Growth-focused mid-career procurement professional with a Master's degree in Business Administration and over sixteen (16+) years of diverse procurement experience. My industry-wise experience includes banking (Soneri Bank, Habib Metro Bank & MCB), manufacturing concern (DWP Group) & IT/telecommunications (Wateen Telecom Limited).
Managed procurement for telecom equipment, IT products, and services, achieving annual cost savings of 20% through vendor consolidation and contract renegotiations.
Developed and implemented procurement strategies that aligned with corporate goals and supported business expansion initiatives.
Implemented cost control measures and budgetary controls, optimizing procurement spend and improving financial performance.
Implemented vendor performance metrics and KPIs, enhancing supplier accountability and service delivery.
Led procurement negotiations and contract management for high-value projects, ensuring contractual compliance and risk mitigation.
Managed procurement for manufacturing raw materials and components, optimizing inventory levels and reducing material costs by 15%.
Implemented inventory management systems that improved stock accuracy and minimized stock-outs by 30%.
Led cross-functional teams in supplier development initiatives, improving supplier performance and reliability.
Negotiated contracts for manufacturing equipment and machinery, achieving cost savings and ensuring timely delivery.
Implemented procurement best practices and policies, ensuring compliance with regulatory requirements and industry standards.
Directed procurement activities across multiple categories including office supplies, facilities management, and professional services, achieving annual cost savings of 25%.
Implemented strategic sourcing plans that aligned with business needs and reduced supply chain risks.
Established long-term partnerships with key suppliers, negotiating favourable terms and conditions that optimized procurement spend.
Implemented sustainability initiatives in procurement practices, promoting eco-friendly products and reducing environmental impact.
Received accolades for leading procurement projects that enhanced operational efficiency and supported business growth objectives.
Led strategic sourcing initiatives for IT hardware and software, reducing procurement costs by 20% through competitive bidding and vendor negotiations.
Implemented a centralized procurement system, enhancing transparency and efficiency in procurement operations.
Developed and implemented procurement strategies that supported business objectives and ensured timely delivery of goods and services.
Managed supplier relationships and conducted regular vendor performance reviews, improving supplier quality and reliability.
Introduced cost-saving measures through contract renegotiations and alternative sourcing strategies, contributing to improved profitability.
Successfully negotiated vendor contracts for banking equipment and services, achieving cost savings of 15% annually.
Implemented a vendor performance evaluation system, leading to improved vendor management and service delivery.
Streamlined procurement processes, reducing purchase order processing time by 20%.
Managed inventory levels effectively, optimizing stock levels and reducing carrying costs by 10%.
Received recognition for maintaining high standards of procurement compliance and achieving audit compliance scores of 95%.