Othman Boufaied

Background

About Othman Boufaied

Results-oriented procurement professional with comprehensive experience coordinating global supply chain operations and analyzing sourcing opportunities while ensuring compliance to regulations and guidelines. Demonstrated ability to significantly reduce procurement costs by standardizing processes, negotiating favorable terms and streamlining supplier channels. Experience providing responsive, effective, and quality expert procurement services and business advice to United Nations agencies, while achieving best value for money, ensuring a competitive, fair and transparent process in accordance with established regulations, rules and procedures. Knowledge of globally recognized procurement standards and all phases of international procurement techniques and operations used in contracting for highly complex goods and services. AREAS OF EXPERTISE Procurement Management Supply Chain & Logistics Process Improvement Inventory Management Change Management Strategic Sourcing Contract Management Vendor & Supplier Management Fleet Management Legal Compliance Risk Management Due Diligence Needs Assessment Project Management Resource Planning & Monitoring Budgeting & Cost Control Negotiation & Competitive Bidding Product Portfolio Management Relationship Building Staff Management & Development Cross-Functional Team Leadership SKILLS & CORE COMPETENCIES Deep understanding of humanitarian supply chains including sourcing, buying and expediting procurements Wide knowledge of supply chain processes, and direct & indirect categories Ability to develop and roll-out supply chain policy and SOPs Highly organized with expertise in handling multiple projects, complex procurement and contract issues Knowledge of quantitative methods to measure supplier capacity systems and ability to identify sources of supply, market trends and pricing Outstanding negotiation skills with the ability to shape and influence agreements with requisitioning units and vendors Strong consulting skills to provide advice to officials, senior managers, and business leaders on all procurement matters Strong leadership skills with ability to lead, train and mentor teams in an international and multicultural environment Excellent interpersonal skills with the ability to build mutually beneficial relationships with suppliers, internal management, clients, and regional and country supply chain staff at all levels