Farid Ahmed

• Led comprehensive procurement and purchasing operations through cloud-based ERP systems, enhancing vendor sourcing and quotation analysis.
• Executed demand forecasting and inventory analysis, leveraging historical purchase data to drive strategic purchasing decisions.
• Developed and issued purchase orders aligned with sales trends, stock levels, and purchasing history, ensuring timely product availability.
• Championed inventory optimization initiatives by identifying slow-moving and non-performing items, leading to improved stock turnover and cost savings.
• Collaborated cross-functionally to align supply chain strategies with organizational goals, fostering a proactive approach to inventory management.
• Cultivated strong vendor relationships, negotiating favorable terms that contributed to overall supply chain efficiency.

• Spearheaded negotiations for supplier contracts and pricing with both international and local vendors, ensuring optimal commercial terms and maintaining comprehensive procurement records.
• Oversaw inventory management, collaborating with warehouse teams to guarantee stock availability, efficient storage solutions, and timely replenishment to meet demand.
• Strategically planned and executed international procurement and import operations, expertly managing logistics, shipment handling, and customs clearance processes.
• Directed import orders valued up to USD 1M, streamlining operations to enhance supply chain efficiency and reduce costs.
• Leveraged data analytics to drive informed decision-making in procurement strategies and inventory management.

• Developed and managed comprehensive quotes and tender documents to ensure competitive bidding processes.
• Streamlined the preparation and management of commercial contracts, enhancing compliance and reducing turnaround time.
• Organized and maintained client agreements, contracts, rebates, and confidentiality agreements, implementing systems for efficient pricing file management.
• Monitored payment statuses and proactively followed up with vendors to ensure timely payments, improving cash flow.
• Created detailed supporting worksheets and BOQs for purchase orders in alignment with rate contracts, ensuring accuracy and accountability.
• Oversaw materials receiving and conducted thorough checks to maintain quality standards.
• Regularly updated raw material data to optimize inventory management and support supply chain efficiency.