Ibrahim Akbani

Procurement and business operations professional with 7+ years of experience in strategic sourcing, vendor management, contract negotiation, and cross-functional coordination. Proven ability to manage supplier relationships, optimize procurement processes, control costs, and ensure timely fulfillment. Experienced in stakeholder management, pipeline tracking, and performance monitoring across multi-department operations.

Strong analytical mindset with a background in supply chain coordination and international sourcing.

Specialist at University of Europe for Applied Sciences Hyderabad (2024-11 – Present)

Gus Education India

• Lead stakeholder coordination across admissions, academics, visa, operations, and marketing teams to ensure seamless application processing and enrollment execution.
• Manage end-to-end admissions operations for undergraduate and postgraduate programs at the Dubai campus.
• Monitor application pipeline and conversion metrics using CRM systems to drive process efficiency and timely closures.
• Achieved 90% of assigned enrollment targets through structured follow-ups and performance tracking.
• Generated approximately AED 6.5 million in revenue by enrolling 60 students and managing over 2,000 applicants across the admission's lifecycle.
• Ensure documentation accuracy, compliance, and cross-team communication to maintain operational standards.

Sr. Admission Counsellor at Medvarsity Online Ltd (2023-10 – 2024-10)

• Counselled MBBS and higher-qualified doctors for online medical education and certification program.
• Managed end-to-end enrollment operations while ensuring structured process flow and timely execution.
• Coordinated cross-functional teams including academic and operations departments to streamline onboarding and reduce processing time.
• Monitored CRM systems to track pipeline status, follow-ups, and performance metrics for operational efficiency.
• Conducted requirement analysis and aligned program offerings based on structured evaluation of candidate profiles.
• Ensured documentation accuracy, compliance standards, and quality control throughout the enrollment process.

Sales Associate at APTelesect Pvt. Ltd (2020-12 – 2023-07)

• Sold security surveillance products and solutions to international clients through remote sales operations
• Communicated product features, technical benefits, and value propositions to support informed buying decisions
• Lead qualification, follow-ups, and closures in a target-driven sales environment
• Oversaw sales pipeline for over 20 products, maintaining accurate records and follow-ups

Sales & Marketing Head at PSR Brokers (2016-11 – 2020-11)

• Led procurement and wholesale sourcing operations for Teak wood and construction materials.
• Directed global supplier sourcing and vendor negotiations to secure competitive pricing and quality standards.
• Conducted supplier evaluation, grading, and price benchmarking to optimize procurement decisions.
• Coordinated logistics, supply chain operations, and nationwide order fulfillment.
• Built and maintained long-term vendor relationships to ensure supply continuity and cost control.
• Supervised procurement planning based on market demand and inventory requirements.

Bachelor Of Business Administration – National Institute of Technology and Management Studies (2015-08 – 2018-05)

Higher Secondary Education – St. George's School & College (2013-06 – 2015-05)