CIPS Certified Trainer / Training Manager

• Feb 2022 - Present

CIPS Certified Trainer

• Nov 2021 - Jan 2022

HOD - Manager Procurement

• Dec 2014 - Feb 2019

EICO - belongs to the biggest / most prestigious business group JUFFALI - Lumsum Turn-Key/CME/EPC Contractor for National Grid Saudi Arabia - building SUBSTATIONS(110/380 KVA) (from soil investigation, complete building, all equipment till Testing & Commissioning). I had the ownership for the Complete "Projects' Procurement every single Purchase/Service Order" including Planning, Sourcing & Management. also acting as a "Contracts'" Administrator / Lead (from RFI, RFP, RFT, RFQ to Contract conclusion ). I was responsible to --Prepare and implement a negotiation plan. Develop key performance indicators/service levels. Negotiate terms & conditions of every PO/Contract. Prepare every "Contract Draft". Award contract. Supervision of Imports / Ware Housing / LCs. Regular reporting, monitoring, and evaluation of delivery (Material and Services). Development of effective working relationships with suppliers and key stakeholders. End of contract strategy/transition plan. Service delivery management, relationship management, contract administration. Establish and implement relationship management structure and communications plan for strategic vendors.Control changes (scope and cost) • Manage risks and issues resolution. Asset management. End of contract handover. Performance management. Receive and review supplier’s reports. Regularly review supplier’s performance and delivery against the contract. Track and monitor to ensure delivery meets requirements including quality standards and service levels. Proactively manage under-performance. Check invoices and authorize payments. Track and monitor budget/costs. Review outcomes/results. Identify lessons learned. Have the anticipated benefits been received? Does the initiative represent value for money? Are there opportunities for further improvements? What lessons can be learned and how can these be implemented? Respond to supplier questions seeking clarifications.

Procurement Manager

• Apr 2014 - Nov 2014

Whizz Systems / Global Engineering - One of the global leaders in PCB-Printed Circuit board manufacturing for the most advanced PCB in the world. Headquarters in California with two manufacturing facilities (USA & Malaysia) - core vendor base in USA/China/Europe. Responsible for a very dynamic/agile/lean material and services procurement. Main responsibilities include the development of Material Program Strategies, providing support, as well as project and resource planning as required to execute projects in a timely manner.Drives internal supply chain reviews for procurement and subcontract management support. Communicate long-term forecast / Productions builds to selected component suppliers. Lead the material readiness (clear to build). Conduct BOM reviews with PM and engineering dept. as needed to ensure successful builds. Perform Costing, using best practices, and negotiate prices and terms.Troubleshoot materials shortage issues, escalating to appropriate staff when necessary (including a daily report showing actions to mitigate shortages). Work with Component Engineering to resolve any documentation / Approval issues getting components clear to build.Define performance metrics for measurement, comparison, or evaluation of supply chain factors, such as product cost, On time Delivery and Quality.

Manager Supply Chain

• Sep 2012 - Mar 2014

Group of four companies, -One of the biggest HVAC (Heating, Ventilation, Air Conditioning solution providers for both Domestic and Commercial customers in Pakistan)• Establishing strategic direction and key activities for supply chain and procurement function of annually more than 90 to 100 million dollars.• Optimizing all international and regional procurement/sourcing strategies and opportunities.• Establishing procurement and purchasing standards, policies, and key vendor partnerships.• Supporting improvement in demand management, material scheduling, and planning.• Managing internal customers to ensure their business requirements are met.• Negotiating price and terms of products with suppliers. • Managing, developing & improving the purchasing team.• Benchmarking performance of the Supply Chain.• Establishing terms, pricing, quality requirements, delivery, and contracts.• Adhering to all company policies with particular regard to accounting procedures.• Reviewing all contracts/agreements to achieve ‘best cost of ownership.• Monitoring the requisitions, purchase orders & invoices for payments. • Giving sourcing input to end-users to aid business planning & development.• Making recommendations & advising Chairman and CEO on all procurement issues.• Giving Feedback on ERP – Microsoft Dynamics AX 2012 system.

AM Technical Procurement

• May 2008 - Sep 2012

Warid is one of the largest telecom giant in Pakistan.I was part of central Procurement of core network & Civil infrastructure ( for Engineering, NOQ, and O&M Department’s requirements) and their Contracts. Duties include:Controlling the purchase and supply of procured items & services.Negotiating price and terms & conditions suppliers. Benchmarking performance of the Supply Chain.Establishing terms, pricing, quality requirements, delivery, and specifications.Administering the ERP - ORACLE purchasing systems.Reviewing all Engineering and O&M contracts/agreements to achieve ‘best price/best quality.Monitoring the requisitions, purchase orders & invoices for payments.Giving sourcing input to end users to aid business planning & development.Making recommendations & advising senior management on all purchasing issues.Maintaining records of supplier contracts, agreements, goods ordered & received.Managing vendor relationships and building effective supply chain partnerships.

Assistant Manager - PMO

• Jan 1996 - Dec 1998