Zaighum Arshad, Senior Procurement Specialist

Zaighum Arshad

Senior Procurement Specialist

KAFOU Technical Services

Location
Saudi Arabia - Khobar
Education
Bachelor's degree, BSc (hons) of Computing and networking
Experience
14 years, 0 Months

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Senior Procurement Specialist at KAFOU Technical Services
  • Saudi Arabia - Khobar
  • My current job since March 2022

o Leading Procurement:
Currently overseeing procurement for Fossil Fuel and Support Service Divisions.
o Project Support:
Handling material requisition for ongoing projects.
o Smart Negotiator:
Skilled in bid evaluation and negotiation for favorable terms.
o Vendor Relations:
Managing vendors from sourcing to agreements, ensuring strong partnerships.
o Efficient Operations:
Expert in purchase order and delivery management for smooth workflows.
o Global Logistics:
Handling logistics both domestically and internationally.
o Service Order Management:
Managing repair and return service orders for optimal efficiency.

Senior Procurement Specialist at KAFOU Energy
  • Saudi Arabia - Khobar
  • My current job since March 2022

o Procurement Leadership:
Currently overseeing procurement for Energy Efficiency and Photovoltaic Divisions at KAFOU Energy (ESCO).
o Strategic Pricing:
Executing pricing campaigns, managing vendors, and negotiating agreements.
o Project Support:
Handling material requisition to support ongoing projects.
o Bidding Expertise:
Leading proposal bidding and sourcing activities.
o Effective Pricing Management:
Managing pricing and negotiations for optimal outcomes.
o Logistics Management:
Expertise in both domestic and international logistics.

Senior Procurement Specialist at Doosan Power Systems
  • Saudi Arabia - Jeddah
  • April 2020 to February 2022

- Vendor Management includes evaluation, negotiation, and annual contract renewals.
- Constant development with the market knowledge and improving the supplier's database.
- Source the requirement of yearly 7 projects at Rabigh, Shoaiba, and Yanbu Power Plants..
- Includes Manpower, rental vehicles, and equipment, Safety items, etc.
- Water Treatment Project's Sourcing (7 Plants in Saudi Arabia)
- Financial Closing - Procurement Department only
- Internal requisitions and purchasing.
- Procurement process matrix.
- SAP training - Procurement and operations modules only

Procurement Sourcing Specialist at ThinkVenture
  • Saudi Arabia - Jeddah
  • September 2018 to March 2020

• Managing both our existing sales pipeline and developing new business opportunities
• Events & Digital Media Marketing.
• Market analysis, pricing, and official agreements.
• Franchise Management
• Consistent evaluation of the current process, customer feedback, and improvisation.
• Consultation with Business Immigration Prospects.

Supply Chain Manager at Numou Automotive Development Holding
  • Saudi Arabia - Jeddah
  • April 2018 to August 2018

Serving in AUTOTEK (one of the brands of Numou Automotive Holding Company), in following areas to support whole sale, B2B and Retail business:
- Supply Chain Operations
- Procurement
- Vendor Management and Sourcing
- Domestic and International Logistics.
- Warehouse and Inventory.
- Forecast and Order Management

Senior Supply Chain Officer at Chromalloy
  • Saudi Arabia - Jeddah
  • September 2016 to March 2018

Demonstrate principled leadership and sound business ethics and establish trust with others through own authenticity and follows-through on commitments to drive results and success and convey a sense of urgency. Devise commercial procedures according to policy as well as business relationships, strategic procurement plans and continuous improvement mind-set to service delivery that generate “added value” to the business.
 Successfully established, supervised, and evaluated personnel, operations, and budget of a supply chain services company, as well as negotiated with various transporters to supervise inventories level in provisions.
 Delivered SAP net weaver user training to staff members by implementing best practices. Sourced components and auxiliary items of GE, Alstom, and Rolls Royce Turbines to third party.
 Directed the development and implementation of key procurement strategies and contingency plans; aligned strategies and plans with organizational and KPI’s objectives.

Supply Chain Officer at Abunayyan Electrical Corp
  • Saudi Arabia - Jeddah
  • May 2013 to August 2016

Played a key role as a supply chain officer and shoulder the responsibility for directing 4 branches and 2 showrooms in the Western & Southern regions and revising quotation and amendments to offer best services to the customers. Generated and provided stock transfer requests, free of cost orders, purchase, and warranty orders to the supplier.
 Presented SAP/Products trainings to team members in order to resolve SAP related and Technical issues.
 Collaborated with buyer for delivery updates, analyzed and created open sales orders and project potential reports, and strategized material forecast for retail business.

IT Support Engineer at National Commercial Bank (NCB)
  • Saudi Arabia - Jeddah
  • October 2012 to April 2013

Served as an It Support Engineer in the NCB Head office, Mahmal, Khaldiya, and MITC branches and steered systems health check surveys in a timely manner. Supported software, hardware, operating systems, and network communications by identifying and troubleshooting client's issues.

IT Support Engineer at HASOUB hardware Solution and Builders (Dell Certified)
  • Saudi Arabia - Jeddah
  • August 2012 to November 2012

Functioned on King Abdul Aziz University Project and HASOUB’s warehouse, installed system hardware and software, managed LAN, and performed backup tasks. Organized, modified, and supported company's computer systems, as well as ensured network connectivity throughout infrastructure in line with technical considerations.
 Successfully designed and implemented measures for business process review and evaluation, and maintained project documentation, including information gathering, user workflows, and tasks completion.
 Researched client's issues in a timely manner and followed up with customer with recommendations. Participated in team meetings and presented input on case backlog, and technical process within the department.

Event Manager at Principal Hayley Conference Hotel (Beaumont Estate)
  • United Kingdom - London
  • February 2011 to March 2012

► Conference booking.
► Data-entry.
► Guest relations.
► Client Meetings.
► Set up plans.
► Staff Routa

Customer Service Officer at JC Sainsbury’s Super Market
  • United Kingdom
  • January 2010 to December 2011

► Worked at Maidenhead, Taplow and Slough branches.
► Customer relation.
► Online-shopping.
► Promotions, damage and claims, inquiries and complaints.
► Awarded as"Employee of the month" in Nov-Dec 2011

Education

Bachelor's degree, BSc (hons) of Computing and networking
  • at Canterbury International University
  • March 2012

- I have been interviewed by the CIU's media panel. - Elected as a class Representative.

Diploma, English as Foreign Language (EFL)
  • at West Thames College - Hounslow
  • January 2008

English as Foreign Language (EFL) - 9 months course included listening, speaking and writing skills training with good grammatical English. Complete with 4 GPA from West Thames College, Hounslow - England

Specialties & Skills

Business Development
Franchising
Social Media Marketing
Google Adwords
Digital Marketing
Policies and Procedures
Purchase Requistions
Logistics and Distribution
Supplier Negotiation
Supplier Relationship Management
Purchase Management
Contract Management

Languages

Urdu
Expert
English
Expert
Arabic
Intermediate

Training and Certifications

Procurement Project Management (Training)
Training Institute:
International Supply Chain Masters
Date Attended:
August 2023
Canadian Immigration Consultancy (Training)
Training Institute:
RCIC registered Canadian Consultant
Date Attended:
February 2018
Google Advance – Adwords, Analytics, GoogleMyBusiness (Training)
Training Institute:
Daragh Walsh - Udemy
Date Attended:
January 2018
Complete Digital Marketing (Training)
Training Institute:
Daragh Walsh - UDEMY
Date Attended:
January 2018
Start Up a Winning Business & Development (Training)
Training Institute:
Alex Genadink
Date Attended:
January 2018
Duration:
120 hours
Operation & Supply Chain Management (Training)
Training Institute:
Sorin Dumitra
Date Attended:
January 2017
Duration:
120 hours

Hobbies

  • Reading
    Novels and history
  • Cricket
    Played in Windsor County Club 2011-12
  • Writer - Blogger
    Fond to write about social facts: www.zaighumarshad25.wordpress.com
  • Music
    Intermediate guitarist and Song writer