IMRAN MIRZA

Current Address Flat No.1, Bldg No.679, Road No. 5516, Block No.0255 Galali- Muharraq, Kingdom of Bahrain.

M: +973-39495911 imrantassadaq@hotmail.com

OBJECTIVE

To obtain a position as a Procurement Specialist, Cost Analyst and Purchasing Officer that utilizes my skills and purchasing experience in the construction industry.

ACADEMIC QUALIFICATION

2010 – 2011 : Project Management ( Master Level)- Certification.

2000 – 2004 : Bachelor of Science in Business Administration Management(GPA : 3.0 / 4.0) from Oklahoma State University, Tulsa, U.S.A.

2000 – 2002 : Associates Degree in Liberal Arts(GPA : 3.2 / 4.0) from Tulsa Community College, Tulsa, U.S.A.

1999 – 2000 : Institute of Financial Accountants (IFA), London, England.

Qualifications Summary

- Well organized, take initiative, flexible, work well under pressure, work effectively with peers, management and vendors, quickly facilitate resolution of complex issues, A good command of spoken and written English.

SUMMARY OF EXPERIENCE

A highly qualified in the field of Procurement with over 11 years of experience; passionate professional with expertise in the following areas:

o Reducing inventory by a substantial amount to reduce wastage and cut costs.o Market Analysiso New Vender Procurement.o Inventory Manintenance.o Thorough knowledge of supply chain management.o Excellent abilities to develop healthy relationships with vendors and suppliers.o Ability to work in a fast-paced and deadline-driven environment while remaining completely

focused on the job.o Knowledge of ERP systems such as Diamond Software.o Research to discover vendors that provided top-quality products at best rates and enhanced

the consumer experience as well as increased profit margins.

EMPLOYMENT HISTORY

2010- Present Bahrain Foundation Construction Company W.L.L, Kingdom of Bahrain(Cost Analyst & Procurement Manager)

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o Monitor and analyze trends in company spending and inventory control in order to make recommendations for the future, and to identify areas of possible savings.

o Develop, establish, implement and enforce supplier and outsourcer guidelines, obligations and service level agreements to the organization.

o Develop and implement all purchasing policies and procedures, including those for equipment, hardware, software and service provision, in conjunction with department leads and department leads and department- specific requirements.

o Analyze trends and market condition for the present and future pricing, availability, lead-time and capacity of good and services.

o Interview, identify and qualify potential new vendors and suppliers in order to secure more cost effective sources of products and services.

o Develop and deliver purchasing and inventory report, bid proposals, requirements documentation and tender documents.

o Define purchasing recommendations that support business goals, in collaboration with senior management.

o Negotiate pricing, terms and conditions of sales and warranties of goods and products with key suppliers and vendors.

o Draft and submit budget proposals, and recommend subsequent budget changes as needed.o Manage procurement team staffing, including supervision, scheduling, development, and

evaluation.o Establish and maintain regular written and in-person communications with the organization

executives, department heads and end users regarding pertinent sourcing activities.o Attending the Internal Procurement Meetings, Workshop Progress Meetings & Weekly

Progress Procurement Meetings of the Project whenever needed.

2008- 2010 G.P. Zachariades (Overseas) LTD, Kingdom Of Bahrain.(Cost Analyst & Procurement Officer)

o Providing graphical surveys indicating current cost, availability and escalations (at least two years old) for all basic materials.

o To keep records for the partial deliveries of materials including diagrams, graphs, quantities, prices, and costs and report immediately to the Procurement Manager when there are signs of problems etc.

o To check the implications of various taxes involved for import of materials in the island along with the relevant transportation costs.

o Checking and evaluate the quality and costing of the materials offered by the various suppliers included in the Database.

o To observe and check on a daily basis the Local, GCC, and International Market for: Consumables, Basic Materials and Commodities like steel, reinforcement, timber, glasses, cladding, marbles-granites, aluminum, copper, cement related materials etc…

o Negotiations’ meetings between the short listed companies with the Procurement Manager and/or with our Company’s Management. Providing relevant Agendas for the meetings. Keeping minutes of these meetings etc.

o Visiting Sites and Workshops whenever needed so that to be aware on the facts and requirements.

o Maintaining records of all incoming and outgoing documents like requisitions, enquiries, quotations, Company profiles, minutes of meetings, internal memos, emails, etc to be able to retrieve easily as and when required.

o Providing Cost and Specifications Comparison Tables to the Management to take decision for choosing the best quality, lowest and within Budget.

o Submitting weekly reports on the status of the Markets.o Submit Monthly Reports on the status of the Materials Handled.o Providing information to the relevant Procurement Orders Officers for the monthly reports on

the profit / losses of the Projects. o Attending the Internal Procurement Meetings, Workshop Progress Meetings & Weekly

Progress Procurement Meetings of the Project whenever needed.

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2006 - 2008 : AAA HOMES W.L.L, Kingdom of Bahrain(Procurement Officer)

o Ensure competent quality execution of all regular purchasing duties and administrative works. o Maintain complete updated purchasing records/data and pricing in the system. o Prepare reports and summarize data including sales report and book value. o Schedule store visits and conduct competitor survey. o Execution and monitoring of all regular purchasing duties. o Coordinate with user departments and suppliers in the purchasing scope of work for projects

assigned. o Assist in managing and following up overseas orders. o Handling and monitoring of claims to factories and vendors for defectives, shortage, missing

parts. o Support relevant departments with quotations for the purpose of tenders.o Coordinate with suppliers to ensure on-time delivery.o Responsible for the preparation and process purchase orders and documents in accordance

with company policies and procedures. o Monitor and co-ordinate deliveries of items between suppliers to ensure that all items are

delivered to site/store on time. o Source, select and negotiate for the best purchase package in terms of quality, price, terms,

deliveries and services with suppliers. o Negotiate for best purchasing package (in terms of quality, price, term, delivery and service)

with suppliers and sub-contractors assigned. o Purchase and issue order in accordance to specification. o Plan and manage inventory levels of materials or products. o Source for new parts, suppliers or sub-contractors when the need arises. o Monitor and co-ordinate deliveries of items between suppliers (local and overseas).Plans,

prioritizes, assigns, supervises and reviews work of staff responsible for purchasing including technical and specialized procurement of supplies, equipment and services. Requires extensive knowledge of policies, procedures and practices.

2003 – 2006 : EADS & ASSOCIATES, Tulsa, Oklahoma, USA.(Purchasing Officer)

o Reviews and approves purchase order placement of purchasing assistants and buyers for accuracy and optimum delivery and pricing.

o Review purchase order claims and contracts for conformance to company policy.o Develop and implement purchasing and contract management instructions, policies, and

procedures.o Meets with vendors to negotiate improved pricing, product quality, and delivery.o Negotiating and supervising supply contracts and formulating policies with suppliers.o Participate in the development of specifications for services, equipments, products, supplies

and substitute materials.o Attends internal product development meetings to identify new product demands, schedules,

and procurement needs. Forecasts requirements and orders products to meet sales demands.o Evaluate, and approve specifications for issuing and awarding bids to suppliers through RFQ

process.o Conducts meetings, prepares and presents reports, and provides information to identify

purchasing requirements, establish business plans and performance objectives, and report performance against plan and business objectives.

o Related Purchasing documents:o Purchasing interview questionso Purchasing, Monitoring and controlling of materials. Providing daily progress activities report.o Expertise in preparing Monthly progress reports o Expertise in Invoices, Quotations and sending Requisitions worldwide.

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o Expertise in Material and Shop Drawing approval reports. o Procured all materials necessary to support the manufacturing schedule on a timely basis,

negotiating favorable contracts with key suppliers.o Drove cost reduction activities and maintained purchasing documentation.o Ensured stock inventory levels were maintained to adequately meet operation needs.o Coordinated organization of stocked items and pick, pull and pack items as requested from

submitted supply requisitions.o Participated in the development and implementation of departmental policies and procedures

2000-2002 SPECIALTY BUG SCREENS, Tulsa, Oklahoma, USA.(Purchasing Assistant)

o Expedited purchase orders by identifying and resolving vendor or shipment problems.o Maintained operating files of departmental information and prepared related reports.o Researched product market information relating to furniture, equipment and supply purchases

and monitored delivery schedules to insure material arrived on time.o Advised and coordinated with other departments throughout the company regarding

purchasing projects and potential bids.

ACHEIVEMENTS

2002 - 2003 : Dean’s Honor Roll at Oklahoma State University, Tulsa, USA.2001 - 2002 : Dean’s Honor Roll at Tulsa Community College, Tulsa, USA2000 - 2001 : Dean’s Honor Roll at Tulsa Community College, Tulsa, USA

PERSONAL DETAILS

Date of Birth : 26th November 1978.Marital Status : Married.Contact Details : Mob:39495911; email: imrantassadaq@hotmail.comDriving License : Holding driving license for Bahrain and Unites States of America..Languages : English, Basic Arabic, Urdu, Hindi & Punjabi.Country Visited : America, Canada, London, Mexico, Pakistan, Turkey and Dubai.Visa Status : Valid.Nationality/ Residence : Canadian / Pakistan

REFERENCESAvailable upon request.

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