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Key Contributions & Achievements:o Maintain oversight of the procure-to-pay (P2P) process, including requesting potential vendors and suppliers for quotes and tenders, obtaining quotations on time, preparing, issuing, and approving detailed purchase orders, as well as receiving and storing incoming goods in the warehouse. o Ensure timely payment to vendors and suppliers by equipping the finance team with accurate purchase orders at the end of procurement process. o Guide and support procurement personnel to consistently adhere to company policies and standard operating procedures.o Supervise, monitor, and report safety incidents while driving robust efforts to establish a strong safety culture.o Forge close coordination and communication with all stakeholders, as well as serve as a competent leader of procurement personnel to drive success of competitive bidding and contract awarding processes.o Boost team capability to complete and deliver various procurement assignments, provide necessary support to business services, and manage procurement of engineering items for 3 plants.o Promote supplier competition by strategically sourcing new material sources to expand supplier base of the company.o Closely monitor progress of each step in the P2P cycle to ensure compliance with delivery timeframes.o Effectively liaise with pertinent stakeholders to develop error-free budgets and forecasts for different items.o Develop and enhance understanding of procurement personnel on SWOT analysis and negotiation strategies by organizing training sessions to build their procurement acumen.o Impart requisite competencies and skills to members of the procurement team by submitting recommendations to the HR team for hiring external trainers.o Keep quality requirements and standards under close consideration, as well as implement effective cost-saving initiatives to optimize execution and delivery of assigned projects.

Key Contributions & Achievements:o Efficiently managed the supply of requisite goods and materials by developing and executing robust sourcing strategies, identifying and onboarding qualified suppliers, and establishing excellent procurement partnerships. o Leveraged exceptional negotiation abilities to finalize favorable terms and conditions in procurement contracts with suppliers. o Significantly curtailed procurement expenses and boosted procedural efficiency by monitoring and reporting key functional metrics. o Demonstrated expertise in identifying, tracking, and minimizing potential risks throughout the procurement contract lifecycle through smooth deployment of risk management procedures. o Ensured procurement expenses adhered to respective budgetary constraints by optimizing the fund allocation process.o Acquired and maintained in-depth understanding of material requirements of different departments by conducting regular meetings with respective supervisors and managers.

Key Contributions & Achievements:o Led and supervised core business functions encompassing procurement, production, inventory, and supply chain management. o Cultivated and maintained strategic relationships with retailers, wholesalers, and government contractors, including Pakistan Army and Utility Stores Corporation by functioning as a proficient Account Manager. o Oversaw and controlled the flow of goods from vendors to the warehouse and designated stations while ensuring a seamless supply chain. o Interacted with vendors to discuss terms of procurement contracts and played a key role in drafting the final agreement.o Successfully fulfilled material requirements of stations in different cities through efficient and effective management of the procure-to-pay (P2P) cycle. o Undertook responsibility for planning, organizing, and executing comprehensive production activities to meet customer needs and requirements.