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Saqib  Riaz Muhammad

Saqib Riaz Muhammad

Dubai,Pakistan

Summary

Experienced professional with focus on procurement and supply chain management. Drive cost savings and streamline processes through strategic sourcing and vendor negotiations. Excel in inventory management and fostering strong supplier relationships to ensure timely and quality delivery of goods.

Overview

14
14
years of professional experience

Work history

Purchase manager

Park Regis Kris Kin Hotel
Dubai, United Arab Emiorate
03.2025 - Current
  • Fostered long-term relationships with suppliers; resulted in better discounts and priority services.
  • Reduced supplier costs by negotiating better trade agreements.
  • Oversaw contract negotiations, secured favourable terms and conditions.
  • Facilitated smooth resolution of any discrepancies or issues concerning invoices or shipments from suppliers.
  • Streamlined internal communication channels for efficient information sharing regarding purchases and deliveries.
  • Developed strategic plans to enhance overall purchasing performance.
  • Tracked order delivery progress regularly to ensure timely receipt of goods.
  • Improved inventory control practices, reduced stock wastage significantly.
  • Established strong vendor relationships for improved supply chain efficiency.
  • Maintained up-to-date knowledge of industry trends and advancements, improved procurement strategies accordingly.
  • Coordinated cross-departmental collaboration for effective project management.
  • Managed product quality assurance process, ensured adherence to company standards.
  • Assessed supplier performance through regular reviews and feedback sessions.
  • Facilitated decision-making by preparing cost comparison of material pricing.
  • Mentored and motivated junior procurement staff to consistently meet and exceed department KPIs.

Purchase IN charge

Park Regis Kris Kin Hotel
Dubai, United Arab Emirates
12.2020 - 03.2025
  • Executed daily duties with precision and efficiency.
  • Established product specifications in collaboration with operating departments for locally sourced items.
  • Maintained robust relationships with key suppliers to obtain insights on new products and market trends.
  • Motivated suppliers to develop innovative products, packaging, and services to meet requirements.
  • Negotiated with supplier representatives for critical items, assessing product quality with Department Heads.
  • Minimised inventories through adherence to effective purchasing procedures.
  • Recorded all local suppliers' products, licenses, and hygiene certificates systematically.
  • Evaluated commercial performance of suppliers based on product quality, delivery timeliness, and creditworthiness.

General accountant

Park Regis Kris Kin Hotel
Dubai, United Arab Emirates
03.2019 - 11.2020

Summarised financial status through data collection and report preparation.
Audited documents to ensure accuracy of financial transactions.
Recommended accounting policies to uphold control standards.
Coordinated clerical staff activities, addressing queries to optimise workflow.
Reconciled financial discrepancies by analysing account information.
Completed database backups to secure critical financial data.
Maintained compliance with internal controls for financial security.
Verified documentation and processed payments for timely disbursements.

Accounts Payable

Park Regis Kris Kin Hotel
Dubai, United Arab Emirates
12.2017 - 02.2019

Checked and accounted for all items on purchase orders, receiving records, invoices, and suppliers' documents.
Prepared vouchers with cost distributions for all supplier invoices and credit memos.
Issued cheques for payments excluding payroll, submitting all documents to Director of Finance for approval.
Responded to supplier queries to ensure effective communication.
Balanced supplier monthly statements against hotel accounts payable records.
Maintained accurate and up-to-date accounts payable files for invoices and payments.
Compiled and reconciled Creditors Control Account with Creditors Ledger daily.

Accounts Receivable

Park Regis Kris Kin Hotel
Dubai, United Arab Emirates
10.2016 - 11.2017

Ensured punctuality and discipline maintenance within department.
Thoroughly reviewed statements from Accounts Receivable Clerk for accuracy.
Identified errors and omissions in financial documentation.
Verified bills included proper covering details, such as authority letters and vouchers.
Assisted in record-keeping, including photocopying invoices and filing supporting documents.
Delivered invoices to designated locations and confirmed receipt by relevant personnel.
Collected cheques promptly and handed over to cashier.
Followed up with debtors regarding overdue accounts professionally.

Account Assistant (General Cashier/Paymaster

Park Regis Kris Kin Hotel
Dubai, United Arab Emirates
10.2015 - 09.2016

Collected and verified contents of cashiers' envelopes daily with witness oversight.
Incorporated cash and cheques from cashiers into general cashier's daily report.
Prepared monthly summaries for general cashiers and financial statements, including payroll and accrual JVs.
Compiled daily bank deposits and general cashier reports.
Supplied cashiers with necessary change, anticipating long weekends and special occasions.
Reimbursed cashiers for their disbursements with accuracy.
Performed daily fund count and maintained precise disbursement records.
Conducted bank reconciliation for deposits and processed staff settlements.

Store Keeper cum Purchasing assistant

Park Regis Kris Kin Hotel
Dubai, United Arab Emirates
03.2011 - 09.2015
  • Prepared regular reports on purchasing activities to assist management decisions.
  • Updated procurement policies and procedures regularly for operational efficiency.
  • Assisted in product sourcing for competitive pricing and quality.
  • Monitored stock levels, preventing inventory shortages.
  • Maintained accurate supplier records using database management systems.
  • Checked invoices against purchase orders, preventing financial discrepancies.
  • Verified order details to eliminate discrepancies and mistakes.
  • Expedited deliveries, ensuring smooth workflow in all departments.
  • Coordinated with finance department for efficient invoice reconciliation.
  • Processed purchase orders to ensure timely delivery of goods.
  • Resolved purchase-related queries swiftly to maintain vendor satisfaction.
  • Coordinated with inventory control to determine purchasing needs with high degree of accuracy.
  • Established delivery schedules to keep stores fully stocked.
  • Identified stock quantity and quality, delivery times and other contract conditions to be met.

Education

Associate's degree - Math and statistics

Board of Intermediate and Secondary Education
Rawalpindi Pakistan
/1999 - /2001

High School Diploma -

Board of Intermediate and Secondary Education
Gujranwala Pakistan
/1997 - /1999

Diploma -

Comsats Islamabad
Islamabad Pakistan

Skills

    FMC (Fidelio Materials Control)
    FMS Sun system (46 and 63)
    Micros
    Opera
    MS Office
    Internet & E-mail use
    Application Installations

Languages

English
Fluent
Urdu
Fluent
Arabic
Beginner

Timeline

Purchase manager

Park Regis Kris Kin Hotel
03.2025 - Current

Purchase IN charge

Park Regis Kris Kin Hotel
12.2020 - 03.2025

General accountant

Park Regis Kris Kin Hotel
03.2019 - 11.2020

Accounts Payable

Park Regis Kris Kin Hotel
12.2017 - 02.2019

Accounts Receivable

Park Regis Kris Kin Hotel
10.2016 - 11.2017

Account Assistant (General Cashier/Paymaster

Park Regis Kris Kin Hotel
10.2015 - 09.2016

Store Keeper cum Purchasing assistant

Park Regis Kris Kin Hotel
03.2011 - 09.2015

Associate's degree - Math and statistics

Board of Intermediate and Secondary Education
/1999 - /2001

High School Diploma -

Board of Intermediate and Secondary Education
/1997 - /1999

Diploma -

Comsats Islamabad
Saqib Riaz Muhammad