SADAM HUSSAIN
Karachi
Summary
Deputy Manager – Procurement with hands-on experience in SAP S/4HANA–driven daily procurement operations for pharmaceutical APIs, excipients, laboratory items, and import materials. Strong exposure to supplier coordination, import handling, freight forwarder management, and logistics execution, with solid command over regulatory and shipping documentation. Proven ability to ensure uninterrupted supply, compliance adherence, and effective cross-functional coordination.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
Work History
Deputy Manager procurement
Platinum Pharmaceuticals
Karachi, Pakistan
04.2024 - Current
- Manage procurement of APIs, excipients, and laboratory consumables from local and international suppliers.
- Execute SAP S/4HANA-based procurement activities, including PR/PO processing, and procurement documentation.
- Coordinate import shipments end-to-end, from order placement to customs clearance, and delivery.
- Liaised with freight forwarders, clearing agents, and customs authorities for timely cargo release and efficient logistics.
- Handle temperature-sensitive and cold chain materials in compliance with GDP requirements.
- Supported cost control by comparing suppliers, and coordinating commercial negotiations for optimal procurement.
- Work closely with QA, QC, Regulatory, Planning, and Finance for smooth procurement execution.
Assistant Manager Procurement
Hamdard Laboratory (Waqf) Pakistan
01.2018 - 03.2023
- Managed procurement of packing materials, PET resin, excipients, and promotional items, ensuring quality compliance and on-time delivery.
- Handled import and banking documentation, including LCs, TT payments, amendments, bank endorsements, ADCs, and duty calculations.
- Coordinated end-to-end supply chain activities, from order placement, to final delivery.
- Maintained effective working relationships with clearing agents, freight forwarders, and other stakeholders.
Procurement Executive
Getz Pharma Pvt Ltd
01.2018 - 03.2023
- Procured excipients and imported API, ensuring timely order placement to meet supply and demand requirements.
- Prepared letters of credit, bank contracts, telegraphic transfers, bank amendments, and endorsements, along with calculating duties for various shipping lines.
- Facilitated local sourcing of excipients to support operational needs.
Junior Qc Officer
Atco Laboratories Limited
08.2015 - 01.2018
- Executed sampling and testing of packaging materials per SOP requirements.
- Conducted thorough analysis of incoming packaging materials for quality compliance.
- Developed comprehensive checklist for packaging GRN to enhance analytical accuracy.
Education
Master Of Business Administration - Logistics & Supply Chain Management
Hamdard University
Karachi, SD2023
B. COM -
University of Karachi
Karachi, SD2016
Skills
- Vendor sourcing
- Document preparation
- Price negotiation and decision-making
- Effective communication skills
- Managerial expertise
- Import management
- Contract negotiation
- Freight logistics
Languages
Urdu
First Language
English
Upper Intermediate
B2
Hobbies and Interests
- Professional networking
- Fitness & walking
- Reading
References
Will be provided upon request
Timeline
Deputy Manager procurement
Platinum Pharmaceuticals
04.2024 - Current
Assistant Manager Procurement
Hamdard Laboratory (Waqf) Pakistan
01.2018 - 03.2023
Procurement Executive
Getz Pharma Pvt Ltd
01.2018 - 03.2023
Junior Qc Officer
Atco Laboratories Limited
08.2015 - 01.2018
Master Of Business Administration - Logistics & Supply Chain Management
Hamdard University
B. COM -
University of Karachi