SAIFUDDIN KHAJA
Al Khobar,Saudi Arabia
Summary
Procurement Officer with over 3 years of experience in sourcing, purchasing, and vendor management. Expertise in contract negotiation, supplier relationship management, and cost reduction strategies. Proficient in ERP systems and compliance with industry regulations, ensuring efficient procurement processes. Strong ability to collaborate with cross-functional teams to forecast needs and enhance supply chain operations.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
Work History
Procurement Officer
Tech Mahindra
Hyderabad, India
05.2022 - 08.2025
- Managed procurement processes for technology products and services.
- Evaluated vendor proposals to ensure compliance with company standards.
- Coordinated purchase orders and tracked delivery schedules effectively.
- Assisted in negotiating contracts with suppliers to secure favorable terms.
- Monitored inventory levels to maintain optimal stock availability.
- Collaborated with cross-functional teams to streamline procurement workflows.
- Negotiated and finalized vendor contracts in order to optimize pricing structures and delivery schedules.
- Researched new sources of supply in order to improve cost savings opportunities.
- Managed supplier relationships by providing timely responses to inquiries, addressing issues promptly.
- Ensured that all purchases were made in accordance with organizational policies and procedures.
- Developed relationships with vendors to gain best terms for procurement, refurbishing, and rebuilding machinery and equipment.
- Coordinated with other departments in order to resolve discrepancies between orders placed and deliveries received.
- Participated in meetings with vendors in order to discuss upcoming projects or changes in requirements.
- Processed payments to suppliers within established timelines while ensuring accuracy of invoice details.
- Reviewed invoices and purchase orders for accuracy and completeness prior to payment processing.
- Evaluated products and services offered by vendors based on factors such as price, quality, availability, reliability.
- Assessed department needs and implemented plans for sourcing supplies.
- Stayed up to date on market trends, prices and vendor options.
- Assisted internal stakeholders with resolving any queries related to procurement activities.
- Investigated and analyzed client complaints to identify and resolve issues.
- Traced missing material and shipments through vendor and customer communications.
- Generated periodic reports related to procurement activities for senior management review.
Education
Master of Business Administration - Finance & IT Systems
Osmania University
Hyderabad, India08-2024
Bachelor in Commerce - Commerce & Accounting
Little Flower Degree College
Hyderabad, India03-2022
Intermediate Certificate - Commerce, Economic & Civic
Board of Intermediate
Hyderabad, India04-2019
Matriculation -
Board of Secondary Education
Hyderabad, India04-2017
Skills
- Contract negotiation
- Vendor management
- Procurement strategy
- Market analysis
- Inventory management
- Supply chain optimization
- Cost reduction strategies
- Supplier relationships
- Contract monitoring
- Vendor sourcing
- Purchase order creation
- Contract management
- Order placement
- Product tracking
- Request for quotation
- Contract negotiations
- Excellent communication
Technical Skills
- Microsoft Word
- Microsoft Excel
- Microsoft PPT
- Microsoft Outlook
- Microsoft Teams
- Salesforce
- Sonata
- Laser Fiche
- Clearing house
- Tally Prime
Languages
English
First Language
Arabic
Beginner (A1)
A1
Hindi
Advanced (C1)
C1
Telugu
Intermediate (B1)
B1
Personal Infomation
Date of Birth / Age : 17/02/2002
Nationality : Indian
Marital Status : Married
Visa Status : Resident ( Iqama Transferable)
Gender : Male
Religion : Islam
Timeline
Procurement Officer
Tech Mahindra
05.2022 - 08.2025
Master of Business Administration - Finance & IT Systems
Osmania University
Bachelor in Commerce - Commerce & Accounting
Little Flower Degree College
Intermediate Certificate - Commerce, Economic & Civic
Board of Intermediate
Matriculation -
Board of Secondary Education