Contracts & Procurement Specialist | Construction Contract Administration | Subcontract Manager
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Contracts and procurement leader with 20+ years of experience managing end-to-end sourcing and contract administration for high-value programmes, including construction and infrastructure-related acquisitions. Skilled in drafting, reviewing, and negotiating prime contracts, subcontracts, and purchase orders; managing change orders/modifications; supporting pay application and invoice reviews; and maintaining audit-ready contract files. Experienced in competitive tendering (RFQ/RFP/IFB), bid analysis/leveling, supplier prequalification, market pricing analysis, and vendor performance management.
Known for strong stakeholder coordination across legal, finance, and project teams, risk mitigation and improving delivery timelines and cost outcomes through disciplined procurement planning and governance.
U.S. Embassy / USAID, Pakistan — Islamabad
Supervisory Procurement & Contracts Specialist | Feb 2024 – Aug 2025
Led end-to-end procurement lifecycle from requisition through award, administration, and closeout; ensured compliant solicitation and award documentation for complex goods, services, and construction-related procurements.
Negotiated contract terms, pricing, delivery schedules, and service levels; supported resolution of performance issues, extensions, and contract modifications/change actions.
Reviewed contractor and vendor invoices and supporting documentation; coordinated with finance and technical teams to validate deliverables and recommend payment actions or remedies where applicable.
Directed a large acquisition workload and supervised cross-functional procurement teams (up to 17 staff), strengthening file completeness, ethics controls (COI/confidentiality), and audit readiness.
Conducted due diligence and pre-award assessments of suppliers and subcontractors; mitigated performance and integrity risks through structured vetting and performance monitoring.
Delivered weekly status reporting for leadership: pipeline tracking, procurement logs, risk items, and key milestones impacting programme delivery and schedules.
U.S. Embassy / USAID, Sudan — Khartoum / Nairobi
Supervisory Procurement & Contracts Specialist | Feb 2022 – Feb 2024
Managed solicitation development and evaluation support for competitive procurements; coordinated bid clarifications and ensured evaluations aligned with stated criteria and requirements.
Administered post-award actions including modifications, cost/period adjustments, and closeout/termination documentation; supported settlement and dispute resolution as required.
Reviewed procurement and contract files for compliance and trained staff on procurement duties, limitations, and documentation standards; achieved sustained audit readiness.
Delivered measurable savings through strategic sourcing and competitive bidding while protecting quality and delivery timelines.
U.S. Embassy / USAID, Pakistan — Islamabad
Procurement & Contracts Specialist | Aug 2011 – Feb 2022
Managed pre-award and post-award procurement actions for diverse requirements, including facilities, A&E services, construction-related scopes, logistics, and high-value service contracts.
Supported contract administration through deliverables tracking, vendor coordination, and documentation controls; maintained complete contract files and procurement logs.
Contributed to acquisition planning and market research; prepared solicitation packages and supported technical evaluations and negotiations.
Coordinated procurement logistics for multi-site activities and projects, enabling timely delivery across field locations.
CHF International / Global Communities — Islamabad, Pakistan
Manager Procurement & Contracts | May 2009 – Aug 2010 & Apr 2011 – Aug 2011
Developed and administered fixed-price and cost-reimbursement contracts for construction projects in accordance with USAID rules and project requirements.
Prepared and issued ITBs/RFPs, managed bid processes, conducted analyses, and supported award recommendations; coordinated supplier and subcontractor communications.
Managed procurement of construction materials, equipment, and specialized items; ensured timely delivery, quality checks, and vendor payment coordination.
Supervised procurement staff, built capacity on procurement compliance, and maintained procurement/contract files for audits and donor reporting.
KPMG International Limited — Peshawar/Pakistan Procurement Specialist | Aug 2010 to April 2011
Reviewed the procurement process and functions, for construction of schools, health units, roads, dams and retaining walls in post conflict areas, including advertising, tendering, evaluation criteria, contracting mechanism, contract management process, legal considerations and payment process and payment conditions in contract, contractor’s performance assessment report of Government Organizations (PDMA, PaRRSA and C&W).
Monitored the procurement process and reported the deficiencies to the Director General.
Supervised three Procurement Monitoring Officers to carry out compliance reviews of procurement process.
Identified training needs and provided relevant training to PaRRSA staff on Policies and Procedures.
Implemented procurement processes to build the staff capacity.
Pakistan Education Centre — Doha/Qatar Lecturer | Feb 2009 – May 2009
Delivered lectures in Accounts and Business Administration subjects.
Responsible for timetable and administration responsibilities of the school.
American Institutes for Research — Islamabad/Pakistan Admin & Finance Officer | Nov 2006 – Feb 2009
Established regional office. Hiring and training of staff; salary and benefits calculation of the staff; reporting to county office on financial matters. Coordination with banks and government organizations to payment of teachers per-diem and selection of training venues.
Sui Northern Gas Pipelines Limited — Lahore/Pakistan Purchase & Store Officer | Oct 2005 – May 2007
Logistics arrangements for transportation of material to eight sites/ stores. Physical checking of stores stock through counting and taking appropriate measures for ensuring correctness of stock and record. Issuance of tender enquiries, commercial evaluation of bids, award of contract, contract management and post implementation issues.
Constella Futures — Peshawar/Pakistan Regional Admin/Finance Officer | Dec 2004 – Oct 2005
Established regional office north, staff hiring and opening of bank accounts. Maintained files for Purchase Requests, Quotations, Market Survey, Procurement Assessment Reports and Purchase Orders
• Arrangements of workshops and other events
• Travel and hotel arrangements for staff
• Contracts with Hotels, Car Rentals, Suppliers, Vendors, PSO’s, Security Companies, Health Companies, Banks, Airline and Guest Houses
• Security measures for office equipment and buildings
• Coordination with finance team for payments to suppliers
• Insurance of vehicles, Buildings
• Medical claims of employees and their reimbursement; and General office management, management of vehicle fleet and fixed assets inventory. Close-out of the field office and coordination with the country office for inventory verification.
National Telecom Corporation — Peshawar/Pakistan Accounts Assistant | May 2000 – Nov 2004
Monthly Bank reconciliation; Maintaining register for collection in transit; Preparation of monthly Revenue Account; Reconciliation with Government Departments; Coordination with Banks and meetings for funds transfers.
U.S. Embassy / USAID, Pakistan — Islamabad
Supervisory Procurement & Contracts Specialist | Feb 2024 – Aug 2025
Led end-to-end procurement lifecycle from requisition through award, administration, and closeout; ensured compliant solicitation and award documentation for complex goods, services, and construction-related procurements.
Negotiated contract terms, pricing, delivery schedules, and service levels; supported resolution of performance issues, extensions, and contract modifications/change actions.
Reviewed contractor and vendor invoices and supporting documentation; coordinated with finance and technical teams to validate deliverables and recommend payment actions or remedies where applicable.
Directed a large acquisition workload and supervised cross-functional procurement teams (up to 17 staff), strengthening file completeness, ethics controls (COI/confidentiality), and audit readiness.
Conducted due diligence and pre-award assessments of suppliers and subcontractors; mitigated performance and integrity risks through structured vetting and performance monitoring.
Delivered weekly status reporting for leadership: pipeline tracking, procurement logs, risk items, and key milestones impacting programme delivery and schedules.
U.S. Embassy / USAID, Sudan — Khartoum / Nairobi
Supervisory Procurement & Contracts Specialist | Feb 2022 – Feb 2024
Managed solicitation development and evaluation support for competitive procurements; coordinated bid clarifications and ensured evaluations aligned with stated criteria and requirements.
Administered post-award actions including modifications, cost/period adjustments, and closeout/termination documentation; supported settlement and dispute resolution as required.
Reviewed procurement and contract files for compliance and trained staff on procurement duties, limitations, and documentation standards; achieved sustained audit readiness.
Delivered measurable savings through strategic sourcing and competitive bidding while protecting quality and delivery timelines.
U.S. Embassy / USAID, Pakistan — Islamabad
Procurement & Contracts Specialist | Aug 2011 – Feb 2022
Managed pre-award and post-award procurement actions for diverse requirements, including facilities, A&E services, construction-related scopes, logistics, and high-value service contracts.
Supported contract administration through deliverables tracking, vendor coordination, and documentation controls; maintained complete contract files and procurement logs.
Contributed to acquisition planning and market research; prepared solicitation packages and supported technical evaluations and negotiations.
Coordinated procurement logistics for multi-site activities and projects, enabling timely delivery across field locations.
CHF International / Global Communities — Islamabad, Pakistan
Manager Procurement & Contracts | May 2009 – Aug 2010 & Apr 2011 – Aug 2011
Developed and administered fixed-price and cost-reimbursement contracts for construction projects in accordance with USAID rules and project requirements.
Prepared and issued ITBs/RFPs, managed bid processes, conducted analyses, and supported award recommendations; coordinated supplier and subcontractor communications.
Managed procurement of construction materials, equipment, and specialized items; ensured timely delivery, quality checks, and vendor payment coordination.
Supervised procurement staff, built capacity on procurement compliance, and maintained procurement/contract files for audits and donor reporting.
KPMG International Limited — Peshawar/Pakistan Procurement Specialist | Aug 2010 to April 2011
Reviewed the procurement process and functions, for construction of schools, health units, roads, dams and retaining walls in post conflict areas, including advertising, tendering, evaluation criteria, contracting mechanism, contract management process, legal considerations and payment process and payment conditions in contract, contractor’s performance assessment report of Government Organizations (PDMA, PaRRSA and C&W).
Monitored the procurement process and reported the deficiencies to the Director General.
Supervised three Procurement Monitoring Officers to carry out compliance reviews of procurement process.
Identified training needs and provided relevant training to PaRRSA staff on Policies and Procedures.
Implemented procurement processes to build the staff capacity.
Pakistan Education Centre — Doha/Qatar Lecturer | Feb 2009 – May 2009
Delivered lectures in Accounts and Business Administration subjects.
Responsible for timetable and administration responsibilities of the school.
American Institutes for Research — Islamabad/Pakistan Admin & Finance Officer | Nov 2006 – Feb 2009
Established regional office. Hiring and training of staff; salary and benefits calculation of the staff; reporting to county office on financial matters. Coordination with banks and government organizations to payment of teachers per-diem and selection of training venues.
Sui Northern Gas Pipelines Limited — Lahore/Pakistan Purchase & Store Officer | Oct 2005 – May 2007
Logistics arrangements for transportation of material to eight sites/ stores. Physical checking of stores stock through counting and taking appropriate measures for ensuring correctness of stock and record. Issuance of tender enquiries, commercial evaluation of bids, award of contract, contract management and post implementation issues.
Constella Futures — Peshawar/Pakistan Regional Admin/Finance Officer | Dec 2004 – Oct 2005
Established regional office north, staff hiring and opening of bank accounts. Maintained files for Purchase Requests, Quotations, Market Survey, Procurement Assessment Reports and Purchase Orders
• Arrangements of workshops and other events
• Travel and hotel arrangements for staff
• Contracts with Hotels, Car Rentals, Suppliers, Vendors, PSO’s, Security Companies, Health Companies, Banks, Airline and Guest Houses
• Security measures for office equipment and buildings
• Coordination with finance team for payments to suppliers
• Insurance of vehicles, Buildings
• Medical claims of employees and their reimbursement; and General office management, management of vehicle fleet and fixed assets inventory. Close-out of the field office and coordination with the country office for inventory verification.
National Telecom Corporation — Peshawar/Pakistan Accounts Assistant | May 2000 – Nov 2004
Monthly Bank reconciliation; Maintaining register for collection in transit; Preparation of monthly Revenue Account; Reconciliation with Government Departments; Coordination with Banks and meetings for funds transfers.
