Aftab Muhammad, PROJECT PROCUREMENT MANAGER

Aftab Muhammad

PROJECT PROCUREMENT MANAGER

TECNICAS REUNIDAS GULF

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Master's degree, 00000402
Experience
11 years, 5 Months

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Total years of experience :11 years, 5 Months

PROJECT PROCUREMENT MANAGER at TECNICAS REUNIDAS GULF
  • Saudi Arabia - Khobar
  • December 2011 to July 2016

Served as an expert on purchasing activities and procurement policies and procedures. Generate appropriate procurement strategies and handle complex or non-routine assignments and special projects, which require in-depth analysis and/or purchasing actions.

 Lead or participate in major procurement actions which require a high level of purchasing expertise.
 Conduct and present analytical procurement studies for management on strategic issues.
 Coordinate the implementation of new systems and procedures within the procurement organization; review unusual circumstances and problems and recommend resolutions.
 Provide functional expertise to purchasing operations and to procurement personnel; coach new employees to have in depth knowledge of purchasing systems / procedures, key suppliers, and products and services.
 Develop appropriate sourcing strategies and utilize the knowhow of purchasing systems / procedures to effectively manage suppliers.
 Initiate purchase orders and / or long purchase agreements for the supply for materials and services; type of purchase agreements, direct delivery agreements, low value agreements, vendor managed inventory.
 Track purchase order placement and delivery time, and take corrective actions such as counselling the supplier in case of low delivery performance.
 Perform any job-related activities as requested by the immediate supervisor/ manager.

SENIOR PROCUREMENT ENGINEER at DIYAM PUNJ LLOYD
  • Saudi Arabia - Khobar
  • November 2010 to December 2011

Demonstrated leadership in assuming primary responsibility in procurement operations and generation of project procurement reports for Senior Management. Maintained extensive contact with vendors by inviting bids, producing relevant documentation, auditing for compliance to process requirements, drafting contract terms, conditions and commercial schedules. Adept at planning and execution of project procurement. Ensured the best price for the company by establishing purchasing strategies and cross-referencing suppliers.

 Demonstrated expert leadership skills in supervising team and producing activity documentation, produced quality rates through contract negotiation with potential vendors, demonstrating interpersonal skills and a commitment toward slashing company costs.
 Successfully cultivated partnerships with vendors regarding supplies and equipment, negotiating contracts on pricing and delivery times, monitoring expenditures and reducing operating costs to increase revenues.

PROCUREMENT ENGINEER at SNC-LAVALIN
  • Saudi Arabia - Khobar
  • March 2005 to October 2010

Interacted with vendors as a frontline negotiator with a dedication to support department heads in identifying suppliers, soliciting vendor bids, extending feedback to vendors and acquiring procurement plans. Aided interpersonal communication through drafted checklists of terms & conditions and price schedules for each inventory. Ensured delivery matched schedule in post-order coordination with vendors, reporting inconsistencies with deliveries and exercising judgement according to defined procedures. Maintained relationships with suppliers and initiated potential relationships with new suppliers to ensure the best possible cost savings deals.

 Took measures to eliminate bottlenecks by maintaining consistent communication with the vendors, and developing control sheets for purchased items. Consistently focused on strengthening relations with clients and provided comprehensive service.
 Ensured the adherence of defined procedures through the management of post-order coordination with the vendors in question, additionally supervised the process of delivery of purchased items on time and with a high degree of accuracy without incident.

Education

Master's degree, 00000402
  • at UNIVERSITY OF NEWCASTLE, USA
  • August 2016

MASTER OF SCIENCE (MS) IN ACQUISTION & CONTRACT MANAGEMENT

6, 00000221
  • at PROJECT MANAGEMENT INSTITUTE
  • October 2015

Project Management Professional (PMP®), Project Management Institute (PMI), USA. (The PMP is the gold standard of project management certification. Recognized and demanded by organizations worldwide, the PMP validates your competence to perform in the role of a project manager, leading and directing projects and teams).

10, 00000402
  • at International Purchasing & Supply Chain Management
  • December 2014

Certified International Supply Chain Management (CISCM) from International Purchasing & Supply Chain Management. USA

10, 00000402
  • at International Purchasing & Supply Chain Management Ins’t, USA.
  • December 2014

Certified International Supply Chain Professional (CISCP), International Purchasing & Supply Chain Management Ins’t, USA.

10, 00000402
  • at Int’l Purchasing & Supply Chain Management Ins’t, USA.
  • April 2012

Certified International Commercial Contracts Manager (CICCM), Int’l Purchasing & Supply Chain Management Ins’t, USA

10, 00000402
  • at American Purchasing Society, USA.
  • April 2012

 Certified Professional Purchasing Manager (CPPM), American Purchasing Society, USA.

10, 00000402
  • at American Purchasing Society, USA.
  • April 2012

 Certified Purchasing Professional (CPP), American Purchasing Society, USA.

Master's degree, 00000009
  • at UNIVERSITY OF LAHORE
  • November 2007

MASTER OF BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION (3.5 YEARS), EQUIVALENCY TO MPHIL (MASTER OF PHILOSPHY). AS SIMPLE MBA IS 02 YEARS ONLY.

Bachelor's degree, 00000060
  • at UNIVERSITY OF LAHORE
  • September 2002

BACHOLERS OF SCIENCE IN MECHACINCAL ENGINEERING

Specialties & Skills

• Saudi Aramco Internal Procurement Process. • SAMES / SAES / SAEP (CSD / SAIR / SAVID / SAPMT). •