Hazem Mahmah

Hazem Mahmah

Procurement Associate

Damascus, Syria

Profile summary

Accomplished corporate services and procurement specialist with over a decade of experience in international organizations. Skilled in managing procurement operations, financial processes, and administrative support. Adept at using SAP and Microsoft Office tools to streamline workflows and enhance operational efficiency. Fluent in Arabic and English, with a strong academic foundation and globally recognized certifications.

Career highlights

Managed Procurement Cases: Managed over 100 procurement cases annually, achieving cost-effective and timely solutions.

Optimized Vendor Relationships: Optimized vendor relationships, improving service delivery and cost savings.

Key skills

Skills
Procurement & Financial OperationsSAP System & Microsoft OfficeAdministrative SupportBudget Preparation & Invoice ProcessingPerformance Management & HR CoordinationStaff Onboarding & TrainingBilingual Communication (Arabic & English)Compliance & Risk ManagementTeam Leadership & Inter-Agency CoordinationContract Negotiation & ManagementStrategic SourcingSupply Chain ManagementData Analytics & Reporting (Procurement Focused)E-Procurement Platforms & Tools (Ariba, Coupa)

Professional experience

Requisitions AssistantApr 2023 - Jun 2023
UNOCHA | Geneva, Switzerland

Processed and verified procurement requests for 15+ country offices. Maintained procurement tracking systems and managed vendor registrations. Supported international procurement initiatives and contract coordination.

  • Processed and verified procurement requests for 15+ country offices.
  • Maintained procurement tracking systems and managed vendor registrations.
  • Supported international procurement initiatives and contract coordination.
Procurement AssociateMay 2021 - Present
UNOCHA | Damascus, Syria

Managed over 100 procurement cases annually, achieving cost-effective and timely solutions. Spearheaded logistics management and resolved operational conflicts efficiently. Optimized vendor relationships, improving service delivery and cost savings.

  • Managed over 100 procurement cases annually, achieving cost-effective and timely solutions.
  • Spearheaded logistics management and resolved operational conflicts efficiently.
  • Optimized vendor relationships, improving service delivery and cost savings.
Admin ClerkFeb 2015 - Apr 2021
UNOCHA | Damascus, Syria

Managed mail distribution and vendor accounts. Oversaw accounts payable/receivable and ensured timely financial processing. Provided general administrative support to enhance team efficiency.

  • Managed mail distribution and vendor accounts.
  • Oversaw accounts payable/receivable and ensured timely financial processing.
  • Provided general administrative support to enhance team efficiency.
Administrative AssistantDec 2012 - Feb 2015
Mercato Moda | Damascus, Syria

Delivered administrative support and addressed customer account inquiries. Streamlined office operations to ensure smooth workflow.

  • Delivered administrative support and addressed customer account inquiries.
  • Streamlined office operations to ensure smooth workflow.
AccountantMay 2010 - Dec 2012
DnM Style Ltd | Damascus, Syria

Prepared monthly financial reports for over 150 clients. Reconciled accounts and assisted in financial planning activities.

  • Prepared monthly financial reports for over 150 clients.
  • Reconciled accounts and assisted in financial planning activities.

Education

Master's, Business AdministrationJan 2021 - Jan 2023
Syrian Virtual University
Bachelor's Degree, EconomicsJan 2007 - Jan 2013
University of Damascus