Ahmad Refae Email & Phone Number

Wellington, Wellington Region, New Zealand

Wellington, Wellington Region, New Zealand

• Category Manager and Relationship Lead for:
• Web & Application Services – Development and testing, Business analyses, Web support services (including Amazon Web Services)
• Early Learning and Student Achievement (ELSA) Group – Education and learning
• Data Solutions and Warehousing
• IT SecuritySupport Lead for:
• Operations and Infrastructure – Infrastructure and DC hosting, Cloud, Telecommunication, Networking, Connectivity and Voice

Wellington, Wellington Region, New Zealand

• Led and managed end-to-end procurement processes for port design, architecture, engineering, construction, civil works, shipbuilding, ICT infrastructure, rail tracks, rolling stock assets, heavy machinery, plant and.
• Developed strategic procurement plans, RFx, tenders, negotiation methods, evaluation methodologies and contractual agreements (including ACENZ and NZS39XX series construction contracts) for the programme management.
• Improved capability by establishing a seamless end-to-end procurement framework, process guidelines, policies and documentation within iReX, adapted by other programmes in the broader CPAD group.
• Efficiently led spend categories, agile negotiation and procurement approach, as well as rapid contract coordination for terminals concept and actual design sprint project management.
• Built an effective relationship with the programme senior leadership team to ensure executive buy-ins for different procurement strategies based on contract values, scope and requirements.
• Supported the ICT team, business consultants and subject matter experts in detailed design workshops for supply chain offerings (e.g. getting food, parts and supplies onto the ferries) within the Interislander Target.

• Led end-to-end procurement activities for the following projects:-
• Rail Network Growth Impact Management (RNGIM) Main Civil Works: $40m
• Papakura to Pukekohe (P2P) Electrification Project: $2m
• Wiri to Quay Park - Third Main (W2QP) Site Investigation: $700k
• Siemens Engineer to Contract (EtC): $180k

Wellington, Wellington Region, New Zealand

• Independently led commercial strategies throughout end-to-end procurement lifecycle of Property, Asset/Facilities Management, ICT, Electronic Security, GPS Monitoring, Engineering and Infrastructure portfolios..
• Supported the development of procurement plans, tenders, RFPs, negotiation strategies, assurance mappings, including gap analyses, tools and reporting as well as contributing to continuous business improvement.
• Successfully assessed progress and completion of newly built prison units, ensuring construction delivery according to agreed specifications and safe operation. Assisted in the end-to-end secondary procurement process.
• Participated in negotiation on equipment, hourly burdened and service rate cards by constructing cost and revenue tracking tools to measure against the approved budget and improved spend reports.
• Analysed and identified supplier trends to determine corrective action plans and monitor service price variances. Conducted invoice and contract audits to ensure vendor compliance with price agreements.
• Delivered commercial advice with strategic key decisions to ensure robust risk assessment and effective risk management, reduce inefficiencies and improve negotiating position.

Wellington & Wairarapa, New Zealand

• Delivered consultation and advisory service for contract matters relating to supply and service delivery on international students’ education, healthcare support, insurance, housing and accommodation.
• Provided support in project management, logistics and budget planning for sporting events in 2008, 2013 (Champions) & 2018 successfully organised by WMSO and held in Wellington.
• Ran tender for Malaysian food stalls in the annual South East Asia food night markets.
• Football team manager and first goalkeeper coach.
• Co-founder and coordinator of Four Nations Cup (a football tournament between participating nations; Vietnam, Indonesia, Thailand and Malaysia) in 2011, 2012 and 2018.

Welington & Wairarapa, New Zealand

• Contributed to end-to-end procurement processes of collection agencies, healthcare and professional legal providers as a subject matter expert for the business unit in specifying requirements and building procurement.
• Created health and welfare procurement strategies for healthcare and insurance plans. Negotiated contract terms, pricing and service levels as well as managed vendor relationships.
• Introduced KPIs on service levels, financial metrics, audit standards and financial accuracy (quantitative & qualitative to raise vendor performance and customer satisfaction.
• Led and managed strategic negotiations and relationships with medical treatment suppliers, business accountants, and legal providers to meet customers’ requirements and service outcomes.
• Subject Matter Expert / Business Analyst providing technical requirements and functional framework throughout procurement activities in business transformation into a new information system platform.
• Increased business efficiency, revenues and improved provider service delivery by regulating policies and operational processes aligning with clients’ healthcare requirements.

Selangor, Malaysia

• Supported Audit and Advisory team in assessing clients’ companies, financial records and successfully mitigated potential risks within their systems. Engaged with new clients in supplying auditing and business.
• Developed strategic planning, operated fieldwork, prepared reports and provided follow-ups within auditing process.
• Performed audit work on annual accounting and financial reports within diversified business functions and industries.
• Applied cost-benefit thinking, conducted risk analysis within their businesses and performed analytical reviews based on auditing reports to relay to senior associates and engaging partners.
• Delivered assurance to stakeholders and management advice to clients in improving their business accounting processes.Achievements:
• Developed network between KPMG Malaysia and New Zealand

Wellington Region, New Zealand

• Managed accounts and credit portfolio of $45m while identifying trends and root causes of ongoing contract issues.
• Negotiated within assigned scope of authority to resolve customer opportunities and organisational process improvement.
• Increased collections revenue by successfully negotiating high-profile accounts’ contract performance.
• Spearheaded further innovation by collaboratively initiated, organised and led team or cross-functional meetings designed to solve problems, improve processes and deliver training.

Wellington Region, New Zealand

• Strategically sourced goods and services including mail house, courier freight, office stationery, fleet, catering and corporate wardrobe for customers as per their specifications, going back down the supply chain to.
• Built strong relationship with suppliers while specifying materials and ensuring smooth logistics, improved vendor performance as well as continuously monitored and planned demands for goods and services.
• Supervised office operations including product shipment, receiving, customer returns, inventory control and logistics planning.
• Restructured the whole office’s operating process to be more time-efficient and customer-friendly where the new operating model was adapted at other branches.