Abdul Basit

Results-driven International Procurement & Commercial Professional with over 6 years of expertise managing end-to-end supply chains, strategic sourcing, and commercial operations across the MENA and South Asia regions. Proven track record in collaborating with UK and Pakistani entities to deliver high-spec Electrical, Mechanical, and Instrumentation equipment to heavy industries, including Oil & Gas, Petrochemical, and Refineries. Adept at navigating international trade, resolving complex technical compliance issues, and negotiating high-value contracts with global OEMs to maximize profit margins and ensure seamless cross-border logistics.

International Procurement Officer - Global Corporation Pakistan

(2020-01)

Multinational supplier of specialized industrial Electrical, Mechanical, and Instrumentation equipment and spare parts across MENA and Asia.

• Global OEM Sourcing: Source and negotiate competitive pricing for high-spec Electrical, Mechanical, and Instrumentation items from foreign OEMs and international distributors.
• Platform Management: Leverage the SAP Ariba platform daily to handle vendor registration operations, download complex customer inquiries, invoices for payments and execute accurate digital bid submissions.
• Cross-Border Commercial Execution: Manage complex RFQs and submit tailored commercial offers to heavy industries including Oil & Gas, Fertilizers, Petrochemicals, Cement, Steel, and Refineries across Oman, Egypt, Bangladesh, Algeria, Libya, and Saudi Arabia.
• Technical Compliance: Analyze stringent engineering specifications from major industrial clients, resolving technical compliance queries to ensure precise alignment with OEM capabilities.
• End-to-End Order & PO Management: Oversee the complete lifecycle from receiving major industrial client POs to executing accurate purchasing contracts with global suppliers.
• International Logistics & Expediting: Direct supply chain logistics and coordinate with freight forwarders to track material readiness, optimize shipping schedules, and manage cross-border customs documentation.
• Multinational Financial Facilitation: Collaborate with accounts and finance departments to manage multi-currency payment milestones, secure letters of credit (LCs), and resolve billing discrepancies.

DSF & Merchandiser - MS Traders Pakistan

(2018-08 - 2019-12)

• Drove field sales and brand visibility by executing face-to-face customer acquisitions while simultaneously managing optimal in-store product placement.
• Achieved monthly sales targets and secured prime shelf placement through strategic negotiations with store managers and regional supervisors.
• Generated new business leads via field visits and maintained client relationships to secure long-term product loyalty. Designed high-impact visual displays, endcaps, and promotional fixtures in alignment with brand planograms to capture customer attention.
• Conducted live product demonstrations and handled objections to close sales directly on the retail floor.
• Managed inventory health by monitoring stock levels, executing FIFO product rotation, and performing regular shelf replenishment.
• Executed localized marketing campaigns by installing accurate pricing tags, promotional signage, and point-of-sale materials.
• Tracked daily operations including sales pipelines, stock out-of-stock data, and customer feedback using CRM software

Bachelor of Business Administration (BBA) - Federal Urdu University of Arts, Science and Technology (2025)

Intermediate in Commerce (I Com) - Government Premier College (2017 - 2017)