Procurement Specialist at ACORN TECHNOLOGY SERVICES (2025-05 – Present)
- Managed end-to-end project-based procurement activities, translating technical requirements into sourcing plans and structured quotation packages.
- Maintained and improved licensing, inventory, and configuration records by cleaning, standardizing, and validating data in centralized IT documentation systems.
- Coordinated quotations and pricing activities with vendors and internal teams using internal tools to support project execution and approvals.
- Supported project workflows and task coordination using professional services automation tools to track progress, dependencies, and deliverables.
- Monitored vendor catalogs, pricing updates, and product lifecycle information to support accurate project scoping and procurement decisions.
ASSOCIATE BUYER at ZONES I.T. SOLUTIONS (PVT.) LTD. (2021-10 – 2024-10)
- Managed procurement of IT goods and services to meet client requirements, ensuring timely delivery, adherence to specifications, and cost-effectiveness.
- Generated and floated purchase orders and RFQs with pre-qualified suppliers as per the demand from master planning for allocated customer accounts.
- Ensured consistent order accuracy and flow by maintaining up-to-date backorder reports and effectively monitoring purchase orders.
- Achieved a significant reduction in delayed deliveries for the accounts under my responsibility by collaborating with suppliers to streamline invoicing and delivery processes.
- Conducted vendor negotiations as and when needed to achieve optimal terms and conditions, fostering productive and long-term supplier partnerships.
- Served as the primary liaison among suppliers, internal sales teams, accounts payable, and warehouse/logistics teams to ensure smooth workflow and effective issue resolution.
- Acted as the primary resource for swiftly resolving complex issues and managing high-priority situations, consistently serving as the team's go-to problem solver.
SUPPLY CHAIN INTERN at SAVE THE CHILDREN INTERNATIONAL (2021-07 – 2021-09)
- Prepared and issued RFQs and RFPs, coordinated with vendors, and conducted bid and vendor evaluations for pre-qualification.
- Managed documentation processes, including purchase requests and orders, goods/services receiving notes, and the asset issuance register.
- Maintained vital Excel databases, such as the asset register, procurement tracker, and supplier database, ensuring accuracy and accessibility.
- Visited supplier sites and facilities to evaluate services and negotiate terms, facilitating onboarding into the organization's supplier database.
MANAGEMENT TRAINEE OFFICER - IE PROCESS IMPROVEMENT at AL REHMAT APPARELS (PVT.) LTD. (2020-11 – 2021-04)
- Calculated, validated, and standardized SAMs and Operations Breakdown Sheets for families of regular-demand articles/SKUs.
- Reported WIP and idle time to monitor production flow. Calculated and updated daily targets in preparation for the Gemba walk.
- Observed daily production processes to identify and streamline bottlenecks on stitching lines.
- Coordinated multiple A3 projects, including Agile Manufacturing and VSM initiatives, to optimize the efficiency of the Standard Model Line (SML).
- Planned line and floor layouts, balanced production lines based on SKUs in operation, and evaluated operators for annual performance appraisals.
PROJECT INTERN at MIDAS SAFETY INC. (SHAHBAZ GARMENTS LIMITED) (2019-11 – 2020-07)
- Implemented OEE as a productivity monitoring and measurement tool for the knitting floor, enhancing visibility into process performance.
- Tagged and segregated vital productivity losses from trivial ones using Pareto analysis.
- Investigated key productivity losses through Fishbone Analysis/RCA.
- Minimized key productivity losses, contributing to a 6% improvement in OEE/productivity before the project concluded.
