Deputy Manager – Procurement at Ziz Tech Pvt Ltd (2025-10 – Present)
- Lead international procurement of electronic equipment and IT hardware for UK, EU, and US regions, managing end-to-end sourcing, vendor contracting, and cross-border deployment operations.
- Drive strategic vendor analysis, evaluation, and onboarding, establishing a qualified supplier base aligned with regional compliance, quality, and commercial standards.
- Develop and present procurement performance dashboards, market intelligence reports, and cost optimization proposals to Directors and CEO, supporting data-driven decision-making at the executive level.
- Manage RFQ/RFP processes, supplier negotiations, and contract execution to secure optimal pricing, lead times, and service-level agreements across international markets.
- Collaborate with operations, finance, and logistics teams to ensure seamless hardware deployment and fulfillment, maintaining high on-time delivery performance across all regions.
- Implement procurement governance frameworks, SOP documentation, and KPI tracking to drive process standardization and continuous improvement within the procurement function.
- Coach and guide junior procurement team members, fostering capability development and ensuring alignment with best practices and organizational procurement policies.
Operations Success Lead at AppDirect LLC (Firstbase) (2024-10 – 2025-10)
- Led global IT procurement and operations across North America, EMEA, APAC, and LATAM, ensuring timely hardware and asset deployment for 100+ enterprise and mid-market clients.
- Managed end-to-end procurement lifecycle including demand planning, vendor onboarding, RFQs, purchase order management, contract compliance, logistics execution, and inventory reconciliation.
- Achieved and sustained 95%+ on-time delivery (OTD) by optimizing procurement workflows, order prioritization, SLA tracking, and exception management, improving customer satisfaction.
- Directed vendor management and supplier performance programs with OEMs, distributors, dropship partners, and 3PL providers, enforcing SLAs, lead times, and pricing agreements.
- Proactively resolved global supply chain disruptions by coordinating with vendors on backorders, allocation constraints, shipping delays, and customs issues.
- Enhanced supply chain resilience through hybrid fulfillment leveraging drop shipping, regional warehousing, buffer stock planning, and alternate sourcing models.
- Collaborated cross-functionally with Operations, Finance, IT, CX, and Sales teams to resolve complex procurement, billing, asset tracking, and fulfillment challenges.
- Drove process improvement using data analytics and KPI dashboards, reducing fulfillment cycle time and eliminating procurement bottlenecks.
Senior Officer – Direct Purchasing & Procurement at Dawlance | Arçelik Pakistan Pvt Ltd (2024-03 – 2024-10)
- Managed end-to-end procurement of local and imported raw materials (sheet metal, PCB boards, resin, electrical and mechanical components), ensuring uninterrupted appliance production.
- Executed strategic sourcing, supplier evaluations, RFQs, cost analysis, and contract negotiations to achieve optimal pricing, quality, and delivery timelines.
- Collaborated with R&D, Production, Quality, and Engineering teams on Material Improvement Program (MIP) projects, achieving 3% annual cost reduction through localization and value engineering.
- Conducted market intelligence and trend analysis to anticipate price fluctuations, identify supply risks, and implement risk mitigation measures.
- Coordinated import procurement with freight forwarders, customs clearing agents, and logistics partners, ensuring regulatory compliance and documentation accuracy.
Assistant Manager – Planning & Operations Management at Changan Pakistan Pvt Ltd (2023-07 – 2024-02)
- Delivered 5 key operational reports weekly; conducted downtime analysis, reducing unit loss by 15% and improving production continuity.
- Developed N+1 production plans monthly with 98% adherence; prepared N+1 & N+2 capacity plans, improving forecast accuracy by 20%.
- Monitored JVC shipments and coordinated with procurement/logistics, reducing shipment discrepancies by 10% and achieving 95% on-time delivery.
- Updated and maintained 13 QMS SOPs, achieving ISO 9001:2015 compliance certification. Improved MRS creation efficiency by 20% through PxP PPC module design.
- Resolved 7 CBU Yard audit discrepancies worth 266 lacs PKR, achieving 100% stock accuracy.
Assistant Manager – Product Development & Procurement at Changan Pakistan Pvt Ltd (2022-06 – 2023-07)
- Executed purchase orders aligned with cost, quantity, and delivery objectives; maintained purchase records and daily backorder reports.
- Facilitated supplier liaison for new projects; managed contract negotiations to optimize pricing and commercial terms.
- Conducted cost analysis, supplier performance evaluation, and collaborated with Finance and Sales for continuous improvement.
- Ensured timely order processing and maintained positive supplier relationships, resolving pricing, quality, and invoicing issues.
Trainee Engineer – Product Development at Changan Pakistan Pvt Ltd (2021-06 – 2022-06)
- Reviewed designs and conducted feasibility analyses, improving localized product viability by 15%; ensured TAA regulatory compliance.
- Reduced project timelines by 20% and improved supplier reliability by 25% through strengthened relationships and proactive coordination.
Application & Procurement Engineer at Greaves Pakistan (Ghulam Faruque Group) Pvt Ltd (2020-10 – 2021-06)
- Developed techno-commercial proposals for industrial pumping solutions; performed technical evaluations to meet performance and efficiency standards.
- Managed end-to-end Procure-to-Pay (P2P) lifecycle, led supplier negotiations, and oversaw project execution and commissioning activities.
- Conducted market research and competitor analysis to identify new business opportunities and support product portfolio expansion.
