Experience

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  EDC (Education Development Center)

  • Juba, Central Equatoria, South Sudan

  • Senior Procurement & Logistics Specialist

    • Jun 2023 - Present
    • Juba, Central Equatoria, South Sudan

    • Lead the end-to-end procurement process, including drafting procurement plans, conducting market research, issuing RFPs/RFQs, evaluating bids, and negotiating contracts.• Collaborate with project teams to define procurement needs and specifications, ensuring that project goals are met within budget constraints.• Review and assess supplier proposals, evaluating their technical and financial viability.• Ensure compliance with EDC's procurement policies, donor regulations, and local laws.• Develop and maintain a vendor database, including performance evaluations and reference checks.• Monitor and manage supplier performance, addressing any issues that arise during the contract period.• Lead contract negotiations to secure favorable terms and conditions for EDC.• Provide training and guidance to project staff on procurement procedures and best practices.• Prepare regular procurement reports and updates for project leadership and donors.• Build and maintain strong relationships with suppliers, government agencies, and relevant stakeholders.

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  DAI

  • Islāmābād, Pakistan

  • Senior Procurement Manager

    • May 2022 - May 2023
    • Islāmābād, Pakistan

    • Managed purchasing and procurement activities in premier exhibitions shows for both International and local clients.• Responsible for negotiating contracts and agreements with clients and suppliers.• Analyzed and obtained cost estimates for materials, supplies, services and supported competitive supply base.• Liaised with third parties such as event management companies, contractors, hotels, venues, organizers and suppliers.• Ensured all logistical and operational aspects of each event in the exhibition during project deliverables.• Develops effective working relationships including coaching, mentoring, and evaluating staff in the local procurement unit and resolves problems with external providers, donors, partners, and DAI procurement executives as well as provides information/clarification to auditors.• Shouldered with the responsibility of handling market research activities and sharing information that include market trends, price, quality, delivery, forecast and demand accordingly. • Responsible for Process purchase requisitions and raise Purchase order and Return Purchase orders on SAP as requested by the category management.• Planned funds for procurement and sourcing of materials while ensuring optimum utilization of materials, maximum cost savings & meeting anticipatory orders. • Drove cost control within budgeted parameters and actively participating in vendor development/ evaluation process.• Identified & developed potential vendors locally & globally for achieving cost effective purchases of raw materials and finished goods after conducting cost analysis.• Looked after the arrangement of all the materials for the assigned projects right from receiving material requests, quotation requests, purchase orders, submittals approvals & fabrication up to the delivery to the sites.• Organizes and participates in, as appropriate, local tender opening panels and the Local Procurement Committee (LPC).

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  DAI-CRA - AZM-E-PAKISTAN

  • Islamabad

  • Procurement & Logistics Manager

    • Jul 2018 - May 2022
    • Islamabad

    Community Resilience Activity. USAID Project Key Achievements:US $ 8.2 million (procurements of construction materials) monthly disbursement achieved throughout the infrastructure projects in Multan for the period (2018 to 2021) in Community Resilience Activity project implemented by USAID. During my stay with DAI, procurements for total 1416 In-kind grants (i.e., infrastructure, education, rehabilitation & reconstruction) and 137 FOG grants (i.e., CVE awareness, Institutional Support and Economic Support/Development) were timely managed under my guidance and supervision. Highlights:• Ensured transparency in the procurement process and adherence to USAID and DAI procurement rules and regulations. • Reviewed FAA, DDGS and In-kind grants budgets through pre-design market survey • Processed, reviewed, and finalized infrastructure and long-term contracts (BPA’s and Utility Service Agreement). • Ensured filling of GST exemption cases and their submission through USAID to Economic Affairs Division (EAD) Govt. of Pakistan and further to Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) and Punjab Revenue Authority (PRA).

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  DAI

  • Islamabad

  • Procurement & Logistics Manager

    • Oct 2015 - Jun 2018
    • Islamabad

    PERSI (Pakistan Expanded Regional Stability Initiative) – USAID Project Key Achievements:US $ 15.6 million (Procurement of Operations and Infrastructure) initiated and completed under DAI-PERSI having administration and management of Budgets and Fog Agreement contracts of in nine (09) Tehsil and District in Multan and southern Sindh (Karachi) Initiated and completed operational activities for Rental Vehicles, Vehicles Repair & Maintenance, Insurance of Assets, Fueling of Vehicles, Air Travel Services, IPD & OPD Insurance and Risk management services. Highlights:• Led Office startup, office establishment with all required up gradations including utilities, furnishing, security and services. • Managed Contracts including Operations, Procurement, Services, Consultancy and Fix Amount Awards (FOG/FAA)• Conduct budget reviews of In-Kind and FAA grants for price reasonability.• Smooth close out of procurement files and overall office.

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  Creative Associates International

  • Islāmābād, Pakistan

  • Procurement Officer

    • Apr 2010 - Sep 2015
    • Islāmābād, Pakistan

    Creative Associate International Inc - USAID Project. Key Achievements:Monthly disbursement target of US$ 1.2 million achieved throughout the infrastructure projects period. PTI-FATA was selected world no. 1 project by Creative’s HQ in 2010. Procurements for total 1416 In-kind grants (i.e. infrastructure, education, rehabilitation & reconstruction, water sanitation and livelihood) and 137 FOG grants (i.e. CVE awareness, Institutional Support and Economic Support/Development). Developed a procurement policy and procedures manual for Creative PTI project in 2012• Supervised field procurement staff (10)• Project closeout including inventory and asset disposition, packing and winding up of whole filling records, clearance and closing of all operational, lease and blanket contracts.

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  Acted

  • Kabul, Kabul Province, Afghanistan

  • Senior Logistics & Procurement Officer

    • Jul 2009 - Mar 2010
    • Kabul, Kabul Province, Afghanistan

    ACTED Emergency Response Unit (ERU) Key Achievements:Managed a fleet of 105 vehicles including 6 warehouses in war and terror areas of Afghanistan in support of program goals and keeping in view the employer (ACTED) and donor policies and procedures.• Assisted in the joint verification of procured goods, equipment. and technical proposal bid evaluations. • Oversaw deliveries to beneficiaries, prepared necessary documentation during the distribution of PAS items.

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  International Rescue Committee

  • AJK Bagh & Mansehra

  • Admin & Logistics Officer

    • Apr 2006 - Jun 2009
    • AJK Bagh & Mansehra

    PRIDE Project is committed to improving the health status of women, children and families throughout the earthquake-affected districts of Bagh (AJK) and Mansehra (NWFP). Funded by USAID• Develop and implement systems for managing procurement efficiently, in support of program objectives, and in keeping with IRC-PRIDE guidelines and donor requirements.• Provide Logistical support to the drug demand quantification surveys in AJK Bagh and Mansehra Districts.• Responsible for the drug stores / Warehousing at RHC / BHU and district level.• Coordinate the timely procurement for program with the relevant purchase documents including, Bid Analysis, Purchase Orders and Contracts in compliance with prime and donor regulations• Procurement of the Medical equipments and Medicines for the Hospitals and BHU`s. (Drug Demand Quantification).• Responsible for the overall medicines and equipment that all medicines are stored in a proper places• Caring out regular checks on price comparisons and materials/items costs are monitored effectively• Ensure continued good relations with suppliers and that contracts and service level agreements are accurately monitored and reported on.• Tendering/contracting from selection of consultants/firms, liaison with requesting projects, negotiating fee rates, checking feasibility of draft TORs, conclusion of contract and monitoring its execution in terms of payment and services rendered• Arrange accommodation & transportation for local and international staff with the guidance of IRC-Policies and procedures and with complete security updates.

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  M.Comm: (Pvt) Ltd.

  • KPK Peshawar & Islamabad

  • Manager Procurement & Sales

    • Feb 2004 - Mar 2006
    • KPK Peshawar & Islamabad