Shokat Ali

• Tracked purchase orders and followed up with vendors and carriers to support timely deliveries.
• Established relationships with vendors and suppliers to streamline procurement operations.
• Negotiated favorable contracts with vendors for long-term supply agreements, securing stable pricing and reliable product availability.
• Coordinated closely with finance teams to monitor budgets and cash flow implications related to procurement activities.
• Implemented cost-saving initiatives within the procurement department that significantly reduced overhead expenses.
• Improved supplier relationships through regular communication and collaboration, enhancing overall service quality.
• Monitored pricing trends and negotiated pricing to optimize profitability.
• Built relationships with vendors to negotiate ideal terms for purchases.
• Implemented policies and procedures for optimal purchasing methods and cost control.
• Utilized software to order, track and invoice product shipments.
• Performed yearly store audits in collaboration with managers, designers, and sales associates to provide feedback.
• Reduced production downtime by overseeing quality control and assembly.
• Negotiate contracts with vendors, securing best prices and terms for materials, equipment and services.

· Purchase request for Soil Improvement work/ Stone column, Sheet pile works projects ( ARAMCO, China Harbour, SSCM)

· Equipment and Machinery procure to Ground engineering work for UAE & KSA.

· Price and quotation for Bidding Projects and cost budget for awarded Projects.

· GCC Land Border Clearance , Custom clearance , Saber, Certification preparing, Dubai COO Applying, Chamber, preparing Invoice , Packing list and supporting Documents, Arrangements of Transporter.

· China – UAE- KSA Sea Shipment Clerance process and Arrangements of Transportations

· Arrangements of Transporting , Heavy Equipment , Hydraulic lowbed and Flat bed low bed arrangements.

· Cost control of the Procurement Cost, Invoice verification , and ERP application submission

· Vendor Management, key accounts, Payment Planning and budgeting.

• Adjusted procedures as needed to maximize department effectiveness
• Submitted monthly reports to senior management
• Preparing purchase orders
• Maintained productive relationships with vendors
• Procured materials for special projects
• Maintained regional stock levels
• Organized receipts, purchases and the documentation of finished goods, packaging, materials, and ingredients
• Coordinated distribution processes
• Coordinate with engineers for all construction site, delivery
• Preparing price analysis for estimation department for new quotation and bidding
• Coordination within the procurement team
• Coordination with finance to submitting invoice from supplier against payment transfer
• Maintain materials request petty cash for local purchasing
• Receiving materials request from engineers and pricing for issue the payments
• Handle local purchaser and Teammate for coordination
• Understanding the materials for All departments like, Civil, Mechanical, Electrical.

• Preparation of Manpower daily Report and Salary Daily Report with Excel Specialization
• Updating Manpower of 400 to 500 Employees in Region
• Coordination with Employees with Their Vacation and Benefits
• Coordination with Head Office as per company Policy and Rules of SAUDI ARABIA Govt
• Providing HR Support to Employees Like IQAMA, PASSPORT, INSURANCE, Etc
• Coordination with Engineers for 20 Sites in Region.

• Monitored multiple databases to keep track of all company inventory
• Supported Chief Operating Officer with daily operational functions
• Obtained documents, clearances, certificates, and approvals from local, state, and federal agencies.

• Strong Computer Skills Especially Word Processing, all operating systems and spreadsheet Creation
• Outstanding Oral, Written Communication skills
• Desktop Technical Support
• Handling customer for video conferencing Point to point and multiple point
• Technical, moral, software, and hardware support to customer
• Online Exams, training and conferencing conducting between clients and customers.