Asif Rehman
**************@*****.***
*************@*****.***
P.O. Box 509
Riyadh 11421
Kingdom of Saudi Arabia
Objective
A hardworking, pro-active procurement specialist with an upbeat and positive attitude, who is looking for an opportunity to make a big difference in a business that is moving forward. Possessing a record of accomplishment of achievements and a proven ability to manage the vendor / supplier base to reduce lead-time and cost wherever possible. Results Driven and able to use initiative to develop effective solutions to supply chain Problems, whilst having an active and dynamic approach to work and getting things done efficiently. Looking for a suitable managerial position with an exciting and ambitious company that offers genuine room for progression.
Areas of Expertise
Negotiating Supply chain Material supply solutions
Vendor identification Supplier relationship ERP Baan LN (Purchasing,Project & Logistic Module)
PERSONAL SUMMARY
From February 2005 – Present Arabian Furniture & Design Company
Working as a Procurement Manager in Arabian Furniture & Design Company (Hoshan Group), Responsible for organizing and maintaining a central facility for the purchase of all goods, services and contracts on a best price / best quality basis. Ensuring the handling of all international Purchases around the world e.g: Far East, China, Europe, and USA, and ensuring smooth supply of material to our warehouses.
Responsibilities
Developing and executing procurement strategies.
Managing supplier relationships.
Negotiating contracts.
Ensuring compliance with regulatory requirements.
Reviewing vendor quality.
Maintaining price controls and inventory flows to identify and implement efficient purchasing programs.
Developing and directing objectives, policies, and processes regarding all purchasing function.
Approving and leading the distribution and enforcement of procurement policies and procedures.
Developing supply plans and category strategies to achieve cost savings and improve quality and service levels by identifying opportunity areas such as product standardization and supplier consolidation.
Measuring and tracking performance within each spend category and defining budgetary impact.
Ensuring that goods are efficiently transported and delivered on time.
Liaising with vendors to get the best and cheapest prices on materials and transportation services.
Recruiting and hiring new workers while overseeing the activities of staff to ensure smooth operations.
Managing end-to-end operations within a business’ supply chain.
Working internally with leadership, sales, and warehousing teams to optimize a business’ supply chain and align it with growth goals.
Handling responsibilities like budgeting, relationship management, staffing, logistics planning, and supply chain optimization.
Setting goals and guidelines, managing budgets and timelines, researching new opportunities, identifying the strengths and weaknesses of operations, and implementing solutions against problem areas.
Company Profile
Hoshan Company Limited has over 40 years of experience in the contract furniture business in Saudi Arabia and is now a dominant player in this field dealing in Floor Planning, Systems Furniture, Office Seating, Mobile Storage Systems, Health Care Specialty Furniture, Office Accessories, Carpeting, Flooring, and Interior Design.
Since Hoshan started, have represented the office furniture’s world leader in design, Herman Miller, who has supported our efforts in trend-setting products and office furniture systems. Our Other major suppliers include world known manufacturers e.g., Codutti-ITALY, Forster-Austria, High Point-USA, Dauphin-Spain, Nurus- Turkey, OFS-USA, Tarket Sommer-France, Figueras-Spain, Erick Jorgensen -Denmark.
Hoshan have furnished partially or fully the offices some of the following organizations, ARAMCO, AL RAJHI BANK, NCB, DR. SULEIMAN AL HABIB MEDICAL CENTER, HOLLANDI BANK, CHAMBER OF COMMERCE, SAUDIA, PRINCESS NOURA UNIVERSITY, KING FAISAL SPECIALIST HOSPITAL, BANK AL INMA & TOP OF ALL KING SAUD UNIVERSITY – GIRLS CAMPUS and many more in pipeline.
Academic Qualification
1999 Bachelor
University of Punjab - Lahore
1996 Intermediate
Board of Intermediate & Secondary Education Rawalpindi
1993- Matriculation
Rawalpindi Board of Education
Technical Qualification
Operating systems : Windows XP,VISTA,2003-07,
Software : MS Office(EXCEL,WORD,POWERPOINT), Acrobat,
ERP : Baan 5C, LN