Joined Batch-I of Pakistan Security Printing Corporation (Subsidiary of SBP) as MTO and currently working as a Deputy Manager in Finance & Accounts Department. Pakistan Security Printing Corporation is primarily responsible for printing banknotes and prize bonds for the Government of Pakistan. Previously, I was a Professional Banker with JAIBP qualification. I have extensive experience working in different departments, my field of expertise includes,
Responsible for all foreign procurement and purchasing activities.
Devise and use fruitful sourcing strategies.
Discover profitable suppliers and initiate business and organization partnerships.
Negotiate with external vendors to secure advantageous terms.
Approve the ordering of necessary goods and services.
Finalize purchase details of orders and deliveries.
Examine and test existing contracts.
Track and report key functional metrics to reduce expenses and improve effectiveness.
Collaborate with key persons to ensure clarity of the specifications and expectations of the company.
Foresee alterations in the comparative negotiating ability of suppliers and clients.
Expect unfavorable events through analysis of data and prepare control strategies.
Perform risk management for supply contracts and agreements.
Control spending and build a culture of long-term saving on procurement costs.
Deal with Ministry of Finance for Foreign Exchange Allocation release.
Deal with SBP-FEOD, and SBP-EPD for necessary approvals for import/ export of raw material.
Deputy Manager • Unit Head, Foreign Procurement (Import/ Export) • Pakistan Security Printing Corporation (Subsidiary of SBP).
Imports Purchasing for Public Sector Organization responsible for printing of Bank notes and Prize Bonds.
o Dealing with Ministry of Finance for yearly Foreign Exchange Allocation.
o Liaison with SBP for FE Allocation approvals and policy waiver.
o Frequent visits to Customs station for Meeting with Customs officials.
o Managing Inbound and outbound Logistics Operations.
o Providing regular support & consultancy to Clearing Agents.
o Ensure Regulatory compliance in Imports & Exports Customs Clearance.
o Coordination with Shipping Line, Freight Forwarders, Insurance Company, and Banks.
o Coordination with Bank For the documentation and Timely Approval of EIF, Form E, FE Allocation approval from SBP-FEOD/ EPD.
o Rates negotiation with banks for LC & CAD opening & retirement.
o Arrangement of Import & Export shipping documents as per Legal requirement.
o Synchronization of Imports Activities with warehouse planning.
o To Negotiate Logistics cost (Freight & others) with forwarders, Shipping Line, Terminal Operators, Transporter, etc.
o Monthly closing of Foreign Purchases, and Accounting for Foreign Purchases.
Officer Grade -1• Foreign Trade Officer • Bank Al Habib Limited.
o Experience of working on FIM/ FATR/ Export Re-Finance Part-I & II.
o Worked in Foreign Trade Department.
o Worked in Clearing Department as an S&B Clearing In-charge.
o Worked in Remittance Department.
o Management of UCC staff.
o Worked in Account Opening.
o Worked in Credits Department.
o Worked in Remittance Department.
o Payment and generation of Bills related to office supplies, and Generation of Bills for services taken by Askari Guards and Phoenix.