Strategic Sourcing (Procurement) Manager at K-ELECTRIC LIMITED (2024-08 – Present)
- Lead portfolio budget (exceeding USD 20Mn average annual spend) aligned with the annual procurement plan. Diversifying the supplier base while identifying sustainable contract opportunities with key suppliers have helped achieve savings for the portfolio surpassing ~USD 12Mn.
- Run cost modeling exercises for key categories/projects (including TCO factors) to strategize negotiations and align value.
- Category Manager for technical (direct) and high‑value material & service categories pertaining to Grid Stations, Switchgears, Relays, MRO and corrective maintenance spares, representing a significant portion of annual business spend.
- Continuous implementation of contract strategy for key categories covering over 70% of annual procured value with vendor-managed inventory. This significantly helps in process optimization and streamlines supplier pre-qualification for RFQs.
- Onboard key suppliers onto the SRM Program for a more sustainable business and significant commercial gains. Engage regularly with cross-functional teams and key suppliers to drive value, maintain market intelligence, and ensure effective stakeholder management.
- Drive vendor base enhancement, resolving single source reliance, import dependence and product obsolescence issues; over 40+ alternate suppliers inducted leading to 65% savings as opposed to spend value derived from existing suppliers.
- Utilize AI productivity tools (e.g. Microsoft Copilot, Claude, etc.) to streamline workflows, analyze data, and improve procurement outcomes.
- Ensure portfolio alignment with departmental goals whilst closely monitoring progress of TAT and OTIF targets.
Procurement & Contract Management Consultant at CONSULTING (2023-05 – 2024-07)
- Advisory & Governance: Provided strategic advisory services to SMEs on procurement governance, fiduciary assessments, and sourcing strategy design, aligning local processes with international best practices.
- Process Improvement: Drafted comprehensive contract management frameworks and procurement policies to improve transparency and audit readiness for small-to-medium enterprises.
Governance & Performance Analyst and Projects Buyer at ENGIE AMEA (2021-08 – 2023-05)
- Spearheaded RFPs and tenders for thermal and water treatment projects valued at ~$600M–$1B in GCC; supported BD and Engineering in achieving target tariffs through strong cross-functional collaboration.
- Led the design, training, and implementation of SAP Ariba Contracts module across 22 AMEA entities within 6 months — optimized approval flows, increased spend visibility, and centralized contract repositories.
- Engineered periodic reporting and data analytics using Power BI and Excel for 33+ regional assets, covering operational spend, category performance, and key supplier metrics; trained local teams to improve procurement data visibility.
- Conducted streamlined category spend analyses to identify joint sourcing opportunities and met annual savings targets across the portfolio.
- Advanced the Group's Net Zero roadmap by conducting Scope 3 emission assessments and leading supplier engagement initiatives to enforce ESG standards — aligned with the Group's sustainability strategy.
- Trained and monitored Procurement Managers across 22 entities on QBR frameworks, savings dashboards, and reporting to ensure Group compliance.
Associate and Senior Procurement Associate / Senior Buyer & Contracts Specialist at ENGIE - Uch Power (Pvt.) Limited (2016-02 – 2021-07)
- Led procurement for two large-scale power projects (~EUR 1Bn); managed end-to-end high-value tenders and contracts resulting in recurrent savings of USD 1M+.
- Audited key suppliers across Organizational Management, Ethics, Supply Chain, Welfare and QHSE; pioneered action plans to deliver against agreed scorecards and KPIs.
- Acted as Team Lead for internal controls and operational spend reporting to regional and Group headquarters.
- Led sourcing of socio-development projects (schools, hospitals, disaster relief in Baluchistan) — demonstrating stakeholder sensitivity and community-centered procurement.
- Digitized prior undefined processes (technical verification, RFAs, vendor appraisals) using e-tools; improved operational efficiency through inventory and procurement cycle analyses.
Procurement Consultant / Expeditor at GDF SUEZ Energy International (2013-10 – 2014-03)
- Managed activities to fulfill pre-commissioning requirements for upcoming projects (worth USD500M+).
- Drafted tender packages and processed RFPs for technical and facility management categories.
- End-to-end management of high value sourcing projects for site areas and district following supplier due diligence.
