Sohail Nisar

Worked with EFS, An Oilfield Engineering Manufacturing Company based in Dammam Saudi Arabia
specialized in the production and supply of Oilfield equipment as per API standards and recertification
services.
Job Profile:
 Develop and execute supply chain strategies aligned with the company's goals and objectives.
 Analyze supply chain processes and identify areas for improvement to reduce costs and improve
efficiency.
 Source and identify reliable suppliers and negotiate favorable terms and contracts for high value
products like, raw materials, forgings, elastomers, fasteners, consumables, semi-finished and finished
products.
 Assess market trends and industry conditions to make informed sourcing decisions.
 Establish and maintain strong relationships with suppliers and vendors.
 Develop supplier evaluation process to monitor supplier performance, quality, and on-time delivery.
 Analyze cost structures and identify opportunities for cost reduction.
 Implement cost-saving initiatives, such as bulk purchasing, consignment agreements, supplier
consolidation, or alternative materials.
 Prepare and manage the procurement budget for the general purchase and assets.
 Optimize inventory levels to ensure timely availability of materials without excessive holding costs.
 Implementation of inventory control systems and monitor stock levels to avoid shortages or
overstocking.
 Collaborate with quality control team to ensure materials and equipment meet API, SAES, SAMSS and
customer specified quality standards.
 Develop and implement quality assurance processes for procurement activities.
 Ensure procurement activities comply with legal and regulatory requirements.
 Identify and mitigate procurement-related risks, such as supply chain disruptions or compliance
issues.
 Manage and mentor the supply chain team, fostering a culture of continuous improvement.
 Provide guidance, training, and mentorship to team members to enhance their skills and performance.
 Generate regular reports on procurement metrics, cost savings, and supplier performance.
 Data analysis to identify areas for improvement and make data-driven decisions.
 Coordinate the transportation, warehousing, and distribution of materials and products.
Selected Accomplishments:
 Handled purchase and supply of Oil field products for Saudi Arabia Oil and Gas, worth of $6.9M per year.
 Handled purchase of major projects of Aramco, Arabian Drilling Company, Saudi Aramco Nabors Drilling
Company, Arabian Rig Manufacturing and successfully executed the projects from the bidding to delivery
stage.
 Established Consignment and Rate contracts for the major commodities like raw material, forgings,
welding consumables, cutting tools and inserts, elastomers, fasteners with the critical suppliers to achieve
20%-30% cost saving over regular prices.
 Established long term relations with key suppliers, considering consistent quality and reliability. Developed
economical suppliers all around the regions for the major spends like forgings, raw materials, Tubing,
Casings, Elastomers, Fasteners, Pipe & Fittings and custom specified products etc.
 Interfaced with cross-functional groups, including engineering, integrated supply chain, sales, contracts,
legal, planning and control, compliance, and product support.
 Developed the alternate sources for the critical products like forgings, raw materials, Pipe & Fittings etc.
within a short span of time.
 Streamlined procurement system by e-procurement, reduce purchase order cycle time.
 Develop and enforced policy, resulting in compliance and reduced risk.
 Successfully improved suppliers and customers on time delivery by streamlining supply chain processes.
 Managed diverse team of procurement professionals during job period. Conducted trainings sessions that
increased team productivity and efficiency.
 Developed ERP system (being part of development team) to improve accuracy of data and reporting
capabilities.

 Developed the Alternate suppliers within a short span of time for the critical items like forgings, raw
materials, Pipe & Fittings etc.
 Streamlined procurement system by e-procurement, reduce purchase order cycle time.
 Develop and enforced policy, resulting in compliance and reduced risk.
 Successfully improved suppliers / customer on time delivery.
 Managed diverse team of procurement professionals during job period. Conducted trainings sessions that
increased team productivity and efficiency.
 Developed ERP system (being part of development team) to improve accuracy of data and reporting
capabilities.

• Responsible to manage the procurement process and supply base efficiently and effectively, develop
strong relationship with other functional groups and departments, support operational requirements and
meet organizational goals and objectives.
• Responsible to monitor purchase activities of procurement team and to develop sourcing strategy, vendor
development, negotiating contracts, analyzing costs and logistics contracts for the major procurement
spends such as Forgings, API 6A fully machined trims, Bar material, Elastomers, pipes & fittings etc.
• Develop and implement sourcing and negotiation strategies for key spend areas to achieve short- and
long-term savings targets.
• Negotiated major purchases, developed blanket orders and master agreements with suppliers, and engage
in all aspects of contract management.
• Conduct risk analysis on high spend commodities and suppliers; identify the opportunities for mitigation
of such risks and carry out necessary steps
• Development of new and alternative suppliers for the critical components throughout regions to get the
benefits of best quality, with reduced delivery time.
• Successfully established Inventory Management System for the Raw Materials, Consumables, Elastomers,
Fasteners and Chemicals.
• Review supplier financial statements/reports and evaluate overall supplier health (supplier risk
assessment) and Review and assess total supply chain risk and identify opportunities to minimize and
eliminate risk.
• Attend Daily work management meetings and develop reports for SCM head.
• Control spend and build a culture of long-term saving on procurement costs.
• Coordination with tendering department to provide competitive market prices at Bidding stages.