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KHAJA FAZLE ZILANI

M : +966-***-***-***, Skype id: jeelanikf

E : adzlhu@r.postjobfree.com / adzlhu@r.postjobfree.com

A : P.O .Box No. Dammam( Al-Rakah), Saudi Arabia. https://www.linkedin.com/in/khaja-jeelani-96155ab

30 + Years Experienced Mechanical Engineer with Certification of Commercial Contracts Manager ( CICCM ) from IPSCMI ( USA ), APS ( American Purchasing Society ) Certification & Saudi Aramco approved Resource

Seeking assignments in Procurement / Material Management / Supply Chain Management / Global Sourcing with an organization of repute preferably in EPC / Construction / Manufacturing / Oil & Gas industry Location Preference: Gulf / India

Profile Summary

• A competent professional with over 30 + years of experience in Procurement, Operations, Supply Chain Management, Inventory Control, Material Management and Team Management. Deftness in managing the entire gamut of Materials Management including liaising with vendors for timely procurement Of various Materials ( Engineered & Non-engineered ), standard & customized Equipment.

• A strategic planner with expertise in implementing cost saving measures (by using various cost reduction techniques) to achieve reduction in terms of procurement cost

• Resourceful in driving (inbound and outbound) Logistics Operations which Encompasses new route identification, fleet management and negotiating with freight forwarders for timely delivery of required materials.

• Knowledge of SASO/SABER ( for import shipments to KSA ) certification and aware of up to date regulations for custom clearance via various modes of transport .

• Exceptional negotiation & relationship management skills with ability to relate to People at any level of business

• Excellent interpersonal, analytical and negotiation skills. Core Competencies

• Maintaining a strong communication chain between the different divisions in order to receive inquiries about status of materials, requisition, dispat ch information and delivery status.

• Managing supply chain for distributing goods to the manufacturing unit / Project job site of Micro Tunnelling ( TBM ), Sewage Plants and other Infrastructure Projects for achievement of targets within specified parameters

• Interfacing with cross functional departments for ascertaining procurement plans of raw materials .

• Planning the funds for procurement and sourcing of materials ensuring optimum Utilization of materials, maximum cost savings & meeting anticipatory orders for monthly operations.

• Monitoring the stock levels of consumables / spare & Wear Parts / stocks at warehouses / Stores & ensuring timely procurement and replenishment of stocks

• Lead Material Value Analysis ( by using Value – Engineering ) / Re- engineering Initiatives with the objective of Reducing Cost of Goods Supplied & Hence Improving Gross Profit Levels.

• Planning, directing and maintaining efficient Project operations; assigning and evaluating the work performance of personnel assigned to the Project, Provided Project based Accurate Forecasts to the Project Manager / MD on cost, Delivery & Performance of Sub-contractors.

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• Providing innovative warehousing like just in time services to increase inventory visibility and velocity, concurrently helping company reduce total cost and cycle time .

• Ensure Implementation Of Client Procedure For Bidding, Submit Documentation, Prepare Procurement Strategy

(Make Or Buy Analysis ) Reports Based On Project Procurement Plan.

• Responsible for Suppliers Profile & Portfolio Management, Suppliers Pre - Qualification and Vendors Performance evaluation on requirement basis for vendor selection - prepare bidding plan, conduct bidding, monitor progress, Collect bidding responses, Prepare Strategy Report, organize contract negotiations and handover.

• Responsible for staff development activities comprising of supporting recruitment, team development and complaint resolution, set KPI’s for direct reports and conduct performance appraisal and also drive motivation levels of direct reports. Employment Details

From November 2021 to till date Working with ‘ Saudi Consolidated Engineering Co. ‘ Address : Al Khobar - Saudi Arabia Position : Procurement Manager – Project Site ( PMCS ) Job Role & Responsibilities : Assigned on Project : Marine Yard Development Program ( Saudi ARAMCO Project ) – RAS al-khair, Eastern province - Saudi Arabia.

Review Transmittals of various disciplines submitted by Main contractor and compile, consolidate SA-PMT response and relevant communication with action codes. Follow-up /Co-ordination with CONTRACTOR Procurement Expeditors team on Daily/Weekly basis for materials Delivery as per schedule. Streamline corrective action plan for critical path materials/equipment .Co-ordinate procurement deliverables by contractor as per approved Procurement plan. From December -2019 to October 2021 worked With M/s Katerra Saudi Arabia LLC, Address : Riyadh, Saudi Arabia Position : ' Procurement Manager ' Client: Ministry of Housing (NHC – National Housing Company ) Project: Construction of Villas of various sizes - Project Value: ~ 4.5 Billion SAR Project/s location: Pan-Kingdom of Saudi Arabia Job Role & Responsibilities :

With Proven Track Record, Efficiently Handled Procurement With Reputed Global/Local Manufacturers / Stockists / Vendors For steel, PPGI coils ( for corrugated pipes manufacturing ),Ready-mix Concrete, Pumps, Valves, Mobile batch plant, Concrete Pump & placer, PEB 's, MEP Equipment & Materials, Architectural Finishing Materials, Hire Equipment, Sub-con services, Engineering services etc. Closely interface with various stake holders to resolve Procurement challenges to achieve project milestones . Sourcing, Planning and managing the procurement aspects of the Projects, Factories ( CAPEX & OPEX - Equipment/Materials & Spare parts ) to ensure that objectives are met within the approved Project scope, budget, and schedule. Working with various TPI agencies for various inspection activities, Calibration of equipment as per approved schedule. Continuously review the company's procurement strategy, Identifying and mitigating any contractual and supplier risks. Cost estimation

(Pre bid & Post Bid), Vendor Sourcing, development, account management for hassle free SCM process. Provide inputs ( for Goods services, spend budget on Local & overseas procurement ) to Sporadic NHC reports to Katerra Management . Formulated Procurement strategy for Vendor selection/classification based on Client policy compliance. From August-2019 to Dec 2019 : worked With M/s Al Kifah Contracting Co., Dammam, Saudi Arabia As ‘ Procurement Manager ’ Client : KFUPM ( King Fahd university of Petroleum & Minerals ) Work Experience certificate not available

Project value : ~1.3 Billion SAR.

Project : 13 No.s Multi storied buildings ( 8-12 floors – Mixed use ) & Mosque Hierarchical Reporting to : Project Supply Chain Manager Hierarchical Report in : Five ( 2 Procurement Engineers, 1 - Procurement Expeditor/officer, 1 - Procurement Assistant, & 1- Procurement DC )

Reason for job change : For better prospects

With Proven Track Record, Efficiently Handled Procurement With Reputed Global/Local Manufacturers / Stockists / Vendors for steel Rebars, Ready-mix Concrete, Precast Elements, CMU & AAC Blocks, Pumps, Valves, Pipes (GRP,HDPE,CS,PPR ), Flange s & Fittings, MEP Equipment & Materials, Civil ( Infrastructure, Building Construction ), Architectural Finishing Materials, Landscape

& hardscape, BMU & Vendor design packages ( as per contract particular conditions )

• Project Procurement Plan & Procurement schedule successfully approved by client

• Closely interface with Project Management Team, Engineering Consultant ( Wood Alhujailan ), internal technical Department, 3 P a g e

Operations, and Sub-Contractors to resolve Procurement issues to achieve project mile stones

• Co-ordinating and managing the procurement aspects of the Project ( Package 1 & Package 2 ) to ensure that objective s are met within the approved Project scope, budget, and schedule.

• Continuously reviewing the company’s procurement strategy, Identifying and mitigating any contractual and supplier risks. From October 2017 to July 2019 worked With M/s M/s Huta Hegerfeld co., As ‘ Project Procurement Manager ’ ( Assigned on Rastanoura Project )

Client : Saudi Aramco /Contract no.660*******

Hierarchical Reporting to : Project Manager & Director – East coast office Hierarchical Report in : Two ( 1 - Procurement Expeditor, 1 - Procurement Assistant ) Reason for job change : For better prospects

With Proven Track Record, Efficiently Handled Procurement With Reputed Global/Local Manufacturers / Stockists / Vendors : Structural Steel, Sheet piles, Tie-rods & waling beams, Bored Piles, Precast elements for PIB, Pumps, CPI, V alves, Pipes (RTR,HDPE,CS ), Flanges & Fittings, PACU, MEP Equipment & Materials, Civil ( Infrastructure, Building Construction ), Marine Materials, TMS

( Terminal Management system ), Instrumentation items ( including field instruments ), outdoor LV Switch racks Etc.,

• Familiar with EPM-SAP software for day to day Procurement related operations and managed procurement process thru 7 Gates as per Saudi Aramco SOP’s

• Closely interface with Saudi Aramco Project Management Team (SA-PMT), Engineering Consultant (Mustang HDP), In-house technical Department, Operations, and Sub-Contractors to resolve Procurement issues to achieve project mile stones.

• Co-ordinating and managing the procurement aspects of the Saudi Aramco Project (upgrade west Pier facilities ) to ensure that objectives are met within the approved Project scope, budget, and schedule.

• Continuously reviewing the company’s procurement strategy, Identifying and mitigating any contractual and supplier risks ( communicating Procurement issues and remedial actions being taken to mitigate consequences to SA-PMT ).

• Provide Spare Parts co-ordination for the project thru OEM/OPM and support SPDP coordinator with RSPL data From October 2016 to March 2017 - worked With M/s Petron Saudi Industrial Co. LLC, Jubail, Saudi Arabia As ‘ Procurement In-Charge’. ( Project based assignment ) Hierarchical Reporting to : M.D / Planning & SC Manager Hierarchical Report in : Five ( 2 - Procurement Engineers, 3 - Procurement Specialists ) With Proven Track Record, Efficiently Handled Procurement With Reputed Global/Local Manufacturers / Stockists / Vendors : Structural Steel, Welding Consumables, Pumps,Valves, Pipes, Flanges & Fittings, Insulation Materials, MEP, Civil ( Infrastructure, Building Construction ) Items, Scaffold Materials Etc.,

From August 2015 to December 2015 - Worked With M/s Green Falcon Ltd ( under M/s Tamlik Management ) Jeddah, Saudi Arabia As ‘ Procurement Manager ‘

Project : Multi-storied Residential Buildings, Client: Ministry of Housing Hierarchical Reporting to : Projects Director

Hierarchical Report in : Nil

Reason for job change : Redundancy declared by company due to closing down of Procurement Department, while restructuring the company.

Civil Engineering - Construction Building Materials - Tunnel Form – work, Water Proofing Membrane, Ready Mix Concrete, Rebar Steel, Structural Steel, Batching Plant Bulk Materials,Concrete Admixtures, Tiles, Finishing Materials etc., Elevators, HVAC equipment ( Split A/c’s ),MEP Equipment & Materials. From 25th February, 2014 to July 2015– Worked With M/s Vision Etimaad Contracting Co.Ltd (MEP Sub -Contract or For SBG

- Saudi Binladin Group ) Jeddah, Saudi A rabia As ‘ Projects Procurement Manager ‘ Hierarchical Reporting to : Deputy General Manager Hierarchical Report in : 6 ( 1- Lead Procurement, 2-Procurement Engineers, 1-Procurement officer, 1-Local Purchaser, 1-Procurement Assistant )

Reason for job change : For Better Prospects

Project : High Rise Building (Mixed use), Infrastructure & MEP Contracting Projects Value: SAR.465 Million (USD.124 Million) – Multiple concurrent ProjectsHandling Procurement Activities for HVAC, Plumbing, and Fire Fighting & Electrical in MEP Domain as per SBG Procurement Policy. Projects handled: Security Buildings – Plot -2 (B1, B2 + 26 Floors - High Rise Building), Makkah First Ring Road Project.

July-2008 – 20 th February, 2014 : Krimmley Contracting Co. Ltd. (Main Contractor – EPC ), Jeddah, Saudi Arabia as ‘ Senior Mechanical Engineer ‘ (Deputy Procurement Manager) 4 P a g e

Client : Ministry of Water & Electricity, NWC, STC & RC - Yanbu Hierarchical Reporting to : M.D / Procurement Manager Hierarchical Report in : 5 ( 2 - Procurement Engineers, 1 - Procurement officer, 1- Local Purchaser, 1 - Procurement Assistant ) Reason for job change : For Better Prospects

Project : Infrastructure (Viz..Bridges, Sludge Treatment Plant, Pump stations, Water Reservoirs, waste water re-use, Saudi Telecom Projects ), Industrial Manufacturing & MEP Contracting Projects Value: USD 200 Million - Multiple concurrent Projects Products Purchased : Chillers, Pumps, Valves, Firefighting System, Plumbing, All Machinery & Equipment ( Micro tunneling- HDD / TBM, Manufacturing, Earth Moving, Piling Rigs, Road Works, HVAC etc.) Electrical (Transformers, Mv/Lv Switch Gears, RMUs, MCCs, Busbar System), EOT Cranes, Mobile Cranes, MV/LV Generators Up to 2 Mw, MV/LV Cables, Material Handling Equipment, Static & Rotary Equipment, Batching Plant (Auxilaries + Equipment), Pre-Engineered Buildings, All Types of Pipe s (RC, DI, GRP, HDPE, RTR, SS, CARBON STEEL) & Pipe Line Materials . Civil Engineering - Construction Building Materials (Water Proofing Membrane, Ready Mix Concrete, Rebar Steel, Structural Steel, Batching Plant Bulk Materials,Concrete Admixtures, Tiles, Finishing Materials etc.) Key Result Areas

• Effectively handling a team of 5 people and managing RFP activities at bidding stage of the project and the projects at execution by streamlining various RFP activities and appraisal of the capital equipment, material & spare parts suppliers

• Conducting techno-commercial evaluation of the vendor’s proposals and recommending the competent source to top mgmt. Leading procurement process by identifying reliable vendors as per approved company procedures & policies

• Accountable for technical submittals to the client / consultant and consequent follow -up for approval from the relevant authorities

• Involved in maintaining and updating approved vendor’s list and potential manufacturers /suppliers, to review / extract technical specifications, BOQ and drawings

• Tracking & ensuring quotation received are complying with the specific project requirements

• Assisting team in preparing and issuing purchase orders as per company’s policy

• Performing strategic procurement planning for long – lead items and reporting activities related to procurement.

• Coordinating various technical reviews with project teams and end users

• Responsible for preparing ITP for mechanical stream items and reviewing TPI reports, compliance of specifications

&Standards Inspecting, witnessing Equipment Testing at manufacturer’s facility to ensure quality & specifications are strictly complied with the project specifications.

• Monitor Resources Availability Throughout the life-cycle of Project Procurement, Responsible for Procurement Support for Project Progress .

Micro Tunnel Boring Machine ( MTBM ) Scope Of Responsibilities : Procurement, Supply & Distribution Management - New Equipment, Spare & Wear Parts, Consumables, Tools & Accessories. Responsible For SCM Of Spare Parts, Wear Parts, Excavation Tools And Related Services For 9 Micro Tunnelling Boring Machines ( Concurrently On-Going Projects ) For MOWE Projects . ( MTBM’s On Madinah & Yanbu Micro Tunneling Projects ) With Following Scope Of Responsibilities :

• Responsible For SCM Of Spare/ Wear Parts, Consumables For Preventive And Breakdown Maintenance as per Project Plan.

• Machines Procured : Herren Knecht M -1065, MTS Perforator1000, MTS Perforator 2000, MTS Perforator 2200.

• Bentonite Pumps And Lubrication Systems, Separation Plants ( SCHAUENBERG -MAB ), Tunnelling Lubrication Fluids ( SW-TGL, TGL ) To Minimize Jacking Forces, Feed, Slurry & De-Watering Pumps, Intermediate Jacking Station For Longer Drives, Jacking Hydraulic Cylinder, Modification Of Cutter Head, Muck Cart,Material Handling Equipment And Its Auxiliaries Supply, Hydraulic Motors, Maintenance ( MRO ), Witness Test At Vendor’s Workshop For Acceptance ( Hydraulic cylinders ) Prior To Delivery At Site, Launching, Reception Seals, Internal Lining Materials And Welding Consumables, Tools And Accessories To Ensure Leak-Tight Pipe Joint, Man Hole, Shaft Construction ( Secant Piling, Sinking Shaft Construction ) Materials, Tools, Consumables & Accessories, Shotcrete Machines, Up-Skin Construction Materials, Tools & Consumables.

• Make Periodical Follow-Up With Project / Site /Construction /Ware House Management For Updated Inventory Of Spare/Wear Parts, Consumables And Supplies.

• Dealt with Subcontractors for Manhole, line finishing,launching, reception shaft construction - supply, Installation, Testing, Commissioning & Acceptance.

December2007 – July2008 : MADA Commercial & Industrial Investment Group (Al-Rajhi Holding Co.), Riyadh as ‘ Electro- Mechanical Procurement (Utility) Manager Hierarchical Reporting to : Projects Director

Hierarchical Report in : Nil

Reason for job change : For Better Prospects

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Project : Industrial Manufacturing, Infrastructure & MEP Contracting Project Value : USD 110 Million + - Multiple Concurrent Projects Products Purchased : Chillers, Pumps, Valves, Firefighting, Plumbing, Production Line Machinery & Equipment, Electrical

(Transformers, Switch Gear, RMU, MCC, Busbar System), EOT Cranes, MV/LV Generators up to 2 Mw, MV / LV Cables, Material Handling Equipment, Pre-Engineered Buildings, Evaluation Of MEP Sub- Contractors, Negotiation & Contract Award, Scrutiny Of Variation Order Claims.

Key Result Areas

• Worked towards approval and appraisal of the industrial capital equipment suppliers (viz. Package Units, AHU, FCU, Cooling Towers, Heat Exchangers, MV Switch Gears, MCC’s Transformers, O/H Cranes )

• Evaluated supplier’s performance based on lead times and non-conformance reports

• Involved in identifying and proposing ‘long lead time’ items to the management and formulate long term procurement strategy.

July2001 – November2007 : Saudi Signs Supply Co. Ltd., Jeddah as ‘Materials Planning & Procurement Engineer (Procurement Manager) ‘

Hierarchical Reporting to : General Manager

Hierarchical Report in : 3 ( Procurement officer, Local Purchaser, Procurement Assistant ) Reason for job change : For Better Prospects

Project: Industrial Manufacturing

Project Value: USD. 35 Million +

Products Purchased: Firefighting, Plumbing, Production Line Machinery & Equipment, Material Handling Equipment, Industrial Materials (Polypropylene Sheets, Vinyls, PVC Fabrics, Screen Chemicals, Digital Printing Inks) Key Result Areas

• Responsible for approval and appraisal of material suppliers performance based on delivery schedules, lead times and non- conformance reports

• Involved in negotiating ‘contract terms & conditions’ with the suppliers in co-ordination with the top management

• Identified new vendors and conducted periodical techno-commercial evaluation of the existing & new suppliers

• Formulated annual materials budget based on the strategic business plan, sales forecast and ensured procurement process for materials by identifying reliable sources and suppliers .

• Monitored airport, seaport & road freight clearance of inbound overseas orders to ensure a timely & effective supply of materials to support production department

• Ensured optimum level of stock, reviewed non-moving items and dispose obsolescence

• Accountable for material classification, creation of stock material cataloguing, preparation of material codes and generated weekly stock reports

• Performed daily inspection of stores and storage areas and ensured the traceability of the stock Familiar with Warehouse Management System (WMS) documentation and hands on experience with automated operating systems (personal computer usage) for inventory control, purchasing and stock management

• Minimized inventory cost on materials by establishing EOQ for store stock items

• Rendered logistics support for on time delivery of materials and services to company's branches at optimum cost

• Maintained inventory on FIFO basis and costing of each consignment for the landed cost of the material. Highlights

• Successfully completed / Handled projects on schedule within time / budget constraints (MADA Group)

• Instrumental in achieving targeted savings of about 10 -12% to the organization by proposing alternate competitive vendors with quality standards and within specified period ( KCC )

• Played a major role in decreasing inventory cost of materials & spare parts (Saudi Signs Supply Co. Ltd.)

• Demonstrated skills in handling multi - million dollar purchases ( KCC ) Exposed to Global Sourcing ; Strategic procurement Planning

• Functioned as key member in the ISO Implementation in National Glass & Mirrors Co. Prepared Working Instructions & Procedures For Production Planning, Engineering & Maintenance Planning Departments. Developed Various Forms For Three Departments.

Major vendors handled:

YORK, CARRIER, MCC, SSP, FOSROC, BASF, RASHED AL RASHED, MUHAIDIB, BIN YAMANI, SBM, WEIR-WARMAN MINERALS, PALMIERI, MTS PERFORATOR GMBH, BFH GMBH, BEPAS, LINATEX, GRUNDFOS, TSURUMI, GRINDEX, KSB PUMPS&VALVES, AMIANTIT, YBA KANOO, ZAHID TRACTOR, ABAHSAIN,TAMGO, FUTURE PIPE, ACWA PIPES, AL BILAD PIPES, T.NAGADI PREFORMED CONCRETE FACTORY, ABUL JADAYEL FOR GRP, HDPE & CONCRETE PRODUCTS, HYDRAULIC CITY, SAUDI-GULF HYDRAULICS ( FOR REXROTH, HYDAC ), ABDULLAH HASHEM, ARAB EQUIPMENT, VICTAULIC, 6 P a g e

MEDCO, ABUNAY YAN, WILDEN PUMPS,FLOWSERVE, WESCOSA,VEOLIA (OILY WATER TREATEMENT SYSTEM ) Existing systems/ processes streamlined / Results obtained:

• Identified Long Lead Items And Developed Long Term Procurement Strategy (Streamlined Company’s EPC performance by using ABC Analysis) Streamlined The Product Cost for Saudi Signs Supply Co. Ltd.) New vendor/ supplier identified:

• Broke the monopoly of SW -TGL manufacturer in K.S.A and identified new manufacturer in USA (with saving to the company by 18

- 20%)

Previous Experience

December 1992 – June2001: National Glass & Mirrors Co. Ltd., Jeddah (An ISO 9002 certified company) as

‘‘ Mechanical Engineer ''

Hierarchical Reporting to : Sales Manager Hierarchical Report in : 4 ( 1-Estimator, 2-Drafts persons, 1-office assistant ) Reason for job change : For Better Prospects

Academic Details

BACHELOR OF ENGINEERING . (Mechanical Engineering ) from Bangalore University, India. Graduated in December - 1990

Other Course

• IELTS [International English Language Testing System] from British Council, Dammam September-2022

• IT Skills: Well versed with AutoC A D R14 and MS-Office (Word, Excel & PowerPoint) Trainings Attended

ISO 9000 awareness training FAHSS / TUV, DAMMAM in 1998 Certifications received

• Certified Internal Quality Auditor from FAHSS / TUV, DAMMAM

• CICCM from IPSCMI (American Organization ), Valid till Nov - 2024

• Member - Saudi Council of Engineers, Valid till December 2023

• CIPP & CPPM (Certified Professional Purchasing Manager) from APS (American Purchasing Society)

• Training Course in SAP (MM) ECC 6.0

• PMP Training ( 35 PDU’s – FEB 2016 ) TRACCERT, CANADA Personal Details

Date of Birth: 1st August, 1968

Languages Known: English, Arabic, Urdu, Hindi & Telugu Nationality: Indian

Residence Permit (Saudi Iqama): Valid and Transferable Driving License: Valid Saudi Driving License

Credentials & References : Available on Request

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