Khalid Ansari

Senior Manager with 27+ years of international leadership in procurement, facilities management, corporate administration, finance and accounts across multi-site operations in India, Saudi Arabia, and the UAE. Experienced in procurement policies and procedures, competitive bidding, contract administration, contract lifecycle management (CLM), vendor performance management, and procurement governance. Skilled in managing high-value procurements, developing sourcing strategies, conducting supplier risk assessments, mitigating supply-chain risk, and ensuring compliance with policies, regulations, and financial controls.

Adept at cross-department collaboration, stakeholder engagement, and delivering measurable value in regulated environments. Known for a collaborative leadership approach and a demonstrated ability to elevate operational performance in high-demand environments while supporting business continuity planning and audit readiness.

Senior Manager – Administration - Haskoning India Consulting - Mumbai, India

(2020-09 - 2026-04)

• Led national facilities operations and centralized procurement across multiple corporate offices in India, ensuring SOP and regulatory compliance.
• Managed IT and non-IT procurement (laptops, servers, licenses, office supplies) through competitive sourcing, achieving measurable cost savings.
• Oversaw multi-site facilities: space planning, preventive maintenance, security, health and safety, office and vehicles rental agreements, and government liaison.
• Administered vehicle fleet, corporate travel, immigration & accommodation, documentation for international staff and expatriates (FRRO, invitation letters, visa renewals).
• Developed asset-tracking systems, procurement dashboards, and MIS reports for senior leadership; implemented SOPs for audit readiness & business continuity planning.

Manager - Procurement - Al Watania For Industries - Riyadh, Saudi Arabia

(2013-01 - 2019-01)

• Ensured adherence to procurement policies, procedures, and CLM frameworks across a USD 50M portfolio.
• Secured approximately USD 5M in annual procurement savings by leveraging competitive global sourcing across Europe, the Far East, the USA, and the GCC across three strategic business units.
• Maintained at least three qualified vendors per category to prevent single-source risk; led vendor assessments, competitive bid analyses, supplier risk evaluations, and ongoing performance reviews.
• Served as Single Point of Contact for ISO Procurement Certification; managed Secured Letter of Credits from banks, Cash Against Documents, and bank transfer procurement for majority of the suppliers.
• Coordinated with logistics, shipping, and customs agents for on-time delivery; settled all insurance claims on disputed consignments.
• Strengthened procurement governance through transparent processes, compliance with procurement policies, and structured stakeholder engagement.

Procurement Manager - Saudi Factory For Building Materials Co. - Riyadh, Saudi Arabia

(2010-07 - 2012-05)

• Delivered USD 500,000 in first-year savings by onboarding an alternate supplier for a high-impact raw material representing over 50% of product cost.
• Championed and achieved ISO 9001 certification - trained staff and managed the full certification process from initiation to award.
• Strengthened procurement governance through tender reviews, supplier audits, and structured supplier risk assessments.

Operations Manager - Accenture services - Mumbai, India

(2007-07 - 2009-02)

• Managed end-to-end recruitment backend operations for Accenture UK & Ireland; drove SLA delivery, quality, and continuous improvement.
• Enhanced operational accuracy and leadership decision-making by producing MIS dashboards and analytics.
• Improved workforce planning and staffing efficiency through cross-functional collaboration.

Operations Manager - Intelenet (I) Pvt. Ltd - Mumbai, India

(2002-09 - 2007-06)

• Consistently delivered revenue optimization, quality targets, and SLA compliance while leading operations for a UK customer service program.
• Strengthened information security compliance as BS7799 SPOC, supporting audits and risk controls.

Corporate Finance Executive | Accounts & Administration Officer | Team Lead - Alliance Business Credit Ltd., Sedgwick Richardson ME, Tracmail (I) Pvt.Ltd. - Mumbai, Dubai, various

(1994-01 - 2002-08)

• Managed corporate finance instruments LC's, Inter Corporate Deposits etc. at Alliance Business Credit Ltd.
• Handled financial accounts, payroll, and MIS for a UK based advertising agency Sedgwick Richardson in Dubai, UAE
• Progressed to team leadership at Tracmail India Pvt. Ltd. directing service delivery for an outsourced American Express engagement.

Bachelor of Commerce - Commerce - Osmania University

Diploma in Systems Management - dBase III+ and COBOL - NIIT

SAP v3.1H - Financial Accounting & Controlling Module (FICO)

Oracle 8.0 - RDBMS Fundamentals