Ahmed Ali

Procurement professional with 10+ years of overall professional experience, including 3+ years of hands-on experience in end-to-end procurement, purchasing, sourcing, vendor management, quotation analysis, price negotiation, purchase order management, inventory coordination, delivery follow-up, procurement reporting and payment documentation. Currently serving as Procurement Executive at Punjab Group of Colleges. Experienced in supplier evaluation, commercial negotiations, cost-conscious purchasing and cross-functional coordination with internal departments and Finance/Accounts.

Proficient in Microsoft Dynamics 365, Advanced Microsoft Excel and MS Office, with SAP training currently in progress.

Procurement Executive - The corporate Head office of the PUNJAB GROUP OF COLLEGES - Lahore, Pakistan

(2023)

• Manage the end-to-end procurement cycle from purchase requisition, supplier sourcing and quotation collection through evaluation, approval, purchase order, delivery and documentation.
• Source, evaluate and maintain relationships with reliable vendors and suppliers based on pricing, quality, delivery capability, service and reliability.
• Obtain, compare and analyze multiple supplier quotations to achieve competitive pricing and value for money.
• Conduct price and commercial negotiations covering pricing, payment terms, delivery schedules and other supplier conditions.
• Prepare and process Purchase Orders (POs) and maintain complete and accurate procurement records.
• Coordinate with vendors and internal departments to ensure timely delivery of goods and services according to approved requirements.
• Monitor supplier performance with focus on quality, pricing, delivery, service and reliability.
• Coordinate with Finance/Accounts for invoice verification, supporting documentation and vendor payment processing.
• Support inventory and stock coordination, including replenishment requirements and follow-up on pending procurement needs.
• Identify cost-saving opportunities through supplier comparison, negotiation, bulk purchasing and alternative sourcing.
• Maintain procurement reports, supporting documents and records for management review and audit requirements.
• Use Microsoft Dynamics 365 and Microsoft Excel for procurement operations, record management, analysis and reporting.
• Manage multiple procurement requirements simultaneously while maintaining timely follow-up, accuracy and proper documentation.

Finance Officer / Revenue Reconciliation - The corporate Head office of the PUNJAB GROUP OF COLLEGES - Lahore, Pakistan

(2013-12 - 2020)

• Handled finance and revenue reconciliation activities, maintaining accurate records and supporting timely resolution of discrepancies.
• Coordinated with relevant departments regarding financial records, documentation and reconciliation requirements.
• Prepared and maintained reports and supporting documentation for management review.

Master of Arts (M.A.) - Political Science - University of the Punjab

Bachelor of Commerce (B.Com.) - University of the Punjab