Fahim Kabir

Procurement professional with over five years of experience spanning United Nations and private-sector supply chain operations, currently serving as Procurement Assistant (Buyer) at FAO Pakistan. Experienced in supplier identification and vendor database development, purchase order and contract preparation, data analysis and reporting, and cross-functional coordination within UN procurement frameworks. CIPS Level 3 certified, with a financial administration foundation from prior accounting experience.

Fluent in English and Urdu.

Procurement Assistant (Buyer) at Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) (2023-12 – Present)

• Manage end-to-end procurement across a broad portfolio spanning industrial equipment, agricultural and engineering machinery, vehicles, IT equipment, and construction materials — from planning and solicitation (RFPs/tenders) through vendor coordination, evaluation, and contract finalization — in line with UN procurement rules.
• Process purchase orders and procurement transactions in Oracle ERP, maintaining accuracy and audit-readiness across a high-volume, multi-category portfolio.
• Leading development of a structured supplier Expression of Interest (EOI) initiative spanning 30 goods and service categories, to expand and formalize FAO Pakistan's vendor database in alignment with UNGM registration requirements.
• Monitor procurement progress and compliance with UN rules and ethical standards, liaising with internal stakeholders and requisitioners to support timely resolution of vendor and delivery issues.

Operations Executive at Golden Foods (PVT) Ltd (2022-04 – 2023-11)

• Managed end-to-end supply chain operations, improving processes to increase efficiency and reduce costs.
• Analyzed operational data to support informed decision-making.
• Managed vendor relationships and contracts, coordinating with suppliers to meet operational requirements.

Assistant Accountant at Golden Foods (PVT) Ltd (2021-01 – 2022-03)

• Maintained financial records, posted vouchers, and managed accounts payable and receivable.
• Processed invoices and payments, prepared bank reconciliations, and supported monthly closing.
• Assisted with payroll processing, audits, tax filing, and inventory and asset recordkeeping.

Master of Science in Supply Chain Management – Bahria University (2022 – 2024)

Bachelor of Science in Accounting and Finance – COMSATS University (2016 – 2020)