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Amien Raffie

 

 

 

 

 

 

AMIEN RAFFIE | Procurement Officer

araffie@streetfurniture.com

Amien has a Bachelor of Technology in Production/Operations Management.

What inspires you?

Achieving excellence is what drives me most. I take great pride in describing myself as a results-driven and dedicated person with vast experience in procurement and inventory management.

Your favourite product and why?

The Arqua fountain, I consider this product to be a very well thought out design. I find its slick and stylish curves make it stand out from the rest.

Aluminium Arqua Station, Precious Silver Finish

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 



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