K.A Kaifi

Kaif Ahmad Kaifi Procurement Officer| Purchase Executive Summary • Dynamic, passionate, and results-oriented procurement professionals with 15+ years of experience in the Construction and Manufacturing industries. • Good knowledge of vendor sourcing practices (researching, evaluating, and liaising with vendors). <Understanding of supply chain procedures, and hands-on experience with purchasing and contract management software. Apparently Skilled in supervising staff, maintaining positive supplier relations, evaluating supply options, approving purchases, and maintaining accurate records. The good negotiation and solid analytical skills, with the ability to create financial reports and conduct cost analyses. • Work Experience Procurement Officer - Saudi Binladin Group, Jeddah, Saudi Arabia • Estimating and establishing the cost parameters and budgeting for purchase requirements • Comparing and evaluating offers from multiple suppliers, and negotiating contract terms of agreements and pricing • Entering order details into internal software databases, and maintaining updated records of purchased products, delivery information and invoices • Preparing reports on purchases, including cost analyses, monitoring stock levels, and placing orders as needed • Following and ensuring compliance with the company's procurement policies and procedures • Attending trade shows and exhibitions for staying up to date with industry trends Key Expertise • Computer Skills o Windows Operating Systems o MS Office o MS Outlook Email • Management Software o Primavera Contract Management (PCM) o Oracle & Aconex Construction Project Management • Languages Known Fluently o English, Arabic, and Persian • Languages Known Natively o Maithili, Urdu, and Hindi Education Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) Honours Mar 2000 – July 2003 Lalit Narayan Mithila University, Darbhanga, Bihar, India Honours Diploma in Network-Centered Computing Jan 1999 – May 2000 NIIT, Darbhanga, Bihar, India .