Riaz Mohammed
Bangalore
Summary
Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals.
Pursuing full-time role that presents professional challenges and leverages interpersonal skills, effective time management, and problem-solving expertise.
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
4
4
Languages
Work History
SENIOR PROCUREMENT (BIDDING & STARTUP TEAM) MENA
WEBUILD S.P.A (Salini Impregelio)
03.2024 - Current
- Strategic Procurement & Pre-Contract Support
- RFQ / RFP Preparation & Evaluation
- BOQ (Bill of Quantities) & Tender Package Analysis
- Vendor Prequalification & Sourcing Strategies
- Cost Benchmarking & Estimation Support
- Bid Comparison & Commercial Evaluations
- Risk Assessment in Early Procurement Phases
- Supplier Due Diligence & Capability Assessment
- Start-up & Mobilization Procurement
- Long Lead Item (LLI) Planning & Ordering
- Initial Materials Procurement for Mobilization
- Temporary Facility Setup Procurement (camps, offices, tools)
- Procurement Schedule Alignment with Project Start-up Plan
- Early Logistics & Supply Chain Coordination
- Cash Flow & Budget Forecasting for Start-up Purchases
- Vendor Management & Commercial Negotiation
- Strategic Vendor Engagement in Early Phases
- Pricing & Terms Negotiation Under Tight Timelines
- Fast-Track Supplier Onboarding
- Framework Agreement Preparation
- Cross-Functional Collaboration
- Close Coordination with Estimation, Planning, and Engineering Teams
- Liaison with Legal, Contracts, and Finance for Compliance
- Contribution to Bid Clarification Responses
- Technology & Systems
- Procurement & Tendering Platforms (SAP Ariba, Oracle, etc.)
- Document Control for Procurement Packages
- Procurement Dashboards & Reporting Tools
- Passionate about learning and committed to continual improvement.
- Managed time efficiently in order to complete all tasks within deadlines.
- Proved successful working within tight deadlines and a fast-paced environment.
- Resolved problems, improved operations and provided exceptional service.
- Learned and adapted quickly to new technology and software applications.
- Used strong analytical and problem-solving skills to develop effective solutions for challenging situations.
- Self-motivated, with a strong sense of personal responsibility.
- Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written.
- Proven ability to learn quickly and adapt to new situations.
- Skilled at working independently and collaboratively in a team environment.
- Participated in team projects, demonstrating an ability to work collaboratively and effectively.
PROJECT SOURCING LEAD
BAKER HUGHES (FACTORY OF BAKER HUGHES) & GE VERNOVA
02.2022 - 03.2024
- Optimized use of Ariba platform to facilitate SAP-Ariba contract management and sourcing activities, resulting in 59% reduced procurement cycle times.
- Conducted comprehensive vendor list management vendors to ensure accurate tracking & compliance with all legal & licensing regulations and achieved an average 98% on-time delivery for catalogues.
- Negotiated blanket purchase orders with 164 qualified suppliers and realized a 5% cost savings by streamlining invoice & expediting processes, both in-kingdom and globally.
- Handling teams in Hungary and India.
- Strengthened communication skills through regular interactions with others.
- Paid attention to detail while completing assignments.
PROCUREMENT ENGINEER
TEKFEN CONSTRUCTION (SAUDI ARAMCO PIPELINE PROJ)
08.2018 - 10.2021
- Partnered with numerous suppliers to fulfill ARAMCO Material Request Packages 9COMM Manufacturer IKTVA Project, resulting in 98% of procurement tasks completed within timeline.
- Spearheaded local purchases and expedited sourcing to execute project costs efficiently, successfully staying under budget by 5%.
- Streamlined collaboration with stakeholders for better communication and evidence tracking during project duration, contributing to a 3% decrease in delays.
PROCUREMENT (MANPOWER & EQUIPMENTS)
PLANTECH ARABIA
03.2016 - 05.2018
- Prepared over 700 timesheets by consolidating data from availability of manpower & equipment to ensure accurate records & increased accuracy.
- Ensured proper verification of day to day records of manpower & equipment through detailed checks, leading to a reduction in errors by 14%.
- Administrated logging activities comprising allocation and release of resources, achieving cross-departmental synchronization at a rate of 95%.
BUYER (LOCAL PURCHASE)
CNCEC (HOUSING PROJECT)
05.2014 - 12.2015
- Monitored yearly budgets worth over $500k to identify cost savings opportunities, enabling a 35% reduction in procurement costs.
- Coordinated with vendors on delivery & pricing negotiations to purchase civil materials with an average 10% reduction in unit costs.
- Performed detailed market & trend analysis to decide on optimal volumes for purchases, increasing stock turnover rates by 30%.
ASST PROCUREMENT OFFICER
SAUDI ARABIAN BECHTEL COMPANY (BECHTEL)
11.2012 - 02.2014
- Coordinated delivery schedule of logistics for 200+ shipments per month and enforced strict shipping protocols, reducing stockouts by 20%.
- Streamlined supply chain processes and implemented automated tracking systems that enabled cost reduction of 10% on procurement expenditure.
- Interfaced with internal stakeholders to evaluate & process requests for procurement of critical items with 43% transformation rate on timelines.
PROJECT CO ORDINATOR
V5 GLOBAL PVT LTD
05.2009 - 07.2012
- Monitored 5 stores inventory closely and identified risk stock with actionable plans to reduce losses, resulting in a 15% improvement on delivery performance.
SHOP INCHARGE
RIVOLI GROUP
06.2008 - 03.2009
- Organized quarterly review on supplier performance, negotiated with them to provide 20% cost reduction while also increasing quality level by 50%.
- Streamlined spares ordering process using automated software, resulting in improved operational efficiency by 30%
- Guided the replenishment & requisition cycle for over 3,000 SKUs, ensuring correct stock levels maintained for uninterrupted store operations.
- Self-motivated, with a strong sense of personal responsibility.
- Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written.
- Proven ability to learn quickly and adapt to new situations.
- Skilled at working independently and collaboratively in a team environment.
- Worked well in a team setting, providing support and guidance.
- Assisted with day-to-day operations, working efficiently and productively with all team members.
- Worked effectively in fast-paced environments.
- Worked flexible hours across night, weekend, and holiday shifts.
- Demonstrated respect, friendliness and willingness to help wherever needed.
- Organized and detail-oriented with a strong work ethic.
Education
Bachelor of Business Administration - Business Administration
Bangalore University (Alpha Institute)
Bangalore, Karnataka, India01.2007
Skills
Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint)
Certification
CIPP & CIPM.
Interests
Watching movies, Music, Travelling, Driving, Football, Snooker
Declaration
I hereby confirm that the above statements are true and accurate to the best of my knowledge and belief. Regards.
Timeline
SENIOR PROCUREMENT (BIDDING & STARTUP TEAM) MENA
WEBUILD S.P.A (Salini Impregelio)
03.2024 - Current
PROJECT SOURCING LEAD
BAKER HUGHES (FACTORY OF BAKER HUGHES) & GE VERNOVA
02.2022 - 03.2024
PROCUREMENT ENGINEER
TEKFEN CONSTRUCTION (SAUDI ARAMCO PIPELINE PROJ)
08.2018 - 10.2021
PROCUREMENT (MANPOWER & EQUIPMENTS)
PLANTECH ARABIA
03.2016 - 05.2018
BUYER (LOCAL PURCHASE)
CNCEC (HOUSING PROJECT)
05.2014 - 12.2015
ASST PROCUREMENT OFFICER
SAUDI ARABIAN BECHTEL COMPANY (BECHTEL)
11.2012 - 02.2014
PROJECT CO ORDINATOR
V5 GLOBAL PVT LTD
05.2009 - 07.2012
SHOP INCHARGE
RIVOLI GROUP
06.2008 - 03.2009
Bachelor of Business Administration - Business Administration
Bangalore University (Alpha Institute)