ABDULRAHMAN EL-SHARQAWY
Purchasing specialist
Profile summary
Senior Purchasing Specialist with over 10 years of hands-on experience in the procurement of pharmaceuticals, cosmetics, skincare products, medical supplies, and laboratory items. Demonstrated expertise in supplier negotiation, inventory planning, and cost control across both retail and warehouse operations. Adept at managing high-volume purchasing, ensuring compliance with regulatory standards, and streamlining procurement processes. Proven ability to collaborate across departments, support PSP claim processes, and maintain strong supplier partnerships. Seeking to leverage my skills in a challenging and growth-oriented environment
Key skills
Professional experience
Supervise daily warehouse operations including receiving, storage, and dispatch of goods. Ensure accurate inventory management and system updates. Coordinate with procurement and sales teams to align stock levels with demand. Monitor team performance and enforce safety and quality standards. Conduct regular audits to minimize stock discrepancies and loss. Optimize warehouse layout and workflow for better efficiency
Led the procurement department and supervised a team of buyers. Oversaw purchasing of pharmaceuticals, cosmetics, medical supplies, and general store needs. Developed supplier relationships and negotiated long-term contracts. Reviewed purchase requests, evaluated quotations, and approved major orders. Monitored inventory turnover and implemented cost-control strategies. Ensured compliance with internal policies and pharmaceutical regulations.
- Led the procurement department and supervised a team of buyers.
- Oversaw purchasing of pharmaceuticals, cosmetics, medical supplies, and general store needs.
- Developed supplier relationships and negotiated long
- term contracts.
- Reviewed purchase requests, evaluated quotations, and approved major orders.
Responsible for purchasing all types of pharmaceuticals (prescription drugs, OTC, supplements, etc.). Managed procurement of cosmetics, skincare, and personal care products. Handled purchasing of medical consumables and a variety of paper products (gauze, gloves, tissues, etc.). Procured laboratory supplies for pharmacy labs (test tubes, reagents, diagnostic kits). Reviewed and submitted claims to Patient Support Programs (PSP) to ensure pharmacy reimbursement. Negotiated with suppliers to secure competitive prices and ensured timely delivery of goods. Prepared regular purchasing reports and monitored stock levels to avoid shortages. Collaborated with marketing and sales teams to align inventory with promotional campaigns.
Managed both purchasing and warehouse operations across multiple branches. Sourced pharmaceuticals, medical supplies, cosmetics, and general pharmacy needs. Negotiated contracts and established strategic supplier partnerships. Supervised warehouse teams and ensured proper inventory handling and stock rotation. Implemented inventory control systems and reduced stock discrepancies. Coordinated with finance and sales departments to align purchases with demand and budget