Kashif Inayat
Sr. Purchase Officer
Dubai, UAE
Summary of Career
1. Ensure smooth and effective functioning of the Procurement Department. Deliver a high degree of service to internal clients, ensure that corporate standards, best practices and internal compliance are adhered to , and achieve financial and process objectives or targets
2. Ensure that all new suppliers have completed the vendor registration process and the approval of the same prior to processing the purchase orders and or contracts
3. Perform vendor evaluation and ensure that vendor performance meets or exceeds the standards and adheres to our overall company policies and procedures, recommend for change based upon performance and budgetary considerations
4. Build a robust database of sources of supply and a comprehensive network of alternative suppliers which reduces vulnerability of the supply chain and provides overall flexibility and reliability
5. Participate in the development of procurement strategies by processing documents with relevant information and monitoring strategies. Accountable for identifying and executing cost saving initiatives, process improvements and standardization in order to increase efficiency
6. Provide groundwork and support in the identification of the right suppliers and service providers to receive quotations for the tenders and also for submission to the existing clients on the variation works
7. Ensure priorities are handled effectively by modifying plans and actions in your area of accountability. Analyze purchasing trends to proactively identify supply base issues to minimize risk, protect continuity of supply and exploit opportunities. Analyze procurement problems and suggest corrective actions.
8. Responsible for effective management, follow up and resolve complaints, resolution of escalated issues and higher-level transactions, including expediting service requests delivery, work order execution to achieve a high degree of service to the internal customers
9. Participate in the drive to continuously improve performance in the Procurement Area.
10. Monitor the level of dormant stock, advance payments to vendors, check performance bonds, Contractual terms, scope of work, warranties and guarantees to mitigate risk
Experience as Sr. Purchase Officer
Italdeco Technical Services & Contracting LLC ( AKI Group )
03 January 2016
03 November 2018
Worked with Italdeco under below Job descriptions
.• Supervision of Purchase Dept. and control and overlook work of 2 subordinates to ensure complete process of Purchase order is compliance with Company Policy from Material Service Request to Purchase order, Delivery of material / services , Invoices and closure of Purchase order.
• Support Procurement Manager in procurement activities such as purchase process, grant requirements, supplier relationships and contract management for goods and services.
• Document procurement processes, decisions and contractual arrangements fully to provide an audit trail for probity and audit purposes.
• Purchase of Raw material for, FR and NFR Door and ironmongeries, Polishing and Paint Material ( FR and NFR ), Flooring, Wall paneling, Ceiling, hanging system, wardrobe as per requirement of Project and Factory..
• Seating solution for Meeting/lecture/conference/ auditorium, including outdoor seating. And meeting room Audio Video Solution
• Gypsum Art Solution for partition. False ceiling. NFR or FR , NAUF , Acoustic ets
• Purchase of RAW material for Flooring, vanity tops, /vanity counter / cladding / Counter Tops, Table Tops, chairs Tops etc.
• Raw Material for All kind of Glass work, Internal, External façade, Partitions, including Subcontract work.
• FR and NFR Raw Material Purchased for Parking Shades, Acoustic Panels for Auditoriums, Wallcovering
• Maintained Good Relation with some of Artist of Galleries in UAE and Acquired Original Handmade art work, Art work of very high resolution Digital Print, and Sheikhs of Emirates portraits with high quality Frame for Prestigious Projects.
• Purchase of Indoor and out Door Plants, Including Natural Moss, Vertical Garden (Fake Plants) Ready Made / customized Pots as per requirement of Client and hold very good connections with nurseries for Supply & application and design.
• Purchase of Raw Materials of metal related goods. For Handrails, Skirting, Flooring strips, Carpet Profiles, Corner Profiles, and Corner Guards etc. Natural Fire Pits, Artificial / imitating fire pits from overseas and abroad
• Purchase and process orders for custom made decorative lights and chandeliers as per visual and demand of client, all kind of linear lights, recessed lights , surface mounted lights, spot lamps, led lamps with approved fitting by authorities
• Purchase of Complete HVAC Goods from different manufacturer and Services including subcontract work.
• Certification and submission of bank document to signatories for L/C claims by ensuring all goods and services were handed in good condition.
• Purchased complete CNC Wooden Machines and power tools for Factory from overseas and locally in best possible rates and maintenance of same.
• Oversee and maintain Records/logs of Purchase Dept for ISO Renewal, Assist Internal and external Auditors for audits.
• Staffing, Appraisal, initial Interviews, Training of New Joiners and arrange of Emails, Oracle IDs, Assigning Duties, Limits of Purchase Orders.
• Attend Kick off Meetings, weekly Operational Meetings, to make Procurement Plans, Cash Flow Reply to NCR and Corrective actions
• Maintain Vendors Data Base, Evaluation, scrutiny Invoices and DO’s prior processing for payments. Order closure.
• Handle Imports and well versed with incoterms and clearance of Goods, Online VAT Declaration Process, Tracking shipping Vessels in Seas, shipment On board, to update ETA, ETD, inspection of Goods Abroad and Brief Knowledge of Letter of Credit, TT Payment, Cash Against Delivery and other Foreign Trade Terms and on time clearance of shipments to avoid storage, demurrage or any other authorities penalties in event of late delay in clearance.
Bachelor 01 September 2006
Bachelors of Commerce