Syed Mohsin Raza [pic]
E-mail:************@*****.***
Mobile: 92-300-*******
Res: 92-51-595****
Address: House # 135, Street # 2-C, Judicial Colony,
Rawalpindi, Pakistan
Career Objective
To be a dynamic human resource for the organization by employing best of my
creative abilities, exploring various dimensions of my individual skills
and administrative competency.
Work Experience
2008 to date
Senior Manager Contracts (Procurement)
Pakistan Telecommunications Company Limited (PTCL/Etisalat) Head Quarters
Islamabad
. Duties and Responsibilities:
o Prepare and process cases for turnkey projects having
value more than Rs. 20 million as per company's
prevailing policies and standard operating procedure.
o Negotiates and/or participates in the negotiations of
all contracts. Monitors market trends on prices of
goods and continuously explores possibilities of more
competitive prices from Suppliers.
o Controls and participates in the preparations of
invitations to tender, RFP's, TOR's, prequalification
documents for legal and commercial vetting and arrange
legal and commercial vetting.
o Invitation of Bids from the vendors. Oversees tender
submission arrangements ensuring absolute security.
Ensures bidders adhere to the Standard Instructions &
Conditions of PTCL Tenders and deals with any problems
arising.
o Prepare the case for publication of Tender advertisement
in the print media where required.
o Prepare document for prequalification of vendors in case
of special projects.
o Process for formation of Bid opening, Technical,
Commercial and Negotiation committee.
o Arrange Bid opening.
o Process for technical and commercial evaluation of bids.
o Initiate and prepare case for approval of the authority
after price negotiation.
o Monitor Contracts finalization process from the award
till the signing of contracts. Reviews standard and non-
standard contracts drafts and necessary documents.
Reviews Commercial, Legal, Technical remarks and submits
comments to ensure that necessary amendments that
protect the PTCL interest are incorporated.
o Develops and implements control and follow up system
that accurately and immediately detect variation or non-
adherence to agreements in order to protect the
Corporation interest.
o Maintain high level of transparency and fairness in all
sorts of tenders/ prequalification/ vendor registration
falling in his jurisdiction.
o Monitor the delivery of material/ equipment according
the schedule given in the contract.
o Maintain proper record of bid bonds and performance
bonds.
o Review complaints received from Contractors or
respective Departments on the proper implementation of
contract, together with Manager Contracts / Contracts
Executives, investigate the same, discuss with concerned
parties and raise required report and recommendations to
superior.
o Assess reports from subordinates on the effect of the
new local government/international rules and regulations
in order to minimize possible effect on PTCL's standing
rules and conditions.
o Provides professional advice to line Managers in
contractual matters.
2007 to 2008
Manager Contracts Turnkey Pakistan Telecommunications Company
Limited (PTCL) Head Quarters Islamabad
. Duties and Responsibilities:
o Prepare and process cases for turnkey projects having
value more than Rs. 20 million as per company's
prevailing policies and standard operating procedure.
o Participates in tender opening/evaluation as and when
nominated by Management.
o Participates and/or assists in negotiations as and when
directed by Senior Manager/Contracts (IT & Switching).
Scrutinizes all relevant documents/files prior to
negotiations to gather relevant data and to ensure
accuracy.
o Initiates, checks and follows up draft contracts in co-
ordination with concerned sections/departments and the
prospective contractor.
o Reviews legal, commercial and Technical department
vetting on draft contract or contract related issues to
ensure that necessary and/or agreed upon amendments are
incorporated in the draft contract or conveyed to the
concerned party.
o Highlights any serious or significant or complex issue
to senior manager/Contracts IT & Switching and provides
wherever required or necessary, suggestions to preserve
and protect the PTCL's interest.
o Reviews/studies non-standard draft agreements/contracts
and put forth comments or observations to Senior
Manager/Contracts IT & Switching.
o Exercises close follow up of contracts implementation in
co-ordination with respective departments as per follow
up system to ensure that contractors adhere to terms of
agreements.
o Reviews comments received from Contractors/respective
departments, studies and investigate the same, discuss
issues with respective departments/customers where
necessary, resolves minor issues raised, if possible or
prepares the required reports for Management decision.
o Searches for and studies new local Government or
International rules, regulations, or practices and
reports its effects on the Corporation Contracts.
o Maintain high level of transparency and fairness in all
sorts of tenders/prequalification/vendor registration
falling in his jurisdiction.
o Performs any other related duties as required.
2002 to 2007
Manager Procurement & Facilities Pakistan Mobile Number Portability
Database (Guarantee) LTD (PMD) Islamabad, Pakistan
. Handled all Procurement matters like:
Provide directions and exercise control in the various
processes of stages of tendering, draft contract,
participation in tender opening, evaluation and
negotiations, finalization of contracts with subsequent
follow up . Study and investigation of major contractual
issues that arise from variation in implementation and
prepares summary/reports on findings for submission to
superiors.
. In charge of Facilities:
o PMD had two offices, the main office is in Islamabad and
the Disaster Recovery Centre in Rawalpindi
o Provided Project Management support to the CEO in the
development, construction and decoration of the two
facilities. The jobs assigned to me were:
. Purchase of construction material
. Employ contractors and labor work force for
construction
. Arrange for Electrical and Air-conditioning
equipment and coordinate installation and
commissioning
. Coordinate the design and installation of fiber
optics, Cat 6, telephone, electrical cables and
wireless setup.
. Furniture procurement and installation
o I was also given additional charge as the Resident
Engineer for the Disaster Recovery Site, thus I was
totally responsible for the abated operation of the DR
Site.
o I was responsible for the generators, electrical and
computer equipment and the general upkeep of the two
facilities.
1997 to 2002
Manager Marketing and Sales Maxcare Intl Trading (L.L.C) Dubai, U.A.E
. Market research for the branded and unbranded products
. Marketing of new product in the market to lock customer
good perception about the product.
. Logistics of MFCG Products for the Company.
. Import and Export
. Procurement
. Accounts Receivable and recovery of Bad depts.
. Handling of legal matters for the Company
. Assigning jobs to sales force
. Making agents for sales and warehousing.
1994 to 1997
Senior Traffic Officer Shaheen Air International Karachi,
Pakistan
. To look after day to day operation matters.
. Passenger handling, Aircraft handling and coordinating
between different Departments such as Sales, Traffic,
Flight Operations, Engineering etc. To keep smooth
operation and on time departure.
. Look after Arrival, Lost Baggage and Claims Settlements etc
as per company Policies.
. Checks and cross checks all bills related to the operation.
1992 to 1994
Traffic Officers Aero Asia Airlines Karachi, Pakistan
. Runs operational shift independently and directly reported to
Station Manager.
. During running shift I use to supervise check-in counter,
departure, arrival Procedures and keep close coordination between
operational departments.
. Look after all staff matters (Annual Laves, Sick Leaves, Casual
Leaves)
. To keep contact with different governmental agencies (C.A.A.,
A.O.C., A.S.F., Ministry of Tourism).
Academics
. One year diploma in Supply Chain Management 2008
In process
. Masters of Business Administration (Majors in General Management)
2007
CGPA: 3.3
. Bachelor of Commerce 1989
Professional Workshops and Training
. SAP (ERP) - Procurement & Materials Management
. Stress Management
. Result Orientation
. Managing Supplier Performance
. Change Management
. Oracle (DBA) Track
. Awareness, Documentation & Implementation (Quality Assurance)
. Quality Management System Auditing
. Basic statistics and statistical Quality Control/Tools (Quality
Assurance)
. Sabre Reservation
. Passenger Handling
. Reservation and Ticketing
. Designated Quality control coordinator for implementation of ISO
standards in PTCL.
. Member of IPD (International Procurement Department)
Professional Skills and interests
. Good presentation and report writing skills and apt understanding
in printing and design matters
. Ability to coordinate and work within groups
. Procurement Management
. Contract Negotiations
. Reviewing Financial Proposals
. Evaluating Contracts
. Bidding Management
. Vendors Relation Management
. Managing Bank Guarantees
. Preparation of RFP's and Contracts
. Contract Administration
. Management of Procurement team
. Coordination with internal departments
Skills
Computer Skills MS Excel, MS Office applications, Lotus Notes, Outlook Express
Able to working in IT oriented working environment
SAP operation for Procurement department
Skill Level
Communication skills combined with Expert
leadership qualities.
Ability to negotiate and secure deals Expert
with customer and vendors.
Analytical skills, Decision power, Expert
Flexible, Problem solving skills.
Personal Information
. Religion Islam
. Nationality Pakistani
. Passport No. KE 860205
. Fathers name Syed Muhammad Raza
. Date of Birth 5th September 1967
. Driving License: UAE & Pakistan
References
. Yussef Ali Basheer
Senior Advisory team member Etisalat
Cell # 033*-*******
. Dr Arshad Siddiqi
Director IT (IBA)
Cell # 030*-*******