Faizan Ahmad, procurement specialist

Faizan Ahmad

procurement specialist

Mofarreh Alharbi & Partners Co

Location
Saudi Arabia - Dammam
Education
Bachelor's degree, Commerce And Finance
Experience
4 years, 1 Months

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Total years of experience :4 years, 1 Months

procurement specialist at Mofarreh Alharbi & Partners Co
  • Saudi Arabia - Dammam
  • My current job since January 2024

1. Ensuring the successful closure of Material Requisition (MR) for efficient project operations.
2. Overseeing the process of sending out Requests for Quotations (RFQs), conducting bid evaluations or performing comparative analyses to secure the most advantageous prices and commercial terms from suppliers.
3. Proactively followed up with suppliers for technical data sheets, facilitated smooth material approvals with internal technical teams, and minimized project delays.
4. Possess expertise in conducting comparative analyses to consistently identify the best offers based on both technical and commercial criteria.
5. Issuance of Purchase order in ERP Microsoft 365 Procurement and sourcing module.
6.Maintained excellent relationships with Finance, secured timely advance and credit payments, and resolved discrepancies with suppliers quickly and effectively.
7.Resolves discrepancies with suppliers and coordinates internally (pricing, quantity, charge- backs, returns).
8.Being accountable for the technical submission to clients, such as Aramco, and internal technical departments
9. Collaborating with various departments, including Finance, Warehousing, and QA/QC, to address supplier-related issues and evaluate supplier/vendor performance.
10. Managing contracts and Service Level Agreement (SLA) agreements and proactively identifying and mitigating procurement risks.
11.Developed and implemented comprehensive supplier evaluation processes, assessing quality, cost, delivery, and ethical compliance to identify and onboard optimal partners.
12. Assist in the development and achievement of departmental goals and objectives.
13.Consult with team on specific initiatives as required and undertake any other duties as requested by the senior management.

procurement officer at Ammico International Contracting Ltd
  • Saudi Arabia - Jeddah
  • October 2022 to December 2023

Experienced Procurement officer with a track record overseeing Ammico construction site for clients like Neom and Red Sea. Skilled in procurement, contract negotiation, and supply chain management. Direct experience in annual procurement of USD 42M.
Job description.
 Orchestrated procurement processes across all sites.
 Identified potential vendors through interviews, assessing availability and terms.
 Oversaw supplier prequalification.
 Negotiated commercial terms with suppliers and managed contract lifecycles.
 Preparation of bids/proposals, awaiting approval before generating purchase orders.
 Preparation of Purchase Order’s in ERP.
 Follow up with suppliers and Store team at Plant and at sites for deliveries.
 Initiated Payment requests for issued purchase orders.
 At the end of each month, review the breakdown of advances to suppliers and ensure that appropriate updates are made for services/goods received.
 Monitoring supplier performance regularly to ensure that they are meeting their contractual obligations. Also provide feedback to suppliers on how to improve their performance.
 Managing equipment & Vehicle rentals tailored to site requirements.
 Conducted precise invoice reconciliations with site administrators.
 Provide support to the Proposal department when required.

administration supervisor at Saudi Snack Foods - Pepsico - Pakistan
  • Pakistan - Lahore
  • April 2020 to September 2022

As the Administration Shift Supervisor at Asia's largest snacks plant, I oversaw diverse portfolios, including facility maintenance for over 2500 employees. My focus was on optimizing facility use, reducing costs, and enhancing efficiency. Through strong leadership and facility management expertise, I created a compliant and employee-focused workspace.

➢ Preparing & managing the yearly budget (CAPEX and OPEX) for admin department.
➢ Overall Procurement for admin department, Raising PRs and PO’s follow up and material receiving.
➢ Confirm goods received notes (GRN) procedures and handle invoice processing in coordination with Finance Department.
➢ Supervise relationships with selected vendors.
➢ Maintenance of facility (electrical, civil, mechanical aspects).
➢ Plan, organize, and efficiently manage events.
➢ Maintain effective communication with managers, team leads, and union personnel.
➢ Manage employee transports operations and Pool car.
➢ Manage mess hall and laundry facilities for a 2500-person group.
➢ Manage the admin department store which includes PepsiCo products free sampling for 2500 employees Uniforms and stationery for Plant and site’s.
➢ Systematically administer assets and scrap, clearing audits.
➢ Manage snacks and potato waste through an $85, 000 USD contractor with 4 waste supervisors.
➢ Handle 3rd party workers and contractor management.
➢ Ensure EHS in all administrative tasks and areas / Lead emergency services at the plant.
Human Resources Officer (April 2020 to May 2021)
➢ Maintain Employee Master Data.
➢ Ensure Legal Compliance.
➢ Manage Labor Recruitment as per requirements.
➢ Oversee Payroll Management.
➢ Handle Attendance Management.
➢ Coordinate with ER department.
➢ Foster Positive Employee Relations.

Education

Bachelor's degree, Commerce And Finance
  • at Superior University
  • August 2020

Specialties & Skills

Commercial Skills
Material Sourcing
Administration
Procurement
Presentation Skills
Material Sourcing
VAT Accountancy
People Management
Industrial Relations
Employee Relations
Pilling /Foundations Material Sourcing
Supplier performance evaluation
Building Materials Sourcing

Languages

Urdu
Native Speaker
English
Expert
Arabic
Beginner
Punjabi
Native Speaker

Training and Certifications

Procurement Management from Great Learning (Certificate)
Date Attended:
March 2024
Supervision Effective Communication Skills (Certificate)
Date Attended:
June 2023
Lean Foundations (Certificate)
Date Attended:
June 2023
How to stay innovative and relevant in times of Change (Certificate)
Date Attended:
June 2023
Growing Relationship as a Manager (Certificate)
Date Attended:
June 2023
Event Planning Foundations (Certificate)
Date Attended:
June 2023
The Manager's Toolkit (Certificate)
Date Attended:
July 2023
Facilities Management (Certificate)
Date Attended:
August 2023

Hobbies

  • Badminton
  • Networking
  • Sustainable development