategic thinking
  • Understanding of the local market

Procurement Specialist

Abdul Ali Al-Ajmi Company
Al Ahsa, Eastern Province
04.2019 - 12.2023
  • Analyzed and reduced risk within supply chain to protect robust flow of inventory.
  • Presented accurate quarterly stock figures to monitor department success.
  • Projected procurement requirements to order exact stock for operational needs.
  • Assessed product availability against demand to achieve acquisition and delivery targets.
  • Updated matrixes with product cost changes to facilitate accurate budgeting.
  • Monitored logistics to identify bottlenecks, implementing process changes to raise efficiency while maintaining high standards.
  • Secured cost-effective sales orders for bespoke items and seasonal goods.
  • Negotiated contracts, prices and timelines to achieve maximum ROI on purchasing choices.
  • Reviewed and renegotiated key contracts to maintain cost-effectiveness.
  • Coordinated store and production teams to meet specified delivery requirements.
  • Produced periodic reports outlining purchasing operations and recommending improvements.
  • Established and managed relationships with new and existing suppliers to strengthen the supply chain.
  • Kept clear, up-to-date records of stock, components and materials.
  • Generated forecasting models to predict supply and demand, using results to inform purchasing decisions.
  • Scrutinized existing practices, identifying ways to reduce cost and eliminate waste.
  • Recorded product codes and true costs of delivered goods for accurate reporting.
  • Conducted inspection policies to verify the quality of raw materials and finished goods.

Document Controller/PA Personal Assistance

Rely Construction and Supply
Davao City, Philippines
03.2016 - 06.2018
  • Bolstered data security to protect the integrity of files.
  • Helped to assimilate key documents for company-wide projects.
  • Coordinated Electronic Document Management System (EDMS) with strong technical knowledge.
  • Contributed to accurate and efficient quality checks, ensuring error-free results.
  • Managed requests for access to documentation, maintaining confidentiality.
  • Analyzed issue logs to enhance service delivery.
  • Handled incoming correspondence and technical information, distributing as directed.
  • Oversaw document management for various corporate projects.
  • Trained team in document control and records management best practices.
  • Produced document progress reports for senior managers.
  • Carried out secure destruction and disposal of sensitive documents.
  • Created and completed critical company documents in line with best practices.
  • Stored documents using cloud-based systems to drive efficiencies.
  • Implemented consistent and logical numbering conventions for project documents.
  • Amended documents accurately, communicating and distributed to relevant personnel where necessary.
  • Conducted complex search and retrieval requests for clients and industry professionals.
  • Shared documents at key times to facilitate timely project completion.
  • Organized, filed and stored electronic and physical files to maximize traceability.

Document Controller

MAPA Construction & Trade Co. Inc.
Dammam, Eastern Province
07.2013 - 12.2015
  • Coordinated Electronic Document Management System (EDMS) with strong technical knowledge.
  • Conducted complex search and retrieval requests for clients and industry professionals.
  • Managed requests for access to documentation, maintaining confidentiality.
  • Refurbished damaged artworks to original condition.
  • Affix receiving stamps on all correspondence, transmittal sheets, recording the date and time of receipt as well as signature.
  • To control all non-administrative documents such as issued for Construction (IFC) Drawings, specifications, instructions and procedure received from clients, subcontractors, suppliers as well as documents originated by the company.
  • Classification, sorting filing, copying, archiving and retrieval of Drawings.
  • Editing CAD to PDF files for Shop-Drawing submittal using Auto CAD's 2014 & 2015 version.
  • Receiving & distributing incoming and outgoing Drawings, Documents and mails maintaining appropriate records and registers for follow-up and control.
  • Recommend stock requirements of various stationery required for the project office.
  • Updating spreadsheets and Tracking of Drawings.

Secretary/Clerical

Saudi Binladin Group (SBGOM)
Jeddah, Saudi Arabia
06.2010 - 05.2013
  • Greeted customers promptly and professionally, providing friendly, knowledgeable assistance.
  • Drafted and distributed professional business letters and email correspondence.
  • Screened and directed incoming phone calls and distributed correspondence effectively.
  • Updated files and records with precise system navigation.
  • Answered and directed calls using multi-line switchboard.
  • Prepared professional high quality presentations using Microsoft PowerPoint and Excel spreadsheets.
  • Welcomed arriving visitors and directed to appropriate meeting rooms.
  • Maintained accurate and up-to-date databases containing confidential information.
  • Managed flight reservations, ground travel and accommodation for department managers and associates.
  • Updated executives on changing business needs by thoroughly documenting internal and client meetings.
  • Screened telephone calls and forwarded to appropriate departments.
  • Sourced office supplies in line with procurement guidelines to achieve value for money.
  • Maintained and updated departmental mailing list and phone directory.
  • Organized personal and professional calendars, supplying timely reminders of upcoming meetings and events.
  • Generated shipment invoices, prepared packages and set up deliveries for customers.
  • Improved information flow, introducing new software to facilitate distribution of correspondence, reports and minutes.
  • Facilitated access for visiting clients and colleagues by arranging and issuing appropriate security passes.
  • Typed documents, updated websites and compiled information for meetings with exceptional speed.

Tour & Booking Manager

Hub International Travel Services
Cebu, Philippines
06.2006 - 01.2010
  • Gathered and maintained equipment required for tours.
  • Produced and distributed detailed itineraries to tourists.
  • Informed tourists regarding local currency and money changers.
  • Helped protect local area by preventing harm to animal or plant life.
  • Utilized maps to navigate sites and plan routes.
  • Addressed enquiries, issues and concerns of tourists.
  • Visited museums, ballet and operas to promote cultural arts.
  • Entertained tour guests with fun props, stories and activities.
  • Interpreted and translated languages for tourists to understand.
  • Trained apprentice guides on important information to present to tourists and travelers.
  • Scheduled excursion tours to visit national parks and wildlife.
  • Collaborated with bus companies to provide personalized tours.
  • Narrated virtual reality and remote tours of locations.
  • Documented daily tour activities and prepared incident reports.
  • Took photos and videos of tourists to preserve memorable experiences.
  • Used augmented reality technology to enhance tours.
  • Explored landmarks and heritage sites to support history.
  • Escorted tourists to wineries, restaurants and hotels to promote food tours and culinary experience.

Education

Bachelor of Science - Business Administration

Southwestern University
Philippines
06.1994 - 03.1997

Skills

  • Contract negotiation
  • Requests for information
  • Advertising knowledge
  • Vendor relations
  • Procurement expertise
  • Data analysis understanding
  • Account management
  • Sales expertise
  • Budget management
  • Multi-tasking
  • Document preparation
  • Sales trend statistical analysis
  • Vendor sourcing
  • Availability forecasting
  • Business administration

Timeline

Procurement Specialist

Construction Pillars Co. Ltd.
12.2023 - 05.2025

Procurement Specialist

Abdul Ali Al-Ajmi Company
04.2019 - 12.2023

Document Controller/PA Personal Assistance

Rely Construction and Supply
03.2016 - 06.2018

Document Controller

MAPA Construction & Trade Co. Inc.
07.2013 - 12.2015

Secretary/Clerical

Saudi Binladin Group (SBGOM)
06.2010 - 05.2013

Tour & Booking Manager

Hub International Travel Services
06.2006 - 01.2010

Bachelor of Science - Business Administration

Southwestern University
06.1994 - 03.1997

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