Buyer

Afsar Shaikh,

Procurement Officer,

+966-***-***-*** **************@*****.*** Jubail - Saudi Arabia Page 1 of 3

Executive Summary: Overall 20+ Years experience in Oil & Gas, Petrochemical, Construction & Infrastructure industry to offer Strategic Procurement, Purchasing, Expediting, Materials Management, Logistics & Supply Chain Management, Contracts & Agreements, Vendor Development and Supplier Relationship Management services. Educational Background:

• 1997 - Dip., Diploma in Computer Basic Applications, India

• 1995 - Dip., Diploma in Sales Management & Marketing, India

• 1987 - BSc., Bachelor of Science – Bangalore University, India Training & Skills:

• Project Operations Management • Strategic Sourcing & Purchasing • Project Procurement Management

• Vendor Development & SRM • Cost Control & Negotiations • Contracts & Service Agreements

• Logistics & Freight Forwarding • Supply Chain Management • Materials Management & Expediting Work Experience:

Procurement Expeditor, Oct’2024 – Ongoing

New Horizons Contracting Company, Jubail – Saudi Arabia Job Purpose: To perform Sourcing & Materials Management activities and engineering team coordination to match client specifications, schedules, approved vendors list and standard materials specification to avoid any deviations. Projects: (Client – Saudi Aramco)

• Upgrade of fire protection & industrial drainage system at Gassim bulk plant, BI-10-009**-****.

• Halon project - Replace Halon System East - West Pipeline Pump Station, BI-10-00844.

• Debottleneck Sfanyiah project (Sub contractor) BI-10-00631-02. Roles & Responsibilities:

• Ensuring all materials arrivals as per SAMS and arranging samples for substitute/obsolete materials for approval,

• Expediting materials from Manufacturers/Suppliers/Vendors to track deliveries schedule as per project timelines,

• Planning, Updating and Monitoring materials arrival schedules in Project Material Status Report,

• Attending Procurement, Contracts & Vendors meeting to resolve problems & to meet demand & supply plans,

• Tracking all long lead items for compliances of technical specification, quality control, shipment schedules, documentations, safety data-sheets, certificates, commissioning spare-parts supply and SPIR List for client,

• Categorization & dispatch report for site stores supply and arranging replacements for faulty supplies,

• Coordinating with Procurement, Stores, Finance, QA & QC, team for Liquidated Damages & Payment release,

• Managing Logistics and freight forwarders to ship materials along with the custom duty documents along with shipment release certificates, bill of loading, mode of shipment and commercial invoices referring issued POs. Materials Expeditor, Mar’2024 – Jun’2024

Danem Engineering Works, Doha – Qatar

Job Purpose: To expedite project long lead materials and SPIR record management. Projects: (Client – QAFCO)

• Qatar Fertilizers

Roles & Responsibilities:

• Obtained Purchase Orders and expediting Order Acknowledgements from Suppliers/Vendors/Sub-Contractors,

• Ensured all long-lead items has been cleared for FAT (Factory Acceptance Test) & Shipment Release certificates issued by Quality Control department, Freight Forwarders has been appointed to manage shipment movements,

• Reviewed & verified all technical specification documents, materials certificates, inspection report, and commercial tax invoices along with bill of loading is in line with PO Terms & Conditions and INCOTERMS*2010,

• Informed project managers & store supervisors about shipment arrival schedules and project dispatch planning,

• Coordinated with End-Users, Procurement, Inventory Management, Quality Engineers, & Finance Departments,

• Applied Liquidated Damages on delayed deliveries affected to project site activities causing loss to the business,

• Evaluated vendor performance based on past orders and ongoing in-hand supply order & contract agreements. Afsar Shaikh,

Procurement Officer,

+966-***-***-*** **************@*****.*** Jubail - Saudi Arabia Page 2 of 3

Senior Buyer, June’2018 – Feb’2024

Gagan Technologies Pvt. Ltd., Bangalore, India

Job Purpose: To reduce excessive buying and cost-control on overall continuous supplies of IT Procurement. Roles & Responsibilities:

• Cross checked all Material Requisitions from centralized stores & received Purchase Requisitions to raise RFQ,

• Floated Request for Quotation to obtain Technical Bids to be Technically evaluated/accepted by End-Users,

• Negotiated accepted TBE’s Commercial Proposals to achieve maximum Cost-Savings on all Purchase Orders,

• Requested POs, Blanket Orders & Contracts for Management Approval and coordinated with Vendors/Suppliers for Order Acknowledgement submission along with other NMR documents,

• Collaborated with material receivers to get right materials in right time company policy,

• Assured all Vendors/Suppliers has completed pending all orders, and get paid as per PO Terms & Conditions. Buyer / Expeditor, Nov’2015 – Nov’2017

Technip FMC, Luanda - Angola

Job Purpose: To execute Lumpsum EPC Projects Strategic Sourcing, Procurement & Supply Chain Management. Projects:

• BP – PSVM Project (Engineering Services), ANGOLA BLOCK 31BP

• Greater Plutonio Project (Engineering Services), ANGOLA BLOCK 18

• Total E&P -KAOMBO -BLOCK 32

Roles & Responsibilities:

• Analyzed Material requisitions to ensure clarity/completeness in description of materials and equipment, quantity and quality requirements, proper authorization, delivery requirements, and proper supporting documentation,

• Analyzed the technical and commercial terms and conditions. Liaised with technical engineering team for the technical evaluation,

• Executed commercial bid tabulation (CBT) and conclude all terms & conditions with the vendors on approval of TBT from the technical engineering team and recommend supplier selection, initiate signature process from Executive Management,

• Finalized the awarding of PO & Subcontracts and serve as central point of contact for national / global subcontractors/ consultants,

• Expedited with the supplier for the timely delivery of the shipment and to maintain an inspection plan in line with the execution schedule,

• Liaised with QA/QC for Third Party Inspection ensuring that TPI has all relevant Purchase Order and Project Specifications, that TPI attends witness and hold points referenced in the approved Inspection and Test Plans and TPI issues Inspection Release Notes to trigger the shipping process, Senior Buyer, Mar’2009 – Jul’2015

Saudi Withcon Company Ltd, Jubail – Saudi Arabia

Job Purpose: To execute Construction Projects Contracts, Sourcing & Procurement & Materials Management. Projects:

• Royal Commission for Jubail & Yanbu (560-S27 & 560-S28 & 560-C33)

• Jubail Polysilicon Project (JPP),

• Sahara Maaden Project (SAMAPCO).

Roles & Responsibilities:

• Scheduled procurement pre-award activities such that suitable vendors and appointed to the works in a timely manner to ensure that the overall project schedule requirements are met.

• Identified and appointed potential vendors with relevant experience as per the requirements.

• Facilitated material Requisitions to concern Buyers to procure goods or services in compliance with the procurement procedures.

• Reviewed and negotiated the contracts with suppliers to achieve appropriate savings and service levels.

• Ensured all required QA/QC traceability and other final documentation are received from vendor and complied into the final manufactures Data Report.

Afsar Shaikh,

Procurement Officer,

+966-***-***-*** **************@*****.*** Jubail - Saudi Arabia Page 3 of 3

Project Buyer, Oct’2006 – Feb’2009

Al Suwaidi Holding, Yanbu – Saudi Arabia

Projects:

• SAUDI ARAMCO – Replacement of Fire & Gas Detection System at YANBU REFINERY, LSTK Project

• SABIC – High Density Polyethylene (HDPE) and Butane BTX Co. (YANSAB), EPC Project Roles & Responsibilities:

• Responsible for procurement of specific grade of materials according to schedules of material requisitions.

• Processed Material Requisitions (MR’s), Floated inquiries (RFQ), invite quotations.

• Issued of Techno-Commercial appraisal for approval from concern end users

• Negotiated with suppliers for the best price, delivery, terms of payment and purchase conditions, tax exemptions, price escalation.

• Awarded purchase order to Local supplier, Supervised the purchase orders

• Partaken in technical meetings with clients & vendors for concluding technical queries,

• Participated in project review meetings with Client.

• Supervised and coordinated in areas such as buying, negotiating, expediting, commissioning and logistics to ensure the smooth execution of the project.

• Resolved problems related to material development and / or placement of orders; assisted in the resolution of material claims.

• Monitored vendor’s performances, and takes appropriate corrective action if found deficient

• Arranged Weekly cross project material meeting with Purchasers / Buyers & Expeditors.

• Maintained all material progress schedule date report at all times and ensure supervised personnel maintain input updated.

• Coordinated with all relevant departments in the office as well as externally with suppliers. Buyer / Expeditor, May’2002 –

May’2004

Zahran Operation & Maintenance, Dhahran – Saudi Arabia Roles & Responsibilities:

• Expedited the Manufacturer for submission of shipping / importation documents and liaised with the shipping department for timely movement of goods,

• Planned shipping of critical or larger cargo prior to readiness of consignment,

• Coordinated with the logistic & freight forwarder team for shipping of goods for timely transportation of materials,

• Developed and maintained the respect of Suppliers and their representatives by adherence to code of conduct and business ethics, corporate policies, procedures and work practices,

• Regularly interacted with internal departments and subcontractors for Invoice and Payment issues,

• Followed up with Freight Forwarder for final importation & customs clearance documents are submitted to the Finance Department,

• Electronically approve the Invoices for payment and follow up with treasury for payments,

• Close out subcontract & purchase orders following confirmation of the successful completion of all contractual and procedural requirements.

Buyer, Sep’1999 – May’2002

Saudi Services & Operations Company, Dhahran – Saudi Arabia Projects:

• Royal Saudi Air force –King Abdul Aziz Airbase.

Roles & Responsibilities:

• Monitored the complete procurement activities for mechanical equipment’s.

• Prepared & Expedited MRs from Engineering by providing technical inputs.

• Reviewed MRs received from the Engineering and ensuring these are correct and complete.

• Classified new suppliers and consolidating data base of existing suppliers.

• Evaluated vendors offer technically and commercially.

• Coordinated with internal customers and informed them about the material status.

• Arranged RFQ mentioning complete technical requirements, commercial terms & conditions.

• Floated inquiries to prospective vendors and short-listed vendors.

• Assessed vendors offer for compilation and preparation of techno-commercial bid tabulation.

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