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Aamir Neyaz

Bengaluru

Summary

Dynamic procurement professional with over 5+ years of experience in strategic sourcing, vendor management, and contract negotiation. Expertise in optimizing procurement processes to achieve cost savings and enhance supplier relationships. Skilled in managing end-to-end procurement operations, international procurement, and risk management. Strong communicator, adept at collaborating with internal teams and external vendors to meet business needs. Proficient in SAP and Microsoft Office, with a background in data analysis and contract management.

Overview

7
7
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Sourcing Specialist

XEAM Ventures Pvt Ltd
05.2021 - 04.2024
  • Successfully identified, evaluated, and selected vendors to ensure the best pricing, quality, and delivery terms
  • Established and maintained strong supplier relationships, securing advantageous terms and fostering long-term partnerships
  • Managed the end-to-end procurement process, from requisition to purchase order issuance, ensuring compliance with company policies and procedures
  • Implemented cost-saving strategies to enhance procurement efficiency and value
  • Expertly negotiated contracts with suppliers to ensure favorable terms and conditions
  • Monitored inventory levels to ensure adequate supply of necessary materials
  • Managed procurement activities for international clients, particularly in the UK, ensuring compliance with international trade regulations and standards
  • Identified potential risks in the supply chain and developed effective mitigation strategies
  • Ensured 100% data confidentiality in all procurement activities
  • Worked closely with internal departments such as IT, HR, and finance to understand and meet their procurement needs
  • Prepared regular reports on procurement activities, spend analysis, and supplier performance
  • Provided training and guidance to new procurement staff
  • Stayed updated on industry best practices and incorporated them into XEAM's procurement strategies.

Executive - Procurement

L & T Technology Services Ltd.
08.2019 - 03.2021
  • Overseeing procurement activities across diverse projects, managing RFQs, negotiations, and purchase orders for a broad spectrum of items
  • Managing an annual expenditure of approximately INR 250 Mn
  • Demonstrating adept negotiation skills to secure favorable terms with suppliers
  • Coordinating with logistics & SEZ team for smooth operations for material movement
  • Collaborating closely with component suppliers, subcontractors, and the in-house assembly and design teams
  • Strategically planning the procurement of high lead-time and critical components
  • Coordinating shipment clearance, generating waybills, and managing insurance processes
  • Successfully converted non-moving/slow-moving inventory into moving items through rework proposals and BOM corrections
  • Initiating cost reduction initiatives, continuously improving processes, optimizing machine and workforce utilization
  • Utilizing volume-based negotiation for regular production materials.

Engineer - Supply Chain

Bharat Petroleum Corporation
07.2017 - 05.2019
  • Oversaw vendor negotiations, material delivery, and payment processing for the procurement and sourcing of machinery, equipment, and IT supplies
  • Lead the development of new training programs
  • Prepared Purchase Orders using SAP tools and monitored vendor & supplier performance
  • Developed various MIS reports & maintained records for audit compliance
  • Collaborated with senior management on strategic planning efforts, aligning departmental objectives with overall company vision
  • Optimized budget allocation across various projects
  • Resolved issues related to supply of product from vendor side as well as from company side
  • Bills process as per SOR submitted by vendors.

Education

Full Stack Data Science (Pursuing) - Information Technology

Alma Better
Bengaluru, Bengaluru
06.2024

Bachelor of Engineering - Civil Engineering

Maulana Azad College of Engineering & Technology
Patna, Patna
05.2017

Skills

  • Strong understanding of source to contract and category management services for sourcing and procurement
  • Strategic sourcing expert focused on optimizing procurement processes to achieve cost savings and enhance supplier relationships
  • Proficient in negotiating contracts and selecting vendors
  • Good understanding of procure to pay cycle, order management, RFQ process, and supplier management
  • Excellent communication skills for effective collaboration with internal teams and external vendors
  • Proficient in developing, managing, and coaching high-performing vendor teams to meet business needs
  • Expert in team management
  • Experienced in product sourcing and materials purchasing, with the ability to work with clients on vendor management best practices
  • Skilled in risk management and conflict mediation
  • Proficient in records management for audit and statutory compliances
  • Understanding of market dynamics and sound business judgment
  • Experienced in negotiation with supplier & vendor
  • Experienced in all stages of the procurement process, from pre-tender to post-award, ensuring successful implementation and SAP system entry for all commitments
  • Experienced in applying statistical analysis to interpret data and support decision-making processes
  • Proficient in Microsoft Office (Excel, PowerPoint, Word, Macro) & Well-versed with SAP (MM / SCM, ARIBA) & ERP
  • Knowledge of data analysis using Power BI, Python and SQL programming

Title:

Supply Chain Analyst, Purchase / Sourcing specialist, Vendor Management

Certification

Basic of Project Management, International Business Management Institute (IBMI), 08/01/23

Languages

English
Hindi
Urdu

Timeline

Sourcing Specialist

XEAM Ventures Pvt Ltd
05.2021 - 04.2024

Executive - Procurement

L & T Technology Services Ltd.
08.2019 - 03.2021

Engineer - Supply Chain

Bharat Petroleum Corporation
07.2017 - 05.2019

Full Stack Data Science (Pursuing) - Information Technology

Alma Better

Bachelor of Engineering - Civil Engineering

Maulana Azad College of Engineering & Technology

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