Azharuddin Khaja
Talent Acquisition
Hyderabad
Summary
Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
6
6
years of post-secondary education
Work History
Procurement Head
Freyr Solutions
03.2023 - Current
- Utilized procurement tools to manage quote process, invoicing, order entry and receiving.
- Provided training and mentorship to junior team members, developing their skills in negotiation tactics, contract management, and risk assessment methodologies.
- Interacted with vendors, store managers and other stakeholders to maintain on-time deliveries.
- Presented detailed reports on procurement performance, highlighting key metrics and areas for improvement to executive leadership.
- Negotiated favorable contracts with key suppliers, securing advantageous terms for organization.
- Maintained internal inventory of supplies and equipment.
- Monitored and managed procurement budget to control costs.
- Negotiated contracts with vendors for cost-effective purchasing terms.
- Conducted spend analysis to identify cost-saving opportunities.
- Achieved cost savings by implementing strategic sourcing and vendor management initiatives.
- Evaluated supplier quotes based on purchasing procedures and competitiveness in quality, price and delivery.
- Ensured timely delivery of goods through effective communication with both internal departments and external suppliers.
- Championed sustainable procurement initiatives by prioritizing environmentally responsible suppliers and products in purchasing decisions.
- Managed procurement requests and acted as point-person for customers on logistics, hardware and software needs.
- Developed and managed budgets for purchasing and projected purchasing needs.
- Researched and evaluated new and current vendors to determine suitability of products and contract and pricing negotiations.
- Created and maintained portfolio of qualified vendors to expand options.
- Sourced new vendors in effort to boost range of products offered in store locations while reducing costs through strategic contract negotiations
- Reviewed each store location's buying trends to ascertain correct assortment of apparel for maximum sales and profits
- Led cross-functional teams to evaluate potential suppliers, resulting in improved product quality and reduced lead times
- Analyzed sales and inventory data to determine purchasing needs and reorder points
- Researched and evaluated new and current vendors to determine suitability of products and contract and pricing negotiations
- Achieved cost savings by implementing strategic sourcing and vendor management initiatives
Deputy General Manager Talent Acquisition
Freyr Solutions
Hyderabad
10.2012 - 02.2023
- Assisted in recruiting, hiring and training of team members.
- Collaborated with department heads to establish goals and work plans.
- Streamlined operations by identifying inefficiencies and implementing process improvements.
- Handled problematic customers and clients to assist lower-level employees and maintain excellent customer service.
- Recruited, hired, and trained initial personnel, working to establish key internal functions and outline scope of positions for new organization.
- Employed best practices and management controls to provide superior service to internal and external customers.
- Identified and qualified customer needs and negotiated and closed profitable projects with high success rate.
- Formulated policies and procedures to streamline operations.
- Facilitated cross-functional collaboration to drive successful project completion within deadlines.
- Introduced new methods, practices, and systems to reduce turnaround time.
- Managed budget implementations, employee reviews, training, schedules, and contract negotiations.
- Worked effectively in fast-paced environments.
- Used critical thinking to break down problems, evaluate solutions and make decisions.
- Adaptable and proficient in learning new concepts quickly and efficiently.
- Assisted with day-to-day operations, working efficiently and productively with all team members.
- Demonstrated respect, friendliness and willingness to help wherever needed.
- Developed strong organizational and communication skills through coursework and volunteer activities.
- Proven ability to learn quickly and adapt to new situations.
- Self-motivated, with strong sense of personal responsibility.
Trainee Recruiter
Samevaglobal
10.2010 - 09.2012
- Adhered to compliance requirements regarding employment laws and regulations throughout recruitment process, minimizing risk exposure for company.
- Emphasized job benefits and perks to applicants to improve organization's attractiveness.
- Developed and maintained relationships with external recruiters to obtain referrals to qualified candidates.
- Conducted performance reviews and provided feedback to managers on employee performance.
- Coordinated implementation of people-related services, policies and programs through departmental staff.
- Worked alongside global business leader to deploy new training strategies.
- Developed recruiting strategies to identify qualified candidates and build network.
- Developed thorough understanding of client industries, allowing for more targeted and effective candidate searches.
- Improved organizational filing systems for confidential employee records, resulting in improved accessibility and efficiency.
- Evaluated strengths and weaknesses of candidates through effective screening processes.
- Increased candidate placements by conducting thorough pre-screening interviews and evaluating potential matches for client companies.
- Developed and implemented onboarding and orientation programs for new employees.
- Partnered with departmental managers to ascertain hiring needs and subsequently provide candidate recommendations.
- Enhanced company's talent pool by proactively sourcing candidates using various recruitment tools, such as LinkedIn, job boards, and social media channels.
- Coordinated schedules to arrange management interviews with applicants.
- Supported internal hiring processes by working closely with HR team members during employee onboarding procedures, ensuring seamless transition for new hires into organization.
- Negotiated competitive offers with candidates, ensuring win-win situation for both parties while maintaining budgetary constraints.
- Placed advertisements, evaluated applicant credentials, conducted initial interviews and pre-screening assessments.
- Conducted phone interviews to assess applicants relevant knowledge, skills, experience and aptitudes
- Collaborated with HR leadership regarding candidate salary determinations
- Partnered with departmental managers to ascertain hiring needs and subsequently provide candidate recommendations
- Assisted with writing job postings and job descriptions for boards
- Established trust among colleagues by being responsive, reliable, and consistently delivering results as key contributor to team's success
Education
MBA - Human Resources Development
Vishwa Vishwani Institute of Science & Management
Hyderabad 06.2008 - 07.2010
Bachelor of Science - Microbiology
Osmania University
Miryalaguda 06.2004 - 12.2007
Skills
Staff Supervision
Quality Specifications Adherence
Effective Communication
Self Motivation
Retail knowledge
Budget Planning
Spend Analysis
Multitasking Abilities
Goods procurement
Vendor negotiation
Problem-solving aptitude
Decision-Making
Stock management
Procurement Process Improvement
Wholesale Merchandise Buying
Organizational Skills
Timeline
Procurement Head
Freyr Solutions
03.2023 - Current
Deputy General Manager Talent Acquisition
Freyr Solutions
10.2012 - 02.2023
Trainee Recruiter
Samevaglobal
10.2010 - 09.2012
MBA - Human Resources Development
Vishwa Vishwani Institute of Science & Management
06.2008 - 07.2010
Bachelor of Science - Microbiology
Osmania University
06.2004 - 12.2007