EXPERIENCE
EDUCATION
Rowan University
**** ****** ** ******** ************** in Finance
Rowan University
**** ******** ** ******* ** Supply Chain & Logistics SKILLS
Softwares: SAP,
Workday, IPMS
Expertise in Microsoft
Office and Google
Workspace
Curious and adaptable to
new technologies
Independent and proactive
with strong prioritization
and progress
communication skills
Superior ethics and integrity in
following procurement practices
and adhering to policy
Extremely reliable and diligent
collaborator
Fluent in Urdu and Hindi
Associate Procurement Specialist
KBR Inc. May 2019 - Present
Coordinate and oversee vendor management of over 200 suppliers, including contract negotiations and material acquisitions in a timely and cost-effective manner. Review and process purchase orders ranging from $50,000 to $10 million, ensuring accuracy and strict compliance with procurement policies.
Prepare Requests for Quotations while maintaining clear communication with clients and vendors during and after the bid period.
Conduct weekly meetings in cross collaboration with managers and other departments to answer questions about PO status and budgeting hours to stay in line with organizational goals. Lead market research initiatives to identify and qualify new vendors, aligning sourcing strategies with client needs to improve service quality and maximize satisfaction. Investigate price discrepancies and delayed shipments, looping in all relevant stakeholders using well-reasoned judgment and excellent conflict resolution skills. Optimized SAP utilization by organizing and filing POs and relevant documentation within the system, enabling AP to access information instantly and cutting invoice resolution time by 50%. Boston, Syed MA 856-Ali 434-0614 Rizvi, syedalrizvi23@MBA gmail.com Assistant Store Manager
Sunoco A Plus Nov 2013 - May 2019
Supervised and directed all merchandise and shipment processing, guaranteeing a timely flow of goods.
Operated hand-held devices to manage inventory, process invoices, and execute purchasing and ordering.
Resolved customer relations issues in a professional and policy-compliant manner, maintaining positive experiences and repeat business.