Muhammad Zahid Maqbool

Procurement Specialist with experience across IT, aviation, and industrial sourcing, skilled in vendor management, strategic sourcing, and end-to-end procurement operations using SAP Business One and IPOS. Holds an MS in Supply Chain Management and a strong record of cross-functional collaboration with IT, Finance, and technical infrastructure teams. Seeking to bring proven procurement and supplier management expertise to a growth-focused organization.

Procurement Specialist - ONE Network Private Limited (Frontier Works Organization) - Head Office, Rawalpindi

(2025-09)

• Source and evaluate vendors and suppliers for IT hardware, software, and services for different projects (Islamabad Safe City, Hub and Khuzdar Safe City, NHA ITS and NHA 40 toll Plaza)
• Work closely with the Data Center (DC), Optical Fiber Cable (OFC), and Networking teams to align procurement of IT infrastructure and networking equipment with technical and operational requirements.
• Monitor vendor performance and proactively resolve service and delivery issues.
• Collaborate cross-functionally with IT, Finance, and Legal teams to ensure timely, compliant, and cost-effective procurement.
• Manage end-to-end procurement operations using SAP Business One (ERP).

Senior Procurement Officer - Menzies-RAS (Menzies Aviation) - Head Office, Islamabad

(2025-01 - 2025-09)

• Actively contributed to procurement policy development and process improvement initiatives.
• Expanded and strengthened the vendor pool through sourcing and qualification of new suppliers.
• Managed end-to-end procurement operations, including sourcing, negotiation, and vendor management.
• Led procurement and import operations for Ground Support Equipment (GSE) vehicles and spare parts.
• ERP used: IPOS.

Procurement Officer - Menzies-RAS (Menzies Aviation) - Head Office, Islamabad

(2022-09 - 2024-12)

• Generated RFI/RFP/RFQ documentation and coordinated supplier bid evaluations.
• Conducted market visits and supplier assessments to support sourcing decisions.
• Prepared and processed purchase orders (POs) through the ERP system.
• Performed commercial and technical evaluations of supplier proposals.
• Processed vendor payments and maintained accurate procurement records.

Lab Attendant (Mechanical) - International Islamic University, Islamabad - Islamabad

(2016-11 - 2022-09)

• Performed routine maintenance of laboratory equipment to ensure operational readiness.
• Maintained inventory and record-keeping for lab consumables and equipment.
• Assisted the lab in-charge with procurement and day-to-day operational activities.

Lab Technician (Mechanical) - International Islamic University, Islamabad - Islamabad

(2015-10 - 2016-06)

• Operated mechanical laboratory equipment in support of teaching and research activities.
• Ensured compliance with safety SOPs during equipment operation.
• Carried out routine maintenance of laboratory equipment.

MS - Supply Chain Management - International Islamic University, Islamabad (2021)

B.Tech - Mechanical Technology - International Islamic University, Islamabad (2015)