Wasif Ahmad

Senior Commercial & Supply Chain Leader with over 25 years of international experience steering CAPEX/OPEX procurement, contracts, logistics, and mega-scale infrastructure projects across KSA, Qatar, UAE, and Pakistan. Proven expertise in FIDIC contract administration, multi-million USD budget management, heavy industrial warehousing, and cross-border SCM for industry leaders (Descon Engineering, KJIC, Todini Costruzioni Generali). Track record includes delivering SAR 3.2M+ in procurement savings, implementing enterprise SAP MM/SCM workflows, and managing multi-sites supplies.

Commercial Manager - TODINI COSTRUZIONI GENERALI - Pakistan

(2023-01)

• Manage commercial, procurement, HR, and administrative operations for construction projects.
• Established ISO-compliant management systems and operational SOPs to enhance site efficiency and cross-department governance.
• Lead project scheduling, commercial risk reviews, and planning in close coordination with executive and engineering teams.

SENIOR SCM & OPERATIONS CONSULTANT - Pakistan

(2020-01 - 2022-12)

• Life Science Diagnostics: Led medical lab project setup, managing procurement of specialized diagnostic equipment, software implementation, and site staffing.
• QCON Qatar: Formulated overseas project procedures and offshore logistics SOPs for major retrofit projects; coordinated vessel logistics and maritime cargo movement.
• E-Commerce & Digital Development: Advised commercial clients on digital integration, supply chain visibility, and web architecture of supply chain management.

Manager Operations & Strategic Marketing - AIMOL PAKISTAN AERONAUTICA PVT LTD - Pakistan

(2017-05 - 2020-01)

• Formulated strategic business development and distribution plans targeting key sector clients.
• Optimized vendor sourcing and client delivery cycles, expanding market share across sectors.

Manager Commercial & Head of Department (PMV, Contracting, Procurement, Logistics & Inventory) - KHALED JUFFALI INDUSTRIAL COMPANY (KJIC) - Saudi Arabia

(2014-11 - 2016-04)

• Led a multidisciplinary department overseeing CAPEX/OPEX procurement, contracting, logistics, stores, PMV (machinery/vehicles), and workshops for Tier-1 clients (Samsung C&T, Sepco-3).
• Achieved SAR 3.26M+ in verified cost savings through aggressive commercial negotiations and strategic vendor selection.
• Negotiated construction claims and extra work variations, successfully recovering due payments and managing vendor payables.
• Set up central workshops, site offices, and central warehouses while directing heavy equipment fleet maintenance programs.

Director Commercial - KONSULTTEK PVT LTD - Pakistan

(2013-06 - 2014-10)

• Directed strategic procurement, public/private tender evaluations, and high-value commercial bidding.

Lead Inventory & Assets / Lead SCM Systems - DESCON ENGINEERING - Pakistan & Middle East

(2007-07 - 2013-05)

• Managed regional inventory, CAPEX procurement, imports, and vendor performance across major construction and shutdown maintenance projects in Pakistan, UAE, and Qatar.
• Co-designed the online material procurement model and supported SAP MM module integration and material coding restructuring.
• Conducted system-wide ISO internal audits, established KPIs, and updated SOPs to optimize operational performance across sites.

Branch Manager - United Petroleum Australia Pty Ltd - Pakistan & Australia

(2005 - 2007)

EARLY CAREER SUMMARY | Pakistan & Australia | Oct 1995 – Apr 2007

• Managed retail operations, boosting FMCG revenue 3 times.

Relationship Manager - Konsult Associates Pakistan - Pakistan

(2003 - 2005)

Airlines Sales Manager Pakistan - Saudi Airlines GSA - Pakistan

(2002 - 2003)

• Oversaw 10 branches; developed in-house travel software.

Cargo Operations Executive - British Airways - Pakistan

(1999 - 2002)

• Supervised logistics and 25 staff.

MBA - Marketing / Management - Central Queensland University (CQU), Sydney, Australia

MBA - Finance & Accounting - Preston University Kohat, Pakistan

M.A. - Economics - University of the Punjab, Pakistan

Diploma - E-Commerce - COMSATS University, Pakistan

DHMS - NCH Pakistan