Muna Qasem
About Muna Qasem
Muna Qasem is a Procurement Officer with extensive experience in procurement and supply chain management. She holds an MBA from Heriot-Watt University and has worked in various roles across private and humanitarian sectors, including positions at Sobeys, World Food Programme, and World Intellectual Property Organization.
Work at World Food Programme
Muna Qasem has held multiple roles at the World Food Programme (WFP). She served as a Procurement Associate from 2019 to 2021 in Sana'a, Yemen, where she was involved in various procurement activities. Following this position, she worked as a Procurement Consultant from 2021 to 2023 in München, Bayern, Deutschland, focusing on procurement strategies. In 2024, she began her current role as a Procurement Officer in Rome, Latium, Italy, where she continues to contribute to WFP's mission through her procurement expertise.
Education and Expertise
Muna Qasem holds a Master of Business Administration (MBA) from Heriot-Watt University and a Bachelor of Commerce with a focus on Operations Management from the University of Calgary. Additionally, she has a Certificate in Supply Chain Management from Mount Royal University. Her educational background supports her proficiency in procurement, strategic sourcing, and supplier relationship management.
Previous Work Experience
Muna Qasem has extensive experience in procurement and supply chain management. Before her tenure at WFP, she worked at Sobeys as a Category Development Manager for Private Label from 2013 to 2016 and later as a Buyer from 2016 to 2019, both in Calgary, Alberta, Canada. She also held the position of Procurement Specialist at the World Intellectual Property Organization (WIPO) for three months in 2023 in Geneva, Switzerland. Her earlier roles include working at CNOOC International and Safeway Canada, where she gained foundational skills in procurement and supply management.
Skills and Proficiencies
Muna Qasem demonstrates strong skills in various aspects of procurement, including forecasting and demand planning. She has expertise in tender management processes such as RFP, RFQ, RFI, and ITB. Her background includes contract negotiation and purchasing, which enhances procurement efficiency. Muna has experience in both the private and humanitarian sectors, focusing on end-to-end procurement processes.