Sajjad Haider Basharat

I am a Governance, Compliance & Operations Leader with over 20 years of experience overseeing procurement, administration, logistics, and operational functions within highly regulated environments. Currently serving as Deputy Registrar – Procurement / Head of Department at Shifa Tameer-e-Millat University, I lead enterprise-wide operations with a strong focus on governance frameworks, regulatory compliance, audit readiness, and process optimization. My earlier experience with Askari Bank further strengthened my expertise in managing large-scale operations, property portfolios, and compliance systems across a nationwide network.

I specialize in driving efficiency through structured processes, vendor governance, and digitization initiatives, ensuring transparency, control, and sustainable operational excellence.

A seasoned professional with over 20 years of experience leading procurement, administration, logistics, and operational functions across banking, education, and corporate sectors. Currently serving as Deputy Registrar – Procurement / HoD at Shifa Tameer-e-Millat University, providing strategic oversight of enterprise-wide procurement and infrastructure activities, with a strong focus on governance, regulatory compliance, audit readiness, and process standardization. Successfully delivered high-value projects while ensuring transparency, cost efficiency, and adherence to institutional and regulatory frameworks, including active support to Purchase and Audit Committees.

Previously, at Askari Bank Ltd., managed nationwide property, procurement, and operational portfolios, including acquisitions, leasing, and infrastructure development. Ensured strict compliance with regulatory and audit requirements (AML, CFT), maintained robust documentation systems, and led vendor negotiations and cost optimization initiatives. Played a key role in strengthening governance practices and operational efficiency across the branch network, with delegated financial authority for high-value transactions.

Additional experience includes leadership roles in operations and earlier positions in procurement and logistics, providing a strong foundation in supply chain coordination, project execution, and resource optimization. Recognized for driving structured processes, enhancing compliance frameworks, and delivering sustainable operational improvements across complex, multi-functional environments.

Master of Business Administration (MBA) with a strong foundation in business administration, complemented by a Bachelor of Science degree and intermediate-level science education. Academic background is supported by early schooling at Lawrence College, Murree, reflecting a disciplined and structured learning foundation. This educational profile is further strengthened through continuous professional development in banking operations, financial systems, procurement applications, and enterprise resource platforms, including Oracle Financial Services, IBM Maximo, and e-Banking/e-Procurement systems.

The combination of formal education and specialized technical training supports a strong understanding of business operations, financial governance, and procurement systems within complex organizational environments.