Ahmad Hassan
Experienced Supply Chain Professional
Lahore
Summary
Experienced Supply Chain professional with a strong background in strategic sourcing, subcontracting, outsourcing, imports, and logistics within the pump manufacturing industry. Skilled in supplier management, technical procurement, contract negotiations, and cost optimization, ensuring alignment with organizational goals and project timelines. Demonstrated expertise in data-driven decision-making, process improvement, and compliance with supply chain SOPs, leading cross-functional teams to achieve operational excellence and sustainable supply chain performance.
Overview
19
19
years of professional experience
3
3
Certifications
Work History
Category Manager Supply Chain
Ksb pumps company Limited
02.2025 - Current
- 1. Subcontracting & Outsourcing: Managed subcontracting and outsourcing activities for manufacturing and service operations, ensuring cost efficiency and adherence to technical and quality standards.
- 2. Services & Projects: Oversaw supply chain functions related to service projects, ensuring timely material availability and seamless project execution.
- 3. Imports & Logistics: Supervised import operations, logistics coordination, and customs clearance to support timely project delivery and inventory optimization.
- 4. Strategic Sourcing: Identified, evaluated, and developed strategic suppliers to enhance cost competitiveness, quality, and reliability of supply.
- 5. Technical Procurement: Handled procurement of technical and engineered components, ensuring compliance with specifications, drawings, and quality documentation.
- 6. Negotiations: Led commercial and technical negotiations with suppliers and service providers to achieve favorable terms, cost savings, and improved service levels.
- 7. Service Level Contracts: Developed and administered service-level agreements (SLAs) with vendors to ensure consistent performance and continuous improvement.
- 8. Data Analysis: Analyzed procurement and supplier performance data to support decision-making, cost optimization, and process improvement initiatives.
- 9. Compliance: Ensured adherence to company supply chain policies, procedures, and corporate governance standards across all procurement and contracting activities.
Lead Procurement (Sub Contracting & Outsourcing)
KSB Pumps Company Ltd
07.2021 - Current
- 1. Managed and optimized inventory levels to meet operational and shipment objectives through effective coordination with suppliers and manufacturing teams.
- 2. Monitored and analyzed key reports including Supplier Open Orders, Salvage, and OTP (On-Time Performance) from SAP to ensure supply continuity and performance visibility.
- 3. Led supplier portfolio management, driving continuous improvement in cost, quality, and delivery performance.
- 4. Achieved measurable results through cost-saving and cost-avoidance initiatives, preparing monthly realized savings and supplier performance reports.
- 5. Conducted annual supplier contracting and negotiations, including commercial and technical terms review and issuance of updated contracts.
- 6. Created and modified purchase orders in SAP, prepared comparative statements for management approval, and ensured data integrity across ERP systems.
- 7. Oversaw sourcing activities for a wide range of mechanical and electrical parts, ensuring compliance with specifications and project requirements.
- 8. Expedited deliveries and coordinated with suppliers to align capacity and production schedules, maintaining optimal OTP and inventory levels.
- 9. Reviewed and managed excess and obsolete inventory, implementing corrective actions to optimize stock utilization.
- 10. Executed Engineering Change Notice (ECN) actions and resolved material discrepancies caused by supplier non-conformance or lost parts.
- 11. Managed supplier/manufacturing stocking programs and developed safety stock levels in coordination with Engineering, TSS, and Planning teams.
- 12. Communicated and mitigated supply delays due to abnormal demand, salvage, scrap, or late deliveries.
- 13. Collaborated with suppliers (local and international) to prioritize production bottlenecks, enabling flexible solutions like split machining lots or partial shipments.
- 14. Secured and analyzed supplier quotations, negotiated prices and terms, and recommended vendors based on cost, quality, and delivery performance.
- 15. Served as technical focal point for supplier audits and assessments, ensuring compliance with quality standards and process requirements.
- 16. Led cost reduction and lean improvement projects to enhance sourcing efficiency and streamline purchasing operations.
- 17. Ensured compliance with import and logistics procedures, including LC opening, advance payments, and coordination with 3PL providers.
- 18. Prepared and presented monthly performance dashboards, including expense reports, supplier capacity evaluations, and cost analyses.
- 19. Provided backup support to team members during absences, maintaining uninterrupted procurement operations.
- 20. Resolved complex issues related to delivery, quality, and contractual compliance through proactive supplier engagement and problem-solving.
Assistant Manager Materials
KSB Pumps company Ltd
03.2020 - 07.2021
- 1. Effectively performed processing of purchase requisitions related to major fabrication and partial operations.
- 2. Prepare RFQ, receipt of quotations, bids or proposals, supplier technical evaluation.
- 3. Cost estimation of Major Fabrications (Calculation of Man, Machine, Material, tooling and jig & Fixtures requirements.
- 4. To prepare CS (cost comparison sheet) to take approval from Category Manager.
- 5. To ensure the issuance of purchase orders in compliance with supply chain SOP.
- 6. Preparation of suppliers delivery schedule and plan stage pre delivery inspection.
- 7. Monitored and forecasted upcoming levels of demand with planning and production for partial operations.
- 8. Prepare supplier visit plan keeping in view the lead time of components.
- 9. Stage inspection and final inspection of components and technical review of QCP requirements i.e Dimensional inspection reports, WPS, PQR, WQR , Welding Maps and NDT reports.
- 10. Supervision of the Lahore and Plant (Hasanabdal) team for on field decision making and timely delivery of components as per QHSE requirements.
- 11. Vendor development and product development as per management decisions and company needs.
- 12. Carried out market analysis to get best purchasing deals, while ensuring proper tracking of requisitions and purchase orders and updated database. Identified new suppliers of goods and services to maintain healthy competition.
- 13. Managed timely delivery of quality goods on best price; assisted in managing services contract. Executed management of logistics and VMI.
Marketing Executive
Qadri Group of Companies
06.2019 - 03.2020
- 1. Customer relationship Management.
- 2. Prepare cost work sheets against customers RFQ,s.
- 3. Prepare quotation as per internal cost, add profit margins and send to customers.
- 4. Followup of quotation with customers for order realizations.
- 5. Issuance of PO to IP upon receiving of purchase orders from customer.
- 6. Coordinate with customer regarding technical queries.
- 7. Customer site visits as per Marketing Campaign.
- 8. Identification of target markets.
- 9. To update profit and loss statement.
Team Lead vendor Commissioning
Qadri Group of Companies
09.2015 - 06.2019
- 1. Operations Management for vendor site projects and partial activities.
- 2. Supplier development and evaluation.
- 3. Capacity planning of vendor base.
- 4. Supplier relationship management.
- 5. Supplier selection
- 6. RFQ issuance
- 7. CS approvals
- 8. Negotiation
- 9. PO Placement
- 10. Ensure on time delivery of each purchase groups.
- 11. Supervise 9 Peoples of different purchase groups including Fabrication, Castings, Machining, Forging and Fasteners categories.
- 12. Prepare Management Meeting data for weekly and Monthly Meeting.
Team Lead Production planning and control
Qadri Group of Companies
09.2012 - 09.2015
- 1. Prepare Schedule and project reports, WBS and activity plans.
- 2. Maintain the record of finish goods and measure actual weight.
- 3. Preparation of Packing list of Export orders and ensure the delivery of goods as per approved packing list.
- 4. Responsible for logistics and Packing arrangements for finish goods.
- 5. Fumigation of Box's before delivery.
Project Engineer
Qadri Group of Companies
09.2011 - 09.2012
- 1. Prepare Schedule and project reports, WBS and activity plans.
- 2. Maintain the record of finish goods and measure actual weight.
- 3. Preparation of Packing list of Export orders and ensure the delivery of goods as per approved packing list.
- 4. Responsible for logistics and Packing arrangements for finish goods.
- 5. Fumigation of Box's before delivery.
Quality inspector
Qadri Group of Companies
09.2008 - 09.2011
- Stage and final inspection of components as per drawing.
- Prepare inspection reports.
- Prepare QDAR in case of Major deviation.
- Inspection of CSP components.
Mechanical Technician (Layout Table)
Qadri Group of Companies
06.2006 - 09.2008
- 1. Drawing study of Components included in daily production checklist.
- 2. Layout of casted Components for inspection of the Machining Margins.
- 3. Identification of less Machining Margins.
- 4. Coordination with QHSE team.
- 5. Coordination with Engineering department for deviations approval and correct on drawings.
Education
MBA Executive - Businesses Administration
UET Lahore
Lahore01.2020
BTech Hon - Mechanical Technology
Preston University kohat
Kohat01.2013
DAE - Mechanical
GCT Lahore
Lahore01.2009
Skills
Production planning and Control
Reverse Engineering
Supplier Evaluation
Product Development
Vendor Capacity Management
Operations Management
Forecasting and Negotiation
Strategic sourcing
Supplier contracts
Vendor relations
Sales tracking
E-commerce management
Certification
Supply Chain Challenges in the VUCA WORLD - Present
Accomplishments
- Achievement at KSB: Improve the delivery performance of the purchase groups on a significant level 90%.
- Optimize the vendors capacity more then 100k hours for customised product development.
Timeline
Category Manager Supply Chain
Ksb pumps company Limited
02.2025 - Current
Lead Procurement (Sub Contracting & Outsourcing)
KSB Pumps Company Ltd
07.2021 - Current
Assistant Manager Materials
KSB Pumps company Ltd
03.2020 - 07.2021
Marketing Executive
Qadri Group of Companies
06.2019 - 03.2020
Team Lead vendor Commissioning
Qadri Group of Companies
09.2015 - 06.2019
Team Lead Production planning and control
Qadri Group of Companies
09.2012 - 09.2015
Project Engineer
Qadri Group of Companies
09.2011 - 09.2012
Quality inspector
Qadri Group of Companies
09.2008 - 09.2011
Mechanical Technician (Layout Table)
Qadri Group of Companies
06.2006 - 09.2008
BTech Hon - Mechanical Technology
Preston University kohat
DAE - Mechanical
GCT Lahore
MBA Executive - Businesses Administration
UET Lahore