Jawed Akhtar
Ar Rass
Summary
Dynamic and results-driven Purchasing Manager with over 16 years of expertise in strategic sourcing, procurement, and supply chain operations in Saudi Arabia. Proven track record in managing multi-million SAR procurement budgets, leading impactful vendor negotiations, and optimizing global supply chains to enhance operational efficiency. Skilled in raw material sourcing, capital equipment procurement, international logistics, customs clearance, and ERP integrations. Committed to maintaining compliance with FSSC V7, ISO 9001, ISO 22000, and HACCP standards to ensure quality and excellence in procurement practices.
Overview
4
4
Languages
15
15
years of professional experience
Work History
Purchasing Specialist / Procurement Lead
Cap House Plastic Factory
Ar Rass, Saudi Arabia
04.2020 - Current
- Direct end-to-end procurement operations for raw materials (SABIC food-grade plastic resins, additives, packaging items) and industrial chemicals.
- Lead international sourcing of machinery spare parts across Europe (Germany, Italy, Luxembourg, Belgium), UAE, and Taiwan.
- Oversee international freight logistics and manage customs clearance through FASAH and SABER platforms, maintaining full compliance with Saudi customs regulations.
- Manage enterprise logistics and express accounts including DHL Worldwide Express and local freight transport carriers.
- Utilize Odoo ERP to execute purchase procedures in alignment with ISO 9001:2015 and ISO 22000:2015 quality assurance frameworks.
Purchase Manager
Al Rajhi Industrial Group
Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
06.2016 - 03.2020
- Spearheaded strategic purchasing for raw materials, industrial packaging, sensitive chemicals, PET preforms, and lubricants across paper and water manufacturing divisions.
- Managed high-value procurement of specialized industrial machinery and spare parts from global vendors, including Over Meccanica, Krones, Sidel, PCMC, and AF Compressor.
- Standardized the Request for Quotation (RFQ) framework to evaluate supplier bids, negotiate commercial terms, review technical datasheets (TDS/PIS), and drive cost savings.
- Implemented a robust Supplier Evaluation System (ASL) to assess vendor performance based on quality, unit price, lead time, and payment terms.
- Supervised daily Receiving and Issuance Material Reports, resolved vendor claims for damaged/substandard materials, and streamlined Goods Received Notes (GRN) for invoice processing.
- (Gulf Paper Industries Factory & Afnan Water Factory Co. Ltd)
Assistant Purchasing Manager
Al Rajhi Industrial Group
Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
10.2011 - 06.2016
- (Gulf Paper Industries Factory & Afnan Water Factory Co. Ltd)
Education
Bachelor of Science (B.Sc.) -
Calcutta University
Higher Secondary Certificate (12th) - undefined
W.B.B.H.S.E.C
Secondary School Certificate (10th) - undefined
W.B.B.S.E
Skills
- Strategic Sourcing
- Global Purchasing
- Category Management
- E-Procurement
- Supplier Selection & Evaluation
- Contract Negotiations
- Supplier Relationship Management (SRM)
- International Freight
- Customs Clearance (FASAH / SABER)
- Inventory Management
- Import/Export Compliance
- Strategic Cost Reduction
- Spend Analysis
- RFQ/RFP Management
- Process Improvement
- FSSC verson 7
- Database Management Systems
- Vendor relationship management
- Price analysis
- Materials requirement planning
- Supplier performance metrics
- E-procurement systems
- Supplier evaluation
- Supply chain optimization
- Supplier risk assessment
- Import-export regulations
- Strategic sourcing
- Global sourcing
- Purchase order processing
Core Competencies
Strategic Sourcing, Global Purchasing, Category Management, E-Procurement, Supplier Selection & Evaluation, Contract Negotiations, Supplier Relationship Management (SRM), International Freight, Customs Clearance (FASAH / SABER), Inventory Management, Import/Export Compliance, Strategic Cost Reduction, Spend Analysis, RFQ/RFP Management, Process Improvement, ISO 9001:2015, ISO 22000:2018, HACCP, Odoo ERP, Database Management Systems
Certifications And Technical Skills
- ISO Certified Internal Auditor | TUV Austria
- GMP & Hygiene Certified Internal Auditor
- ISO Quality Systems: ISO QMS (9001:2015), FSMS (22000:2018) & HACCP Awareness
- E-Procurement Module Training: Husky Injection Molding (Luxembourg)
- Software & Systems Diplomas: Tata InfoTech (Database Management, Linux, UNIX, C++, Visual Basic)
Languages
English
Full Professional
Arabic
Limited Working
Hindi
Native or Bilingual
Bengali
Limited Working
Timeline
Purchasing Specialist / Procurement Lead
Cap House Plastic Factory
04.2020 - Current
Purchase Manager
Al Rajhi Industrial Group
06.2016 - 03.2020
Assistant Purchasing Manager
Al Rajhi Industrial Group
10.2011 - 06.2016
Secondary School Certificate (10th) - undefined
W.B.B.S.E
Higher Secondary Certificate (12th) - undefined
W.B.B.H.S.E.C
Bachelor of Science (B.Sc.) -
Calcutta University