
Muataz Thaaer
@muatazthaaer
Procurement Specialist at Al Awsat Distribution, managing SAP Business One purchase orders and import coordination across the supply chain.
What I'm looking for
At Al Awsat Distribution, I manage end-to-end procurement and import coordination, supporting accurate purchasing, timely delivery, and supply-chain compliance. I create and manage purchase orders in SAP Business One and coordinate with suppliers, customs-clearance brokers, and internal stakeholders.
At SWITCH® and EarthLink Telecommunications, I handled procurement activities including supplier evaluation, bidding, purchase documentation, shipment follow-up, and payment records. I also tracked orders and supported compliance with company policies.
At Bean Al-aamar, I progressed from Procurement & Logistic Officer to Procurement & Logistic supervisor. I supervised the procurement team, worked with suppliers on terms and delivery schedules, and monitored costs, inventory, and warehouse operations.
I’m also building SupplainHub, a bilingual platform connecting procurement and supply chain professionals across MENA. My background includes project support at 67 Rockwell and medical interpretation at Max Healthcare.
Experience
Work history, roles, and key accomplishments
Manage end-to-end procurement and import coordination, supporting accurate purchasing, timely delivery, and compliance across the supply chain.
• Create and manage purchase orders in SAP Business One, ensuring accurate specifications, approvals, and ERP records.
• Coordinate with suppliers, customs-clearance brokers, finance, and internal stakeholders to support efficient import handling and deliv
Responsibilities: -
- Receive, review, and verify purchase requests and supporting documentation.
- Identify, research, and evaluate potential suppliers.
- Initiate the bidding process by inviting qualified suppliers, managing bids transparently, and preparing bid comparison sheets for committee approval.
- Prepare purchase orders with precise specifications, secure necessary approvals from stake
Responsibilities: -
- Ensure that all purchasing activities are in compliance with purchasing practices and under company policies
- Prepare technical specifications for the purchase orders, including terms and conditions and evaluation criteria
- Monitor lead time for all orders and shipments
- Prepare and follow up on all order documents and approvals needed
- Follow up on all payments for supp
Responsibilities: -
- Lead and supervise the procurement team, ensuring they follow best practices and meet performance objectives.
- Monitor procurement costs and implement strategies to control expenses, reduce procurement lead times, and minimize wastage.
- Identify and assess potential suppliers, both locally and globally, to ensure a reliable supply chain.
- Negotiate terms and conditions wi
Responsibilities: -
Responsible for overseeing the procurement and logistics functions of an organization. play a crucial role in ensuring that goods and materials are acquired efficiently, at the right cost, and are available as needed to support the organization's operations.
Identify and assess potential suppliers, both locally and globally, to ensure a reliable supply chain
- Negotiate terms
Responsibilities: -
- Assist in the development of project plans, timelines, and budgets.
- Contribute to the creation of project documentation and proposals.
- Act as a liaison between team members, stakeholders, and the Project Manager.
- Facilitate communication by scheduling meetings, preparing agendas, and distributing minutes.
- Assist in allocating and scheduling project resources, includi
Responsibilities: -
- Collect, verify, and input employee data into the payroll excel sheet, including hours worked, overtime, bonuses, and deductions.
- Calculate wages and deductions accurately.
- Manage and maintain time and attendance records.
- Handle payroll matters for terminated or departing employees, including final paychecks.
- Conduct regular payroll audits to identify and correct err
Responsibilities: -
- Provide oral interpretation services to facilitate communication between healthcare providers and patients during medical appointments, examinations, and consultations.
- Accurately convey information between the healthcare team and patients, ensuring that nothing is added, omitted, or distorted in the interpretation process.
- Possess a strong command of medical terminology
Education
Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework
Al Iraqia University
Bachelor of Translation
Project Execution: Running the Project
Jun 2025
Google Project Management: Specialization
Aug 2025
Foundations of Project Management
Jan 2025
Agile Project Management
Jun 2025
Project Planning: Putting It All Together
Apr 2025
Project Initiation: Starting a Successful Project
Feb 2025
Strategic Negotiation
Sep 2024
Al Iraqia University
Bachelor's degree, Language Interpretation and Translation
2018 - 2022
Getting Things Done
Aug 2024
Negotiation Skills
Aug 2024
Project Management Foundations: Procurement
Aug 2024
Purchasing Foundations
Aug 2024
Tech stack
Software and tools used professionally
Availability
Location
Authorized to work in
Salary expectations
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