Supply Chain Manager at Jade Private Limited (2024-07 – Present)
- Leading and managing a team of vendors to ensure smooth supply chain operations.
- Successfully onboarded 75% of new vendors and suppliers, enhancing procurement efficiency.
- Managing SLAs with telecom companies, ensuring the effective supply of goods and manpower for nationwide projects in Pakistan.
- Overseeing logistics, inventory control, and tender documentation to streamline operations.
- Supervising import activities from multiple international origins, ensuring compliance and cost-effectiveness.
- Leading the procurement team for both local and international sourcing, optimizing supply chain performance and vendor negotiations.
Executive, Supply Chain Management at Jade Private Limited (2023-01 – 2024-06)
- Source and procure goods while negotiating favourable contracts with suppliers.
- Plan and implement logistics strategies to optimize costs and efficiency.
- Utilize supply chain software to track and manage shipments from origin to delivery.
- Monitor and enhance overall supply chain performance through innovative solutions.
- Coordinate import/export activities, ensuring compliance with customs regulations.
- Develop strong relationships with suppliers to secure long-term benefits.
- Implement risk mitigation strategies to ensure business continuity.
- Partnered with finance teams on budgeting and procurement forecasting, ensuring cost-effective acquisition plans.
- Monitored and analyzed procurement spend trends to drive cost savings and improve reporting transparency.
- Assisted in reconciling vendor invoices and resolving discrepancies to support smooth accounts payable operations.
- Negotiated supplier credit terms to enhance cash flow efficiency and support financial planning.
- Procured IT hardware (network equipment, laptops) and managed service contracts with telecom/IT service vendors.
- Oversaw software license renewals and vendor compliance related to telecom and infrastructure solutions.
Assistant Purchase Officer at District Health Authority (2022-06 – 2022-12)
- Managed procurement operations, ensuring timely acquisition of materials.
- Monitored stock levels, assessed vendor offerings, and negotiated cost-effective deals.
- Tracked purchase orders, ensuring compliance with budgetary constraints.
- Maintained vendor records and improved supplier performance tracking.
- Conducted market research to analyse pricing trends and procurement strategies.
Procurement Officer at Black Line Group of Companies (2021-01 – 2022-04)
- Built and maintained vendor relationships to ensure high-quality procurement.
- Created and managed procurement budgets, optimizing cost efficiency.
- Negotiated supplier contracts and ensured compliance with quality standards.
- Maintained accurate purchasing records and streamlined procurement processes.
- Collaborated with internal teams to forecast procurement needs and manage resources efficiently.
