Azhar Shaikh, Procurement Manager

Azhar Shaikh

Procurement Manager

Acube Real Estate Development LLC

Location
United Arab Emirates - Dubai
Education
Master's degree, Specialized in Purchase management & Material Management
Experience
19 years, 4 Months

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Total years of experience :19 years, 4 Months

Procurement Manager at Acube Real Estate Development LLC
  • United Arab Emirates - Dubai
  • My current job since March 2024

 Developing strategies aligned with organization goals.
 Appointing Architect, Cost, Lead, Interior Design, MEP, Design & Supervision consultants and Contractors for Civil, Fit out, joinery and refurbishment works
 Procuring enabling works, earthworks, excavation, piling, dewatering, shoring & fencing for construction projects of varying scales and complexities.
 Collaborative approach to working with project teams, including engineers, architects, and construction managers, to integrate procurement activities seamlessly into project plans and schedules.
 Proficiency in sourcing provisional sum and prime cost items for construction projects, ensuring adherence to budgetary constraints and project timelines.
 Experienced in negotiating with suppliers and subcontractors to obtain competitive pricing and favorable terms for provisional sum and prime cost items for real estate projects.
 Selecting and nominating contractors, subcontractors for construction projects mainly for provisional sums, prime costs items for all type of projects.
 Category management with Vendor database for each category, Forecasting and aligning categories.
 Identify areas where annual contracts and framework agreements can be established for categories with an annual purchase value.
 Implementing effective procurement strategies to meet the organization's needs.
 Lead and manage the procurement team, providing guidance, training, and performance evaluation.
 Identifying cost-saving opportunities and drive cost reduction initiatives while maintaining quality standards.
 Evaluating, selecting, and managing suppliers based on their performance, reliability, and cost competitiveness.
 Ensuring compliance with all relevant laws, regulations, and ethical standards in procurement activities.
 Monitor and analyze market trends to stay informed about changes that may impact supply and demand.
 Manage and control procurement budgets effectively.
 Collaborate with other departments, such as finance, projects, and every stake holder, to ensure seamless procurement processes.

Procurement & Contract Manager at Ayedh Dajem Real Estate Development
  • United Arab Emirates - Dubai
  • March 2023 to October 2023

Job Description Managing a team of 5 procurement executives.
 Strategic Procurement planning like planning for long term with average spend analysis based in past.
 Forecasting the actual need/ requirement and prioritizing targets on the base of the need.
 Category management with Vendor database for each category, Forecasting and aligning categories.
 Identify areas where annual contracts and framework agreements can be established for categories with an annual purchase value.
 Appointing Cost Consultants, Lead Consultants and Contractors for Civil, Fit out, joinery and refurbishment work
 Develop and implemented effective procurement strategies to meet the organization's needs.
 Oversee the entire procurement process, from vendor selection to contract negotiation and supplier management.
 Lead and manage the procurement team, providing guidance, training, and performance evaluation.
 Identifying cost-saving opportunities and drive cost reduction initiatives while maintaining quality standards.
 Evaluating, selecting, and managing suppliers based on their performance, reliability, and cost competitiveness.
 Conducted negotiations and establish favorable terms and agreements with suppliers.
 Ensuring compliance with all relevant laws, regulations, and ethical standards in procurement activities.
 Monitor and analyse market trends to stay informed about changes that may impact supply and demand.
 Manage and control procurement budgets effectively.
 Collaborate with other departments, such as finance, projects, and every stake holder, to ensure seamless procurement processes.
 Assess and managing risks associated with procurement activities and develop mitigation strategies.
 Maintain accurate records of procurement activities, LPO, LOA, Service agreement contracts, and supplier performance.
 Identify and evaluate tender opportunities in line with the organization's business goals and capabilities.
 Prepare, review, and submit high-quality tender proposals, ensuring they meet client requirements and specifications.
 Develop bid strategies, pricing, and win themes in collaboration with relevant departments, such as project management, and finance.
 Coordinate and work closely with cross-functional teams to gather necessary information and documentation for tender submissions.
 Ensure that all tender submissions are fully compliant with legal and regulatory requirements, as well as internal quality standards.
 Maintain a centralized repository for all tender documents and templates, keeping them up to date.
 Assist in contract negotiations and pricing discussions with clients and stakeholders.
 Maintain detailed records of tender submissions, results, and post-tender reviews to facilitate continuous improvement.

Procurement Officer at Deyaar Development P.J.S.C
  • United Arab Emirates - Dubai
  • November 2014 to March 2023

Job Description
 Planning new innovative methods for bulk savings, achieved savings from categories like elevator, Fire Fighting, creative agencies, media buying, fitout etc.
 Conducting periodically meetings with stakeholders and vendors for better work enhancement.
 Designed SOW document with spare part list for AMC and common contract format for all AMC.
 Drafted techno commercial comparison sheet with data validations for clarity on vendor selection on ranking.
 Designed perfect Power query codes for analyzing the spend analysis and to evaluate total spend of each vendor for any period (Both AMC and Adhocs).
 Actively lead bid slate development and run RFPs independently.
 Leadership of cross-functional teaming across other business functions and initiatives
 Budget management with internal stake holders, forecasting annual purchase budget on each category.
 Development of benchmarks to be used for continuous improvement.
 Identify, evaluate, and manage key suppliers to ensure that they meet the organization's requirements and standards.
 Manage the end-to-end procurement process, including identifying requirements, sourcing, tendering, evaluating proposals, and contract award and management.
 Monitor and report on supplier performance to ensure that they continue to meet the organization's requirements.
 Work with internal stakeholders to identify and implement cost savings opportunities.
 Maintain strong relationships with internal stakeholders, suppliers, and other industry partners.
 Deep knowledge of market trends and developments to ensure that the organization is taking advantage of the latest procurement best practices and technologies.
 Ensuring compliance with all relevant procurement policies and procedures and no significant Audit point is raised.
 Tendering for projects and budget values over 200k and writing a recommendation report for award.
 Managing contract negotiations and manage pre and post awards activities.
 Negotiate contracts and agreements with suppliers to ensure that the organization receives the best possible terms and conditions.
 Maintaining contract tracker, suite of contracts based on each category, indulging with Legal and finance for any discrepancy or amendments.

Procurement Executive at Damac Properties L.L.C
  • United Arab Emirates - Dubai
  • May 2013 to October 2014

Job Description
 Receiving requisitions for various departments, Floating enquires with proper SOW, BOQ
 Receiving the quotations/Proposals from different vendors, preparing a comparison sheet on commercial, evaluating and sending for technical evaluation.
 Analyzing Commercial & Technical ratio for finalizing the bids.
 Negotiate with suppliers/subcontractors based on rates, delivery dates, and payment terms.
 Raising LPO/Work orders and taking necessary approvals.
 Sourcing and negotiating the procurement of goods and services, through value for money principles.
 Liaise effectively with all stake holders to maintain an awareness of all current Procurement projects and plans.
 Monitor internal procurement systems & processes and ensure that compliance is achieved across the organization.
 Fixed prices for recurring materials with maximum discount and reduced the turnaround time (TAT)
 Implement, monitor, review and evaluate contracting arrangements with all contractors and suppliers.
 Formulate KPIs & SLAs for Vendors specific to the client contract and Scope of Work and correct BOQ.
 Quarterly evaluating of Vendor Performance management (VPM)
 Reconciling pending invoices payments with LPO and supporting accounts and finance.
 Identify, evaluate, and select suppliers and vendors, negotiate contracts, and manage relationships to ensure the best value, quality, and service.
 Ensure procurement activities adhere to all relevant laws, regulations, and company policies.

Procurement Executive/Logistics Assistant at Aldar Laingorourke Construction LLC
  • United Arab Emirates - Abu Dhabi
  • September 2007 to July 2012

Job Description
 Receiving requisitions for various departments, checking the WBS codes and the budget.
 Floating enquires and explaining delivery schedule and time limits.
 Receiving the quotations/Proposals from different vendors.
 Preparing a comparison sheet on commercial, evaluating and sending for technical review.
 Negotiate with suppliers/subcontractors based on rates, delivery dates, and payment terms.
 Raising LPO/LHO (Material order/ PMV-Purchase or Hire orders) and taking necessary approvals.
 Raising International Purchase orders with favorable Incoterms.
 Following up with supplier for delivery of the equipment/Material, in case of delays.
 Managing Main stores, sub stores and Logistics & Transportation.
 Managing records of rebar, concrete, diesel, water supplies, wastage disposal, power tools, etc. after raising LPO (call of basis).
 Prepare, issue, and review letters of credit in accordance with applicable international rules and regulations, including UCP (Uniform Customs and Practice for Documentary Credits).

Warehouse Executive at Juma Al Majid
  • United Arab Emirates - Dubai
  • February 2006 to August 2007

BRAND LIST: Tang, Perrier, Coroli, Monarch, Extra Chewing Gum,
Original Juice. Etc.
Job Responsibilities Includes
• In charge for TANG from Kraft, chewing gum from Wrigley’s.
• Prior Working as In-charge for Dry Foods like General Mills Items,
Monarch Items, Coroli oil from Cebag, Mineral water from Perrier,
and Original Juice from Gulf union
• Ensuring 100% delivery of component orders to external and
internal customer’s requirements, Inventory management and stock
accountability.
• Receiving Goods as per the packing list (Checking item name, qty,
vendor name, production date )
• Managing vehicles for Delivery, making delivery schedule and
sending report to Deputy General Manager for pending and
delivered sales orders on daily basis

Logistics officer/Store Incharge at Al Zaeem Construction
  • Saudi Arabia - Riyadh
  • March 2003 to April 2005

Mechanical Plant Coordination(operative plant) (Tower cranes, mobile cranes, Shovels, Jcb Back hoe, excavator’s, bob cats, forklifts, dumpers, boom loadall, cherry pickers, Hoist etc)
Mechanical Plant Coordination (Non-operative plant) (Generators, compressors, Jet power washers, Lighting towers, power floats, radios etc)
• Raising requisitions for Mechanical plant Equipments and sending it to hire desk for procuring
• Receiving the quote and getting it authorized by the project manager.
• Coordinating for receiving of the LPO and following up with the supplier for material delivery on site.
• Arranging vehicles for picking up the Equipment in case of emergency.
• Arranging safety inductions to new operators and securing healthy and safe environment.
• Maintaining a plant schedule, updating the records, on hiring and off hiring rental equipment's
• Approving Time sheets and checking plant man-hours on monthly basis

Education

Master's degree, Specialized in Purchase management & Material Management
  • at Apex Institute from Nagpur University
  • April 2015

Specialties & Skills

Procurement Management
Microsoft Excel
Contract Management
Financial Accounting
CONSTRUCTION
MATERIALS MANAGEMENT
OPERATIONS
SUPPLY CHAIN MANAGEMENT
NEGOTIATION
REAL ESTATE
SOURCING
INVENTORY CONTROL
PLANNING
Contract Management
M.S Excel
Procurement Management

Languages

Arabic
Expert
Kannada
Expert
Hindi
Expert
English
Expert
Tamil
Expert

Hobbies

  • M.S Excel
    Creating YouTube videos for complex problems in excel
  • Financial Accounting