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Muscat –
Sohar Aluminium will be hosting its very first ‘Vendor Symposium’ for current and prospective suppliers and service providers in Oman. To be held on April 9 at Crowne Plaza situated at the Oman Convention and Exhibition Centre in Muscat, the symposium will raise awareness on the company’s tendering procedures, Environment, Health and Safety policies as effectively as shed light on future supplies and solutions tenders.
The workshops and networking sessions will also offer an chance to exchange tips and very best practices on how to optimise Sohar Aluminium’s partnership with its vendors.
Jerry Van Alphen, Sohar Aluminium’s chief economic officer, mentioned, “At Sohar Aluminium, we are committed to growing our In-Country Value (ICV) contribution and it is a responsibility we take seriously. Over the last three years, our target has been to increase our overall purchase of materials and services from the local market to over 50 per cent.”
He added, “Our priority has always been to local service providers, who we work closely with, not just to boost their business, but most importantly enhance their service offering, job creation and training, and Environment, Health and Safety procedures; 2018 is promising and we have several projects and tenders in the pipeline that we are looking to award to companies in Oman including SMEs.” Potential suppliers and service providers are invited to register via the Sohar Aluminium site https://www.sohar-aluminium.com/ to attend the symposium.
Information Source: Muscat Daily
