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mohsin shaikh, Strategic Sourcing Manager

mohsin shaikh

Strategic Sourcing Manager·Schlumberger

Kuwait

Diploma, procurement management

Work experience

Total years of experience: 18 years, 3 months

Strategic Sourcing Manager

February 2022 - Present

Schlumberger

Al Ahmadi, Kuwait

February 2022 - Present

Profile: Schlumberger is engaged in Oil & gas, petroleum, energy resources activities - Well Construction, Production System, Reservoir performance, Artificial Lift system.

Highlights:
• Successful manage to sign contract with Generator rental, Chemical, MRO on bulk strategy / VMI /consignment stock and managed to have annual savings of 12M USD
• Successful manage to add vendors in different categories of well construction thru which SLB is able to break monopoly of vendors and have rates & savings.
• Successful 99M USD project sourced and executed thru Ariba system in 2023 Key Responsibilities: General Management
• Develop and implement procurement strategies for various major categories of materials in order to ensure on time availability at best prices and terms.
• Coordinate with various departments to consolidate requirements of various items and formulate annual procurement plans to secure volume-based price advantage and deliver cost savings.
• Plan and procure materials from local as well as overseas markets as per customer orders, negotiating with suppliers to achieve cost, quality, quantity and delivery requirements.
• Develop and execute negotiation strategies to minimize excessive costing, obtain better credit terms and contract conditions.
• Liaise with suppliers and establish delivery schedules for frequently procured materials assuring availability as required with optimum stockholdings.
• Review all purchase orders and contracts including local purchase orders (LPO) and process all procurement claims assuring compliance with all applicable company policies and procedures.
• Deal with all aspects of vendor management including managing performance of existing vendors as well as acquiring new reliable and cost-effective suppliers.
• Build and sustain good relations with vendors through effective communications to obtain best prices, terms and condition as well as on time renewal of contracts.
• Develop and manage alternate sources of procurement in the event of existing suppliers failing to meet delivery commitments
• Conduct regular formal evaluations and informal reviews of vendor performance against predefined SLAs and provide feedback for improvement in key metrics of cost, quality, delivery and service response.

Company industry:
Oil & Gas
Job role:
Purchasing and Procurement

Procurement Manager – Supply Chain

January 2016 - January 2022

Jassim Transport & Stevedoring Co. K.S.C.C.

Kuwait

January 2016 - January 2022

Highlights:
• Successful in procuring various categories of materials from overseas suppliers including from China, India, Germany, Spain, UK and USA.
• Track record of making key contributions to the achievement of targets of cost saving KPI of the company on a year-on-year basis.
• Initiated a centralized procurement process for all import and export work aligned to corporate strategies.
• Managing supply chain support for several concurrent major projects facilitating completion of all projects on time complying with all contractual obligations.
• Implemented the strategic sourcing plans, completed external audits without major or minor issues and handled inventory checks with zero discrepancies, 2016 and 2017.
• Reduced overall logistic costs by consolidating shipments and streamlining inventory planning process.

Key Responsibilities: General Management
• Head the Supply Chain division and manage all supply chain activities including procurement, logistics, warehousing and inventory control contributing to the achievement of the organizations business objectives.
• Conduct monthly meetings with operational and sales teams to review performance, identify action plans for improvement and resolve issues.
• Review and administer all supply and service contracts, process regular progress payment of vendors/contractors and manage claims submitted by vendors/suppliers and claims on clients.
• Track and report performance of the department against key functional metrics and recommend action plans for continual improvement. Procurement
• Develop and implement procurement strategies for various major categories of materials in order to ensure on time availability at best prices and terms.
• Coordinate with various departments to consolidate requirements of various items and formulate annual procurement plans to secure volume-based price advantage and deliver cost savings.
• Plan and procure materials from local as well as overseas markets as per customer orders, negotiating with suppliers to achieve cost, quality, quantity and delivery requirements.
• Develop and execute negotiation strategies to minimize excessive costing, obtain better credit terms and contract conditions.
• Liaise with suppliers and establish delivery schedules for frequently procured materials assuring availability as required with optimum stockholdings.
• Review all purchase orders and contracts including local purchase orders (LPO) and process all procurement claims assuring compliance with all applicable company policies and procedures.
• Deal with all aspects of vendor management including managing performance of existing vendors as well as acquiring new reliable and cost-effective suppliers.
• Build and sustain good relations with vendors through effective communications to obtain best prices, terms and condition as well as on time renewal of contracts.
• Develop and manage alternate sources of procurement in the event of existing suppliers failing to meet delivery commitments
• Conduct regular formal evaluations and informal reviews of vendor performance against predefined SLAs and provide feedback for improvement in key metrics of cost, quality, delivery and service response. Logistics

Company industry:
Distribution, Supply Chain & Logistics

Supervisor – Purchase and Logistics

March 2011 - January 2016

Al-Sayer Group – Mohammed Nasser Al-Sayer

Al Farawaniyah, Kuwait

March 2011 - January 2016

Profile: Al-Sayer Group is a leading business organization in Kuwait with interests in automotive distribution, insurance brokerage, soft drinks and animal feeds. The group holds 24 franchises including passenger vehicles, heavy commercial vehicles and buses, construction equipment, material handling equipment and industrial equipment.

Company industry:
Automotive Repair, Spare Parts, & Support Services

Buyer/Purchase Officer

June 2004 - April 2007

GN Construction & Developers

Mumbai, India

June 2004 - April 2007

Company industry:
Construction & Building

Education

Pitman Training centers

August 2024

August 2024

Diploma, procurement management

Kuwait

GPA (point): 18 out of 20

GPA (point): 18 out of 20

Certified procurement management

Manipal Academy of Higher Education

March 2011

March 2011

Master's degree, MBA,

India

Mumbai University

March 2007

March 2007

Bachelor's degree, Bachelor of Commerce,

India

Skills

Supply Chain Software
Expert
Supply Chain Software
Expert
Microsoft Office
Expert
Microsoft Office
Expert
Inventory Analysis
Expert
Inventory Analysis
Expert
Logistics Management
Expert
Logistics Management
Expert
Purchase Management
Expert
Purchase Management
Expert
PROCUREMENT
Expert
PROCUREMENT
Expert
NEGOTIATION
Expert
NEGOTIATION
Expert
PLANNING
Expert
PLANNING
Expert
Supply Chain Management, Sourcing and Procurement, Vendor Management
Expert
Supply Chain Management, Sourcing and Procurement, Vendor Management
Expert
Requisition-to-Pay (R2P) Process, Negotiation and Deal Closing, Expediting and Delivery
Expert
Requisition-to-Pay (R2P) Process, Negotiation and Deal Closing, Expediting and Delivery
Expert
Logistics Management, Warehousing Management, Inventory Management
Expert
Logistics Management, Warehousing Management, Inventory Management
Expert
Audits and Compliance, Stakeholder Relations, Teamwork and Leadership
Expert
Audits and Compliance, Stakeholder Relations, Teamwork and Leadership
Expert
International Trade, Budgets and Cost Control, Performance Management
Expert
International Trade, Budgets and Cost Control, Performance Management
Expert
Software: Oracle, SAP – MM module, IMS ERP, MS Office – Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Access, Outlook
Expert
Software: Oracle, SAP – MM module, IMS ERP, MS Office – Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Access, Outlook
Expert
Inventory Analysis
Expert
Inventory Analysis
Expert
Logistics Management
Expert
Logistics Management
Expert
Purchase Management
Expert
Purchase Management
Expert
Supply Chain Software
Expert
Supply Chain Software
Expert
Microsoft Office
Expert
Microsoft Office
Expert

Languages

English

Expert

Hindi

Expert

Arabic

Expert

Marathi

Expert

Training and Certifications

Certifications
Telephone Skills I – Professionalism through Basic skills
Time Management – Developing a Time Management skills
Goal Setting – Reaching Individual Goals
Team Participation – Teamwork Fundamentals
Business Writing – Fundamentals
Business Ethics – Organizational Ethics
Microsoft Access 2003 – Fundamentals and Expert Part 1
Microsoft PowerPoint 2003 – Fundamentals and Expert Part 1
Microsoft Outlook 2003 – Proficient User and Expert Part 1
Microsoft Word 2003 Expert – Basic, Part 1 and Part 2
Microsoft Excel 2003 Expert – Basic, Part 1 and Part 2
Computer Applications

Training
Performance Management Toolkits – Appraiser and Appraisee
Al-Sayer Group
Interpersonal Communication
Al-Sayer Group
Time and Stress Management
Al-Sayer Group
Value Chain in Customer Service
Al-Sayer Group
The YES! Attitude
Al-Sayer Group
Customer WOW Factors
Al-Sayer Group
The Full Communication Cycle
Al-Sayer Group
Customer Complaints – Materials
Al-Sayer Group
Customer Care – Welcoming + Listening
Al-Sayer Group
Al-Sayer Group Basic Quality Standards – Office Noise Pollution, Business Environment
Al-Sayer Group
Al-Sayer Group Basic Quality Standards – Work Schedule, Customer Care, Using Office Tools
Al-Sayer Group
Al-Sayer Group Basic Quality Standards – Dealing with Confidential Information, Speaking Etiquette,
Al-Sayer Group
Al-Sayer Group Basic Quality Standards – Telephone, Attending Meetings, Dress Code, Workplace Layout
Al-Sayer Group
Al-Sayer Group Customer Charter
Al-Sayer Group
Certified Professional Purchasing Manager
American Purchasing Society
Dec 2018

Hobbies and interests

Computing & Chess