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Faraz Ali, Procurement Specialist

Faraz Ali

Procurement Specialist·Armored Vehicles & Heavy Equipment Factory

Saudi Arabia

Master's degree, Logistics & Supply Chain Management

Work experience

Total years of experience: 18 years, 10 months

Procurement Specialist

January 2017 - Present

Armored Vehicles & Heavy Equipment Factory

Dammam, Saudi Arabia

January 2017 - Present

. Led end-to-end procurement and sourcing for manufacturing operations daily.
. Managed supplier selection, qualification, onboarding, and ongoing performance checks.
. Prepared and evaluated RFIs, RFQs, and RFPs for manufacturing projects.
. Negotiated pricing, delivery schedules, commercial terms, and service agreements.
. Performed spend analysis and flagged practical cost-saving actions.
. Monitored supplier KPIs and followed up with corrective actions.
. Coordinated engineering, production, finance, and logistics sourcing requirements.
. Supported inventory optimisation and procurement planning for manufacturing needs.
. Maintained compliance with procurement policies and documented procedures.
. Built and maintained supplier relationships for steady supply continuity.
. Negotiated with suppliers to secure favourable commercial terms.
. Streamlined procurement processes to improve day-to-day efficiency.

Company industry:
Manufacturing
Job role:
Engineering

Purchasing Coordinator

January 2011 - December 2016

Armored Vehicles & Heavy Equipment Factory

Dammam, Saudi Arabia

January 2011 - December 2016

. Processed purchase requisitions and purchase orders using standard procurement workflows.
. Sourced suppliers and requested competitive quotations to compare purchase options.
. Evaluated suppliers on cost, quality, and delivery performance for each order.
. Managed inventory replenishment activities to keep stock levels available.
. Expedited urgent orders to avoid production delays and stockouts.
. Negotiated pricing and delivery terms with suppliers to support purchasing needs.
. Achieved cost savings of 15% annually through strategic supplier negotiations.
. Coordinated with internal stakeholders on procurement requirements and timelines

Company industry:
Manufacturing
Job role:
Engineering

Project Administrator

October 2008 - January 2010

Humanity First

Islamabad, Pakistan

October 2008 - January 2010

.Coordinated daily project schedules, milestones, and resource allocation for on-time completion.
. Maintained and updated project documentation, plans registers, status reports, meeting minutes.
.Monitored project progress and reported risks for timely escalation.
. Enhanced team communication with efficient scheduling of meetings and dissemination of pertinent information.
. Assisted in contract negotiations to secure favourable terms for organisation.
. Completed administrative paperwork promptly upon request from senior management ensuring no delays in processes or decisions.
. Maintained up-to-date project documentation, ensuring easy access for stakeholders. & Managed over 50
customer calls per day

Company industry:
Other Healthcare Services
Job role:
Medical, Healthcare, and Nursing

Sales Executive

January 2002 - January 2004

Cherat Cement Factory

Nowshera Cantonment, Pakistan

January 2002 - January 2004

. Generated and qualified leads through calls, emails, and client meetings.
. Delivered product presentations and clarified customer requirements for next steps.
. Prepared quotations, negotiated contracts, and closed sales while updating client records.
. Boosted sales revenue through aggressive and targeted marketing strategies & Increased sales by 10%
. Identified new business opportunities that enhanced growth potential of company.
. Navigated challenging negotiations, achieving successful deal closure without compromising on profitability.
. Responded promptly to customer queries, ensuring resolution whilst upholding satisfaction levels.

Company industry:
General Engineering Consultancy
Job role:
Construction and Building

Education

Western Global Unversity

June 2022

June 2022

Master's degree, Logistics & Supply Chain Management

United States

University of Wales Press / Gwasg Prifysgol Cymru

August 2008

August 2008

Master's degree, MBA in Human Resource Management (HRM)

United Kingdom

University of Wales Press / Gwasg Prifysgol Cymru

June 2006

June 2006

Bachelor's degree, Post Graduate Diploma & Certificate In Business Administration

United Kingdom

Thames Business School

May 2005

May 2005

Higher diploma, International Advance Diploma In Business Administration

Singapore

University Of Peshawar

February 2004

February 2004

Bachelor's degree, Bachelor Of Arts

Pakistan

Skills

Purchase Contracts
Expert
Purchase Contracts
Expert
Global procurement strategies
Expert
Global procurement strategies
Expert
Supplier Evaluation
Expert
Supplier Evaluation
Expert
Decision Making
Expert
Decision Making
Expert
ERP Systems
Expert
ERP Systems
Expert
Cost Planning
Expert
Cost Planning
Expert
Procurement Management
Expert
Procurement Management
Expert
Microsoft Excel
Expert
Microsoft Excel
Expert
Conflict Analysis
Expert
Conflict Analysis
Expert
Cost Optimisation
Expert
Cost Optimisation
Expert
Payments
Expert
Payments
Expert

Social profiles

Personal Website
Personal Website

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Languages

Arabic
Intermediate
English
Expert
Pushto
Expert
Urdu
Expert

Training and Certifications

Certifications
International Advance Diploma In Business Administration
Thames Business School
Apr 2004 - May 2005
Post Gratuate Certificate in Business Administratio
University of Wales
Jul 2005 - Jun 2006

Recommendations

Attaurrehman Hashmi

Jun 2026

Jun 2026

Head of MEP Client

Faraz has strong knowledge of procurement processes, vendor coordination, material sourcing, price negotiation, and timely follow-up. He understands project requirements clearly and always works to ensure that materials and services are arranged as per the required specifications, budget, and schedule.

Hobbies

  • Reading & Traveling