Sayed Nihal Bukhari

Current Scope of Work provided to Customer – Siemens Infrastructure UK

• Developing and implementation of strategies to optimize and streamline supply chain operations.
• Coordination with internal stakeholders to ensure timely provision of materials as required.
• Managing material availability in alignment with production schedules and site resource needs.
• Oversaw end-to-end fulfilment of Spare Parts Division (SPD) requirements.
• Expedited delivery processes to meet urgent requirements and ensure prompt availability.
• Generation and managing of Purchase Requisitions (PR) and Purchase Orders (PO)based on project needs.
• Ordering Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) and other indirect materials to support operational efficiency.
• Procuring direct materials from APAC and EMEA regions to maintain supply continuity.
• Administering weekly review meetings to assess performance and address issues.
• Implemented continuous improvements in existing processes to enhance operational effectiveness.
• Providing technical support and clarifications to internal functions in collaboration with HQ (Germany).
• Assisted in resolving transport discrepancies and ensuring compliance with import/export controls.

Client Engagement and International Experience:

Visited UK for key customer meetings, strengthening client relationships and addressing their needs directly. The visit was highly successful, leading to the initiation of strategic activities and fostering a strong partnership that significantly benefited the organization.

• Procured direct and indirect materials in line with agreed Incoterms.
• Researched and evaluated vendors based on guidelines, initiating purchases through RFQs.
• Compared bids and assessed new vendors for pricing, quality, reliability, and market position.
• Conducted demand planning using MIS, analyzing inventory and daily consumption to identify shortages.
• Led cost-saving projects in logistics and developed multiple supply sources.
• Reconciled supplier payments in coordination with the finance/accounts department.
• Prepared annual budgets for the fiscal year.
• Created and issued POs based on agreed pricing and terms.
• Monitored supplier performance daily, addressing parts availability, line stoppages, and lot rejections.
• Collaborated with engineering, procurement, and factory teams on technical issues and requirements.
• Managed financial and accounting data for vendors.
• Ensured successful project delivery on time, within budget, and to quality standards, maximizing gross margin.
• Handled local and urgent cash purchases as needed.

• Managed scheduling, procurement, and inventory for high-value A-class parts (rubber and metal commodities).
• Executed demand planning according to monthly schedules for critical parts.
• Maintained schedule calculation sheets for firm and tentative supplier requirements.
• Coordinated Stock Transfer Orders (STO) for interplant stock exchanges.
• Arranged MRP schedule lines in SAP to align with actual requirements.
• Monitored and followed up with vendors to ensure timely delivery in line with monthly and three-month forecast requirements.
• Resolved material supply issues by troubleshooting and analyzing root causes.
• Collaborated with stores and production planning teams to ensure materials availability.
• Adhered to corporate procurement policies and strategic initiatives.
• Identified and mitigated global procurement risks with proactive action plans.
• Maintained Just-in-Sequence (JIS) for procured materials, ensuring compliance with SOPs and shelf-life management for rubber and metal parts

• Collaborated with departments to ensure efficient material flow.
• Prepared shipping schedules and evaluated production needs to ensure material availability.
• Coordinated with internal teams to manage material movement and assess materials sent to production.
• Generated reports and managed material transportation between departments, maintaining production records in computerized systems.
• Handled sensitive data and developed project schedules to support material management.
• Tracked material management status weekly to ensure accuracy.
• Coordinated with department managers to ensure accountability for materials.