Zakir Imam

Highly accomplished Procurement Professional with 12+ years of experience (UAE & India) delivering strategic sourcing and procurement excellence across infrastructure and large-scale construction projects. Proven expertise in cost optimization, vendor management, and contract negotiation.

Site Procurement Manager – Infrastructure / Gen. Bldg. at LUCENT General Contracting Co. (2022-05 – Present)

Leading end-to-end procurement lifecycle management for large-scale infrastructure and general building projects.

• Lead end-to-end procurement lifecycle (RFQs, negotiation, contracts)
• Manage suppliers, cost control, and procurement planning
• Collaborate with engineering & project teams

Procurement Manager- Infrastructure / Gen. Bldg. at TESC Contracting Co. (2019-07 – 2022-05)

Managed procurement strategy and supplier performance for infrastructure and general building projects.

• Managed procurement strategy and supplier performance
• Reduced costs and improved delivery timelines

Procurement Engineer (Civil) at ESS CEE Associate (2016-03 – 2019-05)

Handled tendering, sourcing, and contract execution for civil construction and infrastructure projects.

• Handled tendering, sourcing, LPO and contract execution
• Executed procurement for civil construction and infrastructure works
• Managed vendor sourcing, tendering, and contract placement
• Improved supplier performance and delivery timelines
• Achieved cost savings through competitive bidding and negotiations

MBA in Business Administration (2004)

Higher Diploma in Civil Engineering (2015)