Fahad Abrar, Assistant Manager Procurement

Fahad Abrar

Assistant Manager Procurement

Novatex Limited

Location
Pakistan - Karachi
Education
Master's degree, Supply Chain
Experience
11 years, 4 Months

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Total years of experience :11 years, 4 Months

Assistant Manager Procurement at Novatex Limited
  • Pakistan - Karachi
  • My current job since September 2021

- Collaborate with vendors to ensure smooth operations, optimize procurement processes, and enhance supplier relationships, resulting in 15% reduction in procurement lead times
- Coordinate with materials procurement teams to maintain material accuracy and availability, achieving 98% accuracy rate and reducing excess inventory costs by 10%
- Spearhead SCM initiatives by organizing demand forecasts and facilitating seamless coordination with stakeholders, resulting in 20% decrease in supply chain disruptions
- Utilize SAP/Ariba platforms to conduct successful "Auction/RFP" events, consistently obtaining competitive prices and minimizing procurement costs by 12%, leading to annual savings of 500, 000.
- Liaise between departments to streamline payment processing, ensuring efficient and timely payment clearance to vendors, reducing late payment penalties by 90%
- Evaluate supplier performance based on quality standards, delivery time, and competitive pricing, resulting in improved supplier ratings and increased on-time deliveries by 15%
- Generate insightful reports, including Cost Savings Reports, Monthly Purchase Reports, and others as per management demand, providing critical data for strategic decision-making and cost-effective strategies
- Monitor shipment status and coordinate with overseas vendors to guarantee on-time delivery of goods, minimizing production disruptions and enhancing customer satisfaction, resulting in 95% on-time delivery rate
- Orchestrate timely establishment of Letters of Credit (L/C) in close coordination with Finance and relevant banks, facilitating secure international transactions and decreasing financial risks associated with imports
- Collaborate closely with cross-functional teams to fulfill job responsibilities efficiently and effectively, contributing to cohesive and high-performing procurement department, resulting in improved departmental productivity by 15%.
- Develop and implement procurement policies and procedures to enhance compliance with company standards
- Develop new reliable sources of supplies for existing & new raw materials and maintain their records
- Work with team members to complete duties as needed
- Perform other duties and responsibilities as & when will be asked for from time to time by authorities
- Review and approve purchase orders and invoices for accuracy and completeness.
- Track contract performance metrics and report issues or non-compliance with appropriate stakeholders.
- Complete regular inventory counts to verify stock levels, address discrepancies, and forecast future needs.

Project Specialist & Manager Studio Operations at University of Management and Technology
  • Pakistan - Lahore
  • May 2018 to August 2021

- Demonstrated effective leadership and communication strategies, fostering team synergy and promoting high-performance culture, resulting in 20% increase in team productivity and concurrent 15% reduction in project completion times
- Implemented communication strategies leading to substantial 25% improvement in cross-functional collaboration within multidisciplinary teams, effectively breaking down information bottlenecks, resulting in reduction in decision-making time and significantly enhancing operational efficiency across company
- Coordinated and organized department meetings and conferences, leading to increase in attendance rates, thereby fostering better alignment of team objectives and facilitating invaluable knowledge sharing among team members
- Spearheaded creative analytical initiatives, scenario planning, and change management efforts, collectively leading to commendable 15% increase in adoption of innovative practices throughout entire organization
- Actively contributed to overall success and expansion of project management team by engaging in collaboration and knowledge sharing, resulting in 10% growth in team's overall performance and capabilities
- Provided innovative ideas and practical examples of media usage, which directly contributed to significant 20% improvement in quality and engagement levels of organization's educational content
- Played pivotal role in offering technical expertise for live presentations and serving as primary point of contact between UMT-CONNECTED and VEPP/THEN, resulting in satisfaction rate among stakeholders
- Devised comprehensive project plans, contributing to noteworthy 15% increase in project completion rates, while concurrently minimizing project costs by 10%
- Created instructional design process diagrams, effectively streamlining departmental workflows and remarkably reducing course development time by impressive 20%
- Orchestrated flawlessly executed live events, such as LiveX, LifeSize, and Adobe Connect presentations, with 98% satisfaction rate among participants.
- Verified quality of deliverables and conformance to specifications before submitting to clients.
- Analyzed project performance data to identify areas of improvement.

Senoir Procurement Executive at S. K. Enterprises
  • Pakistan - Karachi
  • August 2016 to May 2018

- Played pivotal role in developing and executing strategic sourcing strategies, resulting in annual cost savings.
- Responsible for encompassing, cultivating and managing vital supplier relationships, ensuring adherence to stringent quality standards and contractual agreements.
- Excelled in vendor negotiations, skillfully navigating terms, conditions, and pricing discussions.
- Managed supplier contracts comprehensively, effectively reducing discrepancies by 20%.
- Implemented highly efficient inventory control measures, minimizing carrying costs by substantial 12% while guaranteeing uninterrupted product availability.
- Consistently made valuable contributions to supply chain optimization, leading to significant 15% reduction in lead times.
- Achieved impressive supplier compliance rate through dedication to quality assurance standards.
- Analyzed market conditions to make informed decisions on pricing and purchasing strategies.
- Utilized market intelligence to identify opportunities for savings and cost reduction.

Procurement Executive at GCS Pvt Ltd
  • Pakistan - Karachi
  • May 2015 to August 2016

- Cultivated and managed positive relationships with suppliers and vendors, ensuring open lines of communication, timely deliveries, and constructive collaboration to enhance procurement process.
- Utilized data analysis techniques to evaluate supplier performance, identified cost-saving opportunities, and contributed to development of strategic procurement decisions that optimized resource allocation.
- Evaluate supplier performance based on quality standards, delivery time, and competitive pricing, resulting in improved supplier ratings and increased on-time deliveries by 15%
- Played crucial role in maintaining efficient inventory levels by closely monitoring stock quantities, reducing carrying costs, and ensuring continuous supply of products to support operational needs.
- Actively engaged with various departments within organization, gained insights into their unique procurement requirements, and aligned procurement strategies with overall organizational goals to drive synergy and efficiency.
- Maintained current understanding of pricing structures, market conditions and trends in industry.
Set up and negotiated contracts to obtain favorable pricing and delivery structures.

Business Development Executive at AAR EXIM Intl. Ltd.
  • Pakistan - Karachi
  • January 2013 to May 2015

- Identified and pursued new business opportunities, contributing to 20% increase in company's client base.
- Fostered and maintained strong relationships with existing clients, ensuring exceptional client satisfaction and15% increase in repeat business.
- Conducted market research and competitive analysis to identify emerging trends and market gaps, providing strategic insights for product development.
- Developed and implemented effective sales strategies that resulted in increase annual revenue.
Identified and pursued valuable business opportunities to generate new company revenue and improve bottom line profit
- Lead negotiations and successfully closed significant deals with international partners, resulting in expansion into new markets.
- Coordinated marketing campaigns and promotional activities, increasing brand visibility and market presence.
- Actively participated in industry conferences and networking events, establishing valuable partnerships and expanding company's industry footprint.
- Identified and pursued valuable business opportunities to generate new company revenue and improve bottom line profit.
- Developed new proposals, contracts and procedures to draw in more clients and streamline work operations
- Communicated directly with customers and partners to build strong business networks and relationships.
- Collaborated with sales and marketing departments to support client acquisition.

Education

Master's degree, Supply Chain
  • at Iqra University
  • June 2014

Bi-Majors: Supply Chain Management & Marketing

Bachelor's degree, BBA Hons
  • at Iqra University
  • June 2012

Specialties & Skills

Procurement Management
Work Flow Design
Work Planning
Team Player
Time Management
procurement
Microsoft office
negotiation
supply chain management
operation
marketing
purchase contracts
purchasing
logistics management
logistics
purchasing management
e procurement
materials
quotations
purchasing negotiations
Operations Management
Problem Solving
Planning
Materials Management

Languages

English
Intermediate

Training and Certifications

SAP - MM / EWM / SD (Training)
Training Institute:
VAUSNET ltd
Date Attended:
August 2023
Duration:
45 hours
SAP MM (Training)
Training Institute:
Novatex Limited
Date Attended:
July 2022
Duration:
40 hours
Workplace Happiness (Training)
Training Institute:
University of Management and Technology
Date Attended:
September 2019
Duration:
4 hours

Hobbies

  • Cricket