Kashif Arain

Seasoned, SCMP-designated Supply Chain and Procurement Executive with over 20 years of experience driving category sourcing strategies, high-value contract negotiations, vendor relationship management, and ERP optimization in complex, multi-brand environments. Proven track record collaborating with estimating, finance, and operations to deliver data-driven demand forecasting, maximize job profitability, and ensure supply continuity across multi-category industrial operations. Highly proficient in Coupa Sourcing Optimization, SAP, Microsoft Dynamics 365, and Power BI analytics.

Supply Chain, Finance & ERP Manager - Al Mustafa Academy & Humanitarian Society - Edmonton, AB

(2025-05)

• Lead end-to-end procurement, P2P workflows, and financial forecasting across multi-site facilities, building maintenance, and operational services.
• Execute structured RFx processes and gather vendor quotes to ensure cost-effective purchasing and optimal commercial terms.
• Collaborate with finance and administration teams on budgeting, expenditure tracking, and P&L management, driving departmental cost efficiency.
• Oversee ERP system administration and develop custom analytics tools to track vendor performance, purchasing trends, and delivery timeliness.

Procurement Manager - Millennium Oilflow Systems & Technology (MOST OIL) - Leduc, AB

(2023-05 - 2025-05)

• Managed end-to-end purchasing for industrial equipment, steel, alloy components, and specialty fabrication processes.
• Gathered and analyzed vendor quotes, conducted competitive bid comparisons, and negotiated contracts to reduce total landed costs.
• Worked closely with estimating, engineering, and production teams to support demand forecasting and project materials planning.
• Managed international supplier relationships, customs documentation, and logistics coordination to ensure seamless supply continuity.

Group Procurement Manager - Next Equities Inc. - Edmonton, AB

(2021-01 - 2023-05)

• Directed centralized purchasing and category management across 11 operating companies, managing $6M monthly spend.
• Utilized Coupa, SAP Ariba, and Microsoft Dynamics 365 to execute RFx processes, analyze market pricing data, and automate procure-to-pay workflows.
• Partnered with estimating, finance, and operational leaders across diverse business units to provide data-driven demand forecasting and guidance that maximized project profitability.
• Negotiated vendor contracts, purchase agreements, and rebate structures, establishing scorecards to track delivery and quality metrics across 70 countries.

Supply Chain Specialist (Procurement) - Cast Steel Products - Edmonton, AB

(2019-08 - 2020-12)

• Issued RFQs, evaluated vendor proposals, and negotiated pricing and terms with Canadian and international suppliers for heavy industrial products.
• Monitored open purchase orders and inventory exceptions, collaborating with global logistics offices in Montreal, Beijing, and Shanghai to eliminate delays.

Procurement & Supply Chain Manager - Al-Seedawi Factories

(2008-06 - 2018-12)

• Managed end-to-end purchasing, inventory control, and category management for raw materials, machinery, MRO, and corporate services.
• Executed spend analyses, established forecasting models, and led cross-departmental alignment to maximize profitability across operating units.

SCMP - Supply Chain Management Professional - Supply Chain Canada

Master of Business Administration - Finance

Master of Computer Science - Computer Science

Associate Degree - Industrial Electronic Engineering

Certificate - Applied Machine Learning for Supply Chain - Supply Chain Canada