Ammad N. Email and Phone Number
As a Senior Expert Sourcing Manager at Zalando, I lead and execute strategic procurement initiatives for the largest online fashion platform in Europe for the logistics and fulfillment category. I have over 12 years of experience in strategic procurement, contracts, supply chain management, and stakeholder management, working with globally leading industries in fashion, automotive, industrial engineering, and telecommunication.My core competencies include sourcing, negotiating, and managing contracts for direct and indirect categories, optimizing processes, and collaborating with internal and external stakeholders across the entire procurement life cycle. I also have a strong background in business administration, project management, digital business models, innovation, and development, with two master's degrees (M.A. in International Management and Information Systems and MBA in Business Administration and Project Management). I am passionate about delivering value, quality, and sustainability for Zalando and its customers, leveraging my multilingual and diversified skills and expertise.
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Sr. Expert Sourcing Manager - Tender And MarketsZalandoGermany
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Sr. Expert Sourcing Manager - Tender & MarketsZalando Nov 2024 - PresentBerlin, Germany
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Sr. Expert Sourcing Manager - Lastmile Transportation & Facility ManagementZalando Jan 2023 - Oct 2024Berlin, Germany
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Manager Tender And Contracts (Lastmile & 3Pl)Zalando Oct 2021 - Jan 2023Berlin, Germany
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Project Procurement ManagerSteinbock Consulting Dec 2018 - Sep 2021Berlin, DeutschlandLed team of global sourcing across various products and services such as food, clothing, transportation, and customs from low-cost countries. Led contract drafting and negotiations with German attorneys, defining project scope, milestones, deliverables, payments, and incoterms while employing agile transportation methods. Managed coordination with freight forwarders to ensure timely deliveries and customs clearance, while implementing robust risk management strategies. Conducted comprehensive supplier due diligence focusing on capacity, capability, and financial stability, all within the framework of budget formulation. Negotiated delivery contracts directly with customers and managed sourcing of transportation across Western Europe for timely orders deliveries. -
Project Coordinator Industrial Engineering- World Class ProcurementThyssenkrupp Nov 2016 - Oct 2017Dortmund Area, GermanyConducted risk evaluations of strategic growth partners to support data-driven decision-making. Harmonized and visualized reporting data on customer feedback, delivery timelines, and product/service customization. Facilitated communication between sales, strategy departments, and procurement to ensure timely project deliverables. Modeled procurement processes collaboratively with sales and engineering to align business area strategy with predefined procurement KPIs. Developed a procurement balanced scorecard dashboard integrating financial and non-financial KPIs for a holistic view of business area performance. Defined new KPIs as needed for each procurement cycle. -
Specialist Indirect Procurement, Controlling & Contracts ManagementVeon Jan 2014 - Apr 2016Amsterdam AreaWorked in global central procurement function, where I defined sourcing strategy and procurement guidelines (Procurement Blue Book) in collaboration with relevant stakeholders for indirect spend. Led teams and partnered with internal and external stakeholders to define requirements for implementing a new Contract Lifecycle Management System (CLMS) for the regional business units. Conducted quarterly spend evaluations with different business units and adjusted sourcing and budget plans for the upcoming year. Assisted the global procurement team in establishing a global shared services concept for procurement activities. Collaborated with local and international compliance and audit teams to develop a procurement code of conduct and social standards for enhancing visibility across the entire supply chain. Conducted audits along with regional auditors and compliance teams across multiple categories. -
Specialist Indirect ProcurementJazz Jun 2012 - Jan 2014Islamabad, Islāmābād, PakistanWorked as team lead responsible for overseeing requisitions for administration, security, and facility management categories. Analyzing specifications, investigating suppliers, studying costs and prices, and negotiating long-term frame contracts. Manages the Commercial Vendor Management Portfolio, encompassing procurement, contracts, relationships, and performance with business and strategic partners. Directly handles sourcing in the commercial domain, ensuring alignment with strategic sourcing practices. Focuses on maintaining and enhancing vendor relationships to improve delivery, performance, and partnerships. Collaborates with internal and external stakeholders to implement productivity and quality initiatives, utilizing Root Cause Analysis for effective problem-solving. -
Specialist Technical Procurement & Contracts ManagementJazz Mar 2011 - Jun 2012Islamabad, Islāmābād, PakistanLead the end-to-end sourcing process for VSAT, lease lines, fiber optics installations, and level 2 and level 3 maintenance contracts for Gensets and BTS. Negotiate contract renewals for software licenses, ensuring compliance with internal guidelines and prevailing legal, financial, and taxation requirements. Facilitate contract drafting in collaboration with legal and business teams, ensuring that all milestones, KPIs, and SOPs are clearly defined. Assisted in the 3G rollout with seven key stakeholders from the technical team, defining the scope, budget, and expectations.
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Associate Technical ProcurementJazz Aug 2007 - Feb 2011Islamabad, Islāmābād, PakistanReviewing the requisitions and processing purchase orders under the given frame contracts. Perform invoice verifications along with business and ensure prompt payment process in liaison with treasury and accounts payable. Assisting procurement management in contracts in managing negotiations, supplier meetings and contract finalization
Ammad N. Education Details
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Master Of Arts (M.A.) -
Master Of Business Administration (M.B.A.) -
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Bachelor Of Business Administration - Bba
Frequently Asked Questions about Ammad N.
What company does Ammad N. work for?
Ammad N. works for Zalando
What is Ammad N.'s role at the current company?
Ammad N.'s current role is Sr. Expert Sourcing Manager - Tender and Markets.
What schools did Ammad N. attend?
Ammad N. attended Fachhochschule Südwestfalen, Preston College, Niels Brock, University Of Agriculture, Peshawar.
Who are Ammad N.'s colleagues?
Ammad N.'s colleagues are Isabelle Kågelius, Pauline Exertier, Katja Kaulitz, Sabri Ömür Yıldırmaz, Patrick Schiffer, Viktorija Stojanova, Wesley Kreukniet.
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