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khaja fazle zilani, Procurement Manager

khaja fazle zilani

Procurement Manager·Modern Building Leaders Co. (MBL),

Saudi Arabia

Bachelor's degree, Mechanical Engineering

Work experience

Total years of experience: 32 years, 4 months

Procurement Manager

June 2025 - Present

Modern Building Leaders Co. (MBL),

Jeddah, Saudi Arabia

June 2025 - Present

Project: Value: ~SAR 1.9 Billion (USD 506 Million)

Company industry:
Construction & Building
Job role:
Purchasing and Procurement

Procurement Manager

November 2021 - Present

Saudi Consolidated Engineering company

Ras Al Khair, Saudi Arabia

November 2021 - Present

Core Competencies
• Maintaining a strong communication chain between the different divisions in order to receive inquiries about status of materials,
requisition, dispatch information and delivery status.
• Managing supply chain for distributing goods to the manufacturing unit / Project job site of Micro Tunnelling, Sewage Plants and
other Infrastructure Projects for achievement of targets within specified parameters
• Interfacing with cross functional departments for ascertaining procurement plans of raw materials.
• Planning the funds for procurement and sourcing of materials ensuring optimum Utilization of materials, maximum cost savings &
meeting anticipatory orders for monthly operations.
• Monitoring the stock levels of consumables / spares / stocks at warehouses/ Stores & ensuring timely procurement and replenishment
of stocks
• Lead Material Value Analysis (by using Value - Engineering) / Re-engineering Initiatives with the objective of Reducing Cost of Goods
Supplied & Hence Improving Gross Profit Levels.
• Planning, directing and maintaining efficient Project operations; assigning and evaluating the work performance of personnel
assigned to the Project Provided Project based Accurate Forecasts to the Project Manager / MD on cost, Delivery & Performance of
Sub-contractors.
• Providing innovative warehousing like just in time services to increase inventory visibility, velocity & Consequently helping company
reduce total cost and cycle time.
• Ensure Implementation of Client Procedure for bidding (cost estimation - Precontract & Post contract), Submit Documentation,
Prepare Procurement Strategy (Make or Buy Analysis) Reports Based on Project Procurement Plan.
• Responsible for Suppliers Profile & Portfolio Management, Suppliers Pre - Qualification and Vendors Performance evaluation on
requirement basis for vendor selection - prepare bidding plan, conduct bidding, monitor progress, Collect bidding responses, Prepare
Strategy Report, organize contract negotiations and handover.

Company industry:
Construction & Building
Job role:
Purchasing and Procurement

Procurement Manager – Project Site (PMCS)

November 2021 - June 2025

Saudi Consolidated Engineering Co. (Khatib & Alami),

Ras Al Khair, Saudi Arabia

November 2021 - June 2025

Project: of Value: ~USD 1.2 Billion (SAR 4.5 Billion)

Company industry:
Business Consultancy Services

Procurement Manager

December 2019 - October 2021

M/s Katerra Saudi Arabia LLC

Riyadh, Saudi Arabia

December 2019 - October 2021

Industry : Manufacturing & Construction )
As

Company industry:
Construction & Building
Job role:
Purchasing and Procurement

Manager Procurement

December 2019 - October 2021

Katerra Saudi Arabia LLC

Riyadh, Saudi Arabia

December 2019 - October 2021

Company industry:
Construction & Building
Job role:
Purchasing and Procurement

Manager Procurement

December 2019 - October 2021

Katerra Saudi Arabia LLC,

Riyadh, Saudi Arabia

December 2019 - October 2021

Project: of Value: ~USD 1.2 Billion

Company industry:
Construction & Building
Job role:
Purchasing and Procurement

Procurement Manager

August 2019 - December 2019

M/s Al Kifah Contracting Co

Dammam, Saudi Arabia

August 2019 - December 2019

Project: 13 No.s Multi storied buildings (8-12 floors - Mixed use) & Mosque
Hierarchical Reporting to: Project Supply Chain Manager
Hierarchical Report in: Five (2 Procurement Engineers, 1 - Procurement Expeditor/officer, 1 - Procurement Assistant, & 1 - Procurement
DC)
Reason for job change: For better prospects
With Proven Track Record, Efficiently Handled Procurement With Reputed Global/Local Manufacturers / Stockists / Vendors for steel
Rebars, Ready-mix Concrete, Precast Elements, CMU & AAC Blocks, Pumps, Valves, Pipes (GRP, HDPE, CS, PPR ), Flange s &
Fittings, MEP Equipment & Materials, Civil ( Infrastructure, Building Construction ), Architectural Finishing Materials,
Landscape & hardscape, BMU & Vendor design packages (as per contract particular conditions)
• Project Procurement Plan & schedule successfully approved by client
• Closely interface with Project Management Team, Engineering Consultant ( Wood Alhujailan ), internal technical Department,
Operations, and Sub-Contractors to resolve Procurement /Contractual issues to achieve project mile stones
• Co-ordinating and managing the procurement aspects of the Project (Package 1 & Package 2 ) to ensure that objective s are
met within the approved Project scope, budget, and schedule.
• Continuously reviewing the companys procurement strategy, Identifying and mitigating any contractual and supplier risks

Company industry:
Construction & Building
Job role:
Purchasing and Procurement

Procurement Manager

August 2019 - December 2019

Al Kifah Contracting Co.

Dammam, Saudi Arabia

August 2019 - December 2019

Company industry:
Construction & Building
Job role:
Purchasing and Procurement

Procurement Manager

August 2019 - December 2019

Al Kifah Contracting Co.,

Dammam, Saudi Arabia

August 2019 - December 2019

Project: Value: ~SAR 1.3 Billion

Company industry:
Construction & Building
Job role:
Purchasing and Procurement

Project Procurement Manager

October 2017 - July 2019

M/s Huta Hegerfeld Co

Eastern Province, Saudi Arabia

October 2017 - July 2019

Procurement &

Company industry:
Civil Engineering
Job role:
Purchasing and Procurement

Project Procurement Manager

October 2017 - July 2019

Huta Hegerfeld Co.

Ras Tanura, Saudi Arabia

October 2017 - July 2019

Company industry:
Civil Engineering
Job role:
Purchasing and Procurement

Project Procurement Manager

October 2017 - July 2019

Huta Hegerfeld Co.,

Ras Tanura, Saudi Arabia

October 2017 - July 2019

Value: USD 55.2 Million (SAR 207 Million)

Company industry:
Civil Engineering
Job role:
Purchasing and Procurement

in charge Procurement

October 2016 - March 2017

M/s Petron Saudi Industrial Co. LLC

Jubail, Saudi Arabia

October 2016 - March 2017

Procurement In-Charge. ( Project based assignment )
Hierarchical Reporting to : M.D / Planning & SC Manager
Hierarchical Report in : Five ( 2 - Procurement Engineers, 3 - Procurement Specialists )
With Proven Track Record, Efficiently Handled Following ( Few ) Procurement With Reputed Global/Local Manufacturers / Stockists /
Vendors : Structural Steel, Welding Consumables, Pumps, Valves, Pipes, Flanges & Fittings, Insulation Materials, MEP, Civil (
Infrastructure, Building Construction ) Items, Scaffold Materials Etc

Company industry:
Manufacturing

Procurement In-Charge

October 2016 - March 2017

Petron Saudi Industrial Co. LLC,

Jubail, Saudi Arabia

October 2016 - March 2017

Project: Project-based Assignment Value: USD 8 Million

Company industry:
Manufacturing
Job role:
Purchasing and Procurement

Procurement Manager

August 2015 - December 2015

M/s Green Falcon Ltd

Jeddah, Saudi Arabia

August 2015 - December 2015

Project : Multi-storied Residential Buildings, Client: Ministry of Housing
Hierarchical Reporting to : Projects Director
Hierarchical Report in : Nil
Reason for job change : Redundancy declared by company due to closing down of Procurement Department, while restructuring the
company.
Civil Engineering - Construction Building Materials - Tunnel Form - work, Water Proofing Membrane, Ready Mix Concrete, Rebar
Steel, Structural Steel, Batching Plant Bulk Materials, Concrete Admixtures, Tiles, Finishing Materials etc., Elevators, HVAC
equipment ( Split A/cs ), MEP Equipment & Materials.
From 25th

Company industry:
Construction & Building
Job role:
Purchasing and Procurement

Procurement Manager

August 2015 - December 2015

Green Falcon Ltd. (Tamlik Management),

Jeddah, Saudi Arabia

August 2015 - December 2015

Project: Value: USD 20 Million

Company industry:
Construction & Building
Job role:
Purchasing and Procurement

Projects Procurement Manager

February 2014 - July 2015

Vision Etimaad Contracting Co. Ltd.,

Jeddah, Saudi Arabia

February 2014 - July 2015

Value: SAR 465 Million (USD 124 Million)

Company industry:
Heavy Industry & Metallurgy
Job role:
Purchasing and Procurement

Senior Mechanical Engineer

July 2008 - February 2014

Krimmlev Contracting Co. Ltd

Jeddah, Saudi Arabia

July 2008 - February 2014

Company industry:
Construction & Building
Job role:
Mechanical Engineering

Senior Mechanical Engineer (Deputy Procurement Manager)

July 2008 - February 2014

Krimmley Contracting Co. Ltd.,

Jeddah, Saudi Arabia

July 2008 - February 2014

Project: Value: USD 320 Million (SAR 1.2 Billion)

Company industry:
Construction & Building
Job role:
Purchasing and Procurement

Manager

December 2007 - July 2008

MADA Commercial & Industrial Investment Group (Al-Rajhi Holding Co

Riyadh, Saudi Arabia

December 2007 - July 2008

Electro-
Mechanical Procurement (Utility

Company industry:
Construction & Building
Job role:
Management

Electro-Mechanical Procurement (Utility) Manager

December 2007 - July 2008

MADA Commercial & Industrial Investment Group,

Riyadh, Saudi Arabia

December 2007 - July 2008

Project: Infrastructure & MEP Projects (Multiple) | Value: USD 110 Million+

Company industry:
Construction & Building

Materials Planning & Procurement Engineer

July 2001 - November 2007

Saudi Signs Supply Co. Ltd

Jeddah, Saudi Arabia

July 2001 - November 2007

Procurement

Company industry:
Manufacturing
Job role:
Engineering

Materials Planning & Procurement Engineer (Procurement Manager)

July 2001 - November 2007

Saudi Signs Supply Co. Ltd.,

Jeddah, Saudi Arabia

July 2001 - November 2007

Project: Industrial Manufacturing | Value: USD 35 Million+

Company industry:
Advertising

Mechanical Engineer

December 1992 - June 2001

National Glass & Mirrors Co. Ltd.,

Jeddah, Saudi Arabia

December 1992 - June 2001

Procurement Strategy & Governance
❖ Developed and institutionalized procurement policies, standard operating procedures, and governance frameworks to ensure consistency,
compliance, and audit readiness across projects and business units
subcontracting services, and engineering services.
Supply Chain Operations & Logistics
❖ Led logistics coordination and distribution planning to ensure efficient movement of materials across domestic and international locations.
❖ Ensured compliance with international trade regulations, import/export laws, and custom regulations
❖ Maintained a thorough understanding of preservation and storage procedures for materials and equipment at warehouse facilities.
❖ Managed procurement planning, long-lead item tracking, and materials coordination to support timely project execution.
Project Procurement & Execution
❖ Coordinated and managed procurement activities to ensure project objectives were met within approved scope, budget, and schedule.
❖ Controlled procurement activities to ensure project objectives were achieved within approved scope, budget, and schedule.
❖ Coordinated procurement deliverables in line with the approved procurement plan.
❖ Managed end-to-end procurement activities for a major hospitality and tourism infrastructure project.
❖ Coordinated procurement activities across Package 1 and Package 2 to ensure delivery within approved scope, budget, and schedule.
❖ Developed corrective action plans for critical-path materials and equipment.
❖ Performed strategic procurement planning for long-lead items and monitored procurement-related reporting.
Stakeholder & Cross-Functional Coordination
❖ Liaised closely with project management teams, engineering consultants, internal technical departments, operations, and subcontractors to resolve
procurement issues and achieve project milestones.
❖ Worked closely with the Saudi Aramco Project Management Team, engineering consultants, internal technical teams, operations, and subcontractors
to resolve procurement issues and protect project timelines.
❖ Coordinated with cross-functional managers to ensure compliance with project material specifications and standards.
❖ Coordinated technical reviews with project teams and end users to ensure alignment with requirements.
❖ Supported business development and tendering teams by providing procurement inputs, cost estimates, and sourcing strategies during bid
preparation.
Procurement Operations & Execution
❖ Reviewed, consolidated, and processed transmittals submitted by subcontractors and main contractors for formal approval and response tracking.
❖ Followed up with contractor procurement expediting teams on a daily and weekly basis to secure timely delivery of materials, assets, and equipment
in line with the project schedule.
❖ Expedited weekly MIS reports after detailed review and submitted validated reports to management.
❖ Ensured the availability of procurement and materials resources required for effective planning and execution.
❖ Managed technical submittals to clients and consultants and followed up for timely approvals from relevant authorities.
Inspection, Quality & Compliance
❖ Worked with third-party inspection agencies for inspection activities and equipment calibration in line with approved schedules.
Sustainability & ESG
❖ Led sustainability and ESG initiatives within the supply chain, including sourcing, supplier compliance, and carbon footprint reduction strategies.
Performance Monitoring & Reporting
❖ Monitored and optimized end-to-end supply chain KPIs, including lead time, fill rate, inventory turnover, and cost-to-serve metrics.
Training & Capability Development
❖ Led cross-functional training and capability-building programs to enhance procurement and supply chain competencies within the organization.
Specialized Coordination
❖ Provided spare parts coordination through OEMs and OPMs and supported SPDP coordination with RSPL data.

Company industry:
Heavy Industry & Metallurgy
Job role:
Mechanical Engineering

Education

Bangalore University

December 1990

December 1990

Bachelor's degree, Mechanical Engineering

India

GPA (percentage): 71%

GPA (percentage): 71%

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Bangalore University

December 1990

December 1990

Bachelor's degree, Mechanical Engineering

India

Skills

Procurement
Expert
Procurement
Expert
Pipelines
Expert
Pipelines
Expert
Sourcing 26 Procurement
Expert
Sourcing 26 Procurement
Expert
Vendor development
Expert
Vendor development
Expert
Print Procurement
Expert
Print Procurement
Expert
PROCUREMENT
Expert
PROCUREMENT
Expert
REPORTS
Expert
REPORTS
Expert
STRATEGIC
Expert
STRATEGIC
Expert
MATERIALS MANAGEMENT
Expert
MATERIALS MANAGEMENT
Expert
PLUMBING
Expert
PLUMBING
Expert
ADOBE STREAMLINE
Expert
ADOBE STREAMLINE
Expert
CUSTOMER RELATIONS
Expert
CUSTOMER RELATIONS
Expert
DELIVERY
Expert
DELIVERY
Expert
GENERAL MANAGEMENT
Expert
GENERAL MANAGEMENT
Expert
Vendor development
Expert
Vendor development
Expert
Pipelines
Expert
Pipelines
Expert
Sourcing 26 Procurement
Expert
Sourcing 26 Procurement
Expert
Print Procurement
Expert
Print Procurement
Expert
ANALYTICS
Intermediate
ANALYTICS
Intermediate
INVENTORY CONTROL
Intermediate
INVENTORY CONTROL
Intermediate
BUSINESS PROCESS MANAGEMENT
Intermediate
BUSINESS PROCESS MANAGEMENT
Intermediate
MANAGEMENT
Intermediate
MANAGEMENT
Intermediate
OPERATIONS
Intermediate
OPERATIONS
Intermediate
STRATEGIC PROCUREMENT
Intermediate
STRATEGIC PROCUREMENT
Intermediate
STRATEGIC SOURCING
Intermediate
STRATEGIC SOURCING
Intermediate
SUPPLY CHAIN MANAGEMENT
Intermediate
SUPPLY CHAIN MANAGEMENT
Intermediate
VALUE CREATION
Intermediate
VALUE CREATION
Intermediate

Social profiles

Languages

Arabic

Intermediate

English

Expert

Hindi

Expert

Urdu

Intermediate

Telugu

Native Speaker

Memberships

Saudi Council of Engineers

Engineer

December 2010

Training and Certifications

Certifications
Saudi Driving
CIPP (Certified International Procurement Professional)
CICCM
CISCP (Certified International Supply Chain Professional)
CISCM (Certified International Supply Chain Manager)
CISCC (Certified International Supply Chain Consultant)
CISCP & CISCM
Oct 2024