Gamal Akbar
Procurement Agent @U.S. Department Of State
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WORK HISTORY
Procurement Agent @U.S. Department Of State
Colombo, LK
Effective and efficient procurement of goods and services, with the tabled Required Sources inline with the Initial Government Cost Estimates•Ensure appropriate USG procurement methods are followed for all procurement transactions and best practices are applied as well as remedial actions are taken whenever necessary•Provide proactive and fast responses to supplier queries and like-wise to the requirements office to ensure progress in furnishing of products and services and process transparency•Prepare bidding documents and evaluation reports related to the Simplified Acquisition Process•Provide assistance to requesting offices and deliver satisfactory customer services with respect to the ordering processes•Ensure that mission policies, State Department Regulation\'s and USG Procurement Regulations are strictly adhered at all times•Ensure when necessary that all quoted products are Trade Agreement Act Compliant•Consult bidders\' lists for credible sources of supply, making sure that the vendor has an established business and that using the vendor does not violate security considerations. Review responses and prepare summaries and analysis, including providing recommendation as to the best offer, considering the price and quality of products•Contacting suppliers by phone and email to negotiate prices when needed, to resolve problems or misunderstandings, to clarify specifications, and to discuss substitutions. Perform research on the local market for the best value for the U.S Government and keep abreast knowledge of local and offshore vendors•Maintain accurate e-filing system as well as hard copies when necessary and ensure availability of adequate supporting documents•Complete FPDS reports at the end of each procurement transaction, if applicable and attach the final version into the e-Filing•Prepare accurate monthly Purchase Card transaction (Charge Reconciliation) report and present to the Contracting Officer for signatory approvals before the deadline
EDUCATION
London College of Computer Education
BCS Diploma in Information Technology (PART TIME)
Wesley College Colombo
A Leves & O Levels
Kingston University
BEng (Hons) Aerospace Engineering with Sandwich Year
London School of Computer Education
Certificate in Computer Programming
SKILLS
ABOUT GAMAL AKBAR
Three and a half years of Experience as a Procurement Engineer in the Construction, MEP, Oil & Gas sector in the Middle East. Additionally I am well versed in SAP B1, SAP ERP, Netsuite ERP, Focus 7 ERP with good knowledge in Salesforce CRM * Driven, dynamic and creative individual who has completed a sandwich degree in Aerospace Engineering with Honours @ Kingston University London - UK * Have worked for Multinational European companies in the UK such as the BMW Group and Multinational American companies such as Virtusa Corporation My training in managing Procurement, Sourcing and Logistics of a large scale Genuine Spare Parts, After Market Parts, MEP, Construction, Oil & Gas related Trading Company has instilled in me the ability to provide support to all sales and project operational personnel and to devise and maintain logistical procedures to facilitate the movement of outdoor sales and project personnel. I have gained well rounded experience in working with warehouse supervisors to maintain daily schedules of anticipated goods movements both inwards and outwards. Additionally, I have strong understanding of strategic sourcing and supply chain management including forecasting, planning and inventory control. I have worked with many international and local suppliers and customers and I am well versed with the functionalities and regulations of International Trade. They all included government organizations, private organizations and military/defence organizations. I enjoy contact with people and that has given me great ability to communicate effectively on different levels. I am able to work cohesively within a team environment whilst also able to use my initiative in the pursuit of achieving business aims and objectives With my exceptional communication skills and interest in international development, I am positive that I have much to add to your company’s success in terms of procurement and logistics management
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