Afser Ali Khan
Supply Chain & Procurement Manager
Abu Dhabi
Summary
Detail-oriented professional with 20 years in Supply Chain & Procurement. Established primary interface with vendors and contractors for contract negotiations. Strong business acumen to source materials and components within firm budget.
Takes initiative to develop prospective suppliers and participate in key industry sourcing. Close collaboration with Vendors & site teams to develop good solutions.
Expert in vendor relations, contract negotiation and price structuring. Works with management to improve item quality and sourcing procedures, managing demanding objectives under tight deadlines. Familiar with diverse vendors and specialty items. Ready to take on new professional challenges.
Successful at managing bidding processes, documentation and reporting. Disciplined and organized professional with strong communication and planning abilities.
Overview
20
20
years of professional experience
4
4
years of post-secondary education
Work History
Sr. Procurement Engineer
Provis Real Estate Management
Abu Dhabi
01.2021 - Current
- Negotiated vendor payment terms and contract conditions to meet aggressive production and cost requirements.
- Evaluated and reviewed procurement documents and participated in facility inspections.
- Provided Requests for Information (RFIs) to potential suppliers for quotations on desired requirements.
- Collaborated with operations services procurement peers for company-wide sourcing events, systems and initiatives.
- Maintains partnerships with whole supply chain to drive regular performance reviews against quality, cost and delivery.
- Approved requisitions, placed purchase orders and expedited goods and services to meet Just In Time (JIT) inventory controls.
- Implemented improvement initiatives to achieve inventory cost reductions and raw material delivery precision.
- Created monthly and quarterly budget reports comparing projected costs with actual performance.
- Maintained documentation for all purchases.
- Maintained effective and lasting vendor relationships through dynamic communication, collaboration and intelligent questioning skills.
- Accepted and processed supply requests from staff, and placed orders per procedures.
- Worked with departments to find new and better items to fulfill diverse needs.
- Sourced and qualified bidders, obtained favorable pricing and finalized contracts.
- Searched for hard-to-find items and found high-quality, reliable vendors.
Sr. Associate Procurement
Aldar Properties
Abu Dhabi
08.2006 - 01.2021
- Demonstrated excellence in overseeing all procurement functions of multi Billion Projects from conceptualization to execution including progress monitoring and logistics planning.
- Technical and Commercial review and adaptations of Design modifications to implement Value Engineering where possible to target the cost savings.
- Review proposed list of Contracting Bidders, avail Management approvals prior floating the Tender for pricing and Bidder’s list & Vendor Management.
- Review of Tenders docs like Specs, BOQ, Drawings; to imply Cost control measures and adjust/reduce the Scope or quantum from the Client’s savings perspective.
- Participate in Post tender meetings, address Cost concerns, Bench mark rates & highlight high rates, Value Engineering options, Cost negotiations with the Tenderers to reduce the cost to meet the Client’s budgets and benchmarks.
- Preparing measurements for all items of construction (from excavation to finishes) as per Architectural & Structural drawings (if necessary site measurements) as per day to day work done on site for Re-measured Contract.
- Co-ordinate with Client’s Engineer for the approval of measurements.
- Preparing monthly Progress payments & getting it approved from Client’s Engineer.
- Highlight items deviating from tender to the Client.
- Deficits in any item to be brought to the notice of Client & advise how to control deficits.
- Preparing monthly reconciliation statements of Budgets & Costs Incurred
- Participated in team-building activities to enhance working relationships.
- Improved operations through consistent hard work and dedication.
- Resolved problems, improved operations and provided exceptional service.
- Participated in continuous improvement by generating suggestions, engaging in problem-solving activities to support teamwork.
- Developed and maintained courteous and effective working relationships.
- Maintained excellent attendance record, consistently arriving to work on time.
- Maintained energy and enthusiasm in fast-paced environment.
- Prepared variety of different written communications, reports and documents.
- Adhered to social distancing protocols and wore mask or face shield.
Senior Procurement Engineer
Al Nekhreh Contracting & Investment, Dubai – UAE
Abu Dhabi
04.2002 - 08.2006
- Negotiated vendor payment terms and contract conditions to meet aggressive production and cost requirements.
- Evaluated and reviewed procurement documents and participated in facility inspections.
- Provided Requests for Information (RFIs) to potential suppliers for quotations on desired requirements.
- Collaborated with operations services procurement peers for company-wide sourcing events, systems and initiatives.
- Maintains partnerships with whole supply chain to drive regular performance reviews against quality, cost and delivery.
- Approved requisitions, placed purchase orders and expedited goods and services to meet Just In Time (JIT) inventory controls.
- Created monthly and quarterly budget reports comparing projected costs with actual performance.
- Created specifications and performance test requirements to facilitate procurement of services, material and equipment.
- Maintained documentation for all purchases.
- Maintained effective and lasting vendor relationships through dynamic communication, collaboration and intelligent questioning skills.
- Accepted and processed supply requests from staff, and placed orders per procedures.
- Sourced and qualified bidders, obtained favorable pricing and finalized contracts.
- Searched for hard-to-find items and found high-quality, reliable vendors.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Civil Engineering Technology
BANGALORE UNIVERSITY
India 05.1986 - 06.1990
No Degree - LEADERSHIP SKILLS FOR MANAGERS
WASHINGTON UNIVERSITY
Dubai, UAE 04.2001 -
No Degree - Construction Claims Management Training
Aldar Properties In House Training
Abu Dhabi 04.2001 -
No Degree - Blockchain For Developers: Hyperledger Fabric On
Aldar Properties In House Training
Abu Dhabi 04.2001 -
No Degree - Construction Management: Managing Risk
Aldar Properties in House Training
Abu Dhabi 04.2001 -
Skills
Contract carrier procurement
Timeline
Sr. Procurement Engineer
Provis Real Estate Management
01.2021 - Current
Sr. Associate Procurement
Aldar Properties
08.2006 - 01.2021
Senior Procurement Engineer
Al Nekhreh Contracting & Investment, Dubai – UAE
04.2002 - 08.2006
No Degree - LEADERSHIP SKILLS FOR MANAGERS
WASHINGTON UNIVERSITY
04.2001 -
No Degree - Construction Claims Management Training
Aldar Properties In House Training
04.2001 -
No Degree - Blockchain For Developers: Hyperledger Fabric On
Aldar Properties In House Training
04.2001 -
No Degree - Construction Management: Managing Risk
Aldar Properties in House Training
04.2001 -
Bachelor of Science - Civil Engineering Technology
BANGALORE UNIVERSITY
05.1986 - 06.1990
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