Talha Ahmed

Developed and executed strategic sourcing strategies across OS&E (Operating Supplies & Equipment), and indirect categories, delivering sustained cost reductions, improved supplier performance, and measurable cash-release outcomes. Led sourcing initiatives directly from origin markets, optimizing supply base structure, improving quality control, and achieving competitive cost advantages. Conducted market intelligence, supplier research, and risk assessments to identify sourcing opportunities, innovation pipelines, and supply chain vulnerabilities within the Resturant/food industry. Built and managed strategic supplier partnerships, ensuring supply continuity, performance improvement, and long-term value creation. Collaborated closely with Quality Assurance, Quality Control, Operations, Chefs/Culinary, and Regulatory teams to ensure sourcing alignment with product specifications, compliance, and operational requirements. Monitored supplier performance through KPIs and score cards, driving corrective actions and continuous improvement initiatives. Delivered value engineering and cost optimization projects without compromising food safety, quality, or regulatory standards. Prepared and presented reports on sourcing performance, realized savings, market trends, and risk mitigation strategies. Drove supplier innovation and regionalization initiatives, strengthening the regional supply base and improving responsiveness across markets. Embedded sustainability and CSR principles into sourcing decisions, promoting environmentally responsible and ethical procurement practices. Stayed current on food industry regulations, market trends, and sourcing innovations, proactively adapting procurement strategies. Led Procurement Business Continuity Planning (BCP) across key markets, including U.A.E. and K.S.A., ensuring supply resilience and crisis readiness.

Identifying the requirements and sending RFQs to International Suppliers of Hospitality Supplies, Using contacts and Business Relations, Procurement, Deal with Freight Forwarders Logistics, Custom Clearance, Ware housing and Delivering to End User, Coordinating with Finance For Invoicing and Finishing the Process.

Handling Import & Export Company Product, Logistic & Procurement Management System, Documentation For Custom Clearance Process,

• Serviced and succeeded 140+ targeted accounts consisting of highest depositors, business personnel, Real estate builders and manufacturers. • Escalation overall branch sales by 15% in a single year by opening new accounts and selling products. • Recognized for superior performance in quarterly sales by selling cross banking products. (108% Portfolio). • Carry out effective sales growth policies, surpassing branch goals (1 billion Target) and contributing to overall organizational success • Accomplished monthly target of 2.5 million in current account deposit and 1 million of auto loan disbursement. • Successfully built and nurtured relationships with potential customers, resultant increased revenue and business progression. (15 million deposit every month)

• Developed and persistent healthy relationship with 10+ accounts on monthly basis with the deposit of 2 million • Maintain an average quarterly auto loan with minimum sales of 5 million • Attained target of Banca assurance with minimum 3 case booked monthly and 10 health card. • Remembered 7-day written report and update on portal by the end of every weekend. • Conduct morning hurdles every day, discussed and remind at least 5-points about product knowledge with Sub-ordinate.

Generate shipping documents for outbound shipments to International and local exports. Maintain & Track the record of all International and Local Shipment Delivery on its final destination. Coordinate with Shipping lines, forwarder and Agents, Export commodity products to the entire world. Prepare the Final instrument for smooth transit. Facilitate the movement of stocks (Inbound & Outbound) using the most cost-efficient means of transport, at the earliest possible lead time. Validate all customs BOE & freight invoices and handover to finance for payment process in a timely manner so that shipments are not impacted. Process BOE & making customs duty payments for all inbound and outbound shipments.

Developed and persistent healthy relationship with 10+ accounts on monthly basis with the deposit of 2 million. Maintain an average quarterly auto loan with minimum sales of 5 million. Attained target of Banca assurance with minimum 3 case booked monthly and 10 health card. Remembered 7-day written report and update on portal by the end of every weekend. Conduct morning hurdles every day, discussed and remind at least 5-points about product knowledge with Sub-ordinate.

Research papers: Conduct 2 Research on Brand loyalty and Brand Awareness as final year project (only 5 awarded to class), Director’s List 2018 (top 10). Leadership: Model United Nation Society (Vice Chairman), Events Club (Engagement Manager)