Ahammed Rahim

At The First Group, I manage strategic sourcing and procurement across a multi-property hospitality portfolio spanning Marriott and IHG brands, restaurants, and leisure facilities.

I've delivered AED 200,000 in savings across F&B and general commodities through market analysis, competitive bidding, and supplier negotiations. I lead RFP, RFQ, and RFI processes through vendor onboarding, contract negotiation, purchase orders, and delivery expediting.

I source OS&E and FF&E for hotel operations and CAPEX projects, partnering with internal stakeholders and suppliers to keep delivery on time and within budget. I maintain procurement records in Oracle and ADACO and was recognized as Team Player of the Month in Shared Services.

Before procurement, I worked as a Staff Accountant at Technomate, preparing financial statements, managing general ledgers, supporting tax compliance, and analyzing financial data in Excel. That finance and accounting foundation strengthens my approach to cost optimization and procurement decisions.