Sadaf ali
Lahore
Summary
Results-driven Procurement Manager with strengths in contract negotiation and supplier relationship management. Achieved substantial annual savings through strategic sourcing and effective negotiation strategies. Delivers value through efficient inventory management and cross-departmental collaboration, ensuring alignment with organisational goals.
Overview
3
3
Languages
15
15
years of professional experience
Work History
Procurement Manager
Starlet Innovation Pvt Ltd
Lahore, Pakistan
05.2026 - 07.2026
- Negotiated contracts with suppliers to secure cost-effective procurement solutions, achieving significant annual savings.
- Led procurement strategies, securing cost-effective contracts and enhancing supply chain efficiencies.
- Managed supplier negotiations, achieving significant cost reductions while maintaining quality standards.
- Negotiated with suppliers and implemented contracts to secure value for money and maximise resources.
- Negotiated contracts with suppliers to establish quality, cost and delivery requirements.
- Negotiated payment terms with suppliers to improve cash flow and financial stability.
- Evaluated supplier quotations and conducted comparisons to leverage and deliver on budgets.
- Coordinated with internal departments to understand procurement needs and specifications, ensuring accurate fulfilment of requirements.
- Coordinated with cross-functional teams to assess procurement needs and ensure timely delivery of goods.
- Managed procurement projects, delivering on time and within budget, supporting organisational objectives.
- Built strong relationships with suppliers to optimise performance and guarantee contract deliverables.
- Conducted market research to identify new suppliers, assess risk, and evaluate product quality, ensuring competitive advantage.
- Enhanced supplier diversity by identifying and engaging with new vendors, broadening the supplier base.
- Monitored supplier performance, addressing issues promptly to mitigate risks to the supply chain.
- Tracked inventory levels and optimised ordering strategies to meet availability needs while maintaining budget goals.
- Managed inventory levels through strategic procurement planning, avoiding stock-outs and excess inventory.
- Reviewed and updated procurement documentation, maintaining accuracy and compliance with policies.
- Met supply requirements by strengthening inventory systems.
- Reported on procurement activities and achievements to senior management, providing insights for strategic decision-making.
- Coordinated forwarding transportation with external contractors.
Assistant Procurement Manager
Askari Projects
Lahore, Pakistan
07.2023 - 12.2024
- Negotiated contracts with suppliers to secure cost-effective procurement solutions, achieving significant annual savings.
- Negotiated with suppliers and implemented contracts to secure value for money and maximise resources.
- Built strong relationships with suppliers to optimise performance and guarantee contract deliverables.
- Coordinated with internal departments to understand procurement needs and specifications, ensuring accurate fulfilment of requirements.
- Evaluated supplier quotations and conducted comparisons to leverage and deliver on budgets.
- Managed inventory levels through strategic procurement planning, avoiding stock-outs and excess inventory.
- Conducted market research to identify potential suppliers and assessed their capabilities to meet organisational needs.
- Reported on procurement activities and achievements to senior management, providing insights for strategic decision-making.
- Prepared and maintained comprehensive procurement documentation, including contracts, proposals, and supplier evaluations, for audit compliance.
- Scheduled transportation logistics to ensure timely delivery of outgoing goods.
- Managed daily operations to enhance efficiency and productivity across the team.
- Conducted market research to identify potential suppliers and assessed their capabilities to meet organisational needs.
Senior Executive Officer
ECS
Lahore, Pakistan
03.2022 - 03.2023
- Supervised executive-level support staff and monitored workflow to maintain competence and productivity, meeting goals and objectives.
- Tracked organizational performance against objectives and revamped strategies to better meet targets.
- Implemented robust risk management frameworks to mitigate potential threats to organisational stability and growth.
- Monitored operations to keep processes aligned with targets and matching forecasts.
- Reviewed reports, recommendations and requests from subordinate leadership.
- Quantified new technologies and practices to determine potential impact of operations and optimise processes.
- Led initiatives promoting diversity and inclusion in workplace, creating a supportive and equitable workplace environment.
Senior Executive
Hush Puppies
Lahore, Pakistan
01.2012 - 03.2022
- Achieved service time and quality targets.
- Managed complaints with calm, clear communication and problem-solving.
- Resolved customer queries and problems using effective communication and providing step-by-step solutions.
- Handled customer concerns and escalated major issues to supervisor.
- Collaborated with team members to achieve target results.
- Assumed various responsibilities to support team operations to aid team success.
- Met schedule using excellent planning and coordination skills.
- Enhanced working relationships by participating in team-building activities.
- Prepared a range of written communications, documents and reports.
Education
Master of Business Administration - Business
National College of Business Administration & Econ
Lahore01-2016
B.com - Business
Punjab University Lahore
Lahore01-2014
I.Com - Business
Commerce Zone
Lahore01-2012
Matriculation - Science
Govt School MC Boys
Lahore 01-2010
Skills
- Contract negotiation
- Supplier negotiations
- Contract management
- Cost analysis
- Cost-reduction strategies
- Market research
- Vendor relationship management
- Supplier performance management
- Logistics coordination
- Inventory management
- Materials requirement planning
- Supplier quality control
- POS software expertise
- Problem solving
- Negotiation skills
Languages
English
Intermediate
B1
Urdu
Advanced
C1
Punjabi
Intermediate
B1
Interests
- Internet Browsing
- Cricket
Accomplishments
- Recognised by management for saving upto 40 millions saving in 2 years working during Askari Projects.
Timeline
Procurement Manager
Starlet Innovation Pvt Ltd
05.2026 - 07.2026
Assistant Procurement Manager
Askari Projects
07.2023 - 12.2024
Senior Executive Officer
ECS
03.2022 - 03.2023
Senior Executive
Hush Puppies
01.2012 - 03.2022
Master of Business Administration - Business
National College of Business Administration & Econ
B.com - Business
Punjab University Lahore
I.Com - Business
Commerce Zone
Matriculation - Science
Govt School MC Boys