Ali Shabbir
Cypress
Summary
Results-driven Senior Procurement Leader with 8+ years of progressive experience in sourcing, supplier negotiations, and cross-functional operations across the food service, aviation, and retail sectors. Adept at driving cost savings, managing large-scale procurement projects, and leading process improvements. Known for a hands-on leadership style, strong analytical skills, and the ability to navigate complex supply chain environments.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
Work History
Sr. Manager, Procurement
Elior North America
10.2021 - Current
- Improved the project implementation process by reducing volume analysis turnaround time from 2 weeks to 3 days, directly increasing product compliance from under 75% to 91%.
- Scaled compliance-driven stocking events from 8 to 47 annually, significantly enhancing startup readiness across multiple segments.
- Led procurement implementation across 70 distribution centers, improving inventory visibility and operational consistency.
- Partnered with culinary leadership to rationalize SKUs and standardize product selection, driving cost control and efficiency. This work resulted in a 55% reduction in SKUs over three years.
- Maintained order guides and managed ENA proprietary inventory management systems.
Procurement Manager
United Airlines
04.2019 - 10.2021
- Managed planning and purchasing operations for flight-related goods and services.
- Delivered cost savings through supplier consolidation and improved sourcing strategies.
- Developed procurement policies and optimized contract compliance.
- Oversaw team handling inventory and purchasing functions, supporting multiple operational units.
Category Manager
Albertsons Companies
10.2018 - 04.2019
- Managed $250M+ in sales across 17 categories and over 1,000 SKUs.
- Led vendor negotiations, promotional planning, and category performance tracking.
- Conducted market and profitability analysis to inform product strategy.
Buyer
Albertsons Companies
01.2016 - 10.2018
- Oversaw top-performing produce categories with over $50M in annual sales.
- Developed reporting tools and SQL queries to improve demand forecasting.
- Maintained relationships with vendors and distribution teams to ensure timely, quality supply.
- Led post-promotion analysis and inventory turnover reviews.
Education
Bachelor of Business Administration - Supply Chain Management
University of Houston, C.T. Bauer College of Business
Houston, TX12.2015
Skills
- Microsoft Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)
- Power BI
- Power Automate
- SQL
- ITrade
- SAP
- Data analytics
- Market analysis
- Business performance management
Affiliations
- Institute of Supply Management
- Project Management Institute
Languages
English
Native or Bilingual
Gujarati
Native or Bilingual
Urdu
Native or Bilingual
Hindi
Native or Bilingual
Spanish
Limited Working
Interests
- Team Sports
- Enjoy hobbies that combine physical activity with outdoor exploration
- Reading
Timeline
Sr. Manager, Procurement
Elior North America
10.2021 - Current
Procurement Manager
United Airlines
04.2019 - 10.2021
Category Manager
Albertsons Companies
10.2018 - 04.2019
Buyer
Albertsons Companies
01.2016 - 10.2018
Bachelor of Business Administration - Supply Chain Management
University of Houston, C.T. Bauer College of Business
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