Lutfi Chehade
Summary
Hardworking Procurement professional with 7 years of experience maintaining vendor relationships to facilitate cost-effective and timely purchasing functions. Excellent negotiation and contract development skills with proficiency in Oracle / Maximo platforms.
Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Procurement coordinator
KDD
01.2018 - Current
- Collaborated with cross-functional teams to ensure timely delivery of products and services, meeting project deadlines.
- Enhanced company's supplier database with thorough research and evaluations.
- Organized and managed all procurement documentation to ensure compliance.
- Reduced expenses by identifying cost-saving opportunities within the procurement process.
- Facilitated decision-making by preparing cost comparison of material pricing.
- Preparing purchase orders through Oracle / Maximo for local / foreign suppliers .
- Coordinated with suppliers for efficient delivery of goods.
IT Technical Support Engineer
Al-Argan International Real Estate co.
06.2014 - 10.2017
- Delivered service and support to end-users using and operating automated call distribution phone software, via remote connection or over the Internet
- Diagnosed and resolved technical hardware and software issues involving internet connectivity, email clients, IPTV, VOIP and more
- Identify and escalate priority issues per Client specifications
- Redirect problems to appropriate resource
- Level 2 technical desktop support in large multi-platform and multi-operating systems
IT Admin
AL-Tawbad General Trading co.
03.2012 - 03.2014
- Company Overview: Kuwait
- Provided computers & laptops maintenance and fix all problems related to software or hardware issues
- Provide computers & laptops maintenance and fix all problems related to software or hardware issues
- Installed new devices for new employees such as IP telephony, Computers, printers etc..
- Carried out day-to-day duties accurately and efficiently.
Supervisor –Process Executive Supervisor
DIMCO
12.2010 - 02.2012
- Company Overview: Kuwait
- Daily updates on DIMCO system that tracks all CR application process including employee's performance
- Provided reports upon requests to project leader or to general manager
- Provided reports at end of each week, month, and every quarter of year
Facility Management Coordinator
Al-Noor Projects Management
08.2008 - 02.2010
- Company Overview: Kuwait, Kuwait city
- Keeping Managers (multiple companies) informed of any problems or system outages
- Daily reports to the project manager of the accomplished tasks
- Provide support of all maintenance issues for computers, network devices, printers and scanners
- Supervising IT staff in order to handle all their tasks efficiently
- Resolving all the IT issues on daily bases
Education
Certificate - Supply Chain Planning
The State University of New Jersey
Online12-2024
Certificate - Strategic Procurement And Sourcing Conclusions
The State University of New Jersey
Online12-2024
Certificate - ITIL Foundation in IT Service Management
Axelos
08-2023
Bachelor of Science - Information Technology
American University of Technology
Training - CCNA
InfoTech Institute
Baccalaureate / High School -
Hamidiya Islamic Halba
Skills
- Price Analysis
- MS Office
- IT services management
- Supplier relationship management
- Strategic sourcing
- Purchasing processes
- Expertise in Oracle / Maximo Purchasing
- Contract negotiations
- Global sourcing
- Contracts
- Supply chain planning
- Problem-solving
- Communication Skills
- Team collaboration
- Decision-making
- Self-motivation
- Supplier negotiation
- Strategic planning
- Continuous improvement
- Cost analysis
Accomplishments
- Streamlined the purchasing process for IT equipment, achieving substantial cost savings and faster delivery times.
- Introduced a Managed Print System (MPS) to minimize printing and maintenance expenses.
Languages
Arabic
Native
A1
English
Advanced
A1
Reference
Mr. Wissam Badawi
Executive Manager - Supply Chain and Logistics
KDD
T: +965 1888-100 x 4292
M: +965 96656349
Certification
- Certified Strategic Procurement and Sourcing Conclusions (SPSC) - The State University of New Jersey
- Certified Strategic Supply Chain Planning - The State University of New Jersey
- Certified Information Technology Infrastructure Library ITIL Foundation 4 - Axelos
- Certified Supplier Management - The State University of New Jersey
Timeline
Procurement coordinator
KDD
01.2018 - Current
IT Technical Support Engineer
Al-Argan International Real Estate co.
06.2014 - 10.2017
IT Admin
AL-Tawbad General Trading co.
03.2012 - 03.2014
Supervisor –Process Executive Supervisor
DIMCO
12.2010 - 02.2012
Facility Management Coordinator
Al-Noor Projects Management
08.2008 - 02.2010
- Certified Strategic Procurement and Sourcing Conclusions (SPSC) - The State University of New Jersey
- Certified Strategic Supply Chain Planning - The State University of New Jersey
- Certified Information Technology Infrastructure Library ITIL Foundation 4 - Axelos
- Certified Supplier Management - The State University of New Jersey
Certificate - Supply Chain Planning
The State University of New Jersey
Certificate - Strategic Procurement And Sourcing Conclusions
The State University of New Jersey
Certificate - ITIL Foundation in IT Service Management
Axelos
Bachelor of Science - Information Technology
American University of Technology
Training - CCNA
InfoTech Institute
Baccalaureate / High School -
Hamidiya Islamic Halba
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