Tofiq Kazi

Dynamic and results-oriented Procurement & Strategic Sourcing Professional with 12+ years of international procurement experience across healthcare, engineering, EPC, and global business services industries. Currently working with Siemens Technology and Services Private Limited supporting Siemens Healthineers procurement operations for UK business functions with specialization in chemical commodity sourcing and direct material procurement. Proven expertise in SAP MM and SAP S/4 HANA procurement operations, strategic sourcing, supplier management, vendor negotiations, contract lifecycle management, and end-to-end Procure-to-Pay (P2P) operations.

Skilled in driving cost optimization initiatives, managing international suppliers, handling cross-functional stakeholder coordination, and supporting global procurement transformation projects. Demonstrated success in cost reduction, supplier relationship management, procurement compliance, and team leadership within multinational organizations. International exposure through UK transition and stakeholder collaboration in Manchester, United Kingdom.

Procurement Process Expert (Senior Buyer) at Siemens Technology and Services Private Limited (2022-12 – Present)

Supporting procurement operations for Siemens Healthineers UK business functions with specialization in chemical commodity procurement and direct material sourcing.

• Managing end-to-end procurement lifecycle for direct materials and chemical commodities across UK procurement operations.
• Handling Procure-to-Pay (P2P) operations using SAP MM and SAP S/4 HANA systems.
• Managing supplier relationships and procurement activities for multiple international vendors.
• Driving vendor negotiations, procurement planning, and sourcing optimization initiatives.
• Successfully contributed to cost reduction and procurement savings initiatives through strategic supplier negotiations.
• Coordinating with global stakeholders, suppliers, and internal business functions to ensure seamless procurement execution.
• Managing procurement compliance, purchase order processing, and supplier performance activities.
• Leading and supporting team operations while ensuring SLA and procurement KPI adherence.
• Participated in international business transition and site collaboration activities in Manchester, United Kingdom (2023).

Procurement Operations Advisory Analyst at AOSS Inc (2021-01 – 2022-08)

• Managed complete procurement activities from proposal stage through post-contract award processes.
• Administered procurement documentation including RFIs, RFQs, supplier quotations, contracts, and procurement reporting.
• Conducted supplier sourcing, vendor evaluation, and commercial negotiations for local and international procurement requirements.
• Supported EPC procurement schedules and procurement lifecycle management.
• Coordinated supplier technical and commercial submissions with project stakeholders.
• Managed contract amendments, purchase order revisions, POR activities, and SES creation.
• Assisted procurement teams in identifying sourcing opportunities and improving procurement efficiency.

Procurement Operations Advisory Analyst at Accenture (2014-11 – 2020-12)

Supporting procurement operations for British Petroleum (BP) business functions with specialization in Oil and gas commodity procurement and direct material sourcing for angola region.

• Managed procurement operations, supplier coordination, and purchase order lifecycle activities.
• Developed and maintained strong vendor relationships while ensuring procurement compliance.
• Coordinated with finance teams for invoice resolution and payment issue management.
• Supported sourcing activities, supplier communication, and procurement reporting.
• Managed procurement documentation, tender coordination, and supplier follow-up activities.
• Assisted project teams with procurement execution and commercial coordination.

Associate Team Leader – Operations at [24]7 Inc (2008-09 – 2013-07)

• Led operational teams and managed employee engagement and performance tracking.
• Prepared operational MIS reports, KPI dashboards, and executive-level reports.
• Conducted client calibration meetings and operational review discussions.
• Supported leadership teams during operational escalations and workload management.
• Contributed to team performance improvement and employee retention initiatives.

Bachelor of Commerce in Commerce – DR. C.V Raman University

Pre-University Course – K.S.O.U College