Aqeel Lodhi

• Responsible for day to day operations of the stores
• Receiving material from internal departments and suppliers, checking, Inspecting, proper Storing, packing and dispatching to onshore/offshore projects accordingly
• Receiving backload materials from projects and handing over to end users accordingly
• Thorough understanding of warehouse layout, storage, and material flow concepts
• Maintaining Material Inventory, expediting of store consumables orders
• Maintaining minimum and maximum level of the Material
• Handling and managing all the Equipment and trailers working with Stores and logistics within NMDC
• Taking care of one of the biggest transit yards in UAE, supporting 11 offshore locations
• Managing marine logistics and yard operations IN/OUT which includes vessel planning (Barge & Landing crafts)
• Arranging fuel bunkering for the vessels (from coordination with the Master of the vessel to the coordination with supplier) and ensure fuel has been delivered to the vessels
• Coordinated with subcontractors and project team for delivery plans
• Communicating with Internal Departments, subcontractors and vendors for seamless operations
• Adhere to NMDC’s QHSE work policies and procedures to maintain work quality and to minimize the risk factor during operations
• Maintaining reports and updating system database for site and head office records in ERP system and MS Office.

Responsible for all kind of Procurement and Contracts /Agreements and Tenders of the Organization

• Managed team of employees, overseeing hiring, training and professional growth of employees.
• Learned new skills and applied to daily tasks to improve efficiency and productivity.
• Used coordination and planning skills to achieve results according to schedule.
• Implementing Procurement policies, processes and procedures and monitor adherence so that work is carried out in a controlled manner, complying with all relevant safety, security, quality, health and environmental procedures as per ISO Standards to ensure a healthy and safe work environment
• Handling and Managing Tenders, Pre-Qualification, suppliers Registration, RFI, RFP documents
• (Floating till Finalizing) Issuing letter of Award
• Finalization and issuance of Commercial Evaluation for All the Goods and services
• Evaluating staff performance on a quarterly basis
• Preparing and presenting all kind of Procurement related Weekly, Monthly and quarterly reports like Savings Reports, Total PR received and Po Issued Reports Suppliers and staff KPI reports and yearly Staff Appraisals Reports etc
• Reporting to procurement Director.
• Conducted research, gathered information from multiple sources and presented results.
• Exceeded goals through effective task prioritization and great work ethic.
• Prepared variety of different written communications, reports and documents.
• Used critical thinking to break down problems, evaluate solutions and make decisions.
• Increased customer satisfaction by resolving issues.

• Managed team of Professional Stores Keepers and store Assistants
• Dealing with all the sites / projects for Ports located in Abu Dhabi / Sharjah/Fujairah /Ras AL Khaima
• Responsible of all the Stores Day to Day operations and Inventory
• Receiving material from internal departments and suppliers, checking, packing and dispatching to projects accordingly
• Receiving backload materials from projects and handing over to end users accordingly
• Handling and managing all the Equipment and trailers working with Stores and logistics
• Taking physical Stock Inventory on a Quarterly basis
• Managing minimum and maximum stock levels
• Creating item codes for the new Material
• Preparing All Store Reports in order to present to the Management and for the audit
• Coordinated with subcontractors and project team for delivery plans
• Taking Staff appraisal twice a year.

• Negotiated complex corporate procurement contracts by working closely with internal and external contacts.
• Developed and maintained relationships with key suppliers for smooth communication and to meet required expectations.
• Reviewed and issued contracts and blanket purchase orders after choosing ideal vendor and drive procurement process.
• Evaluated supplier quotes based on purchasing procedures and competitiveness in quality, price and delivery.
• Maintained effective and lasting vendor relationships through dynamic communication, collaboration and intelligent questioning skills.
• Worked within applicable standards, policies and regulatory guidelines to promote safe working environment.

• Responsible for A-Z Procurement of the company
• Procuring all kind of Materials, equipment and services from local & International Suppliers by Issuing of purchase orders, LOA and Contracts
• Floating RFQ /Receiving quotes
• Issuing PO and follow up with suppliers and stores for on time delivery
• Identifies & selects vendor to procure requisitioned commodities, meeting criteria such as Price, quantity, quality and delivery date and Place Order
• Finalization and issuance of Commercial Evaluation for All the Goods and services
• Maintain good relationship with existing approved vendors and keep inviting of new vendors in order to have the best price and best quality for the organization
• Develop new sources of technical supplies, securing favorable terms for GCC, Updates records & files and secures samples, descriptions, Images or information for departments
• Preparing Suppliers KPI Reports and Cash Saving Reports on a Monthly Basis
• Preparing and maintaining Pending PR/PO & Email Inquiry Reports on Weekly and Monthly Basis
• Created plans and communicated deadlines to complete projects on time.