Muhammad Raza
Project Procurement Manager / Regional Commodity Manager
Abu Dhabi
Summary
Experienced Project Management & Procurement, Supply Chain and Contracts management professional known for and strive to optimize value by implementing strategic procurement into business, sourcing, contracting and process development. Proficient in development, strategizing the supplier network vs demands on regional level, cost optimization via cost value engineering, business-excellence innovation, and uncompromising stewardship. Innovative and resourceful Management Professional, recognized for delivering results and bottom-up contribution to margin.
Overview
18
18
years of professional experience
7
7
years of post-secondary education
2
2
Languages
Work History
Project Procurement Manager
Siemens Energy LLC
Abu Dhabi
03.2012 - Current
- Developed and maintained relationships with key suppliers for smooth communication and to meet required business expectations.
- Evaluated supplier quotes based on purchasing procedures and competitiveness in quality, price and delivery as per Customer requirement.
- Led sourcing process for new vendors to get quality products and services and mitigate risk.
- Handled and executed mega projects worth 25Mio USD to 125Mio USD with successful KPI record.
- Negotiated pricing and terms with vendors to secure best value for company.
- Devised and implemented strategies to optimize purchasing processes and reduce costs.
- Reviewed and approved purchase orders and invoices for accuracy and completeness.
- Created purchasing policies and procedures that complied with company standards and regulatory requirements.
- Researched and evaluated potential suppliers to determine best fits for company needs and to identify cost savings opportunities.
- Reduced costs by streamlining contract bidding and procurement processes to assure best prices for materials and services.
- Monitored and managed procurement budget to control costs.
- Reviewed and issued contracts and blanket purchase orders after choosing ideal vendor and drive procurement process.
- Negotiated contracts with suppliers to obtain favorable terms and pricing.
- Key Involvement during bidding, for Main equipments like GIS, Transformers, Reactors, Cables and Installation Services.
- Negotiated complex corporate procurement contracts by working closely with internal and external contacts.
Senior Project Engineer
Siemens
Dubai
08.2007 - 03.2012
- Reviewed contractor proposals to determine favorable partnerships for on-time and under-budget project completion.
- Coordinate and liaise with customer, clients and consortium. Review and submission of drawings / documents for timely approval and meet the FAT and delivery targets of the project.
- Calculated risks during project development and managed risks throughout projects.
- Oversaw worksite construction to coordinate with supervisors and guide projects.
- Managed projects effectively to deliver finished work on time.
- Cost estimation of the project and preparation of the relevant technical and commercial document. Handling a proper controlling and claim management to avoid risk and non-confirmed cost.
- Analyzing project scope of supply and customer requirements to ensure adequate risk analysis and risk transfer to supplier contracts.
- Establishing project procurement plan & Ensure procurement strategies into projects to maximize productivity / fulfillment of cost objectives in coordination with Project Manager.
- Recommended process improvements to reduce unnecessary waste.
- Evaluated change order requests in response to out-of-scope work activities.
Electrical Engineer
Magna Steels Pvt. Ltd.
Karachi
02.2006 - 06.2007
- Proposed electrical product and system modifications to improve quality and efficiency.
- Provided on-site engineering and technical services during installation and fielding processes.
- Performed maintenance procedures and repairs on existing electrical products and systems.
- Reduced electrical construction hazards with upgraded safety policies and stringent enforcement.
- Check the equipment operation on load control & remote control.
- Checking & certifying complete erection and installation of the equipment according to drawing and supplier recommendations.
- Rectification & Trouble shooting of equipment in Breakdown, Maintenance time.
- Make and Plan the completion of punch list jobs and rectification of deficiencies.
- Planned & Implemented Time/Motion Study, Weekly Deviations in Production Planning & Control Department.
Transmission Engineer
PAKDATACOM
karachi
08.2005 - 01.2006
- Used NMS to manage project workload, schedules and issues.
- Installed and configured MUX for broadcast to optimize performance.
- Troubleshot issues with broadcast systems to resolve problems quickly to minimize downtime.
- Troubleshot and resolved problems with network systems.
- Completed preventive inspections and tests of system components.
Education
Master of Science - Procurement, Logistics And Supply Chain Management
University of Salford
United Kingdom 08.2020 - 12.2023
Bachelor of Science - Electronics Engineering
Sir Syed University of Engineering And Technology
Karachi, Pakistan 01.2001 - 03.2005
Skills
Procurement expertise
Timeline
Master of Science - Procurement, Logistics And Supply Chain Management
University of Salford
08.2020 - 12.2023
Project Procurement Manager
Siemens Energy LLC
03.2012 - Current
Senior Project Engineer
Siemens
08.2007 - 03.2012
Electrical Engineer
Magna Steels Pvt. Ltd.
02.2006 - 06.2007
Transmission Engineer
PAKDATACOM
08.2005 - 01.2006
Bachelor of Science - Electronics Engineering
Sir Syed University of Engineering And Technology
01.2001 - 03.2005
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