Syed Muhammad Kashif

• Procured parts and services for offshore drilling rigs in a cost-effective and timely manner to support uninterrupted operations.
• Managed CapEx budgets by leveraging reporting tools to track and control expenditures.
• Analyzing and evaluating quality, cost, delivery, development, management and financial.
• Collaborated with Engineering and Asset Management teams to develop and implement sourcing strategies for specialized tooling.
• Led pricing negotiations with suppliers on cost, payment terms, lead times, and delivery dates, ensuring optimal contract terms.
• Conducted supplier evaluations based on quality, cost, delivery, and financial performance to support vendor selection.
• Reviewed purchase order and receipt reports, reconciled discrepancies, and maintained accurate rig inventory records.
• Analyzed market trends, vendor data, and catalogs to identify competitive sourcing opportunities.
• Audited inventory levels, identifying overstock or shortages, and developed rebalancing strategies to align supply with demand.
• Expedited critical orders and coordinated with vendors to ensure timely deliveries for project deadlines.
• Served as Lead Buyer for a Shipyard Project in Lamprell Shipyard, UAE.
• Implementing yearly pricing agreements with OEM suppliers.
• Coordinated with logistics providers to ensure smooth transportation of goods from supplier warehouses to project sites.
• Facilitated weekly meetings with Rig Managers and Supply Chain Managers to discuss critical spares, inventory levels, and procurement issues.
• Participated in the development of procurement policies and procedures, contributing to process improvements.
• Maintained and updated the purchasing database, providing key data to commodity managers and supporting spend analysis.

• Procured parts and services for offshore drilling rigs in a cost-effective and timely manner to support
uninterrupted operations.
• Managed CapEx budgets by leveraging reporting tools to track and control expenditures.
• Analyzing and evaluating quality, cost, delivery, development, management and financial.
• Collaborated with Engineering and Asset Management teams to develop and implement sourcing strategies
for specialized tooling.
• Led pricing negotiations with suppliers on cost, payment terms, lead times, and delivery dates, ensuring
optimal contract terms.
• Conducted supplier evaluations based on quality, cost, delivery, and financial performance to support
vendor selection.
• Reviewed purchase order and receipt reports, reconciled discrepancies, and maintained accurate rig
inventory records.
• Analyzed market trends, vendor data, and catalogs to identify competitive sourcing opportunities.
• Audited inventory levels, identifying overstock or shortages, and developed rebalancing strategies to align
supply with demand.
• Expedited critical orders and coordinated with vendors to ensure timely deliveries for project deadlines.
• Served as Lead Buyer for a Shipyard Project in Lamprell Shipyard, UAE.
• Implementing yearly pricing agreements with OEM suppliers.
• Coordinated with logistics providers to ensure smooth transportation of goods from supplier warehouses to
project sites.
• Facilitated weekly meetings with Rig Managers and Supply Chain Managers to discuss critical spares,
inventory levels, and procurement issues.
• Participated in the development of procurement policies and procedures, contributing to process
improvements.
• Maintained and updated the purchasing database, providing key data to commodity managers and
supporting spend analysis.

 Served as the primary point of contact for procurement and sourcing of materials across regional and global operations.
 Collaborated with global and regional commodity teams and project buyers to implement sourcing strategies
and build a robust global supplier network.
 Managed implementation of corporate contracts, ensured compliance through regular audits, and tracked follow-up actions.
 Supervised production personnel and developed effective production schedules to align with operational demands and company policies.
 Conducted advance supply chain planning for peak seasons to avoid material shortages and delays.
 Negotiated with local and international suppliers to reduce raw material and transportation costs, leading multiple cost-saving initiatives.
 Led RFQ processes, analyzed vendor quotes, performed cost comparisons, and initiated auto-sourcing contracts where applicable.
 Ensured full supplier compliance with internal and external policies, including HSE and contractual obligations.
 Performed initial and ongoing supplier evaluations, including quality, cost, and capacity assessments.
 Monitored the end-to-end flow of goods across the supply chain, addressing bottlenecks to maintain schedule integrity.
 Tracked and reported on supply chain KPIs, providing insights for continuous improvement.
 Sourced new vendors and service providers according to detailed Scope of Work (SOW) requirements.
 Promoted and enforced safety protocols, conducted regular safety meetings, and actively supported the company’s Safety Management System.
 Coordinated with global freight forwarders and logistics teams to manage shipping documentation and inquiries.
 Managed global and local shipping details, ensuring timely and compliant transport of goods.
 Liaised with the Marketing Department to create proposals aligned with client requirements for upcoming contracts.
 Worked closely with Asset and Project departments to prepare budget estimates for upcoming RIG projects.
 Coordinated with Yard teams to ensure safe storage, repair, and return of materials to rigs.
 Oversaw multiple offshore projects as Buyer for Jack-up Rigs (V88, V140, V141, V108, V104) and Drill Ships (DS- 6, DS-8, DS-9), ensuring seamless procurement and supply chain execution.

• Served as the primary point of contact for procurement and sourcing of materials across regional and global operations.
• Collaborated with global and regional commodity teams and project buyers to implement sourcing strategies and build a robust global supplier network.
• Managed implementation of corporate contracts, ensured compliance through regular audits, and tracked follow-up actions.
• Supervised production personnel and developed effective production schedules to align with operational demands and company policies.
• Conducted advance supply chain planning for peak seasons to avoid material shortages and delays.
• Negotiated with local and international suppliers to reduce raw material and transportation costs, leading multiple cost-saving initiatives.
• Led RFQ processes, analyzed vendor quotes, performed cost comparisons, and initiated auto-sourcing contracts where applicable.
• Ensured full supplier compliance with internal and external policies, including HSE and contractual obligations.
• Performed initial and ongoing supplier evaluations, including quality, cost, and capacity assessments.
• Monitored the end-to-end flow of goods across the supply chain, addressing bottlenecks to maintain schedule integrity.
• Tracked and reported on supply chain KPIs, providing insights for continuous improvement.
• Sourced new vendors and service providers according to detailed Scope of Work (SOW) requirements.
• Promoted and enforced safety protocols, conducted regular safety meetings, and actively supported the companys Safety Management System.
• Coordinated with global freight forwarders and logistics teams to manage shipping documentation and inquiries.
• Managed global and local shipping details, ensuring timely and compliant transport of goods.
• Liaised with the Marketing Department to create proposals aligned with client requirements for upcoming contracts.
• Worked closely with Asset and Project departments to prepare budget estimates for upcoming RIG projects.
• Coordinated with Yard teams to ensure safe storage, repair, and return of materials to rigs.
• Oversaw multiple offshore projects as Buyer for Jack-up Rigs (V88, V140, V141, V108, V104) and Drill Ships (DS 6, DS-8, DS-9), ensuring seamless procurement and supply chain execution.

• FR Configuration on router
• MS Windows 2003 Server Configuration/Support
• Mail Server M-daemon configuration on client end
• xDSL technical support, installation at client end
• xDSL configuration on router
• Cisco ADSL / G.SHDSL Router Deployment/Support
• Configuration of different xDSL modems/routers
• xDSL integration in different network scenarios
• Configuring OSPF and BGP on Cisco routers at client end for backup purpose
• Configuration of IVS (Downlink) circuits on DVB cards and DVB receivers
• VPN creation and troubleshooting