NOUREDINE BESSALAH
Calgary
Summary
Seasoned procurement manager with 15 years of supply chain management expertise. Demonstrated track record in cultivating, negotiating, and overseeing supplier partnerships to secure competitive pricing. Meticulous and effective communicator proficient in English, French, and Arabic. Dedicated to delivering outstanding outcomes.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
Work History
Procurement Manager
Dynamic Furniture Corp
12.2021 - Current
- Negotiate and develop strategies with suppliers including manufacturers and carriers.
- Conduct daily control meetings to identify issues and actions required.
- Manage logistics by resolving daily issues, conducting root cause analyses, and implementing corrective actions.
- Monitor inventory replenishment coordination.
- Coach and develop Purchasing team for value addition and continuous improvement.
- Stay updated on market changes, risks, and challenges to protect business interests.
- Collaborate with Sales Management for timely raw material delivery.
- Review high-value purchase orders ensuring compliance with company policies.
Procurement Assistant
Dynamic Furniture Corp
12.2020 - 12.2021
- Created and tracked purchasing history.
- Managed procurement records, purchase orders, and inventory.
- Followed up with vendors on shipments and deliveries.
- Maintained strong vendor relationships.
- Reviewed purchasing agreements and ensured open communication.
- Developed a process for measuring inventory and determining purchasing needs.
- Compared product deliveries with purchase orders and contacted vendors regarding discrepancies.
Procurement Manager
SABEO FRANCE
07.2019 - 05.2020
- Identified potential suppliers based on project requirements
- Negotiated contracts, terms and deadlines with vendors and suppliers
- Monitored and update relevant departments regarding price fluctuations of goods and vendor pricing
- Managed an efficient flow of goods to ensure optimum production
- Processed purchase orders to acquire goods
- Attended meetings with the legal team, engineering team, vendors and suppliers
- Act as a point of contact between the company and suppliers.
Co-Founder and Supply Chain Manager
SARL CERAPRO
02.2016 - 08.2019
- Prepared purchasing files for import.
- Managed imports effectively.
- Supervised purchasing teams and coordinated goods distribution.
- Set objectives aligned with strategy.
- Planned merchandise needs based on sales forecasts.
- Optimized stock levels, distribution, and warehousing.
- Monitored competitor practices and new technologies.
- Supervised 30 staff members tasked with handling materials management, planning, purchasing, and customer service duties.
- Provided supply chain guidance to team of 10 employees.
Procurement Officer
EL Aurassi Hotel
02.2014 - 01.2016
- Managed banking circuit for import files: opened letters of credit, transmitted Swift, made amendments.
- Validated documents for customs clearance with suppliers.
- Established import permits from relevant ministries such as Trade and Health.
- Obtained exemptions from customs duties through Ministry of Commerce.
- Collaborated with freight forwarder on goods landing and arrival notices from shipping companies.
- Coordinated material deliveries with carriers and stock managers per weekly schedule.
Procurement Coordinator
EL Aurassi Hotel
05.2012 - 02.2014
- Managed purchases for three warehouses (technical, operating, vehicle fleet).
- Established supply schedules.
- Verified delivery conformity with orders.
- Processed unit's purchasing needs.
- Monitored activities and identified discrepancies.
Logistic & Procurement Coordinator
Heineken Algeria – Oran
09.2009 - 01.2012
- Handled logistics for reception, storage, preparation, and distribution of goods.
- Managed supplies to prevent stock shortages.
- Verified orders for accuracy.
- Coordinated product storage and organized space allocation.
- Tracked sales and maintained sales statistics tables.
Education
Bachelor's Degree - Management
Ummto University
Algeria 06.2009
Skills
- Resourceful and organized
- Order management
- Collaborative networking abilities
- Negotiation expertise
- ERP system proficiency
- Stock management
- Cross-border procurement
- Comprehensive cost evaluation
- Expertise in supplier selection
- Market trend analysis for demand
- Industry assessment
- Experienced with MS Office applications
- Proficient in contract negotiation
- Transportation logistics oversight
- Team collaboration leadership
Languages
English
Native or Bilingual
French
Native or Bilingual
Arabic
Native or Bilingual
Accomplishments
- Promoted from Purchasing assistant to Purchasing manager, in less than 12-months.
- Improved delivery of raw materials by changing carriers and passing from 1 freight forwarder to six, realizing overall increase in customer satisfaction and cost efficiency.
- Developed relationships with more than 30 new suppliers and typically saved mor than 1.5 million$ for the company.
- Improved delivery of raw materials by switching from 1 freight forwarder to 6 freight forwarder, realizing overall increase in customer satisfaction and cost efficiency.
- Created highly effective new program that significantly impacted efficiency and improved operations.
- Led team to achieve goals, earning recognition from upper management and financial reward.
Timeline
Procurement Manager
Dynamic Furniture Corp
12.2021 - Current
Procurement Assistant
Dynamic Furniture Corp
12.2020 - 12.2021
Procurement Manager
SABEO FRANCE
07.2019 - 05.2020
Co-Founder and Supply Chain Manager
SARL CERAPRO
02.2016 - 08.2019
Procurement Officer
EL Aurassi Hotel
02.2014 - 01.2016
Procurement Coordinator
EL Aurassi Hotel
05.2012 - 02.2014
Logistic & Procurement Coordinator
Heineken Algeria – Oran
09.2009 - 01.2012
Bachelor's Degree - Management
Ummto University
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