Managing the end to end supply chain operations of five hospitals; a university, 30 Integrated Medical Stations, and more than 250 phlebotomy centers across Pakistan. Managing US$ 100 Million annual value of Supply Chain Operations, this includes US$35M in indirect and US$65M in direct purchases. Developed and execute schemes for the sourcing and procurement of commodities, components, construction, medical and IT supplies, packaging, medical and non-medical CAPEX, and MRO.
Overseeing the tendering procedure for professional services, IT services, and construction works services. Providing leadership; of the selection and development of suppliers, contract and price negotiations, and supplier management – strategic role. Managing procurement for an international donor funding agencies (Overseas Private Investment Corporation, Agence Française de Développement, Kfw and Aga Khan Foundation) funded procurement & construction projects for hospital and university. Maintaining purchase department’s code of ethics in line with the international best practices.

Selected Accomplishments:
Reduced 880,000 USD inventory: By adopting JIT delivery mechanism shifted selected inventories to vendor managed inventory resulted in an inventory carrying cost reduction.
Achieved 99.2 % fill rate with the inventory turnover of 6: Improvised inventory management mechanism which resulted in 99.2% fill rate for critical and non-critical items against a target of 99% with the inventory turn of 6.
Improved; inventory turnover cycle from an average five (5) to six (6).
Saved more than $13.7M since taken over this position through hard-core negotiations
Saved more than $1.2M through lean techniques.
Reduced OR supply cost by re-evaluating vendors and remove underutilized items from custom packs
Implemented bucket strategy, one window solution for the provision of medical equipment resulted in substantial savings.
Managed ERP software upgrade of the Division.

As an additional responsibility, reporting to vice president, Finance, managing end to end supply chain operations of Pakistan & Afghanistan.

Developed policies and procedures to meet International funding agencies (AFD, OPIC, KFW, and AKF) procurement compliance requirement resulted in securing funding for the organization. Established strategic partnerships with high valued (purchase volume USD 100,000/year or above) items suppliers. Negotiated & established yearly rate running contracts (USD 200,000 & above) for the supply of goods and services. Provided assistance to Project Management in all aspects of contract administration. An understanding of international standard Contract forms, e.g. FIDIC. Participated in Division, Company, and Corporate strategic planning activities for specific projects (e.g., risk assessment, bid/no bid analysis, participation in business plan development, etc.). Developed long, medium & short term targets and strategic programs for the division by placing national and external strategic goals that could affect growth and profitability of the establishment.

Selected Accomplishments:
Contracts and Procurement Management for AKU-Grid Station, Ambulatory Care Building, and Precincts projects, University Building, Integrated Operating Rooms, Incinerators, Power Plant Expansions, Plant Rooms Expansions etc.
USD 10 Million cost savings: Through rigorous negotiations, secured cost savings against budget for the completion of multiple hospitals and university projects in five years.
Led strategic planning process for USD300 Million construction projects.

Managed multiple composites manufacturing projects; for rolling stock manufacturing client’s (Bombardier Transport France, Belgium & Germany, Siemens AG, Germany, Alstom Transport France, and Hyundai Rottem) worth more than 50 Million Euros.
Established & managed JIT (Just in Time) logistics platform in Crespin, and La Rochelle France to support rolling stock manufacturing clients in the region.
Established after-sales support services for rolling stock manufacturing clients in Germany, France, Belgium & Ireland.
Established after-sales support services for rail/metro manufacturing clients in Germany, France, Belgium & Ireland.
Experience of infrastructure projects – rail / metro schemes. Experienced in Claim Management and Extension of Time claims.

Selected Accomplishments:
Projects cost savings (2 Million US$): Through value engineering and manufacturing cost effective manufacturing management resulted in overall annual cost savings.
Achieved US$ 350,000; in inventory carrying cost saving, after implementing lean techniques at the production site.
Saved US$ 300,000 by avoiding the recall of damaged merchandise and provided an on site finishing and repair work facility which resulted in customer satisfaction.

Established Garment manufacturing unit in Korangi, Karachi.

Managed; multiple aerospace projects worth 16.1 Million USD for Pakistan Air Force. Implemented; strategy & plan for sourcing, production capacity, and logistics to fulfill task demands. Managed procurement of components and manufacturing operations for multiple projects.

Selected Accomplishments:
Created USD 100,000 in annual cost savings: Through value engineering created opportunities for cost saving which eventually results in savings of USD 25,000 to 50,000 per project.
Completed projects within specified time and budget: Air Combat Maneuvering Instrumentation (ACMI) project, Threat evasion system for helicopter, Multi-functional display for K8 trainer aircraft, Manufacturing of Pylons