Mohamed Safwat Farahat

About the Candidate

In-Field work experience:

August 2012 – September 2020

Asst Agreement Controller – Tactical Buyer at Qatar Petrochemical Company, QAPCO is one of polymers production elites and an affiliate of Qatar Energy Company.

Main responsibilities and duties:

• Coordinate with Maintenance Department and WH for both planned Turnarounds and emergency Shut Downs .
• Handle agreements for raw materials, chemicals, Repair services, Supply of parts, delegation of Specialists with potential vendors/OEMs in line with production plans to justify safety stock levels.
• Lead ITT, RFIQP and bidding processes in accordance with corporate and project contracting and procurement procedures.
• Ensure supplier pre-qualification and on-site audits are carried out as per process, and responsible for SRM including regular performance reviews in collaboration with various business units, and actively looking for better supply opportunities.
• Evaluate proposals and prepare financial evaluation report and relevant TCO modules and carry out bargaining with bidders for mutually agreed contractual T&Cs.
• Present RTA to relevant Tender Committee and preparecontract document for signatory by authorized persons in both parties.
• Ensure all contractual, bonds and insurance certificatesrequired under contract are acquired in due time.
• Post award support to business unit on contractual claims and execute related variation orders or amendments to the contract.
• Review existing contracts` performance in coordination with stakeholders and explore extension/renewal feasibility.
• Identify opportunities and take appropriate measures to continually reduce waste in time and resources in terms of despecification and budget control with all concerned stakeholders.
• Develop and implement sourcing plans to secure supply/service in accordance with category sourcing strategies to attain timely completion for all assigned packages.
• Ensure that risk management procedures and guidelines are adhered to through tendering, awarding and post-contracting formalities.
• Build strong relationship with business stakeholders and strategic supply partners to improve business best practice.
• Continuous involvement in sourcing, developing and maintaining progressive supply strategies that provide competitive advantage in terms of quality, Total Cost Of Ownership, lead time and latest technology acquisition.
• Perform all regular duties such as preparing ad-hoc reports, book keeping in SAP ECC & ARIBA ERP systems,maintaining pre-qualification files, reporting performanceissues and recommending penalties, advising on approval formilestone invoices upon accrual, Archiving documentation of all contracting process as per audit procedures.
June 2010 – August 2012

Procurement Specialist at Methanex Corporation, E-Methanex is one of the Canadian multinational Methanexgroup of plants. Methanex is the world’s largest Producer and supplier of methanol to major international markets.

Main responsibilities and duties:

• Prepare TD for Packages ensuring that all necessary information in place.
• Review vendor pre-qualification process in terms of overall performance, craftsmanship, warranties, site audits and after sale support.
• Gather relevant data and provide recommendations to resolve normal and contingent type of obstacles.
• On-going liaison with consignment couriers, local/foreign suppliers, stakeholders and statutory authorities.
• Perform all assignments under MAXIMO ERP system, approving PRs, float RFQs, negotiating best terms and prices, issuing POs to nominated vendors within DOA and expedite  delivery to avoid possible delays.
July 2004 – June 2010

November 2020 – Present

Foreign Procurement Specialist at Delta Fertilizers & Chemical Industries,                 ASMEDA is an affiliate of Egyptian Chemical Holding Company and within biggest fertilizers manufacturing entities in the Middle East.

Main responsibilities are as follows:

• Check purchase requisitions in accordance to existing contracts and stock levels.
• Retrieve AVL and search the market for new potential suppliers that fit basic sourcing criteria and prequalifications.
• Issue RFI/RFP/RFQ for spot purchases and solicit competitive bids with pertinent to book of terms & conditions for call for tenders, and attend opening committee for both technical and commercial bids.
• Administer contracts related to company projects with basic understanding of CPM, PERT and WBS analysis models.
• Conduct financial evaluation sheet for technically accepted offers to determine the overall best offer for a product / service within budget boundaries.
• Prepare and submit recommendation to award to relevant committee and process POs issuance to vendors.
• Check shipping documents (Com. Inv., packing list and AWB/BL) to arrange for payment upon full and right delivery, or hold the matter for re-imaging in case of wrong/defective supply.
• Export equipment for maintenance, repair, calibration and/or refurbishment (rotors, governors, heat exchanger, etc.).
• Engage technical service needs for procuring professional experts from OEM side for overhauling purposes at site.