Zunair Abbas
Marital status: Unmarried, D.O.B: 18/11/1988
266-A Block C Faisal Town Lahore, Pakistan

T: +92-0322-8042495
E: [email protected]

PERSONAL SUMMARY

A results driven, hardworking and capable procurement manager with a track record of significantly reducing costs and also improving company’s processes and corporate purchasing programs. Having a proven ability to ensure that a company enjoys a competitive edge when compared to their competitors by securing the best quality, price and terms from suppliers. Always delivering results against strategic objectives, whilst working within the organization’s core values and beliefs. Now looking for a new and challenging managerial position, one that will make best use of existing abilities and knowledge and also further my career and professional development.

CAREER HISTORY

ADMIN / HR In charge                                                20th March – Nov 2018

Tower Technologies Punjab Group Of colleges Soft Ware House .

·       Maintains administrative staff by recruiting, selecting, orienting, and training employees; maintaining a safe and secure work environment.

·       Developing personal growth opportunities.

·       Accomplishes staff results by communicating job expectations; planning, monitoring, and appraising job results

·       Coaching, counseling, and disciplining employees; initiating, coordinating, and enforcing systems, policies, and procedures.

·       Provides supplies by identifying needs for reception, switchboard, mailroom, and Pantry items establishing policies, procedures, and work schedules.

·       Provides communication systems by identifying needs; evaluating options; maintaining equipment; approving invoices.

·       Purchases printed materials Along with Janitorial & Stationery Materials and forms by obtaining requirements; negotiating price, quality, and delivery; approving invoices.

·       Completes special projects by organizing and coordinating information and requirements; planning, arranging, and meeting schedules; monitoring results.

·       Provides historical reference by developing and utilizing filing and retrieval systems.

·       Achieves financial objectives by anticipating requirements; submitting information for budget preparation; scheduling expenditures, monitoring costs, analyzing variances.

·       Maintains continuity among corporate, division, and local work teams by documenting and communicating actions, irregularities, and continuing needs.

·       Maintains professional and technical knowledge by attending educational workshops; benchmarking professional standards; reviewing professional publications, establishing personal networks.

Punjab Group of Colleges
Procurement Manager                                                         June 2017 – Mar 2018
Responsible for working closely with the selected supplier and managing the company’s procurement activities. Also providing leadership for the purchasing department and motivating staff to achieve maximum performance and efficiency. Making sure that the purchasing department works within all of the companies Operational Procedures.

Duties:

·        Managing a team of 10 professional buyers.

·        Responsible for Order Placement Timing, Supply / Demand Alignment, Material Replenishment and Supplier Performance.

·        Continuously monitoring, evaluating and improving supplier performance.

·        Sourcing the most affordable materials for the company’s manufacturing process.

·        Projecting stock levels.

·        Reviewing tenders and bids.

·        Controlling the purchasing budget.

·        Monitoring delivery times to ensure they are on time.

·        Ensuring the adequate supply of all required materials, components and equipment.

·        Delivering cost savings for the company.

·        Managing the procurement supplier relationships for the company.

·        Helping to source alternative items for buyers and customers.

·        Developing sourcing strategies.

·        Managing commodity cost initiatives.

·        Preparing high quality tender documentation.

·        Regularly contacting suppliers to renegotiate prices.

·        Resolving disputes and claims with vendors and suppliers.

·        Keeping all supplier programs current and accurate.

·        Delegating projects and tasks to junior staff.

·        Promoting best practice across the company.

·        Involved in writing up contracts and the terms of sales.

·        Developing relationships with distributors.

·        Working to create and promote a safe working environment.

·        Involved in selling off excess, damaged and inventory and stock.

·        Overseeing staff training.

NAWAF METALS & ALLOYS FZC HFZA SHJ UAE

PRO & Logistic Manager                                                             March2012-Oct2015

Duties:

·        Developed and maintained an efficient, cost effective Logistics operation.

·        Streamlined administrative system though communication connectivity to render tangible results.

·        Developed productive relationships with all Govt. Officials and other co-load by simplifying negotiation policies in order to get the maximum leverage.

·        Trained new staff to achieve maximum efficiency and effectiveness.

·        Increased growth by focusing on “Volume Consolidation Strategy” & “Best deals” through “Best Vendors” philosophy.

·        Minimized inventory lose through Optimum Inventory Management and ensured Controls on Fixed Assets utilization

·        Streamlined  Cash Out flows to external customers so that “Value Chain” could be consolidated

Analyzes and tracked of SHJ government trade policy to ensure that all benefits under current or potential trade law can be exercised.
Monitored all day to day Import / export procedures along with the In & Out Of the shipment
Advised and suggested proper legal implementation  with classification of commodities, harmonized tariff research, duty rates to the clients
Responsible for submitting a completed bid to an existing or prospective client, on time and within budget.
Perform duties related to documentation preparation and coordination required to correctly process goods through Customs and affect timely delivery.
Maintain & consolidate record keeping of individual cases for all the departments to rectify the flaws in the work flow of import/export operations.
Ensured implementation of standard policies & procedures pertaining to procurement (local/imports), store operations & transportation and rectified flaws in the work flow
 

PLATINUM SOURCING (Pvt.) Ltd.

Buying Officer                                                                             Jan2010-Feb2012

·        Provided relevant and productive coordination between sales/purchase departments of the company in order to establish and maintain effectiveness

·        Monitored, recorded, analyzed and reported on activities in sample approval process by the buyers

·        Manage/liaise with stock control, warehousing and distribution activities.

·        Investigated, planed and implemented strategically effective and relevant transport methods to meet the needs of  suppliers and customers

Z-KAPS (Zulfiqar Knitting & Processing Mills).

Assistant Manager Marketing Merchandising              Mar2009 – Jan 2010

Co-ordinated with clearing agent in order to receive  consignments within given time frame
Established mutual understanding with Vendors and Clients by discussing company’s policies  and procedures
Provided outstanding supervision in production department regarding Daily Stock Order maintenance and  execution
Played a key role as a part of Samples  Approval team of the production department
Ensured maximum utilization of resources and timely delivered shipments
Competencies:

·        Establishing effective operating policies, lean initiatives and processes.

·        Comprehensive understanding & experience of purchasing strategies and also inventory management.

·        Regularly achieving cost saving targets.

·        Resourceful and well organized.

·        Extensive knowledge of purchase order systems and related software.

·        Deep understanding of the principles of vendor management.

·        Ability to manage multiple priorities.

·        Excellent analytical, critical thinking, and strategic skills.

·        Proficient in MS office, Peach Tree and Tally

·        Multilingual ( English, Punjabi, Urdu and Arabic)

Personal:

·        Results orientated.

·        Leadership and influencing skills.

·        Attention to detail.

·        Handling critical issues.

·        Capable of making important and strategic decisions.

·        Problem solving.

·        Communication and interpersonal relations.

KEY COMPETENCIES AND SKILLS

Supply chain management
Budget management
Strong negotiating skills
Change management
Process management
Business acumen

ACADEMIC QUALIFICATIONS

EXAMINATION

Year
MBA ( In Process )
2019
BBA Hons ( Major In Marketing )
2009
Higher Secondary
2005
Second Secondry
2003
REFERENCES

References could be furnished if required