Muzammil Shaik

• Spearheaded the Procurement department, overseeing both local and international acquisitions. • Managed the entire import clearance process including SFDA Registrations and Customs Clearance. • Produced analytical reports detailing purchase orders, invoices, payments, returns, and other procurement data. • Assessed supplier bids, selecting vendors based on competitive pricing, quality, and reliability. • Fostered and expanded vendor relationships, while sourcing new supply channels. • Conducted in-depth market research to stay abreast of industry trends and pricing dynamics. • Negotiated contracts with vendors, ensuring high-quality products at cost-effective prices. • Delivered procurement training to junior staff, enhancing departmental efficiency. • Implemented supplier scorecards and performance metrics for continuous vendor assessment. • Initiated purchasing programs focused on cost reduction and operational improvement. • Executed risk management protocols, including contract compliance reviews and supplier audits. • Led procurement projects to successful completion within budget and time constraints. • Partnered with cross-functional teams to guarantee prompt delivery of goods and services. • Secured advantageous supplier contracts to minimize expenditure. • Developed strategic sourcing plans to identify and engage optimal suppliers at competitive rates. • Analyzed market conditions and delivery systems to forecast material availability. • Managed purchasing department budgets, ensuring fiscal responsibility. • Instituted new policies and streamlined procedures for purchasing activities. • Formulated and executed cost-saving strategies and efficiency plans. • Contributed to the development of specifications for equipment, products, and alternative materials. • Crafted supplier management strategies to enhance service levels and performance.

• Leading the Procurement department for Jeddah Rabigh Factories • Monitoring production forecast, responsible for warehouse/store operations, reporting to Central Procurement Manager Western Region G.M. • Developed training materials for junior members of the team regarding best practices in procurement operations. • Managed a team of 5 procurement staff, delegating tasks, providing guidance and coaching to ensure goals were achieved. • Evaluated supplier performance to identify areas for improvement or potential new vendors. • Assisted in resolving disputes between suppliers and internal customers related to product and service quality issues or delivery delays. • Provided regular reports on budget utilization, inventory levels, vendor performance metrics as required by senior management. • Negotiated contracts with vendors, leveraging competitive pricing models to reduce costs while maintaining quality standards. • Created and maintained relationships with key suppliers, ensuring reliable delivery of goods and services. • Developed and implemented purchasing strategies to ensure cost savings and efficiency in the procurement process. • Analyzed data from various sources to develop insights into trends that could impact purchasing decisions. • Ensured proper documentation is completed prior to payment being issued for goods and services received. • Provided procurement data and analysis to support informed budget planning and resource allocation. • Managed contract lifecycles, including renewals and amendments as needed. • Negotiated prices, discount terms, and transportation arrangements with suppliers.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES The specific duties and responsibilities are as follows: • Responsible for new product registration with SFDA. (Saudi Food & Drug Authority. • Execute the policies and procedures set for company procurement department. • Responsible to procure for all Raw Materials (Foreign & Local), Spare Parts, Machines (Foreign). • Monitoring all PR’s in ERP (JDE) and instruct to the related persons for further process. • Review purchase order claims and contracts for conformance to company policy. • Decrease working capital and improve cash flow by ensuring savings in purchasing by sourcing competitive suppliers, planned strategy, on-time delivery planning and introducing new contract and payment methodology. • Control the budget on purchasing. • Maintain a comprehensive supplier/vendor database for all foreign/local plant purchases inclusive of contractual terms & conditions, price structures and contact personnel. • Negotiate and implement short-term/long-term contracts with suppliers for all the raw materials, finished goods and company department related services in line with industry and/or company quality standards. • Locate vendors of materials, equipment or supplies, and interview them to determine product availability and terms of sales • Ensure multiple suppliers for all company related purchases, raw materials, finished goods and services as per standard operating procedures, Q.C approvals and organizational requirements. • Conduct trials for all new suppliers and raw materials as per plant procedures and in accordance with company guidelines. • Facilitate new SKU launches and activities within the stipulated lead-times and coordination of all support activities. • Implement internal shipment and logistics tracking system for all plant and organizational foreign purchased items from post-order placement to final delivery at Company. • Ensure clearance of the goods and timely delivery to the plant • Ensure on and off stock.

• Sending RFQ’S (Request for quotations) to international & Local Suppliers). • Making Price Evaluations for all received offers from suppliers & submitting to the Management for approval. • Reviews and approves purchase order placement of purchasing assistants and buyers for accuracy and optimum delivery and pricing. • Review purchase order claims and contracts for conformance to company policy. • Develop and implement purchasing and contract management instructions, policies, and procedures. • Meets with vendors to negotiate improved pricing, product quality, and delivery. • Negotiating and supervising supply contracts and formulating policies with suppliers. • Participate in the development of specifications for services, equipments, products, supplies or substitute materials. • Attends internal product development meetings to identify new product demands, schedules, and procurement needs. Forecasts requirements and orders products to meet sales demands. • Review, evaluate, and approve specifications for issuing and awarding bids to suppliers through RFQ process. • Follow up with the Shipments, Contacting with Customs, License for material. • Purchasing stationary as per employee requirment. • Conducts meetings, prepares and presents reports, and provides information to identify purchasing requirements, establish business plans and performance objectives, and report performance against plan and business objectives. Developed and implemented plans for strategic accounts that exceeded expectations in revenue retention/growth, account profitability, and customer satisfaction.

• Responsible for meeting sales goals and overall quality of service. • Coordinate efforts to improve the customer experience at the point of sale. • Maintained a high profile in the professional and business communities. • Skilled in Consultative selling, negotiating contracts, forming alliances and partnering with others. • Built pricing opportunities to encourage repeat sales. • Pursued long-term account strategy that maximized profits and assisted in cultivating long-term relationships with the appropriate decision makers. • Monitored new account success by contacting customers at scheduled intervals. • Provided management with suggestions for improving volume, market share and price levels. • Developed and implemented plans for strategic accounts that exceeded expectations in revenue retention/growth, account profitability, and customer satisfaction.

• Prepares, analyzes, and negotiates Requests for Proposals (RFP) with local suppliers for efficient delivery of products and services; tracks and develops reports to identify progress of cost saving initiatives and process efficiencies for the University. • Reviews and processes purchase requisitions, purchase order adjustments, and check-enclosed requisitions for University purchases; develops and assists with implementation of processes for efficiency improvements; provides customer service and departmental support. • Analyzes, identifies, and communicates information regarding purchase orders utilizing out-of-network vendors; identifies, researches, and resolves problems relating to purchasing issues. • Develops departmental communications; maintains and updates departmental website, files, and databases; contributes to and supports departmental initiatives. • Verifies and inputs vendor data into system; develops reports to track vendors and category spending for the University. • Performs other duties as assigned.