Amjad Iqbal

• Lead end-to-end procurement of PVF (Pipes, Valves & Fittings), mechanical, electrical, and instrumentation materials for the Zuluf Onshore Oil Facilities Project — a major active Saudi Aramco EPC project — ensuring on-time delivery and full compliance with project specifications.
• Issue RFQs to pre-qualified local and international vendors; evaluate technical and commercial bids; and negotiate pricing, delivery terms, and warranty conditions to achieve best-value procurement outcomes.
• Raise and manage purchase orders on SAP R3 and Oracle — ensuring accuracy of material descriptions, quantities, delivery schedules, and payment terms in line with CCC procurement policies.
• Conduct Total Cost of Ownership (TCO) and market benchmarking analysis, contributing to an estimated 15% reduction in annual procurement costs through competitive sourcing and LTA negotiations.
• Ensure 100% compliance with Saudi Aramco client specifications, ASME/ASTM/API material standards, and CCC internal procurement and audit requirements.
• Coordinate with logistics, expediting, warehouse, and finance teams to track shipments, resolve customs and clearance issues, and ensure invoice accuracy and timely payment processing.
• Evaluate, qualify, and develop a robust supplier base — maintaining supplier performance records and holding vendors accountable on delivery and quality commitments.
• Monitor material inventory levels and project consumption forecasts to prevent stock-outs and avoid excess inventory — optimizing purchasing decisions in line with project schedules.

• Managed full-cycle procurement for the TCO Future Growth Project — one of the largest Oil & Gas capital expansions in Central Asia — handling budgets exceeding $5M for site-specific PVF, mechanical, and E&I materials.
• Developed and maintained a qualified vendor database for the Kazakhstan market, onboarding new suppliers through rigorous evaluation of technical capability, financial stability, and compliance with TCO and CCC standards.
• Issued RFQs, conducted detailed bid tabulations, and led commercial negotiations with local and international suppliers — consistently delivering competitive pricing while maintaining project schedule integrity.
• Managed the full purchase order lifecycle on SAP R3 — from PO creation and approval workflow through amendments, expediting, GRN confirmation, and invoice verification.
• Conducted regular market trend analysis and cost-benefit assessments, identifying purchasing risks in volatile markets and recommending proactive sourcing strategies to project management.
• Coordinated with logistics and freight teams to manage international shipping, customs clearance, and last-mile delivery to project site — minimizing supply chain delays on critical-path materials.
• Ensured strict compliance with TCO client procurement requirements, Kazakhstani local content regulations, and CCC internal policies — maintaining complete audit-ready procurement documentation.
• Collaborated with engineering and QA/QC teams to resolve material non-conformances, initiate vendor claims, and manage return-to-vendor processes for rejected materials.

• Managed purchase orders for project procurement requirements — preparing requisitions, obtaining quotations from approved suppliers, and processing POs through Oracle in compliance with project procedures.
• Maintained regular supplier communication to confirm order acknowledgments, track delivery schedules, and resolve discrepancies in invoices and delivery documentation.
• Coordinated with warehouse teams to monitor inventory levels and ensure timely replenishment of project materials, achieving zero downtime for site operations.
• Supported senior procurement team in budget tracking and contract development activities — monitoring committed costs, tracking PO values against approved budgets, and preparing spend summaries.
• Contributed to supplier evaluation exercises and category cost analysis — identifying savings opportunities across supplier categories and providing data to support sourcing decisions.