Hayyan Bin Khawar

▪ Lead portfolio budget exceeding USD 20Mn average annual spend. Diversifying the supplier base while identifying sustainable contract opportunities with key suppliers have helped achieve savings for the portfolio surpassing ~USD 8Mn (YTD). ▪ Run cost modeling exercises for key categories/projects to strategize negotiations and ensure alignment on purchase value ▪ Category Manager for technical (direct) and high‑value categories such as Switchgears, Relays, and corrective maintenance spares, representing a significant portion of annual spend ▪ Implemented contracts for key categories that covered over 65% of annual procured value with vendor-managed inventory. ▪ Onboard key suppliers onto the SRM Program for a more sustainable business and significant commercial gains. Engage regularly with cross-functional teams and key suppliers to drive value, maintain market intelligence, and ensure effective stakeholder management. ▪ Continue efforts to enhance the supplier base, resolving single source reliance and product obsolescence issues; to date over 35+ alternate suppliers inducted leading to 60% savings as opposed to the spend value derived from existing suppliers.

▪ Aided SMEs in various avenues of Procurement & Contracts Management including but not limited to, Governance, Tendering, SRM, Sourcing Strategy Design, Process improvement, drafting Contracts. ▪ Successfully carried out sourcing requirements for clients in utilities and hospitality industry. ▪ Examined policies and procedure related documentation to identify gaps and provided recommendations to minimize risks and exposure. ▪ Negotiated on behalf of clients with OEMs and general traders to arrive at best priced offers for desired product requirements. ▪ Provided pathways to clients on areas where process optimization and improvement of the procurement cycle could be achieved to invite best results. ▪ Led workshops focused on governance, strategic sourcing strategies and supplier relationship management.

▪ Spearheaded RFPs and tenders for thermal and water treatment/desalination projects valued at ~$600M-$1B in GCC. Supported the BD and Engineering departments in achieving target tariffs whilst ensuring strong cross-collaboration. ▪ Transformation Projects: Led design, training, and implementation for SAP Ariba Contracts module in AMEA region within 6 months. Optimized approval flows, increased spend visibility and developed central repositories for all contracts. ▪ Reviewed, updated, and disseminated Procurement governance frameworks & procedures to AMEA entities, ensuring compliance and adherence across all aspects of governance, including Internal Controls, and Ethics frameworks. ▪ Pioneered supplier audits and educated them to deliver on action plan to meet agreed scorecard and KPIs. ▪ Capacity Building: Trained, coordinated, and monitored the Procurement managers of over 30 entities on QBRs, savings programs, dashboards, and reporting to comply with Group requirements. ▪ Engineered periodic reporting and data analyses using Power BI/Excel for 33+ regional assets, optimizing operational spend, economic performance, key suppliers, and top categories. Educated local teams, enhancing visibility of procurement data. ▪ Streamlined category spend analyses to identify opportunities for joint sourcing projects that met annual savings targets. ▪ Provided support to management of local assets on intricate sourcing activities and contract/contractor disputes. ▪ Sustainable Procurement: Strengthened relationships with key suppliers through QBRs and awareness sessions. Collaborated with EcoVadis to assess preferred and critical suppliers to steer them towards sustainable procurement and business practices. Moreover, advanced the Group’s Net Zero roadmap by conducting Scope 3 emission assessments and leading supplier engagement initiatives to enforce ESG standards and compliance.

▪ Led strategic sourcing activities pertaining to offshore spares and services for two combined cycle power plants - 990MW gross capacity – including GE LTPSA requirements. ▪ Initiation of tenders (SLAs, large-scale facility management and technical maintenance contracts) from supplier due diligence, bidder pool creation, to floating, evaluating of bid documents and contract award to shortlisted supplier. ▪ Recognized for negotiating favorable lead times with OEMs to achieve early deliveries for critical shipments and (un)planned shutdown activities. ▪ Diligently led a contractor’s audits in areas pertaining to BM, Ethics, Supply Chain, Welfare and QHSE. ▪ Experienced in internal control and operational spend reporting to headquarters. ▪ Effectively used procurement tools such as Maximo ERP, MS Office and database management systems to streamline prior undefined processes such as technical verifications and vendor appraisals.

▪ Managed direct and indirect purchase requirements of spares and services for a 586 MW combined cycle power plant ▪ Expedited orders to meet shutdown and maintenance activity schedules. ▪ Responsible for streamlining prior undefined processes such as technical verifications and vendor appraisals through identification of process flow gaps and effective use of procurement tools. ▪ Timely closed tendering and contracting exercises following due diligence and selection of potential bidders, tender pack preparation, evaluations, contract award and deployment at site.

▪ Managed RFQs for parts and services to fulfill pre-commissioning requirements for upcoming COD of company's second power plant (404 MW capacity) ▪ Initiated ITTs following supplier due diligence to complete residential and administrative projects for the plant site areas in record time ▪ Single-handedly drafted tender documents and processed the RFPs all the way to contract award for facility management categories such as Housekeeping, General Maintenance, Greenspace Maintenance, Security Services, and Catering Services.

▪ Designed business development campaigns to attract funding and renowned long-term partners. Achieved sustainable partnerships that secured operational risks for multiple terms. ▪ Educated key suppliers on product lifecycle and helped them reduce costs and operational risks ▪ Led quarterly training workshops on youth development, career path and corporate strategies for FMCGs. ▪ Implemented effective strategies and KPIs to acquire and onboard suppliers while maximizing the team’s product knowledge. ▪ Evaluated approaches to identify risks and gaps to improve commercial processes and increase sales efficiency. ▪ Represented country on multiple international and national platforms to spread awareness on aspects such as investment opportunities, tourism, and youth development. ▪ Globally recognized amongst the top BD and Sales leaders by AIESEC International.

Planned, trained and designed career path profiles for all members of the organization, aligning their academic backgrounds, with current role and interests and career aspirations.

Designed and delivered lectures to 300+ high school and undergraduate students at Pamukkale University. Topics covered over the 8-week course design included, but were not limited to, "Communicating Effectively", "Importance of Body Language", "Cultural Integration", "Family and Social Values", "Embracing Change" and "Self Actualization"

Established partnerships with organizations in the public and private sectors to support their regular and project-based business needs by recruiting resources tailored to the customer's satisfaction.

Established partnerships with top corporate companies/brands (Unilever, Nestle, Coca Cola, RB etc.) and raised sponsorships for youth leadership and capacity building conference. Received ‘Special Recognition Award’ for overall successful delivery of project from stakeholders.

Inspected and identified needs of communities located in rural areas of Punjab province. Organized workshops in villages and towns to spread awareness on the importance of inclusiveness and social development. Supervised execution of water and sanitation projects in rural communities. Developed a community structure and helped appoint a head representative (Mobilizer) for each of the communities.

Dissertation / Final Project: "The Macroeconomic Impact of Global Oil Price Fluctuations on the Economy of Pakistan”

Final Project / Dissertation:- "The Electricity Crisis: Revising Pakistan's Energy Mix"