Mohammed Parvez Ahmed
Professional Synopsis
Around 15 years of cross cultural experience in Procurement as a Team In charge in United Arab Emirates and as a Procurement Manager in Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. Employment History
Monitors procurement requests received from projects and department heads, using the appropriate procurement method (Direct Purchasing, RFQ, RFP, etc.) depending on the nature of the requested item/service and in accordance with applicable procurement policies & processes.
Evaluates of supplier / vendor bids in accordance with pre-established evaluation criteria. Invites concerned functions to participate in the evaluation, supplier interviews or any other evaluation methodology used in determining the successful supplier, as appropriate.
Interview, hire and train personnel for procurement related activities.
Sourcing out vendors for specific requirement or scope of work as required in the purchase requisition
Keep update on vendor deliveries and adherence to the PO terms
Maintains records on purchase price information on both open market and contract purchases and revise as per the market & demand conditions changes
Provide periodic updates to Management, Construction Dept., levels on the Purchase order issuance and any order amendments
Continuously guide and motive the team members between them to achieve optimum productivity levels.
Saudi Aramco ongoing Project handling:
Cogeneration Interconnection Facilities Rastanura refinery-BI-01-01251 Install Waste Water Conveyances Facilities BI-10-00873 Role: Manage overall direction, coordination, and evaluation of procurement for the facility.
Implement procurement strategies to maintain security of supply and optimum value for money.
Perform all procurement and contracting activities including pre-qualification, tender management, negotiation and preparation of contracts.
Set policy and guidelines for delivering commercial and cost effective procuring process for the business.
Develop key relationships with business stakeholders and strategic supply partners to improve business
Implement change and develop new processes to better procure goods and services.
Negotiate contracts with suppliers to obtain best price and service.
Identify cost reduction opportunities to achieve financial goals
Analyze market and delivery trends so as to develop procurement technologies and processes that support those trends.
Mobile: 009*********** ~ E-mail:*********@*******.*** Seeking managerial assignments in Procurement Manager with a high growth oriented organization.
October’2016 to till date with Arkad Engineering and Construction Company(Engineering Procurement Contractor), Al Khobar,
As Project Procurement Manager.
April ’2014 to October’2016 with Futai Arabia (Engineering Procurement Contractor), Al Khobar,
As Project Procurement Manager.
Identify areas for improvement to continually drive performance and business results.
Conduct business review meetings with key stakeholders to assess risk, review future strategies, and identify potential cost down and improvement opportunities.
Review current processes for procurement and make recommendations where appropriate
Provide periodic reporting for management on purchasing, controls and processes.
Teach and educate managers and associates about the procurement process control
Interview, hire and train personnel for procurement related activities.
Supplier Performance Tracking and Evaluation (the process of assessing the Suppliers’ services based on various factors such as quality of goods provided, timeliness of supply and adherence to terms and conditions).
Monitors procurement requests received from projects and department heads, using the appropriate procurement method (Direct Purchasing, RFQ, RFP, etc.) depending on the nature of the requested item/service and in accordance with applicable procurement policies & processes.
Evaluates of supplier / vendor bids in accordance with pre-established evaluation criteria. Invites concerned functions to participate in the evaluation, supplier interviews or any other evaluation methodology used in determining the successful supplier, as appropriate
Interfaces with Projects Manager to plan & prioritize purchasing activities
Review purchase order claims and contracts for conformance to company policy
Control purchasing department budget
Locate vendors of materials, equipment or supplies, and interview them in order to determine product availability and terms of sales
Receives, examines and processes requisitions, prepares necessary documents related to the purchase of complex technical and non-technical material & service requirements.
Sourcing out vendors for specific requirement or scope of work as required in the purchase requisition
Issuance of Purchase Orders, communicating PO’s to suppliers, receiving acknowledgements, and performing PO maintenance as needed
Keep update on vendor deliveries and adherence to the PO terms
Commercial ability, including but not limited to fami Contribute effectively to the Annual Operating Plan goals: productivity, lead time reductions & cost savings.
clarity with various methods of payment, shipping, conditions of contract that will mitigate risk from the company
Maintains records on purchase price information on both open market and contract purchases and revise as per the market & demand conditions changes
Provide periodic updates to Management, Construction Dept., levels on the Purchase order issuance and any order amendments
Continuously guide and motive the team members between them to achieve optimum productivity levels.
Saudi Aramco Project Completed:
1) Al Uqair Beach Development –Al hasa
2) UPS Replacement in Saudi Aramco GOSPS –Kingdom wide 3) Rectifier ATS installation in Aindar GOSP 4
4) Generator Replacement in 3 Saudi Aramco GOSPS
5) Dareen Fishing Port Development Project – Qatif 6) Inverter Relocation in 4 Saudi Aramco GOSPS
7) Demolition of 8 Portable Building-Dhahran
Other Projects:
1) Two 20MVA Transformer Replacement – AR Razi Methanol Plant Sabic 2) Industrial Facility for Saudi Foods and Snacks-PepsiCo. Role:
Develop key relationships with business stakeholders and strategic supply partners to improve business
Process purchase requisitions / order within purchasing authority. Aug ’2012 to April 2014 with Saudik Contracting Company, Dammam, and K.S.A as Procurement Manager.
Implement change and develop new processes to better procure goods and services.
Establish and negotiate contract terms and conditions and maintain supplier relationship.
Negotiate contracts with suppliers to obtain best price and service.
Prepare and maintain purchasing records, reports and price lists
Work with internal and external stakeholders to determine
Identify cost reduction opportunities to achieve financial goals
Analyze market and delivery trends so as to develop procurement technologies and processes that support those trends
Review current processes for procurement and make recommendations where appropriate.
To develop, manage and co-ordinate the procurement processes. To manage internal procurement requires and activities.
To be in charge of the purchase of equipment for the organization, contact suppliers, and research offers and quotations.
Interview, hire and train personnel for procurement related activities. Role:
Process purchase requisitions / order within purchasing authority.
Invite, assess and award recommend supplier tenders, bids quotations, and proposals.
Establish and negotiate contract terms and conditions and maintain supplier relationship.
Prepare and maintain purchasing records, reports and price lists
Work with internal and external stakeholders to determine
To assist and advise the Head of Procurement & Legal as well as the rest of the organization on all procurement issues.
To develop, manage and co-ordinate the procurement processes. To manage internal procurement requires and activities.
To be in charge of the purchase of equipment for the organization, contact suppliers, and research offers and quotations
To be able to prepare calls for tender and follow-up procedure and in the management of any type of contracts (service, works, supplies)
To provide assistance to the organization members related with all procurement matters. Role:
Administers bidding process and contracts for vendor performance/compliance within established limits (e.g. prepare specifications, evaluate bids, recommend vendors, conduct bid meetings, etc.) for the purpose of securing items and/or services within budget and in compliance with regulatory requirements
Maintains purchasing information, files and records (e.g. Requests for Proposal, purchase orders, vender files, etc.) for the purpose of ensuring the availability of documentation and compliance with established policies and regulatory guidelines
Participates in unit meetings, in-service training, workshops, etc. for the purpose of conveying and/or gathering information required to perform job functions
Processes purchasing-related information (e.g. bid documents, tabulations, requisitions, electronic procurement, product specifications, statements of work, performance terms, contracts, etc.) for the purpose of updating and distributing information, authorizing for action and/or complying with established accounting practices
Researches contracts, suppliers, equipment and regulations, including evaluation of new products for the purpose of analyzing information to determine product and/or service need and availability as necessary
Serves as liaison with vendors (e.g. telephone service, cell service, fuel, office supplies, etc.) for the purpose of monitoring and consolidation of orders for better management of expenses
Manage and develop the existing and potential supplier pool and update the Approved Vendor List
Search for new potential suppliers? Develop and set up a supplier data base
Negotiate with local and international suppliers; prepare price comparisons? Cost saving budgeting and targeting? Negotiate and set up frame contracts
Effective & proactive liaison with other departments as necessary to forecast, plan to meet purchase deadline, to bundling of demands for necessary
Identify, qualify, and select vendors of materials, equipment, products, or services, and conduct overall Jun ’10 to March 2012 with Saudi Railways Organization, Dammam, and K.S.A as Procurement Officer - Level II
Feb ’06-Oct 09 with Global Business Services, Abu Dhabi, UAE as Purchasing -Team Leader supplier management
Evaluate cost and quality of materials, equipment, products, or services
Manage purchase requisitions/orders
Review records of materials, equipment, products, or services ordered and received
Generate and/or review invoices, work orders, consumption reports, and demand forecasts. Role:
Prepares and develops bid documents and supplier bid lists to obtain competitive quotations on commodities and services. Provide onsite troubleshooting for any user desktop issues.
Promotes the Purchasing section as an effective resource for addressing Supply Management issues
Analyzes current procurement activities and recommends improvement through more efficient procurement methods, quantity discounts, standardization, value analysis and cooperative purchasing.
Process purchase requisitions / orders within purchasing authority
Invite, assess, and award/recommend supplier tenders, bids, quotations, and proposals
Establish and negotiate contract terms and conditions, and maintain supplier relationships
Prepare and maintain purchasing records, reports and price lists
Work with internal and external stakeholders to determine procurement needs, quality, and delivery requirements
Assist in the development of specifications for equipment, materials, and services to be purchased
Administer contract performance, including delivery, receipt, warranty, damages and insurance Role:
Purchasing material for inventory and non-stock items for branches and customer orders.
Reviewing Purchase orders and faxing and/or EDI over to vendors.
Monitoring to make sure fax and/or EDI's went through and confirm expected ship dates and updating system.
Resolving errors on purchase orders as required.
Assisting with stock rotations as needed.
Reviewing reports for stock outs and expediting open orders.
Monitoring price increases and communicating changes. As necessary.
Reviewing line points/ order points for inventory stock levels.
Obtaining bids to realize maximum value from the expenditure of University funds in the purchase of materials and services.
Education and Professional Certification
Diploma in Computer Science Eng.
Pre University College,Kuvempu Vishwa Vidhylaya,Karnatka
Diploma in Hardware and Networking Engineer, Karnataka in 2002-2004.
MCSE (Micro Soft Certified System Engineer)
Diploma in Computer Applications, Udupi
Diploma In Desk Top Publishing, Udupi
Hardware Maintenance and Networking, Udupi
Auto CAD, Udupi
Personnel Details
Father Name : Sheikh Ahmed
Marital Status : Married
Date of Birth : 04th April 1980
Nationality : Indian
Passport No : G2213886
Languages Known : English Hindi, Malayalam, Kannada, Tamil, and Arabic Jun’04 – Oct’05 with Golden City Office, L.L.C Abu Dhabi Purchasing Officer
Aug’99 – Jun’03 with Gulf and Safa L.L.C, Abu Dhabi as a Purchaser