Altaf Hussain Channa
Karachi
Summary
Senior Buyer with over 15 years of progressive retail experience. Well-versed in planning and executing daily and special inventory buys. Proficient in purchasing and procurement environments. Expert at supporting businesses with high-quality, reliable goods delivered on consistent schedule.
Thorough team contributor with strong organizational capabilities. Experienced in handling numerous projects at once while ensuring accuracy. Effective at prioritizing tasks and meeting deadlines.
Overview
18
18
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Source to Contract Buyer
FrieslandCampina Engro Pakistan Limited
01.2023 - Current
- Managing procurement for Marcom, MROs and Services, Facilities Management, Professional Services, Production Facilities, and OEM buying.
- Responsible for content and contract management across all FrieslandCampina Engro Pakistan Limited locations.
- Additionally handling Raw Materials sourcing and Supplier Quality Management (SQM).
- Overseeing end-to-end sourcing, negotiations, contracting, and vendor management for both local and international suppliers.
- Driving cost optimization and ensuring compliance with corporate procurement policies.
- Procurement Scope:
- Marketing and Communications (Marcom)
- MROs and Services
- Facilities Management
- Professional Services
- Production Facilities
- OEM & Capex buying
- Responsibilities:
- Content and contract management across all FrieslandCampina Engro Pakistan Limited locations
- Raw materials sourcing and Supplier Quality Management (SQM)
- Contracting, and vendor management for local and international suppliers
- Driving cost optimization initiatives
- Ensuring compliance with corporate procurement policies
Assistant Procurement Manager
FrieslandCampina Engro Pakistan Limited
10.2021 - 01.2023
- Looking after IM&S Contracts Category Procurement & Services throughout company
- Capex , Opex , Facility Management & Professional services tendering and contracting
- Worked on SAP spend categorization
- Sourcing and strategic category procurement role
- Reviewed and issued contracts and blanket purchase orders after choosing ideal vendor and drive procurement process.
- Evaluated supplier quotes based on purchasing procedures and competitiveness in quality, price and delivery.
- Negotiated complex corporate procurement contracts by working closely with internal and external contacts.
- Developed and maintained relationships with key suppliers for smooth communication and to meet required expectations.
- Assessed areas of service concern and developed improvement plans.
- Developed productive relationships with key account holders.
- Generated weekly, monthly, quarterly and yearly reports on purchasing operations.
- Identified cost-effective vendors and set up favorable contracts, saving $1.0 Mn per year in Hard Saving and Cost Avoidance
- Authorized purchase orders and consumables through COUPA
- Used Microsoft Word and other software tools to create documents and other communications.
- Used SAP MM
- Maintained energy and enthusiasm in fast-paced environment.
- Led projects and analyzed data to identify opportunities for improvement.
- Offered friendly and efficient service to customers, handled challenging situations with ease.
- Learned new skills and applied to daily tasks to improve efficiency and productivity.
Junior Manager Procurement
FrieslandCampina Engro Pakistan Limited
04.2019 - 09.2021
- Looking after IM&S , Imports spend throughout company
- Processing Bids, POs , Distribution of Orders , Delivery arrangements , Invoicing (Procurement to Pay)
- Manage Monthly,Weekly KPI Master Data
- Present monthly KPIs / Dash Board with Region NL
- Learned new skills and applied to daily tasks to improve efficiency and productivity.
- Identified issues, analyzed information and provided solutions to problems.
- Resolved problems, improved operations and provided exceptional service.
- Collaborated with team members to achieve target results.
- Saved $500,000 by implementing cost-saving initiatives that addressed long-standing problems.
- Improved operations through consistent hard work and dedication.
- Participated in team-building activities to enhance working relationships.
- Worked within applicable standards, policies and regulatory guidelines to promote safe working environment.
- Used critical thinking to break down problems, evaluate solutions and make decisions.
- Input, analyzed and reported on data covering all aspects of procurement operations.
- Built relationships with vendors to negotiate ideal terms for purchases.
- Reduced downtime in warehouse operations by ensuring reorders were aligned with store sales and backlog.
- Made valuable contributions to planning of promotions, pricing and inventory levels, enhancing inventory flow, revenue and profits.
- Procured materials for squadron maintenance and repair services.
Procurement Officer
FrieslandCampina Engro Pakistan Limited
09.2011 - 05.2019
- Looked after Non Productive Items MROs & Chemical
- Looked 8000 inventory items
- Conducting bid, Making recap /comparison
- Issuing POs & arrange deliveries, Invoicing (Payment)
- Input, analyzed and reported on data covering all aspects of procurement operations.
- Built relationships with vendors to negotiate ideal terms for purchases.
- Identified new and more cost-effective suppliers through participation in industry networking events, purchasing advantageous packages and cutting costs.
- Reduced downtime in warehouse operations by ensuring reorders were aligned with store sales and backlog.
- Set up and negotiated contracts to obtain favorable pricing and delivery structures.
- Oversaw inventory control, accounting and supply reports.
- Performed competitive market and sales analysis and applied best practices to drive business strategy.
Procurement Assistant
Engro Fertilizers Ltd
06.2009 - 09.2011
- Looked after plant site procurement
- Handled 64 end user , departments with monthly requisition of 600+
- Conducted bids, made recap / comparison , issued orders
- Delivery arrangements & coordinate for payment releasing
- Prepared rosters of suppliers and service providers to elicit quotes and bid information for supplies, inputs and services.
- Assisted in evaluating and analyzing offers received from suppliers and service providers.
- Maintained consistent email communication with stores and suppliers to confirm and track orders and verify price revisions on purchase orders.
- Standardized inventory quarterly reporting and analysis and instituted corrective action for close-outs and out-of-stock items to keep inventory records current.
- Procured goods and supplies while adhering to strict industry rules and procedures.
- Built and maintained professional relationships with clients and co-workers.
- Assisted with preparation of purchase orders and letters of agreement (LOA).
- Monitored payments by closely comparing purchase orders and contracts to delivered services and inputs.
Office Assistant
Systems Network
02.2008 - 06.2009
- Produced high-quality communications for internal and external use.
- Provided clerical support, addressing routine and special requirements.
- Managed data and correspondence to secure information across complex landscapes of organizational departments.
- Leveraged accounting software to manage expenses and keep track of finances.
- Executed record filing system to improve document organization and management.
- Maintained company handbook to outline policies and provide insights to company mission and values.
- Verified accuracy of business records by consistently updating customer information.
- Completed clerical tasks such as filing, copying and distributing mail.
- Scheduled office equipment repair and maintenance to extend equipment lifespan and prevent unplanned downtime.
- Welcomed office visitors and alerted staff to arrivals of scheduled appointments.
- Developed correspondence letters, memos and emails.
- Created detailed expense reports to facilitate reimbursement for business expenses incurred.
- Managed incoming correspondence to enhance employee performance and reduce time spent on processing and responding.
- Kept office supplies well organized and sufficiently stocked, placing orders promptly to replenish materials before depleted.
- Arranged meetings and coordinated resources for use by attendees.
- Promptly received and forwarded incoming communications, such as phone calls, emails and letters, to appropriate staff.
Education
Bachelor of Arts -
Shah Abdul Latif University
12.2005
Skills
- Vendor sourcing
- Reporting knowledge
- Data analysis understanding
- Bidding and Contracting
- Process Development
- Contract Negotiation
- Document preparation
- Procurement expertise
- Strategic planning
- SAP, ARIBA, COUPA, Life Cycle Management
- MS-Office Proficiency
- Contract preparation
- Pricing analysis
- Cost control
- Vendor relations
- Vendor coordination
- Materials sourcing
- Demand forecasting
- Purchasing expertise
- Cost analysis
- Supplier sourcing
Certification
- Certified SAP MM Model User
Timeline
Source to Contract Buyer
FrieslandCampina Engro Pakistan Limited
01.2023 - Current
Assistant Procurement Manager
FrieslandCampina Engro Pakistan Limited
10.2021 - 01.2023
Junior Manager Procurement
FrieslandCampina Engro Pakistan Limited
04.2019 - 09.2021
Procurement Officer
FrieslandCampina Engro Pakistan Limited
09.2011 - 05.2019
Procurement Assistant
Engro Fertilizers Ltd
06.2009 - 09.2011
Office Assistant
Systems Network
02.2008 - 06.2009
Bachelor of Arts -
Shah Abdul Latif University
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