وليد محمد Ghauri

- Managed international procurement operations for indirect materials and project-specific requirements across Jeddah
factory ensuring timely sourcing from global suppliers across Asia, Europe, and the Middle East.
- Maintained accurate procurement tracking logs for 900+ international POs annually, enabling real-time visibility for project and factory team
- Managed supplier communications across time zones, ensuring proactive follow-ups and expediting material readiness based
on project urgency.
- Developed and maintained an approved international vendor list, enhancing supplier reliability and reducing sourcing time for repeat items.
- Supported financial planning by sharing forecasted procurement schedules with the finance department for advance payment planning and LC issuance.
- Contributed to ERP data integrity by ensuring timely GRN coordination, PO closure, and document matching within procurement modules.

Managed international procurement operations for indirect materials and project-specific requirements, sourcing from suppliers across Asia,
Europe, and the Middle East.
Issued RFQs to global vendors, evaluated techno-commercial proposals, and secured agreements that balanced cost competitiveness with
quality and lead-time requirements.
Negotiated supplier terms covering pricing, payment, delivery schedules, and Incoterms, achieving measurable cost savings and stronger
supply reliability.
Processed and tracked 900+ annual purchase orders in ERP, ensuring timely GRN postings, PO closures, and compliance with
procurement KPIs.
Conducted supplier performance reviews using delivery and quality metrics, enhancing vendor accountability and reducing delays.
Partnered with project, engineering, and finance teams to resolve shortages, align procurement schedules with budgets, and maintain
uninterrupted material availability.
Coordinated push-in/pull-out of orders and optimized shipment planning, lowering logistics costs while meeting urgent site requirements.

Managed local and international procurement for indirect purchases and capital expenditures worth PKR 1.2 billion annually across SITE and
Port Qasim plants, ensuring efficient sourcing and cost control.
Maintained a PR / PO conversion rate exceeding 90% with delivery timelines averaging 10 days at the Port Qasim plant.
Improved PR/PO conversions by 300 purchase orders and reduced lead times by 4 days at the SITE plant through process optimization.
Decreased annual procurement costs by PKR 15 million by implementing a three-month buying model and renegotiating supplier contracts.
Collaborated with 20+ stakeholders to capture business requirements, resolving supply, service, and quality issues effectively.
Reduced material shortages by 500+ units annually by extending the procurement model to 6 months, with consistent inventory availability.
Streamlined compliance processes during the S/4 HANA transformation, overseeing 50+ system configurations as a designated Power User.

Managed imports for four key business units (JASPL, HHD, Fertilizer, and HEIS), ensuring optimal inventory levels and reducing stock outs by
100 instances annually based on sales forecasts.
Prepared and executed import documentation, landed costing, and customs clearance for over 200 shipments, ensuring 100% regulatory
compliance and enabling on-time deliveries for all shipments.
Negotiated with freight vendors to secure best rates for 120+ international shipments, achieving significant annual cost savings.
Sourced local packaging materials, including bottles, labels, cartons, and shrink sleeves, reducing procurement costs by 500, 000 annually.
Collaborated with marketing teams with procurement aligned with promotional cycles, optimizing stock levels and reducing overstock by 15%.
Conducted quarterly reviews of 15+ suppliers, identifying opportunities and improving lead times, strengthening vendor relationships.

Handled over 80 customer calls daily, resolving inquiries and complaints while maintaining a high level of accuracy and professionalism.
Provided tailored solutions by leveraging product knowledge, contributing to an increase in cross-selling and upselling opportunities.
Resolved technical issues, achieving first-call resolution and reducing escalations to senior support by 30 cases per month.
Recommended service enhancements to over 500 customers during the tenure, improving customer retention and satisfaction.
Maintained consistent call handling times under 5 minutes on average, balancing efficiency with personalized customer service.
Documented over 1, 000 customer interactions in the CRM system with precise details, enabling follow-ups and improving team collaboration.

- Managed local and international procurement for indirect purchases and capital expenditures worth PKR 1.2 billion annually across SITE and Port Qasim plants, ensuring efficient sourcing and cost control.
- Maintained a PR/PO conversion rate exceeding 90% with delivery timelines averaging 10 days at the Port Qasim plant.
- Improved PR/PO conversions by 300 purchase orders and reduced lead times by 4 days at the SITE plant through process optimization.
- Decreased annual procurement costs by PKR 15 million by implementing a three-month buying model and renegotiating supplier contracts.
- Collaborated with 20+ stakeholders to capture business requirements, resolving supply, service, and quality issues effectively.
- Reduced material shortages by 500+ units annually by extending the procurement model to 6 months, with consistent inventory availability.
- Streamlined compliance processes during the S/4HANA transformation, overseeing 50+ system configurations as a designated Power User.

Designed training programs on International Trade (Imports/Exports), focusing on procedures, documentation, and compliance.
Conducted multiple training batches, mentoring professionals and aspiring learners to improve their expertise in international trade.
Developed customized course materials and case studies, ensuring participants understood the real-world application of trade policies, shipping
documentation, and customs regulations.
Delivered hands-on training on critical topics like letter of credit processing, Incoterms, shipping documentation, and trade financing to help
participants manage complex trade transactions.
Assessed participant progress through discussions, assignments, and feedback, achieving an 80%+ satisfaction rate across all batches.
Collaborated with industry experts to integrate the latest global trade trends, regulatory changes, and best practices into the curriculum.

Managed procurement operations for Electrical & Instrumentation, IT, and Laboratory items, handling an annual budget of PKR 900 million
across 1200+ purchase orders.
Oversaw procurement activities with a network of 100+ suppliers, ensuring timely delivery and maintaining operational continuity.
Optimized the PR to PO cycle time, achieving an average of 17 days against a 30-day benchmark, enhancing procurement efficiency.
Maintained a consistent turnaround time of 86 out of 100 requests annually, meeting project and operational timelines.
Negotiated contracts and executed cost-saving strategies, achieving significant savings on high-value purchases exceeding PKR 50 million.
Prepared procurement reports, analyzing data for 12 monthly audits to enhance inventory planning and optimize resource allocation.

- Procured mechanical, fabrication, and stitching items annually through local vendors, with uninterrupted supply to meet production demands.
- Evaluated and managed a vendor base of 50+ suppliers, strengthening partnerships and improving delivery timelines for critical materials.
- Negotiated procurement contracts, achieving a 6% reduction in procurement costs annually while maintaining quality and delivery standards.
- Oversaw inventory, optimizing stock levels and reducing carrying costs through improved inventory management practices.
- Collaborated with cross-functional teams across five production units to accurately forecast material needs, reducing stock out incidents to zero.
- Ensured compliance with procurement policies, successfully passing internal and external audits during the tenure.

- Managed imports for four key business units (JASPL, HHD, Fertilizer, and HEIS), ensuring optimal inventory levels and reducing stock outs by 100 instances annually based on sales forecasts.
- Prepared and executed import documentation, landed costing, and customs clearance for over 200 shipments, ensuring 100% regulatory compliance and enabling on-time deliveries for all shipments.
- Negotiated with freight vendors to secure best rates for 120+ international shipments, achieving significant annual cost savings.
- Sourced local packaging materials, including bottles, labels, cartons, and shrink sleeves, reducing procurement costs by 500, 000 annually.
- Collaborated with marketing teams with procurement aligned with promotional cycles, optimizing stock levels and reducing overstock by 15%.
- Conducted quarterly reviews of 15+ suppliers, identifying opportunities and improving lead times, strengthening vendor relationships.

- Handled over 80 customer calls daily, resolving inquiries and complaints while maintaining a high level of accuracy and professionalism.
- Provided tailored solutions by leveraging product knowledge, contributing to an increase in cross-selling and upselling opportunities.
- Resolved technical issues, achieving first-call resolution and reducing escalations to senior support by 30 cases per month.
- Recommended service enhancements to over 500 customers during the tenure, improving customer retention and satisfaction.
- Maintained consistent call handling times under 5 minutes on average, balancing efficiency with personalized customer service.
- Documented over 1, 000 customer interactions in the CRM system with precise details, enabling follow-ups and improving team collaboration.