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Education
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Certification
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Mohammad Sohail

Deputy team lead/Senior Buyer
Bengaluru

Summary

Manage end-to-end procurement operations, including transactional purchasing, e-Sourcing, and supplier coordination, ensuring alignment with corporate SCM policies and timelines. Drive cost savings and risk mitigation by adhering to global procurement standards and local SOPs, while continuously monitoring supplier performance and compliance. Lead and support automation and process improvement initiatives to streamline procurement workflows and enhance operational efficiency. Provide guidance and support to junior buyers and team members, promoting knowledge sharing and continuous skill development within the team. Utilize supplier relationship management tools (e.g., Pro-Supply) to identify high-performing suppliers, optimize sourcing strategies, and strengthen supplier collaboration. Analyze procurement issues, identify root causes, and implement corrective actions to improve quality, delivery performance, and inventory control. Collaborate with HR and leadership on team development, including training, performance management, and succession planning within the SCM function. Ensure full compliance with internal controls, audit requirements, and external regulations, fostering a culture of integrity, safety, and accountability.

Overview

17
17
years of professional experience
6031
6031
years of post-secondary education
1
1
Certification

Work History

Senior Buyer (Deputy Team Lead)

Hitachi Energy Technology Services
Bangalore
05.2021 - Current
  • Support RHQ team on SCM activities and Guide local Buyer for Ariba GB, VIM,MDG and sourcing activities.
  • Approve purchase orders for Hitachi India and Asia for both direct and indirect categories and reduced the error count by 50%.
  • Handle team of 7 people working for RHQ and enjoy very good rapport with stakeholders.
  • Generate daily and monthly reports for RHQ countries.

SCM Analyst

ABB Global Industries and Services
Bangalore
01.2017 - 05.2021
  • Acted as SME to resolve SCM issues and support team operations.
  • Prepared monthly and quarterly presentations on SLAs and KPIs.
  • Conducted sourcing and negotiation activities including RFXs.
  • Managed P2P process and expedited urgent requirements.
  • Assisted in contract management and documentation.

Senior Accounts Payable Analyst

Oracle India Private Limited
Bangalore
02.2012 - 12.2016
  • Processed invoices and payments, performed bank reconciliations.
  • Handled AP period closures and GL book openings.
  • Communicated in Arabic/English for invoice queries and AR refunds.
  • Resolved vendor and employee service requests across EMEA.
  • Got 6 times best performer of the month award for Accounts payable.

Customer Service Executive

HSBC India Private Limited
Hyderabad
12.2008 - 02.2012
  • Managed end-to-end banking operations, including fund transactions, personal internet banking, SWIFT message processing, and telegraphic transfers.
  • Handled QATCH transactions and foreign exchange bookings, while resolving customer queries and settlements efficiently.
  • Got one of the best recognition of my time when i taken back a stuck payment from one of Iraq bank when intermediary bank was not able to post the payment due to some sanction. worked more than 15 days, had call with multiple client, eventually given them intermediary bank to post the payment.

Education

MBA - Finance

Maulana Azad National Urdu University
Hyderabad
06.2014

M.A - Arabic

Jamia Millia Islamia
Delhi
05.2009

B.A - Arabic

Jamia Millia Islamia
Delhi
05.2007

Skills

Supply Chain Management

Accounts Payable

Banking Operations

Contract Management

Team Leadership

Certification

Certified Advanced Procurement Professional (CAPP), Skill Dynamics

Accomplishments

  • Received best team award twice in 2022-2023

Timeline

Senior Buyer (Deputy Team Lead)

Hitachi Energy Technology Services
05.2021 - Current

SCM Analyst

ABB Global Industries and Services
01.2017 - 05.2021

Senior Accounts Payable Analyst

Oracle India Private Limited
02.2012 - 12.2016

Customer Service Executive

HSBC India Private Limited
12.2008 - 02.2012

MBA - Finance

Maulana Azad National Urdu University

M.A - Arabic

Jamia Millia Islamia

B.A - Arabic

Jamia Millia Islamia
Mohammad SohailDeputy team lead/Senior Buyer