Bassam Saffarini

Highly skilled Chinese-Arabic–English Translator with over 20 years' experience in China, international purchasing, business and trading, negotiation with Chinese factories, closing deals, inspecting prior delivery, shipping the goods to all over the World.

Expert in Chinese – Arabic – English translation / International Sourcing & Chinese Translator - Safarino consulting Ltd

(2009-01)

Expert in Chinese – Arabic – English translation with over 20 Years Experience living in China, in trading & international sourcing of all types of Materials from China to all over the world, including Translation to all Clients, Negotiations with all Chinese factories, closing deals with all Factories and shipping companies. Responsible for identifying and sourcing the products from global manufactures and suppliers' markets including China, Vietnam, Europe, Hongkong, Egypt, Turkey, Spain, Dubai, India, Thailand.

• Worldwide research for potential vendors
• Responsible to seek for the vendors contact information and preparing the potential bidders list for the required commodities
• Responsible to issuing the Request for Quotation to the vendors
• Responsible to collect bids from potential vendors and deliver to the engineering/technical team for technical evaluation
• Expediting vendors to feedback the Technical Query and Deviations
• Compare and evaluate offers from suppliers
• Negotiating and agreeing the most favorable terms possible with suppliers once a contract has been secured
• Handling international purchase order
• Maintain updated records of purchased products, delivery information and invoices
• Review quality of purchased products
• Track orders and ensure timely delivery
• Prepare reports on purchases, including cost analyses
• Attend exhibitions to stay up-to-date with industry trends, technologies and latest products
• Handling the Import/Export and arranging the documents. Preparing packing lists, invoices, letter of credit and other documents
• Dealing effectively with challenges with suppliers and the flow of materials
• Checking for supplier Invoice, updating the receipts of goods/services
• Taking care of Payment Terms of the Vendors and forwarding the records for finance
• have a strong supplier relations and negotiation skills
• After sale services support and supply spare parts

Procurement & Supply Chain Specialist – Technology & Automotive Sector

(2009-01 - 2025-12)

Specialized in procurement and strategic sourcing for automotive and heavy truck spare parts supplied to Saudi Arabia, Dubai, and Algeria.

Procurement & Program Coordination (Innovation & UAV Technology) - Royal Hashemite Court of Jordan - Jordan

(2025-01)

Royal Hashemite Court of Jordan – Drone Competition Program 2025

• Participated in the Royal Hashemite Court Drone Competition Program, supporting procurement-related activities and technical coordination for UAV and emerging technology initiatives
• Assisting in sourcing technology components, equipment, and services aligned with innovation, AI, and unmanned systems programs
• Coordinating with multiple stakeholders to support project execution within defined timelines and compliance frameworks

Procurement & Tender Support - Palestinian Authority - Palestine

(2021-01 - 2025-12)

Palestinian Authority – Electricity & Energy Projects

• Supported public-sector tenders for electricity and energy projects for the Palestinian Authority, with a focus on procurement and supplier coordination
• Sourced and supplied electrical cabinet sensors and industrial-grade electrical components (ABB and equivalent brands)
• Contributed to energy infrastructure projects, ensuring compliance with technical standards and tender requirements

Master - International Business In Chinese - Northeastern university, Shenyang, China (2009-12)

BSC - Computer Engineering - Northeastern university, Shenyang, China (2005-12)