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kaZim raZa

kaZim raZa

Manager Supply Chain (SCM) / Procurement, Contracts, Commercial & Logistics
Karachi,Sindh - South
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Summary

I am a purchasing manager with years of experience in senior managerial positions.
I am a full flash Project / Procurement Manager, where I used to coordinate with the Architects, Designers, Consultants (MEP, HVAC, Fire & Automation etc) and head all the functions with the available company's hierarchy.
I procured materials in the building development & construction industry as well as in FMCGs/MNCs to values exceeding millions & even billions in PKR, and was always responsible for the complete stock control function to ensure optimum stock holding.
I personally visited suppliers, entered into agreements with them and also oversee the tender process in procuring new items.

Specialties:
Procurement, Stock control, Tendering, Price negotiations, supplier relationship management, staff supervision and stock level maintenance.

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Please note I am a full-fledged Procurement Manager / Project Controller / Coordinator, with vast working experience in Pakistan as well as in Dubai, where my abilities and skills are being utilized to Supervise & manage all the activities, including Coordination with Architects, Designers, Consultants (MEP, HVAC, Fire & Automation, etc.); Sourcing of Materials, Innovation, New Ideas, Implementation etc. in coordination with the Company's hierarchy & Ownership.

Details and my Particulars are mentioned my Curriculum Vitae attached.

Very much looking forward to hearing from you and find an opportunity to further enhance my skills by using them for your dynamic organization.

Cordial regards,
kaZim
Head of Commercial, Contracts & Procurement - SCM
For Asertco Asia Ltd.,
Head Office: Plot# C – 3 , Block – 7 , Clifton/Bath island , Karachi - 75600 Pakistan.
WhatsApp: +92 – 333 2337672
kaZimrizvi4@gmail.com (personal) 👈🏼

Work History

Head of Commercial, Contracts & Procurement - SCM

Asertco Asia Limited (Cnergyico Pk Ltd)
Karachi - Dubai (Hybrid), Pakistan - Dubai
03.2016 - 02.2023

Responsibilities: -
I am a full flash Project Manager, where I used to coordinate with the Architects, Designers, and Consultants (MEP, HVAC, Fire & Automation, etc) and head all the functions within the available company's hierarchy.

Breif: -
Material Purchase including all Mechanical & Electrical (Local / Imports) items. Managing/issuance of Purchase Orders, Letters of Award, Contracts & Agreements to various vendors. - Verification of payments related to vendors. Others Evaluation, selection and pre-qualification of sub-contractors. Advising and developing contracting strategies and procurement plans. Vendor management. Drives continuous improvement processes and discusses implementation with Senior Management. Manages foreign currency exposure risk relating to purchased materials and proposes an active risk management approach. Reviews proposals for most strategic spends negotiates prices and selects or recommends suppliers. Optimizes the tax/duty for the total purchase. Ensures suppliers deliver agreed service levels and quality targets. Manage to plan, source, and place orders and control materials requirements by agreed models and methodologies through coordination with management and supplier(s) to ensure the availability of the required materials at the right time. Look after the import-related activities. Streamline all import activities to ensure a good connection with all overseas suppliers with effective communication and a strong follow-up to avoid delays in supplies. Maintaining all shipment status and keeping suppliers’ history about material lead time. Achievements: Implementation of Supply Chain SOP to develop an automated system in the Company - especially in the Procurement Division
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Honors & Awards
Extraordinary Performer
Issued by Company · Jan 2022Issued by Company · Jan 2022
Achievements & Accomplishments: -
1)Timeframe - Increased overall performance to close/proceed with any task assigned.
2)Scale - Managed a team of 5 managers/assistants to streamline the functions. Successfully carried out Billions of rupees in spending, going under the designated budget. And most importantly; handled a number of projects (special projects, directly reported to the Owner) at a time.
3)Results - Delivered 2 complete projects in a very short period.

SAP Manager Procurement (Supply Chain)

'LuckyOne' The Mall
Karachi, Sindh - South
04.2012 - 01.2016

Responsibilities:
- Material Purchase including all Mechanical & Electrical (Local / Imports) items.
Power, Cooling and HVAC (Cables, Cables Trays, Switch gears, Industrial Sockets, Cooling Units, Generators, Earthing, Transformers, Lighting Systems etc)
Access control and Fire suppression.
- Managing/issuance of Purchase Orders, Letter of Awards, Contracts & Agreements to various vendors.
- Verification of payments related to vendors.
Others
Evaluation, selection and pre-qualification of sub-contractors.
Advising and developing contracting strategies and procurement plans.
Vendor management.
Drives continuous improvement processes and discusses implementation with Senior Management..
Manages foreign currency exposure risk relating to purchased materials and proposes active risk management approach.
Reviews proposals for most strategic spends, negotiates prices, selects or recommends suppliers.
Optimizes the tax/duty for the total purchase.
Ensures suppliers deliver agreed to service levels and quality targets.
Manage to plan, source, and place order and control materials requirement by agreed models and methodologies through coordination with management and supplier(s) to ensure the availability of the required materials at the right time.
Look after the import related activities.
Streamline all import activities to ensure a good connection with all overseas suppliers with effective communication and strong follow up to avoid delay in supplies.
Maintaining all shipment status and keep suppliers’ history about material lead time.
Achievements:
Implementation of Supply Chain SOP to develop an automated system in the Company - specially in Procurement Division.Responsibilities: - Material Purchase including all Mechanical & Electrical (Local / Imports) items. Power, Cooling and HVAC (Cables, Cables Trays, Switch gears, Industrial Sockets, Cooling Units, Generators, Earthing, Transformers, Lighting Systems etc) Access control and Fire suppression. - Managing/issuance of Purchase Orders, Letter of Awards, Contracts & Agreements to various vendors. - Verification of payments related to vendors. Others Evaluation, selection and pre-qualification of sub-contractors. Advising and developing contracting strategies and procurement plans. Vendor management. Drives continuous improvement processes and discusses implementation with Senior Management.. Manages foreign currency exposure risk relating to purchased materials and proposes active risk management approach. Reviews proposals for most strategic spends, negotiates prices, selects or recommends suppliers. Optimizes the tax/duty for the total purchase. Ensures suppliers deliver agreed to service levels and quality targets. Manage to plan, source, and place order and control materials requirement by agreed models and methodologies through coordination with management and supplier(s) to ensure the availability of the required materials at the right time. Look after the import related activities. Streamline all import activities to ensure a good connection with all overseas suppliers with effective communication and strong follow up to avoid delay in supplies. Maintaining all shipment status and keep suppliers’ history about material lead time. Achievements: Implementation of Supply Chain SOP to develop an automated system in the Company - specially in Procurement Division.
Skills: Business Process Improvement · Interpersonal Skills · Contract Negotiation · E-procurement · Import Logistics · Bid Processes

Asst Manager Procurement

Dolmen Group
Karachi, Sindh - South
02.2008 - 04.2012

Skills: Business Process Improvement · Interpersonal Skills · Contract Negotiation · E-procurement · Import Logistics · Bid Processes

Asst. Manager Procurement

Continental Biscuits Limited
Karachi, Sindh - South
01.2007 - 07.2009

Responsibilities:
• Suppliers visit and insure the delivery timely
• New suppliers develop.
• Prepared new purchase orders and maintained / change old purchase orders i.e. price change, delivery dates, shipment terms, etc.

Junior Manager Buyer, NPI / Promotional

Unilever Pakistan
Karachi, Sindh - South
02.2005 - 12.2007

Responsibilities:
• Managed purchase of more than 500 SKUs, annual purchase value US$0.45 Mn.
• Collected and analyzed supplier information i.e. their product range, capacities, reliability, price.
• Suppliers visit and insure the delivery timely
• New suppliers develop.
• Prepared new purchase orders and maintained / change old purchase orders i.e. price change, delivery dates, shipment terms, etc.
• Followed company’s policies, plans and new developments for packaging materials.
• Managed stock levels / safety stocks with the help of MRP database.
• Identified new / alternate suppliers & risk analysis of each option and viability of chosen options.
• Coordinated with management accountants for replacement pricesResponsibilities: • Managed purchase of more than 500 SKUs, annual purchase value US$0.45 Mn. • Collected and analyzed supplier information i.e. their product range, capacities, reliability, price. • Suppliers visit and insure the delivery timely • New suppliers develop. • Prepared new purchase orders and maintained / change old purchase orders i.e. price change, delivery dates, shipment terms, etc. • Followed company’s policies, plans and new developments for packaging materials. • Managed stock levels / safety stocks with the help of MRP database. • Identified new / alternate suppliers & risk analysis of each option and viability of chosen options. • Coordinated with management accountants for replacement prices
Skills: E-procurement · Import Logistics

Education

MBA - Business Administration

University of Karachi, Karachi - Pakistan
02.2007 - 08.2008

Skills

Interpersonal Skills

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Interests

Vendor management

Negotiation

Strong interpersonal skills

Leadership

Project Management

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Timeline

Head of Commercial, Contracts & Procurement - SCM - Asertco Asia Limited (Cnergyico Pk Ltd)
03.2016 - 02.2023
SAP Manager Procurement (Supply Chain) - 'LuckyOne' The Mall
04.2012 - 01.2016
Asst Manager Procurement - Dolmen Group
02.2008 - 04.2012
University of Karachi - MBA, Business Administration
02.2007 - 08.2008
Asst. Manager Procurement - Continental Biscuits Limited
01.2007 - 07.2009
Junior Manager Buyer, NPI / Promotional - Unilever Pakistan
02.2005 - 12.2007
kaZim raZaManager Supply Chain (SCM) / Procurement, Contracts, Commercial & Logistics