FARAZ ALI
Dammam,Saudi Arabia
Summary
Accomplished procurement and supply chain professional with over 15 years of experience in strategic sourcing, supplier relationship management, and contract negotiation. Expertise in managing end-to-end procurement processes, developing sourcing strategies, and driving cost reduction initiatives. Proven track record in supplier performance management and inventory optimization, ensuring compliance with industry standards. Strong collaborator with cross-functional teams to achieve operational excellence and business objectives.
Overview
24
24
years of professional experience
8
8
years of post-secondary education
Work history
Procurement Specialist
Armored Vehicles & Heavy Equipment Factory
Dammam, Saudi Arabia
2017.01 - Current
- Led end-to-end procurement and sourcing for manufacturing operations daily.
- Managed supplier selection, qualification, onboarding, and ongoing performance checks.
- Prepared and evaluated RFIs, RFQs, and RFPs for manufacturing projects.
- Negotiated pricing, delivery schedules, commercial terms, and service agreements.
- Performed spend analysis and flagged practical cost-saving actions.
- Monitored supplier KPIs and followed up with corrective actions.
- Coordinated engineering, production, finance, and logistics sourcing requirements.
- Supported inventory optimisation and procurement planning for manufacturing needs.
- Maintained compliance with procurement policies and documented procedures.
- Built and maintained supplier relationships for steady supply continuity.
- Negotiated with suppliers to secure favourable commercial terms.
- Streamlined procurement processes to improve day-to-day efficiency.
Purchasing Coordinator
Armored Vehicles & Heavy Equipment Factory
Dammam, Saudi Arabia
2011.01 - 2016.12
- Processed purchase requisitions and purchase orders using standard procurement workflows.
- Sourced suppliers and requested competitive quotations to compare purchase options.
- Evaluated suppliers on cost, quality, and delivery performance for each order.
- Managed inventory replenishment activities to keep stock levels available.
- Expedited urgent orders to avoid production delays and stockouts.
- Negotiated pricing and delivery terms with suppliers to support purchasing needs.
- Achieved cost savings of 15% annually through strategic supplier negotiations.
- Coordinated with internal stakeholders on procurement requirements and timelines.
Project Administrator
Humanity First
Islamabad, Pakistan
2008.10 - 2010.05
- Coordinated daily project schedules, milestones, and resource allocation for on-time completion.
- Maintained and updated project documentation, plans registers, status reports, meeting minutes.
- Monitored project progress and reported risks for timely escalation.
- Enhanced team communication with efficient scheduling of meetings and dissemination of pertinent information.
- Assisted in contract negotiations to secure favourable terms for organisation.
- Completed administrative paperwork promptly upon request from senior management ensuring no delays in processes or decisions.
- Maintained up-to-date project documentation, ensuring easy access for stakeholders. & Managed over 50 customer calls per day.'
Sales Executive
Cherat Cement Factory
Nowshera Cantt, Pakistan
2002.05 - 2004.02
- Generated and qualified leads through calls, emails, and client meetings.
- Delivered product presentations and clarified customer requirements for next steps.
- Prepared quotations, negotiated contracts, and closed sales while updating client records.
- Boosted sales revenue through aggressive and targeted marketing strategies & Increased sales by 10%
- Identified new business opportunities that enhanced growth potential of company.
- Navigated challenging negotiations, achieving successful deal closure without compromising on profitability.
- Responded promptly to customer queries, ensuring resolution whilst upholding satisfaction levels.
Education
MBA - Logistics Supply Chain Management
Western Global University
California, United States 2020.09 - 2022.06
MBA - Human Resource Management (HRM)
University of Wales Press / Gwasg Prifysgol Cymru
United Kingdom 2006.07 - 2008.08
Post Graduate Diploma & Certificate - Business Administration
University of Wales Press / Gwasg Prifysgol Cymru
United Kingdom 2005.07 - 2006.06
International Advance Diploma - Business Administration
Thames Business School
Singapore 2004.04 - 2005.05
Bachelor Of Arts - Law & Political Science
University Of Peshawar
Pakistan 2002.03 - 2004.02
Skills
Supplier relationship management
Global procurement strategies
Supplier assessment and evaluation
Market analysis techniques
Cost optimization strategies
Materials planning and logistics
Decision-making expertise
Cross-functional collaboration
Conflict negotiation skills
Resilience under pressure
ERP systems proficiency
Advanced Excel capabilities
Procurement analytics tools
Spend analysis methodologies
Procure-to-pay systems
Key Achievements
- Successfully managed procurement activities supporting manufacturing operations.
- Negotiated commercial agreements that improved procurement value and supplier relationships.
- Improved supplier performance through KPI monitoring and corrective action plans.
- Supported inventory optimization initiatives to maintain material availability and reduce operational risks.
- Streamlined procurement processes to improve efficiency and stakeholder satisfaction.
Languages
English Proficient
Advanced
Urdu Proficient
Fluent
Arabic
Intermediate
Timeline
MBA - Logistics Supply Chain Management
Western Global University
2020.09 - 2022.06
Procurement Specialist
Armored Vehicles & Heavy Equipment Factory
2017.01 - Current
Purchasing Coordinator
Armored Vehicles & Heavy Equipment Factory
2011.01 - 2016.12
Project Administrator
Humanity First
2008.10 - 2010.05
MBA - Human Resource Management (HRM)
University of Wales Press / Gwasg Prifysgol Cymru
2006.07 - 2008.08
Post Graduate Diploma & Certificate - Business Administration
University of Wales Press / Gwasg Prifysgol Cymru
2005.07 - 2006.06
International Advance Diploma - Business Administration
Thames Business School
2004.04 - 2005.05
Sales Executive
Cherat Cement Factory
2002.05 - 2004.02
Bachelor Of Arts - Law & Political Science
University Of Peshawar
2002.03 - 2004.02