Bilal Akbar

Results-driven procurement professional with 8+ years of experience in international and local sourcing across tech hardware, industrial manufacturing, and chemical industries. Proven track record in cross-border supplier management, cost reduction, and AI-assisted vendor research spanning China, Malaysia, Singapore, the US, and Pakistan.

Procurement Officer at Movo-X (2025-12 – Present)

• Built and managed a supplier network of 20+ verified vendors across China, Malaysia, and Singapore, sourcing all categories of kiosks and advanced display technology for global clients worldwide.
• Monitored production progress remotely via video call inspections and footage review throughout each lead time, resulting in ~150 kiosk units successfully procured and delivered — achieving an estimated $75,000 in total procurement savings compared to the client's previous per-unit pricing.
• Managed local (Lahore) and international procurement of technology peripherals including cameras, laptops, touch panels, and LCDs.
• Established a competitive vendor research pipeline using AI tools (OpenAI, Copilot, Claude) alongside Alibaba to identify and qualify suppliers across China, Malaysia, and Singapore.
• Prioritised DDP suppliers to transfer delivery risk and maintained backup supplier lists to ensure supply continuity.

Procurement Officer at Jeremiah Inc. (2024-02 – 2025-11)

• Managed local and international procurement, handling 3–5 purchase orders daily across a wide range of components — from precision mechanical parts to heavy industrial equipment, sourced from China, the US, and Europe.
• Utilised industrial supplier directories for local vendor identification and sourcing across Georgia and neighbouring states, alongside Alibaba for international supplier outreach.
• Evaluated quotes from up to 15 vendors per purchase to extract the most competitive option across every order.
• Achieved price reductions of up to 50% on bulk orders including worm gears, table lifts, cranes, and pipe rolling machines — recognised by senior management.
• Independently sourced an original Italian manufacturer for a specialised pipe rolling machine within 2 weeks, resolving a challenge the entire prior procurement team had been unable to crack.
• Used AI tools (OpenAI, Copilot, Claude) to support vendor identification, price benchmarking, and specification research.

Purchase Manager at Best Trading Corporation (2016 – 2022)

• Oversaw all procurement for the company across a network of 25–30 suppliers, managing monthly volumes of industrial chemicals, raw materials, and auxiliary manufacturing inputs.
• Managed procurement records and supplier data using Oracle ERP, maintaining accurate purchase orders and inventory across all chemical and raw material categories.
• Contributed to an estimated PKR 8–12M in monthly procurement value across chemicals, raw materials, industrial supplies, office requirements, and fleet assets.
• Managed procurement for an in-house textile auxiliary manufacturing facility alongside general company requirements.

Inventory and Purchasing Officer at Perfect Traders (2014 – 2016-01)

• Managed chemical warehouse inventory — overseeing stock movement, inbound and outbound quantities, and availability of dyes and chemicals aligned with production requirements.
• Grew into a purchasing role, expanding responsibilities to source materials from suppliers across Pakistan.

Family Responsibilities & Self-Employment Exploration at Independent — Career Break (2022 – 2024)

• Stepped back from full-time employment to provide care for family members during a period requiring dedicated personal attention.
• Concurrently explored self-employment opportunities in trading and sourcing, gaining firsthand insight into entrepreneurial challenges and market dynamics that strengthened subsequent procurement decision-making.

Bachelor of Commerce (B.Com) – University of the Punjab, Lahore (2014 – 2016)

Certificate in Export Management – Lahore Chamber of Commerce and Industry (LCCI) (2015 – 2015)

Intermediate of Commerce (I.Com) – Cardinal School, Lahore (2012 – 2014)

Matriculation (SSC) – St.

Peters High

School, Lahore (2010 – 2012)