Mohamed Irshad
Procurement Manager
Dubai
Summary of Career
1. A seasoned engineering and management professional with 14+ years of rich experience in commanding various facets of procuring materials, and strategic sourcing for multi-billion QRS projects from Qatar, Oman, Kuwait, UAE, and international markets.
2. An innovative and resourceful procurement executive, known for delivering superior results by developing and implementing strategic procurement, sourcing, and contract administration initiatives for the construction sector.
3. Supply Chain Leader, bringing deep expertise to attain supply chain vision and support share of wallet growth through identification of innovative solutions.
4. Proven track record of forming win-win partnerships with suppliers, negotiation, contract management, contract administration and deliverables for large domestic and international projects. Motivating suppliers to treat the company as the preferred customer in presenting innovation and cost/efficiency projects.
5. Championed local and international vendor selection, testing vendor capabilities, turnaround times and quality of work, as well as implementing vendor development programs including training for vendors.
6. Designing and implementing strategies and blueprints that drive process efficiency improvements across the procurement function. Creating RFQ for the materials and services, for projects and departments.
7. Leader for change in purchasing strategy and process. Working closely with regional key stakeholders in understanding needs, objectives and priorities to optimize total cost, quality and service.
8. Collating service spends across the business, analyzing category markets and translating into actionable strategies and forward-looking analysis.
9. Leading Vendor selection based on technical, commercial and risk assessment criteria. Implement stringent procedures on supplier quality assurance and track progress.
10. Supervising techno-commercial evaluation and preparation of comparative statements. • Drafting contracts, negotiating contractual agreements/ rates with suppliers/ contractors, and ensuring appropriate terms and conditions are included to protect the interests of CGGC.
Master 09 June 2008
Masters in Business Administration - MarketingBachelor 12 June 2006
B-Tech in Mechanical EngineeringMember of Chartered Institute of Procurement & Supply (CIPS)