Typhoon Ershad Khan
Jeddah,Saudi Arabia
Summary
Driven professional with a strategic mindset and a passion for optimizing supply chain operations. Combines strong analytical skills and leadership capabilities, ensuring seamless coordination and cost-effective solutions. Poised to enhance operational efficiency and drive growth in supply chain management.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
11
11
years of post-secondary education
Work history
Head Of Supply Chain
PC Marine Services
Jeddah, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia
04.2024 - 05.2026
- Monitoring and managing the Warehouse, Logistics, and Procurement Department.
- Led end-to-end CAPEX procurement activities for multiple marine, construction, and infrastructure projects, ensuring timely acquisition of critical materials, equipment, and subcontracted services aligned with project schedules and operational requirements.
- Developed and implemented procurement planning and sourcing strategies for projects in accordance with the company's procurement policy and procedure, technical standards, project budgets, and client requirements.
- Managed the complete RFQ/RFP lifecycle, including preparation of tender documentation, technical and commercial evaluation, supplier prequalification, bid analysis, and recommendation of suppliers based on quality, cost-effectiveness, and delivery performance.
- Conducted high-level commercial negotiations with local and international suppliers to secure favorable pricing, payment terms, warranties, delivery schedules, and long-term strategic agreements while maintaining project cost efficiency.
- Administered procurement contracts, purchase agreements, framework agreements, and subcontract packages while ensuring compliance with contractual obligations, project milestones, and company governance procedures.
- Coordinated expediting activities, shipping logistics, customs clearance, and delivery tracking to support uninterrupted project execution and ensure the timely mobilization of materials and equipment to project sites.
- Worked closely with engineering, project management, finance, operations, and site teams to align procurement priorities with project execution schedules and operational demands.
- Established supplier performance monitoring systems through KPI evaluations, supplier audits, and performance reviews to improve vendor reliability, quality standards, and procurement efficiency.
- Ensured compliance with corporate procurement governance, financial controls, approval matrices, and audit requirements while maintaining accurate procurement documentation and reporting systems.
- Monitored procurement budgets, conducted cost analysis, and implemented value engineering initiatives to optimize procurement expenditure and maximize cost savings across projects.
- Prepared executive-level procurement reports, sourcing updates, risk assessments, and project procurement dashboards for senior management and stakeholders.
- Supported continuous improvement initiatives within the supply chain department by streamlining procurement workflows, improving vendor communication, and enhancing procurement tracking systems.
- Managed relationships with key strategic suppliers, subcontractors, freight forwarders, and logistics
Procurement Specialist
PC Marine Services
Jeddah, Saudi Arabia
04.2018 - 04.2024
- Managed contracts and agreements, ensuring timely delivery of products and services.
- Negotiated with suppliers to secure favorable terms.
- Streamlined procurement processes for improved efficiency.
- Tracked order acknowledgments, transport charges, and other costs as required.
- Liaise with local and international vendors.
- Doing Purchasing for the Engineering Department and Vendor
Management (Product/Service Price Comparison). - Engaging in Core Construction Material Price Negotiations.
- Preparing Purchasing Order and Letter of Intent.
- Developing Certificates and Agreements Contracts for the vessels as
per BIMCO standards. - Preparing TOWCON and BIMCO Contract.
- Developed company outlets and formats for contracts.
- System Developer for the Procurement Department.
Supervisor
Al Manahfiz International Co. Real Estate
Jeddah
07.2012 - 07.2013
- Preparing Payroll and Data Entry
- Preparing weekly financial reports using MS Excel and MS Access
- Supervising the Maintenance Team on site
- Logging Labors work time activities
- Purchasing maintenance equipment for the maintenance department
Education
International General Certificate of Secondary Education UK - ICT (Information and Communication Technology), Business Studies, Mathematics, General Accounting, English as a Second Language
Al Hukamaa International School
Jeddah, K.S.A 06.2009 - 06.2011
C.I.E (Cambridge International Examination UK), Advanced Level - ICT (Information and Communication Technology), Business Studies, Advanced Mathematics (Statistics and Coordinate Geometry)
Bangladesh International School (English Section)
Jeddah, K.S.A 06.2011 - 06.2013
Bachelors of Business Administration - Marketing
American International University Bangladesh
Dhaka 09.2013 - 12.2016
Master of Business Administration - Supply Chain Management
Università degli Studi Guglielmo Marconi
Rome, Italy 05.2019 - 05.2022
Diploma - Level 7 Diploma in Strategic Management and Leadership
Qualifi
Jeddah 03.2020 - 10.2020
Skills
- Strategic Supply Chain Management
- End-to-End Procurement & Sourcing
- Various Project Procurement
- Vendor & Supplier Relationship Management
- Contract Negotiation & Administration
- Inventory & Warehouse Management
- Logistics & Distribution Coordination
- Procurement Planning & Forecasting
- Cost Reduction & Budget Control
- RFQ / RFP Management
- Stakeholder & Cross-Functional Coordination
- Supplier Performance Evaluation
- Risk Management & Compliance
- ERP Systems (E-Promise)
- Data Analysis & Reporting
- Leadership & Team Management
Websites
Accomplishments
- HSBC Business Case Competition, 2016, Participation (Venue: IBA, Dhaka University)
- Daily Star Strategy Master Champion, 2016, Champion of 6 Universities (appeared in the Daily Star Strategy Newspaper twice)
- Leadership Summit, 2016, Venue: Radisson Blu Dhaka Water Garden Powered by: BRAND FORUM
- Poster Competition Champion, 2015-16, AIUB (Course: Consumer Behavior)
- Appreciation of making the Best Business poster, 2015-16, Accounting and Finance poster competition (AIUB)
- Runners Up in AIUB Business Week, 2016, For best 'Business Plan'
Languages
English
Proficient (C2)
Bengali
Intermediate
Arabic
Elementary
Urdu
Elementary
Affiliations
- Playing Guitar
- Playing Cricket
- Adventure explorer: Jet ski, Sky Diving, Zip lining.
- Chess
Project Experience
- Al Arous & Section 2 Earthworks and Canal Package, Bridge (Ongoing), Client: ROSHN
- Construction of New Berths (26–31) at Jeddah Islamic Port (Ongoing), Client: MAWANI.
- Dredging of Basin and Navigation Channel in Yanbu Commercial Port (Ongoing), Client: MAWANI.
- Development of Corniche and Waterfront of Jeddah—Phases 4 & 5 (Completed), Client: Jeddah Municipality.
- Development of Obhur Waterfront Jeddah (Completed), Client: Jeddah Municipality.
- West Coast Satellite Desalination Plants Construction Contract – Civil and Marine Works, Client: SWCC.
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Head Of Supply Chain
PC Marine Services
04.2024 - 05.2026
Diploma - Level 7 Diploma in Strategic Management and Leadership
Qualifi
03.2020 - 10.2020
Master of Business Administration - Supply Chain Management
Università degli Studi Guglielmo Marconi
05.2019 - 05.2022
Procurement Specialist
PC Marine Services
04.2018 - 04.2024
Bachelors of Business Administration - Marketing
American International University Bangladesh
09.2013 - 12.2016
Supervisor
Al Manahfiz International Co. Real Estate
07.2012 - 07.2013
C.I.E (Cambridge International Examination UK), Advanced Level - ICT (Information and Communication Technology), Business Studies, Advanced Mathematics (Statistics and Coordinate Geometry)
Bangladesh International School (English Section)
06.2011 - 06.2013
International General Certificate of Secondary Education UK - ICT (Information and Communication Technology), Business Studies, Mathematics, General Accounting, English as a Second Language
Al Hukamaa International School
06.2009 - 06.2011