Hi, I’m
Irfan Ahmed
Jeddah
Summary
Customer-oriented, strategic-thinking Procurement Professional with over 13 years of experience in building relationships, cultivating partnerships, retaining top accounts and growing profit channels. Multi-tasking and self-motivated leader with expertise on expanding network connections, persuasively buying introducing products, implementing pricing/merchandising models, inventory control and projections, territory development and revealing customer needs to deliver solutions.
Overview
16
years of professional experience
Work History
Adeena Advance Intelligent business Co.Jeddah
Procurement Engineer MEP
10.2021 - Current
Job overview
- Prepared and processed purchase orders for supplies, equipment and services.
- Negotiated favorable terms, volume discounts and long-term contracts with suppliers for procurement of goods and supplies.
- Managed inventory control, material control, accounting and supply reports.
- Evaluated and researched suppliers and processed orders for purchases through new contracts and competitive bids.
- Tracked orders and confirmed system lead times, delivery dates and costs.
- Reviewed requisition orders, verifying terminology and specifications for accuracy.
- Decreased spending, locating new suppliers by networking at industry markets, purchasing and designing cost-effective products and reviewing samples.
- Strengthened traceability, developing organization systems for purchase orders, invoices, pricing and reports.
- Entered order details into system and inputted updates accordingly using ERP.
- Identified new business opportunities and leads for key clients.
- Cultivated client loyalty through consistent quality, productivity, exemplary service and proactive management.
- Followed up with clients to gauge product success and promote satisfaction.
- Maintained positive working relationships with retailers and representatives.
Al Noor MEP for Construction Jeddah, Saudi Arabia
Procurement Engineer
10.2015 - 10.2021
Job overview
- Produced comparative spreadsheets detailing prices, payment terms and delivery schedules.
- Managed MEP suppliers to meet objectives related to cost, delivery performance, schedule and quality.
- Conducted regular performance reviews with suppliers to drive continuous improvements.
- Reviewed purchase orders to check for completeness and accuracy.
- Evaluated RFPs, price quotes, proposed contracts and other types of agreements.
- Implemented and drove procurement strategies to meet cost savings targets.
- Collaborated between internal users and external suppliers to resolve technical problems.
- Developed purchasing or sourcing strategies based on portfolio analysis and supplier preference studies.
- Located and qualified suppliers, assessed pricing structures and negotiated agreements.
- Utilized market and competitive data to define and maintain documented category and supplier strategies.
- Used simulation modeling, data analytics and scheduling tools to develop options for improving logistics operations.
- Designed comprehensive supply chains to minimize environmental impacts and costs.
- Implemented lean six sigma standards to optimize procedures.
- Completed capacity planning analyses for distribution and transportation functions to identify efficiency-improvements.
- Redesigned facility layouts and storage structures with ERP.
- Created process maps, layouts and material movement plans in support of MEP operational needs.
International Building Systems Contracting Co. IBSJeddah, Saudi Arabia
Procurement Officer MEP
07.2007 - 09.2014
Job overview
- Negotiated and finalized vendor contracts in order to optimize pricing structures and delivery schedules.
- Assessed department needs and implemented plans for sourcing MEP supplies.
- Cultivated productive relationships with Electrical and Mechanical suppliers and maintained open communication.
- Developed relationships with vendors to gain best terms for procurement, refurbishing and rebuilding machinery and equipment.
- Gathered, input and analyzed data to evaluate trends and make proactive adjustments to policies.
- Supported procurement for civil engineering squadron maintenance and repair contracts.
- Negotiated favorable terms, volume discounts and long-term contracts with suppliers for procurement of goods and supplies.
- Prepared and processed purchase orders for supplies, equipment and services.
- Managed inventory control, material control, accounting and supply reports.
- Tracked orders and confirmed system lead times, delivery dates and costs.
- Reviewed requisition orders, verifying terminology and specifications for accuracy.
- Applied well-developed communication, interpersonal and collaboration skills to build effective working relationships with vendors and partners.
- Inspected and evaluated quality of purchased items to resolve shortcomings.
- Discussed defects and delivery problems with suppliers to negotiate refunds.
- Mitigated logistics deficiencies, resolved shortages and tracked missed or late deliveries while scheduling and expediting high-priority customers.
Education
PSRB - Islamabad Pakistan Diploma In Electrical
Associate of Science from Electrical And Power Transmission Installation
01.2019
University Overview
- Training LV Panels Certificate from Schneider Electric.
- Training Certificate from Legrand for Load Centre.
- Training Certificate from BTC for Telecommunication.
Government High School Zafarwal -Pakistan
High School Diploma
Skills
- Knowledgeable in [Software]
- Telephone and Email Etiquette
- Proficiency in [Software]
- Supply Chain Planning
- Writing and Verbal Communication
- Purchasing
- Vendor Relationship Management
- Order Placement
- Persuasion Skills
- Price Negotiation
- Purchasing Procedures
- Process Improvements
- Supply Chain Forecasting
- Cost Calculation
Languages
English
Advanced
C1
Arabic
Advanced
C1
Urdu
Proficient
C2
Timeline
Procurement Engineer MEP
Adeena Advance Intelligent business Co.
10.2021 - Current
Procurement Engineer
Al Noor MEP for Construction
10.2015 - 10.2021
Procurement Officer MEP
International Building Systems Contracting Co. IBS
07.2007 - 09.2014
PSRB - Islamabad Pakistan
Associate of Science from Electrical And Power Transmission Installation
Government High School
High School Diploma
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