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Zohaib Ahmed Siddiqui

Zohaib Ahmed Siddiqui

Senior Procurement Professional | 15+ Years in Strategic Sourcing, Aviation & Defense
Riyadh

Summary

An experienced procurement executive with 16 years of professional experience, including 9 years in supply chain optimization, driving cost reduction, and leading successful procurement initiatives. The individual has been successful in enhancing the procurement process with quantifiable outcomes in vendor performance, deadline adherence, and budget compliance by utilizing ERP platform applications. The focus has been on managing projects in the aerospace and retail sectors, adhering to deadlines within time, and building longterm vendor relationships.

Overview

17
17
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Vendor Relationship Manager

Lagate Store
08.2021 - Current
  • Executed focused procurement and supplier evaluation plans, achieving a 20% reduction in costs of retail and cooling equipment
  • Improved vendor performance by 30% through enhanced adherence to deadlines and consistent delivery standards
  • Reduced lead times by 25% through optimized inventory management and strategic vendor selection processes
  • Directed critical procurement initiatives, ensuring all projects were delivered on time and within budget parameters

Senior Procurement Specialist

Tasselat Trading Co. Ltd.
09.2020 - 07.2021
  • Developed state-of-the-art procurement frameworks, which reduced operational costs by 15% and smoothed logistics workflows
  • Improved resource allocation efficiency by 20% through strategic asset management practices
  • Fostering efficient cross-functional collaboration and careful procurement planning led to a 95% on-time project completion rate
  • Spearheaded high-value contract negotiations, securing cost-effective procurement solutions and enhancing supplier performance

Procurement Analyst

Airborne Product Support
05.2016 - 07.2020
  • Negotiated vendor contracts, reducing procurement costs by 10% and enhancing cash flow stability
  • Achieved 100% vendor contract compliance through ERP platforms SAP Ariba and Pentagon, improving operational reliability
  • Processed procurement for Royal Saudi Air Force projects (C130, F15), meeting strict regulatory and timeline requirements
  • Simplified supplier evaluation processes by risk analysis and performance metrics, enhancing supplier reliability and lead time savings of 12%
  • Led cross-functional collaboration with finance and logistics teams, providing effective procurement cycles aligned with project schedules and budgets

Assistant Procurement Manager

Euro Design for DAMAC Properties
06.2012 - 03.2016
  • Spearheaded material sourcing for DAMAC Properties, reducing delivery delays by 20% via rigorous supplier tracking
  • Secured competitive rates and met project requirements by negotiating high-value contracts
  • A system was implemented to increase supplier visibility, improving overall operational efficiency

IT Service Desk Technician

King Abdullah University of Science and Technology (KAUST)
08.2009 - 05.2012
  • Attained a 95% customer satisfaction rate by resolving technical support issues efficiently
  • Reduced recurring technical issues by 30% through focused system enhancements

Customer Services Officer & International Sales Executive

Royal Bank of Scotland (RBS)
05.2008 - 03.2009
  • Increased international sales revenue by 8% through identifying new business opportunities
  • Improved customer satisfaction by 25% through the timely resolution of service issues

Education

Bachelor of Commerce - commerce, accounting and management

University of Karachi

Skills

Procurement strategy formulation

Accomplishments

  • Streamlined acquisition workflows, reducing operational inefficiencies by 30% and accelerating project timelines.
  • Fostered robust supplier partnerships, achieving a 90% project success rate with on-time deliveries.
  • Lowered overall procurement costs by 25% through proactive sourcing strategies and enhanced contract management practices.


Personality

A proactive and analytical professional, dedicated to achieving operational excellence and nurturing strong relationships with stakeholders. Committed to continuous improvement, effective mentorship, and exceeding business objectives in all procurement endeavors.

Certification

Certified Professional Purchasing manager

Timeline

Certified Professional Purchasing manager

11-2024

Vendor Relationship Manager

Lagate Store
08.2021 - Current

Senior Procurement Specialist

Tasselat Trading Co. Ltd.
09.2020 - 07.2021

Procurement Analyst

Airborne Product Support
05.2016 - 07.2020

Assistant Procurement Manager

Euro Design for DAMAC Properties
06.2012 - 03.2016

IT Service Desk Technician

King Abdullah University of Science and Technology (KAUST)
08.2009 - 05.2012

Customer Services Officer & International Sales Executive

Royal Bank of Scotland (RBS)
05.2008 - 03.2009

Bachelor of Commerce - commerce, accounting and management

University of Karachi
Zohaib Ahmed SiddiquiSenior Procurement Professional | 15+ Years in Strategic Sourcing, Aviation & Defense