Zaka ul Haque

• Successfully identified and resolved problems resulting in USD 18 million cost reductions.
• Executed end-to-end contract negotiation process, and recognise opportunities for cost reduction.
• Decreased cost approximately USD 2 million of Indoor building solution (IBS) for du account in 2014.
• Introduced health insurance contract for UAE staff with competitive prices in market with optimum benefits.
• Accomplished floating requirements through RFQ and RFP using ERP negotiations management assessment and joint committee (Local, Regional & HQ) approval.
• Orchestrated all bottom-line factors, including company vision, long-range strategic planning, global product management, and development processes.
• Redefined organizational structure, oversees major pricing decisions, and performs monthly financial evaluation of company results.
• Developed and introduced new markets techniques for shipping and delivery of purchased goods, equipment, and supplies, as well as their customs clearance and insurance.
• Evaluated quarterly supplier performance evaluation and yearly supplier's portfolio as well as conduct quarterly compliance test for procurement activities to ensure implementation as per company’s policies.
• Played key role in the general contact for the interaction between procurement and a product line, and take on responsibilities as the procurement representative for products or technical platforms.
• Ensured that new materials easily procurable, promptly deal with problems with the quality and supply of product materials, and urge the implementation of cost reduction measures.
• Managed and mentored team of 2 personals also provided guidance for other employees in different operations of procurement.
• Performed all operations of project procurement management, able to independently take on the procurement responsibilities for single projects at the regional level.

• Spearheaded vision, strategy, and execution of global business operations. Oversee staffing, strategic directives, and training of procurement teams.
• Developed and implemented marketing plans, established marketing objectives, and strategically planned and managed production and media budget, conducted competitor analysis.
• Renowned content driven marketing solutions to potential accounts within assigned territory, quality process and inspections to fulfill requirements.
• Improved KPI’s for procurement team, ensured service level agreement with end users also negotiated price and terms of products with suppliers.
• Managed team of 6 mid-level personals and organised training on internal control procedures and external audit requirements; originated procurement process for the organisation and obtained approval from Board.

• Managed operations related to procurement including preparation of RFQs, RFPs, and receipt of quotations, evaluation, and negotiation of certain conditions in full compliance with UNDP rules and regulations for projects.
• Precisely prepared purchase orders and contracts as well as recurring purchase orders for contracting of services and vendors creation.
• Saved over USD 0.5 million of Capital Expenditure during 2007 and 2008 through implementing effective and appropriate planning strategies and negotiating with vendors to achieve pricing economies for the business.
• Analysed and assessed procurement processes conducted by projects; submissions to the Contract, Asset and Procurement Committee (CAP) and Advisory Committee on Procurement (ACP).

• Demonstrated aptitude of supplier management to achieve best value for money, processed orders, followed policies and regulation.
• Successfully managed and conducted 30 events in a year of different scale with at-least 30 to 35 participants.
• Retained accurate records in accordance with Third party audit, event management for customers, and proactively facilitated logistic requirements for events.
• Secured one-year contract from UNDP SDPD for Parliamentarians training on skill development worth USD 100K.

• Work with U.S State, local & federal clients in order to respond Bid and Contracts regarding IT Equipment
• Approach leading manufacturers like HP, Dell, Oracle, Cisco, IBM to negotiate for special prices and respond customer requirement
• Contract negotiation and Purchase orders processing and tracking through ERP System SAP.
Achievements:
• Employee of the month for 4 times in 2 years span of professional carrier
• Secure 5 years contract of Metropolitan Transportation Authority USA worth of $5 Million.