Sheikh Owais
Senior Executive Contracts and Procurement
Dubai,UAE
Summary
Dedicated and results-oriented professional with more than 8 years of experience in various key roles, including Senior Executive in Contracts & Procurement, Process Executive, and Project Associate. Proven track record of success in effectively managing procurement processes, coordinating complex projects, and driving business development initiatives. Adept at negotiating and managing vendor relationships, optimizing supply chain efficiency, and ensuring timely project delivery. Skilled in cross-functional collaboration, strategic planning, and implementing innovative solutions to achieve organizational goals.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Senior Executive Contracts & Procurement
Stratum OAM
Dubai
05.2024 - Current
- Drafted and managed a range of work and purchase orders, contract renewals, issuing LOI's including vendor agreements, service contracts for 45+ projects, ensuring compliance with company policies and legal requirements.
- Actively researching suppliers and skilled in negotiating favourable terms for cost effective procurement.
- Ensured adherence to legal, regulatory, and corporate compliance standards in all procurement activities.
- Drafting and reviewing of 3rd party validation report, with Reserve Fund and Cost allocation study ensuring compliance with regulatory standards
- Posting of online tendering, on Mollak and ensuring service providers to onboard on Munaqasat.
- Conduct comprehensive Tender Evaluation and Technical Evaluation with project specification for different reactive and AMC works.
- Manage and coordinate with insurance service providers for new and renewal of policies for 90+ projects.
Senior Procurement Officer
SAW Infrastructure Pvt Ltd
India
11.2020 - 04.2024
- Spearheaded procurement activities, sourcing and negotiating contracts for materials and services, achieving cost savings of 15% annually.
- Managed procurement activities for projects, overseeing the purchase of materials and services worth 50 million annually, achieving a 98% on-time delivery rate
- Review detailed tender documents, including Bills of Quantities (BOQ), for projects, ensuring precise project specifications and cost estimations.
- Negotiated contracts and terms with suppliers, achieving cost savings of 10% through strategic sourcing and vendor consolidation initiatives.
- Utilized SAP/ERP to track project budgets, resource allocation, and schedules, to improve project efficiency.
- Implemented safety protocols, across all projects and maintaining compliance with BIS regulations.
- Coordinated the execution of 18 electric transmission projects of NHPC, JPDCL, KPDCL (govt entities), totalling 1200 miles of new infrastructure, within budget and ahead of schedule.
Process Executive
Accenture Solutions Pvt. Ltd
08.2018 - 09.2020
- Managed end to end order to cash processes, including order processing, invoicing, and payment collection, to ensure accurate and timely transactions
- Implemented process improvements within SAP/ERP modules.
- Successfully managed and resolved queries of clients like JW Marriott, Starwood, Four Points by Sheraton, The Ritz Carlton, Gaylord Hotels.
- Knowledge of relevant softwares and tools of the process like Quickbase, Peoplesoft, Oscar, Marsha, Fusebox, and updated same in MS Office.
Project Associate
New Real Enterprises (M&E)
Srinagar
06.2013 - 04.2015
- Project coordination, overseeing multiple projects from conception to completion within specified time and budget constraints.
- Supervised the construction of electrical infrastructure projects, including substations & transmission lines.
- Coordinated with engineers and contractors to align project execution with electrical companies specification and regulatory standards.
- Managed project portfolios with an average of 8 concurrent projects, maintaining 100% compliance.
Education
Masters of Business Administration -
Kashmir University
Bachelors of Business Administration -
Kashmir University
Skills
CRM, Planning, Integrity, Leadership, Negotiation, Purchasing, Cost Saving, Forecasting, Procurement Policies, Contract Management, Supply Management, Vendor Management, Inventory Management, Supplier Management, Coordination, Strategic Planning, Cross Functionality, Communication, Time Management, Risk Management, Adaptability, Analytical Skills, Problem-Solving Abilities, Team Collaboration, Organisational Skills, Decision Making, Social Responsibility, Compliance & Ethics, Logistics, Market Research, MS Office, Project Management, Mollak, 3rd Party Validation, Budgeting, Tendering, Reserve Fund Report, Bid Comparison, RFQ, PO's, LPO's, LOI's, Contract Agreements, Tender Evaluation, Insurance, Technical & Tender Evaluation, SAP/ERP, Mail handling, Meeting assistance, Multitasking abilities, Emergency response, Attention to detail
Certification
Certificate course in Information Technology by National Institute of Electronic and Information Technology - (NIELIT) 2018
Languages
English
Proficient (C2)
Urdu
Advanced (C1)
Hindi
Intermediate (B1)
Accomplishments
- Recognition for exceptional vendor relationship management.
- Employee of the month for successfully completing projects of NHPC, JPDCL, KPDCL, at SAW Infrastructure Pvt Ltd.
- Acknowledgment for maintaining high levels of compliance with legal and ethical standards in project and procurement practices.
- Letter of appreciation for preventing delays, reducing costs, taking orders, estimating arrival time, writing reports and scheduling purchases.
Work Preference
Work Type
Full TimeWork Location
On-SiteRemoteHybridTimeline
Senior Executive Contracts & Procurement
Stratum OAM
05.2024 - Current
Senior Procurement Officer
SAW Infrastructure Pvt Ltd
11.2020 - 04.2024
Process Executive
Accenture Solutions Pvt. Ltd
08.2018 - 09.2020
Project Associate
New Real Enterprises (M&E)
06.2013 - 04.2015
Masters of Business Administration -
Kashmir University
Bachelors of Business Administration -
Kashmir University
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