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)
SAP ARIBA, SAP ORACLE
Friendly, positive attitude
Teamwork and collaboration
Computer skills
Customer service
Microsoft office
Calm under pressure
Verbal communication
Supervision and leadership
Excellent communication
Dependable and responsible
Organization and time management
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)