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Parvez Ahamed, Senior Specialist - Vendor Management

Parvez Ahamed

Senior Specialist - Vendor Management·Department of Culture and Tourism

United Arab Emirates

Bachelor's degree, Commerce

Work experience

Total years of experience: 25 years, 8 months

Senior Specialist - Vendor Management

April 2021 - March 2022

Department of Culture and Tourism

Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates

April 2021 - March 2022

• Developing and sustaining long-standing relationships with company-approved vendors
• Meeting with suitable vendors to assess their products, inquire about their services, negotiate pricing, and communicate any product or service-related concerns
• Researching on available vendors to determine the best pricing and product quality
• Continually monitoring sales trends to determine which products are more popular than others
• Implementing vendor selection programs to ensure that the best vendors are secured
• Conducting interviews with new vendors and informing approved vendors of their responsibilities and obligations
• Establishing standards to assess the performance of approved vendors

Company industry:
Tourism, Museum, & Cultural
Job role:
Purchasing and Procurement

Procurement and Contracts Officer

May 2016 - June 2020

Sharjah Asset Management

Sharjah, United Arab Emirates

May 2016 - June 2020

• Coordinated with internal and external customers to ensure proper product selection and supply chain
• Researched and evaluated potential vendors and suppliers
• Requested quotes and compare prices for maximum savings
• Estimated and established cost parameters and budget for procurement
• Liaised on all aspects of contractual matters between companies and clients
• Negotiated appropriate contracts in terms of pricing and quality
• Analyzed contracts to ensure they comply with state and federal laws and regulations
• Collaborated with finance to ensure proper invoice processing
• Liaised with Logistic Team to ensure the delivery of products on time
• Prepared weekly reports for senior management

Company industry:
Facilities & Property Management
Job role:
Purchasing and Procurement

Assistant Purchase Manager

January 2012 - December 2015

Teejan Furnishing

Muscat, Oman

January 2012 - December 2015

• Maintained strong communication chain between different divisions in order to ensure delivery schedules are met
• Developed and negotiated long term contracts with suppliers to maximize company profits
• Prepared and interpreted tender documents
• Benchmarked cost and quality in relation to industry trends to negotiate better pricing, terms and condition of sale
• f purchasing and analyzed results to develop the list of preferred suppliers
• Liaised with different departments across the company and its business units for identifying their requirements
• Built an effective and empowered purchasing team skilled to generate quality output while meeting departmental and divisional goals.

Company industry:
Fit-Out & Joinery
Job role:
Purchasing and Procurement

SENIOR PURCHASE AND STORES EXECUTIVE

October 2007 - November 2011

Sharjah Aviation Services

Sharjah, United Arab Emirates

October 2007 - November 2011

• Analyzed market and delivery systems in order to assess present and future aviation products availability
• Developed and implemented purchasing and contract management instructions, policies, and procedures
• Directed and coordinated activities of personnel engaged in buying and storing materials
• Participated in the development of specifications for GSE equipments.
• Resolved vendor or contractor grievances, and claims against suppliers
• Reviewed purchase order claims and contracts for conformance to company policy
• Reviewed, evaluated, and approved specifications for issuing and awarding bids
• Warehousing, distribution, shipping management (if applicable, or effective liaison with these functions/departments)Analyzed contracts to ensure they comply with state and federal laws and regulations

Company industry:
Aviation Support Services
Job role:
Purchasing and Procurement

STORE IN-CHARGE

April 1995 - July 2007

GULF NEWS

Dubai, United Arab Emirates

April 1995 - July 2007

• Receiving and issuing of paper, parts and general consumables
• Maintaining Financial records and accounting systems
• Maintaining inventory databases for material stocked in various warehouses
• Perform duties associated with hazardous material control and management
• Organizing and maintaining databases, correspondence files, and reports.
• Coordination with shipping companies to ensure timely clearance of shipment
• Coordination with production department and ensure to provide the materials for production on time.

Company industry:
Media Production
Job role:
Logistics and Transportation

Education

Adarsh Open University

January 2004

January 2004

Bachelor's degree, Commerce

India

Calicut University

January 1990

January 1990

High school or equivalent,

Skills

Strategic Sourcing
Expert
Strategic Sourcing
Expert
Supply Chain
Expert
Supply Chain
Expert
Procurement
Expert
Procurement
Expert
Vendor Management
Expert
Vendor Management
Expert
Negotiation
Expert
Negotiation
Expert
CONTRACT MANAGEMENT
Expert
CONTRACT MANAGEMENT
Expert
MATERIALS MANAGEMENT
Expert
MATERIALS MANAGEMENT
Expert
POLICY ANALYSIS
Expert
POLICY ANALYSIS
Expert
PURCHASING
Expert
PURCHASING
Expert
WAREHOUSING
Expert
WAREHOUSING
Expert
Logistics
Intermediate
Logistics
Intermediate
MS OFFICE
Expert
MS OFFICE
Expert
ORACLE USER
Expert
ORACLE USER
Expert
TEAM MANAGEMENT
Expert
TEAM MANAGEMENT
Expert
SAP
Expert
SAP
Expert
WMS System
Intermediate
WMS System
Intermediate
purchase contracts
Expert
purchase contracts
Expert
supply chain management
Expert
supply chain management
Expert
strategic sourcing
Expert
strategic sourcing
Expert
Procurement
Expert
Procurement
Expert
Negotiation
Expert
Negotiation
Expert
Supply Chain
Intermediate
Supply Chain
Intermediate
Material Handling Equipment
Expert
Material Handling Equipment
Expert
Purchasing
Expert
Purchasing
Expert
JD Edwards
Expert
JD Edwards
Expert
Purchase Contracts
Expert
Purchase Contracts
Expert
Suppliers Development
Expert
Suppliers Development
Expert

Languages

Arabic
Intermediate
English
Expert
Hindi
Expert
Malayalam
Native Speaker

Hobbies

  • Travelling
  • Cricket