Lulu Abualown
Leuven
Summary
Accomplished Purchasing and Logistics Officer with a proven track record at Save the Children International, adept in procurement management and logistics coordination. Expertise in streamlining operations to enhance efficiency and reduce costs. Skilled in fostering teamwork and maintaining high-pressure work environments. Demonstrates exceptional organizational and communication abilities, ensuring project success and compliance.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
Work History
Purchasing and Logistics Officer
Enabel
09.2024 - Current
- Purchasing and Logistics Officer at Enabel Belgium, where I've recently embarked on an exciting journey to streamline procurement and logistics operations for impactful projects in Belgium
Supply Chain Officer
Save the Children International
01.2016 - Current
- Responsible to effectively function logistics systems (procurement, warehousing and relief distributions of NFI's and other supplies and services, management of Assets and Fleet) to Save the Children's ongoing development programs and emergency response interventions project objectives
Purchasing and Logistics Officer
Palestinian Authority
07.2023 - 08.2024
- As a Logistics and Purchasing Officer, ensured the efficient implementation of procurement procedures to meet project needs while maintaining compliance with organizational policies. Oversaw inventory management and equipment verification, guaranteeing operational functionality and a secure working environment. Managed customs clearance processes to expedite material delivery, avoiding delays and penalties. Provided strategic logistical support to optimize project execution and led the drivers’ team, fostering a high-performing and motivated workforce.
Procurement Assistant
Save the Children International
01.2014 - 01.2015
- Responsible for procurement, logistics, and compliance check, warehouse management and preparation of contracts for suppliers and services providers of Gaza Office
Admin Assistant- with procurement responsibilities
Save the Children International
01.2013 - 01.2014
- Provide administrative and procurement support to Gaza Office, including; managing petty cash payments, prepare vendor contract, purchase orders, bid analysis and request for quotations, registration of materials in the warehouse, and making sure that all items are stored correctly, ensure that vetting for suppliers and service providers is done and recorded
HR Officer Replacement for Maternity Leave
Save the Children International
10.2012 - 01.2013
- Responsible for supporting and contributing to the smoothness functional of the HR/Admin departments at the area office level also to ensure the compliance with Save the Children policies and procedures
Secretary
Save the Children US
01.2011 - 01.2012
- Responsible to ensure the smoothness functional and support in administration in Gaza office also to ensure the compliance with Save the Children policies and procedures
Education
Master degree - Business Administration
Al Azhar University
Gaza01.2021
Project Management Diploma -
Career Development & Excellence institute
01.2013
Bachelor degree - Business Administration
the Islamic University
Gaza01.2011
Skills
- Demand forecasting
- Transportation planning
- Materials handling
- Mission coordination
- Maintenance team collaboration
- Logistics coordination
- Unit training management
- Service and supply support
- Logistics analysis
- Cost reduction strategies
- Procurement management
- Logistics execution
- Leading
- Organizing
- Managing
- Communication
- Public Relations
- Computer Skills
- Photography
- Video Recording
- Ability to Work Under Pressure
- Ability to Work Within Deadlines
- Teamwork
References
Available upon request.
Hobbies and Interests
- Reading
- Travelling
- Searching the internet
- Cultural Exchange
- Languages
Training
- 08/03/21, Project Management Methodology- PMM Flex Training
- 04/03/21, ProSave Training e-learning GOLD certificate
- 08/21/19, Turkish Language Level II
- 09/08/18, Procurement essentials
- 02/12/16, First Aid Course
- 12/07/16, TIM System training
- 05/29/15, Total Inventory Management online system
- 05/01/15, Disaster Risk Reduction
- 11/16/15, Budget & Awards Management
- 02/10/16, Procurement Policies
- 06/02/13, 06/03/13, INEE Minimum Standards Contextualization workshop
- 09/23/12, 10/18/12, The Art and Communicating and Leading Effectively course
- 04/19/11, 04/25/11, International Leadership Training Seminar (ILTS)
- 02/02/11, 03/01/11, Training at Jawwal Company
- 02/01/10, Youth and Civil Peace course
- 10/04/09, 10/15/09, Effective English-Based Report Writing Skills course
Languages
- Arabic, mother tongue
- English, easily spoken and written
- Turkish, level 2
Personal Information
Date of Birth: 01/28/89
Timeline
Purchasing and Logistics Officer
Enabel
09.2024 - Current
Purchasing and Logistics Officer
Palestinian Authority
07.2023 - 08.2024
Supply Chain Officer
Save the Children International
01.2016 - Current
Procurement Assistant
Save the Children International
01.2014 - 01.2015
Admin Assistant- with procurement responsibilities
Save the Children International
01.2013 - 01.2014
HR Officer Replacement for Maternity Leave
Save the Children International
10.2012 - 01.2013
Secretary
Save the Children US
01.2011 - 01.2012
Master degree - Business Administration
Al Azhar University
Project Management Diploma -
Career Development & Excellence institute
Bachelor degree - Business Administration
the Islamic University
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