Ali Chaudhry
Procurement & Contracts Professional | Supply Chain Management | Tendering & Strategic Sourcing | Project Management | Defense & Industrial Supply Specialist Option 2
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Results-driven Procurement and Contracts Specialist with over 6 years of experience in government, semi-government, and highly regulated procurement environments. Possess strong expertise in tendering, bid evaluation, contract administration, supplier management, and compliance-driven procurement aligned with international best practices. Proven ability to manage multiple tenders simultaneously, ensure audit readiness, and deliver value-for-money outcomes in manufacturing and defense-related projects.
Seeking procurement or contracts roles with international organizations, multinational companies, and public or private sector entities worldwide.
Experience
Manager Bidding & Contracts at Muhammadi Traders (2019-03 – 2025-08)
Procurement and contract management professional with extensive experience in government manufacturing and defense sector projects, managing 100+ procurement contracts for industrial materials, packaging, consumables, and technical services. Proven expertise in tendering, technical and commercial bid preparation, BOQs, bid evaluation, cost analysis, vendor assessment, and contract negotiations. Strong track record in contract execution, inspections, claims and EOT management, invoicing control, compliance, and maintaining audit-ready procurement documentation.
- Led preparation of BOQs, specifications, compliance statements, bid bonds, and complete contractual documentation, ensuring technical accuracy, commercial competitiveness, and full compliance with tender requirements.
- Negotiated pricing, delivery schedules, payment terms, LDs, warranties, and performance clauses, while managing inspections, variation orders, EOTs, invoicing, and timely contract closure.
- Identified tender opportunities, supported proposal strategy, strengthened vendor and client relationships, and contributed to repeat business growth through competitive pricing, timely execution, and high service standards.
- Coordinated end-to-end preparation and timely submission of compliant bids for government and institutional tenders in accordance with tender requirements.
- Liaised with clients, suppliers, and regulatory stakeholders throughout the tender lifecycle to ensure clarity, compliance, and effective coordination.
- Conducted market research, vendor sourcing, and pricing analysis to support competitive bidding and cost-effective procurement strategies.
- Supported post-award contract administration by monitoring compliance, documentation, reporting, and adherence to contractual obligations.
Bidding Representative (Multiple Firms) at Oil & Gas Development Company Limited (OGDCL) – Pakistan (2018-03 – 2019-02)
Exploration Department Intern at Oil & Gas Development Company Limited (OGDCL) – Pakistan (2018-02 – 2018-03)
Supported documentation review, data compilation, and reporting activities within a highly regulated oil & gas environment.
Education
Master of Science in Project Management (M.Phil) – Riphah International University (2019-01 – 2020-12)
Bachelor of Science in Geology – Bahria University (2013-01 – 2017-12)
