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(Reporting to Group Vice President, Network and IT Procurement)Responsibilities: To develop and execute end-to-end Etisalat Group wide procurement strategies, including network procurement sourcing and cost optimization by driving synergies. To manage the budget allocated for procurement of network equipment and services at Etisalat Group and its OpCos. To manage strategic vendor partnerships by leading commercial and contractual negotiations with Global vendors, conduct their performance appraisal, in addition to review and manage related risks and assist in developing mitigation strategy. To review and approve Tenders/RFQs/RFPs, lead bids’ evaluation and negotiation process, finalize contracts, and follow-up on implementation of Global Contracts across all Etisalat OpCos. Key achievements: Achieved USD 200 M+ Group wide savings in various Network and Commercial procurement categories. Led the “Network Managed Services” and “Level-3 Network Services” deal for Etisalat Group/ OpCos. Led the negotiation of Global Price Book for Etisalat Group/ OpCos of major network elements with key vendors. Pioneered the development of the first Procurement Manual for Etisalat Group Procurement. Set up and led (including finalization of processes manual) the PMO Office, to execute multiple phases of the Cost Optimization Program at Etisalat Group.

(Reporting to Vice President Procurement, Contracts and Admin)Responsibilities: To manage IT, commercial, network OpEx and administrative procurement and contracts. To monitor supply chain to ensure availability of minimum required stock level at all times based on business requirements.  To lead SAP-MM module, focusing on design, implementation and monitoring of MM module. To prepare procurement policies and SOPs in view of best industry practices. To review and recommend policies pertaining to SCM, logistics and warehousing management. To coordinate all procurement and contracts related activities with Etisalat Group Division.Key achievements: Negotiated logistics rates for shipments with courier company and achieved savings of 10%+. Eliminated the ‘stock out’ situations and minimized the carrying cost of inventory by optimizing and re-designing the SCM processes. Designed and implemented SCM processes for SIM cards and scratch cards. Led cost reduction efforts on IT OpEx and commercial procurement categories including SIM Cards, scratch cards, BTL materials, mobile handsets, Microsoft/HP support services etc. Led the finalization of the Procurement Manual of PTML/Ufone Pakistan.

(Reporting to HOD Commercial)Responsibilities: To finalize annual procurement plan and its execution in view of assigned budget and project timelines. To lead preparation of bids, negotiate price and contractual terms and finalize contracts with customers. To manage the entire supply chain (SCM) of all locally ordered project related equipment and materials, including the finalization of logistics vendors for inland transportation, to ensure its availability on site as per project timelines. To manage company’s high and low value fixed assets inventory, in addition to arranging best quote for disposable assets and other materials. Key achievements: Achieved 25%-30% savings of the approved budget by redesigning the legacy logistic arrangements for inland transportation (from port-warehouse-site) of network equipment and other project related network materials.  Developed and implemented company’s high and low fixed assets management system to optimize operational cost. Led the finalization of Procurement department structure along with related processes and its implementation.