About Ibrahim Al-Saffar
- Academic Level Bachelor's degree
- Age 38 - 42 Years
- Gender Male
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About me
I’m a supply chain and procurement specialist with over 15 years’ experience across international NGOs and the private sector. I’ve driven 15–20% annual cost savings through strategic sourcing and ERP enhancements, cut excess inventory by 30%, and accelerated procurement cycle times by 25%. Managing budgets above $20 million, I’ve negotiated and overseen 20+ contracts annually, partnering with 100+ vendors to maintain a 98% on‑time delivery rate. Fluent in Arabic and English, with intermediate French, I excel at building high‑performing teams and fostering strong supplier relationships.
Education
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2023 - 2023 Chartered institute of Procurement and Supply
Advanced Level in Public Procurement
I have Granted CIPS 3 Certificate (Advanced Level in Public Procurement) from the Chartered institute of Procurement and Supply.
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2003 - 2007 University of Technoligy
Bsc. In Mechanical Engineering
I have Graduated from the mechanical Engineering (Air Conditioning and Refrigerating Systems) in 2007
Experience
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2018 - 2025 United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees
Senior Supply Assistant
• Process over 30 purchase orders monthly in a cloud-based ERP system, ensuring full compliance with UNHCR procurement policies.
• Lead RFQ, ITB, and RFP processes for a $20 million+ annual budget; optimized frame agreements to achieve 10% cost savings on key commodities.
• Coordinate performance reviews for 100+ suppliers, resolving issues promptly to maintain a 98% on-time delivery rate.
• Designed and automated procurement dashboards, cutting reporting time by 50% and improving insight for senior leaders. -
2017 - 2018 MSF Switzerland
Purchaser
• Managed $ 100 K+ in mission procurement, securing best value through tender evaluations and vendor negotiations.
• Streamlined invoice processing and settlement, reducing turnaround times by 30% while maintaining documentation accuracy.
• Expanded the supplier base by 20% through strategic sourcing initiatives, cutting lead times by 15%. -
2015 - 2017 Toyota (Mamasco)
Warehouse Supervisor
• Oversaw daily operations for 10,000+ SKUs; improved inventory accuracy from 90% to 98% via optimized layout and cycle-count programs.
• Trained and mentored a 7-member team, reducing safety incidents by 40% and boosting productivity by 25%. -
2011 - 2015 IRATRAC (Caterpillar)
Central Inventory Control Analyst
• Managed stock replenishment strategies, improving turnover ratios by 15% to support sales and service operations.
• Implemented back-order reduction tactics, decreasing outstanding orders by 20% and improving customer satisfaction. -
2009 - 2010 International Medical Corps
Logistics Assistant
• Maintained asset and inventory records across 9 governorates, achieving 100% audit compliance.
• Supported contract documentation and grant reporting, ensuring timely fund disbursement.