Muhammad Farhan Khan, CMILT

• Planning, managing and controlling activities of group procurement portfolio of 06 companies having spending of around PKR 25 billion per annum, major contributors are Coal, Paper and PP resins. • Responsible for all activities of project / turnkey procurement to ensure on time placing of contracts/ Purchase Orders at optimum cost also ensuring on time deliveries • Conception and ensure implementation of supply chain strategies, SOPs , procurement manuals, pursue advancements in business practices as well as develops commodity specific supply chain solutions. • Managing strategies in SRM (Supplier Relationship Management) based on vendor segmenting. • Adequate knowledge of procurement, supply chain, taxes, duties and hands-on experience of running and operating an ERP for procurement • Demonstrating a high level of initiative in procurement problem solving, and also have sound knowledge of Materials Supply and import process as well. • Adequate knowledge of procurement, supply chain, taxes, duties and hands-on experience of running and operating an ERP for procurement • Good Financial acumen and understanding of TCO (Total Cost of Ownership) while making purchase decisions • Knowledge of Supply Chain best practices, market intelligence, SAP, MS office • Assists local vendors in their capability development • Liaison with Internal / External Stake holders i.e. User, Finance, Vendors • Vendor Prequalification & Performance Evaluation • Monitor Daily Dashboard for procurement activities and take appropriate actions • Manage stakeholder relationship in normal and crucial times • Expand Competitive & Reliable Supplier base, locally and globally, leading to timely delivery, high quality and competitive prices

As a Procurement Manager (HOD), I will be responsible for sourcing Coal, Raw material, Fuel, RMO, goods and services and managing vendors, also perform strategic procurement activities across multiple categories of spend, search for better deals and find more profitable suppliers. • Develop, lead and execute procurement strategies • Track and report key functional metrics to reduce expenses and improve effectiveness • Craft negotiation strategies and close deals with optimal terms • Forecast price and market trends to identify changes of balance in buyer-supplier power • Perform cost and scenario analysis, and benchmarking • Assess, manage and mitigate risks • Seek and partner with reliable vendors and suppliers • Determine quantity and timing of deliveries • Monitor and forecast upcoming levels of demand related to packaging material i.e. Paper / PP Bags

Worked as Manager – Business Development & Operations in Pertocoal Synergies Pvt, Limited (A Company of Afridi Traders) reporting to Managing Partner with following responsibilities:- 1. Looking after International Coal Market and arrange procurement of the same from South Africa for our company for Commercial Same as well as other cement plant by giving indents on LC basis. 2. Following up new business opportunities and setting up meetings 3. Communicating new developments to prospective clients 4. Overseeing the development of marketing literature 5. Providing management with feedback 6. Looking after Groony yard operations in terms of stock management. 7. Manage logistic of coal through train and by road as well.

Worked as Manager SCM & Coal in the Supply Chain Management of Dewan Cement Limited report to Director Finance and Chief Executive Officer as well responsibilities are as under :- Responsibilities 1. Plan, organize, direct, control and evaluate the purchasing activities of DCL 2. Develop purchasing policies and procedures and control purchasing department budget 3. Identify vendors of materials, equipment or supplies 4. Evaluate cost and quality of goods or services 5. Negotiate or oversee the negotiation of purchase contracts 6. Participate in the development of specifications for equipment, products or substitute materials. 7. Review and process claims against suppliers Procurement of Coal (Imported) for Karachi plant 1. Based on consumption of coal, floating enquires of coal to various supplier and obtain quotations from them, after receiving of quotation preparing comparative statement of coal based on load port report & discharge port report calculate NCV price / Kcal. 2. Submit comparative statement to management with my recommendation and take approval from them. 3. Issue purchase order to approved supplier. 4. Looking after logistic at Groony yard and insure safe delivery of coal from yard to plant. 5. Look after the quality of coal received with consultation of QC deptt. 6. Prepare penalty / premium working based of QC report. 7. Obtain GRN from plant. 8. Received Sales Tax invoices from supplier and forwarded to finance deptt. Procurement of Paper / PP Bags for both plants (Karachi & Hattar)

Working as Deputy Manager purchase in the Commercial Deptt. of Cement Division of Dewan Mushtaq Group, procuring local / imported items for two cement plants located at Karachi and Hattar Distt. NWFP. Job Responsibilities • Receiving of Indents from Store. • Preparation of Inquiry letters • Follow-up with the vendors for quotations. • Preparation of Comparative Statement and obtaining technical comments from user deptt with consent of Director Technical. • After receiving recommendation from user deptt for Items negotiate prices with the suppliers / vendors. • Get approval from Chief Operating Officer and issue Purchase Order to prospective vendor • Sending documents following documents to bank for establishment of L/C. • L/C application form, • Proforma invoice, • Insurance Cover Note & additional terms & Conditions • After opening L/C intimate to the Vendors. • Receiving of following shipping documents from Vendors arrangement of processing clearing formalities. i.e. arrangement of funds, clearance of goods, insurance survey incase of damages. • Commercial Invoice • Billing of leading / airway bill • Packing list Local Purchase • General Item purchase • Plant & Machinery accessories & Spare parts • Raw Material • Coal , Furnace oil Imports • Plant , Machinery accessories & Spares parts • Chemicals Special Assignment 3. Incharge of Insurance Cell of Dewan Cement Division, Job Responsibilities • Co-ordinate with finance & group insurance department for process and finalization of insurance claims for cement division which includes two cement plants located at Karachi and Hattar Distt. NWFP. • Arrangement of documents required by surveyors from Technical deptt i.e. • Claim form • Quotation of item from foreign / local vendor • Inspection reports from user deptt. • Cause of damage • Repair Proposals

Reporting to General Manager – Admin and Executive Manager – Personnel. 1. Budget • Preparation, Approval & Computerization • Expenses Recording • Preparation of variance reports 2. Liaison • PSI / PSQCA ( CTL ) • Liceses and renewal • Karachi Chamber of Commerce and Industries. 3. Utility Service • Electricity • Telephone • Mobile Phone • Water • Gas • Billing - Verification, recording, Dispute Resoling 4. Traveling • Visas / Passport / Travel Permits • Domestic Ticketing • International Ticketing • Hotels / Guest House Arrangement • Pickup / Drop Facility 5. Lease / Rental • Payments • Lease Rental – H/O , Zonal Office 6. Check List • Reminders for Check List / Action • Up-dation & Record Keeping 7. Assets Inventory 8. Building Maintenance • Daily House Keeping • Complaint Receiving / Rectification • General Cleaning / Maintenance 9. Transport • Vehicle Record • Duties Assignments • Maintenance • Record Keeping • Tax / Insurance 10. Man Power Assignments

Harvard ManageMentor | Harvard Business Publishing (affiliated with Harvard Business School) Certified in 12 Leadership and Management Courses 📍 Online 🗓️ Completion: July 2025 Completed Topics: Strategic Thinking Time Management Difficult Interactions Coaching Team Management Delegating Goal Setting Feedback Essentials Innovation & Creativity Decision Making Collaboration Customer Focus This certification series enhanced my leadership toolkit with practical, research-based frameworks and actionable insights.

• Define and express fundamental issues at the strategic, design /tactical and operational levels in managing supply chains. • Identify and illustrate the basic upstream, operations, downstream and integrations elements for effective supply chain management. • Know and comprehend local and global contemporary issues having implications on supply chain management. • Apply modern modeling and simulation techniques, along with supply chain relevant standards, best practices, technology and computing tools. • Identify, formulate and solve supply chain problems, and balance between the business and human factors while choosing among alternatives. • Manifest project management and team skills in diverse cultural setting. • Communicate effectively with written, oral, and visual means in a technical setting. • Appreciate the importance of ethical, social and environmental issues with business dilemmas.