Youssef I.
International Sourcing & Procurement Specialist | RFQs & Cost Savings
Are you looking for reliable suppliers, competitive quotations, or a procurement specialist who can help reduce purchasing costs? I help businesses source suppliers, compare quotations, negotiate prices, and manage purchasing activities — with a focus on automotive, manufacturing, and international procurement. With 7+ years of procurement and supply chain experience, I understand how to move from a purchasing requirement to a qualified supplier and a commercially competitive offer. HOW I CAN HELP YOUR BUSINESS - Supplier Sourcing: Identify and research potential suppliers based on your specifications, target price, and requirements. - RFQ Management: Prepare requests for quotations, contact suppliers, follow up, and consolidate offers. - Price Negotiation: Negotiate pricing, payment terms, lead times, and other commercial conditions. - Supplier Evaluation: Compare quotations, specifications, delivery terms, and supplier suitability in a structured format. - Procurement Support: Prepare comparison sheets, purchasing reports, supplier databases, and sourcing recommendations. - International Purchasing & Logistics: Coordinate with overseas suppliers and support shipping, Incoterms, and import-related activities. - Market Research: Research products, manufacturers, distributors, and alternative suppliers to identify competitive options. MY APPROACH 1. Understand your requirements and purchasing objectives. 2. Identify suitable suppliers and request competitive quotations. 3. Compare offers using clear commercial and technical criteria. 4. Follow up with suppliers and negotiate better terms. 5. Deliver organized results with actionable recommendations. WHY WORK WITH ME? - Practical procurement experience in automotive and manufacturing environments. - Experience working with international suppliers and cross-border purchasing requirements. - Strong focus on commercial comparisons, supplier communication, and cost control. - Proficiency in Excel-based procurement analysis and supplier evaluation. - Professional communication in English and Arabic. My goal is to help you make better purchasing decisions, improve supplier competitiveness, and save time throughout the sourcing process. Whether you need a one-time supplier search or ongoing procurement support, I can help you turn your requirements into a clear, actionable sourcing result. Send me your product specifications, target market, or sourcing requirements, and let's discuss the best approach for your project.
Earnings and projects
Last 6 months ÷ 6
Last 6 months: $650
Billed in all: $1,215$1.2k
$217 in the last 6 months
Across 8 contracts
Earnings, last 30 days
Skill rankings: Top 20% in Source-to-Pay
Ranked by MRR among everyone on Upwork with the skill.
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