MOHAMMED MOAZZAM
PROCUREMENT MANAGER
HYDERABAD
Summary
Results-driven procurement professional with expertise in identifying cost-savings opportunities, managing vendors and negotiating contracts. Proven track record of successful cost optimization and supplier performance management. Proactive Procurement Manager helping businesses meet fulfillment obligations through reliable vendor partnerships and streamlined ordering processes. Perform detailed research in supplier selection, sourcing and value assessment to form best overall strategy for long-term gain. Manage purchasing budget to determine feasibility of contracts and exceed savings goals.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
6
6
years of post-secondary education
3
3
Certifications
4
4
Languages
Work History
PROCUREMENT MANAGER
TURF GENERAL CONTRACTING AND TRADING
DOHA
02.2023 - Current
- Monitored and managed procurement budget to control costs.
- Evaluated supplier quotes based on purchasing procedures and competitiveness in quality, price and delivery.
- Led sourcing process for new vendors to get quality products and services and mitigate risk.
- Created and maintained portfolio of qualified vendors to expand options.
- Resolved invoice and payment issues to facilitate prompt payment to suppliers.
- Developed and maintained relationships with key suppliers for smooth communication and to meet required expectations.
- Prepared and presented reports to management on purchasing trends and cost savings to aid in decision making.
- Negotiated complex corporate procurement contracts by working closely with internal and external contacts.
- Utilized market intelligence to identify opportunities for savings and cost reduction.
- Analyzed supplier contracts to confirm compliance with company policies and procedures.
- Managed supply chain process, from order placement to delivery, to facilitate on-time and accurate fulfillment.
- Negotiated contracts with suppliers to obtain favorable terms and pricing.
- Developed and implemented procurement policies and procedures to enhance compliance with company standards.
- Reviewed and issued contracts and blanket purchase orders after choosing ideal vendor and drive procurement process.
- Generated reports on purchasing activities to support management decisions.
- Reduced costs by streamlining contract bidding and procurement processes to assure best prices for materials and services.
- Hired and trained purchasing staff to improve effectiveness of purchasing operations.
- Communicated regularly with suppliers to uphold accountability for quality standards and timely delivery of goods.
- Devised and implemented strategies to optimize purchasing processes and reduce costs.
- Reviewed and approved purchase orders and invoices for accuracy and completeness.
- Collaborated with internal stakeholders to create timely and accurate purchase orders.
- Identified opportunities to reduce lead times and improve inventory management.
- Cultivated strong relationships with vendors to maintain and improve levels of customer service.
- Researched and evaluated potential suppliers to determine best fits for company needs and to identify cost savings opportunities.
SENIOR PROCUREMENT ENGINEER
AL KAUN GROUP
DOHA
10.2021 - 11.2022
PROCUREMENT ENGINEER
TURF GENERAL CONTRACTING AND TRADING
DOHA
01.2017 - 09.2021
- Handled the entire procurement activities (bench-marking (RFI, RFQ and RFPs), purchasing transactions (P2P) like purchase requisitions, purchase orders, expediting, shipping and delivery follow-up.
- Procuring materials and services for construction sector in Civil, MEP works, Fit-out, HVAC, Fire security, (fire alarm, firefighting) etc. in subcontracting as per project requirement. Planning and controlling the budget of materials and services to maintain costs within the allotted budget for the project.
- Managing complete procure to pay process by administering an internal purchasing system and integrating with finance department. Mentioning correct product specifications and scope of works (SOW) coordinating with internal company staff and with the supplier.
- Negotiating terms and conditions related to payments, delivery, lead time etc. ensuring projects and materials delivery in a timely manner to lower the cost and secure agreements.
- Procuring all the required materials and services for entire project until handing over to the client. Maintaining good business relations with vendors which in turn help in processing long term purchasing transactions to achieve low cost services with best quality.
PURCHASE AND LOGISTICS OFFICER
MIDDLE EAST STAR BUILDING MATERIALS LLC
SHARJAH
09.2010 - 09.2016
- Handling the purchasing transactions, purchase requisitions, purchase orders, expediting, shipping and delivery follow-up.
- Follow-up on RFQs, and evaluation of quotations based on requirement and select the best techno-commercial quotation.
- Arranging the POs locally and internationally and maintain proper documentation. Handling all logistics operations from point of sourcing till destination.
- Coordinating transport, transshipment and storage of goods in coordination with freight forwarding company. Coordinating with warehouse in-charge regarding entire warehouse material arrangement, supply and storage related works.
- Controlling inventories on a regular basis maintaining minimum and maximum levels of critical and fast moving items.
- Analyzed procurement requests to identify service providers' information with performance, quality and prices to determine transaction requirements.
- Provided procurement of goods, provision of transportation services, tracking of movement and change to support safe and secure operations.
- Organized records of vehicles, schedules and completed orders.
- Oversaw warehouse staff and maintained efficiency in fast-paced environment.
Education
MBA - SUPPLY CHAIN SHIPPING AND LOGICTICS MANAGEMENT
WESTFORD BUSINESS SCHOOL
UNITED ARAB EMIRATES 08.2021 - Current
Bachelor of Technology - ELECTRONICS AND COMMUNICATIONS ENGINEERING
JAWARLAL NEHRU TECHNOLOGICAL UNIVERSITY
HYDERABAD, INDIA 06.2006 - 06.2010
Skills
Procurement expertise
Contract Management
Vendor Management
Negotiation
Expediting
MS Office
Focus and other ERP tools for Procurement
Accomplishments
- Managed to achieve best distributor award for 3 consecutive years by successfully implementing best procurement strategies to achieve the budget and inventory targets in UAE.
- Personally invited for seminar on distribution management and new product launch in Denmark for 2 consecutive years.
- Successfully implemented cost saving strategies and achieved the targets of Procurement at low costs with high quality and limited lead times.
Certification
Certified Purchasing Professional Manager
Core Competencies
- Knowledge of Supply Chain Management: Earned certification in Purchasing and Logistics as a Certified Purchasing Professional Manager (CPPM) from American Purchasing Society in May 2019. Knowledge of complete Supply chain which includes procurement, logistics, warehousing and inventory management in contracting sector, distributorship and trading.
- Proven Success in Contract Management, Vendor/ Inventory Management and Warehousing: Proactively participate in vendor management by continuous follow up and benchmarking – RFQ, RFI and RFP. In time contracts drafting, PO issuance, receipts and invoice processing. Active participation in Contracts negotiation to make the deal profitable for the company as per the management requirement. Develop and maintain profitable relationship with Vendors/subcontractors on a regular basis.
- Keen Attention to Detail: Accurate, reliable, flexible and able to work under stress. Always complete projects/tasks within budgets and schedules. Can handle any ongoing challenges. Meeting with higher authorities and understand the detailed requirement as per client and propose the best option in line with the management’s/consultant’s approval.
- Good Communicator and Negotiator. Good listener and communicator with fluency and proficiency in English, Hindi and Telugu. Negotiated and closed many high value orders with Vendors in sub-contracting, materials and services. Visited 2+ countries (Denmark and Sweden) upon official invitation from manufacturers unit to acquire product knowledge and business strategies which helped in acquiring a good customer base.
- Systems Utilization and Technology Skills. Proficient use of Windows operating systems, well versed with MS Office Suite (Outlook, Word, Excel, Power Point), SAP ERP tools – SAP MM and SAP SD (Trained Online); and Focus (Purchase and Inventory Management ERP S/W). Easy adaptation to any ERP software and good at integration with finance, sales, distribution and materials management. als management.
Timeline
PROCUREMENT MANAGER
TURF GENERAL CONTRACTING AND TRADING
02.2023 - Current
SENIOR PROCUREMENT ENGINEER
AL KAUN GROUP
10.2021 - 11.2022
MBA - SUPPLY CHAIN SHIPPING AND LOGICTICS MANAGEMENT
WESTFORD BUSINESS SCHOOL
08.2021 - Current
SAP MM (Online)
08-2021
Certified Purchasing Professional Manager
07-2019
Certified Purchasing Professional
07-2019
PROCUREMENT ENGINEER
TURF GENERAL CONTRACTING AND TRADING
01.2017 - 09.2021
PURCHASE AND LOGISTICS OFFICER
MIDDLE EAST STAR BUILDING MATERIALS LLC
09.2010 - 09.2016
Bachelor of Technology - ELECTRONICS AND COMMUNICATIONS ENGINEERING
JAWARLAL NEHRU TECHNOLOGICAL UNIVERSITY
06.2006 - 06.2010