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naeem uz zaman

naeem uz zaman

Procurment
Dubai,DU

Summary

Dear Sir/Madam: I am pleased to submit my resume for and Operations Management. My career spans multiple industries, including Real Estate, Facility Management, and Professional Services across the UAE and Middle East, where I have driven procurement efficiencies, led digital transformation initiatives, and implemented operational best practices to enhance organizational outcomes. Most recently, I served as a Business Consultant and Operations Contractor at Elite Start Global Group of Companies. In this role, I developed pre-opening structures and SOPs, managed digital asset creation, and led organizational improvements for seven companies. I collaborated with executive leadership to advance procurement strategies and oversaw manpower services for blue-collar workers, meeting ambitious timelines and project goals.

Overview

34
34
years of professional experience
2
2
years of post-secondary education

Work History

Business Consultant and Operations Contractor

Elite Start Global Group of Companies
Dubai, Du
05.2024 - 07.2024

• Developed pre-opening structures and SOPs for seven companies, supporting foundational growth and operational compliance.
• Spearheaded digital transformation, creating company websites, e-brochures, and digital assets to ensure a strong market entry.
• Trained employees and collaborated with CEOs on strategic improvements, fostering a culture of continuous development.
• Managed client meetings and manpower services for blue-collar workers from India, Pakistan, Nepal, and Africa.
• Executed procurement strategies for long-term vendor partnerships and infrastructure negotiations.
• Addressed visa and licensing challenges in coordination with PROs, ensuring operational readiness.

Finance Controller

Alpago Group
Dubai, Du
04.2023 - 10.2023

• Directed accounting and procurement functions, enforcing compliance with policies and regulations to optimize financial performance.
• Introduced Vendor Forms and Supplier Relationship Management (SRM) systems, securing favorable credit terms and vendor reliability.
• Implemented a group-wide medical insurance plan and led negotiations, enhancing employee benefits while controlling costs.
• Led process improvement and project management initiatives, collaborating with project engineers to align budgets with financial goals.

Middle East Muli Countries Operation (MCO)

Sanofi Aventis
Dubai, Du
08.2010 - 09.2023

• Managed a €30 million annual spend across categories, achieving a 12% cost reduction through strategic supplier consolidation and category management.
• Led P2P and VMD/SRM system implementations, enhancing data accuracy, compliance, and efficiency by 30%.
• Developed and executed the region’s people strategy, focusing on engagement, reward systems, and building management capabilities.
• Fostered partnerships with 2000+ suppliers, overseeing contract negotiations and ensuring service quality and compliance.
• Integrated digital procurement tools like e-catalogs and EBUY PR/PO systems, boosting procurement efficiency by 40%.

Operation Manager Dubai

AL Ghani Décor
Dubai, Du
01.2010 - 07.2010
  • • Supervised all operational and administrative functions, securing approvals from Dubai Municipality, and managing HR and payroll functions.
    • Oversaw project budgets, working closely with clients on interior projects, labor allocation, and timelines.
    • Implemented Strategic Workforce Planning, ensuring alignment of long-term staffing needs with business objectives.2008- 2009

Operation Manager

BL Properties
Dubai
01.2008 - 01.2009
  • Directed office setup, fit-out, and maintenance, managing procurement of equipment, stationery, and other supplies
  • Coordinated local and international events, including exhibitions and seminars, to boost company presence and engagement
  • Developed HR policies, coordinated staff training, and established group benefits, creating a strong organizational foundation.

Manager

Iqra University
Karachi
01.2006 - 01.2008

Senior Coordination Officer

Karachi
01.2000 - 01.2002

Executive Development Officer

IoBM/CBM
Karachi
01.1996 - 01.1999

Assistant Public Relations Officer

Harvest Top Worth
01.1993 - 01.1996

Assistant Accountant

Sindh Model Higher Secondary School
01.1993 - 01.1994

Assistant Editor

Paras’ Monthly Magazine
01.1991 - 01.1993

Skills

  • Procurement, Strategic Sourcing, Operational, Administration
  • Stakeholder Management, Negotiation, Contracts & framework
  • Category Management, Risk Management
  • Experience Education
  • Elite Start Global Group of Companies
  • Business Consultant and Operations Contractor
  • May 2024 – July 2024
  • Developed pre-opening structures and SOPs for seven companies
  • Supporting foundational growth and operational compliance
  • Spearheaded digital transformation, creating company websites, e-
  • Brochures, and digital assets to ensure a strong market entry
  • Trained employees and collaborated with CEOs on strategic
  • Improvements, fostering a culture of continuous development
  • Managed client meetings and manpower services for blue-collar
  • Workers from India, Pakistan, Nepal, and Africa
  • Executed procurement strategies for long-term vendor partnerships
  • And infrastructure negotiations
  • Addressed visa and licensing challenges in coordination with PROs
  • Ensuring operational readiness
  • Alpago Group – Finance Control
  • Apr 2023 Oct 2023
  • Directed accounting and procurement functions, enforcing
  • Compliance with policies and regulations to optimize financial
  • Performance
  • Introduced Vendor Forms and Supplier Relationship Management
  • (SRM) systems, securing favorable credit terms and vendor
  • Reliability
  • Implemented a group-wide medical insurance plan and led
  • Negotiations, enhancing employee benefits while controlling costs
  • Led process improvement and project management initiatives
  • Collaborating with project engineers to align budgets with financial
  • Goals
  • MBA 2023-24 (Supply Chain
  • Management) RB College of the United
  • Kingdom, Duba campus
  • MBA (HRM) 2000 from west Coast Institute
  • Of Management & Technology, Pakistan
  • Campus
  • Skills
  • Event Management
  • Strategic Workforce Planning
  • Team Leader
  • Negotiation
  • Sourcing
  • Relationship Management
  • Counseling

Accomplishments

  • Previously, as Financial Controller at Alpago Group, I directed procurement and financial operations, introducing Supplier
  • Relationship Management (SRM) and ERP solutions to streamline processes and secure cost savings
  • At Sanofi, I managed a €30 million annual spend and implemented P2P, VMD, and SRM systems, achieving 12% annual savings and enhancing data accuracy and compliance by 30%
  • Enclosed is my resume, detailing how my expertise in procurement, digital transformation, and operational strategy can support your organization’s success
  • I welcome the opportunity for a personal conversation to explore how I can contribute to your team
  • Thank you for your consideration
  • Sincerely
  • Naeem-uz-Zaman
  • Naeem Uz Zaman

Timeline

Business Consultant and Operations Contractor

Elite Start Global Group of Companies
05.2024 - 07.2024

Finance Controller

Alpago Group
04.2023 - 10.2023

MBA - Supply Chain Management And Procurement

RB College of The United Kingdom, Dubai Campus
01.2023 - 12.2024

Middle East Muli Countries Operation (MCO)

Sanofi Aventis
08.2010 - 09.2023

Operation Manager Dubai

AL Ghani Décor
01.2010 - 07.2010

Operation Manager

BL Properties
01.2008 - 01.2009

Manager

Iqra University
01.2006 - 01.2008

Senior Coordination Officer

01.2000 - 01.2002

Executive Development Officer

IoBM/CBM
01.1996 - 01.1999

Assistant Public Relations Officer

Harvest Top Worth
01.1993 - 01.1996

Assistant Accountant

Sindh Model Higher Secondary School
01.1993 - 01.1994

Assistant Editor

Paras’ Monthly Magazine
01.1991 - 01.1993

Education

MBA - Supply Chain Management And Procurement

RB College of The United Kingdom, Dubai Campus
RB College Of The United Kingdom, Duba Campus
01.2023 - 12.2024

Work Preference

Work Type

Full TimeContract Work

Work Location

On-SiteRemoteHybrid

Important To Me

Career advancementWork-life balanceCompany CulturePersonal development programsHealthcare benefitsWork from home optionTeam Building / Company Retreats

Quote

The hardest thing when you think about focusing. You think focusing is about saying "Yes." No. Focusing is about saying "No." And when you say "No," you piss off people.
Steve Jobs

Additional Information

20Yrs. of Expertise in Procurement, Education, Fitout, & Real Estate| Entrepreneur & Owner: Steps School-KHI-Pak | SA Foods Export | Interior Design-Minhaaj Design Factor | Alif Art Design-Alif-eCommerce & digital Media

Software

SAP , Oracle , ebuy, ERP

Languages

English
Upper intermediate (B2)
Hindi
Upper intermediate (B2)
sindhi
Advanced (C1)
Urdu
Advanced (C1)
Arabic
Elementary (A2)

Certification

  • SanofiSanofiIssued Aug 2020Issued Aug 2020Shift Core - P2P OverviewShift Core - P2P Overview
  • SanofiSanofiIssued Aug 2020Issued Aug 2020eAuction Training KiteAuction Training Kit
  • SanofiSanofiIssued Jul 2020Issued Jul 2020Purchase-to-Pay – Outgoing PaymentsPurchase-to-Pay – Outgoing Payments
  • SanofiSanofiIssued Aug 2019Issued Aug 2019eContract Management Project eContract Management Project
  • SanofiSanofiIssued Dec 2017 · Expired Dec 2017Issued Dec 2017 · Expired Dec 2017NEGOTIATION SKILLS WORKSHOP 2017 (4Days)NEGOTIATION SKILLS WORKSHOP 2017 (4Days)
  • SanofiSanofiIssued Mar 2014eBuy & Catalogue Project eBuy & Catalogue Project
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