Muhammad Sajjad

Experience

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  Universal Fashions

  Sept 2003 - Jun 2010

  Merchandiser

  Main Responsibilities Of JobMarketing-Looking after all marketing affairs of different international markets specially Europe & USA,-Approaching new customers directly/ indirectly through liaison office/local agents-Evaluating market research and recommending strategy to meet changing market trends and competitive conditions,Account Management:-Managing international customer accounts from All over Europe, USA-Managing local accounts of liaison offices/buying houses dealing in different international markets. -Preparing prices, samples, production plans, scheduling meetings/customer visits/technical, social & quality auditsMerchandising / Operations -Coordination with Costing, production, document and logistics department. -Identifying, recommending tactics to drive Marketing/production teams smoothly to insure timely shipments,-Monitoring complete production process till final shipmentsProcurement Responsibilities - Experienced procurement professional skilled in managing all material either local or Import procurement from china and other countries such as bulk fabric and other metal and paper trims on time in-house to execute production properly. -Experienced procurement skilled in managing having experienced of buying industrial heavy machinery from China, United Kingdom and Turkey. -Proven ability to manage staff, develop and oversee operating budgets, and communicate with other departments, vendors, and executive management to ensure procurement goals are met. Show less

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  Serena Hotels

  Jul 2010 - Apr 2024

  Main responsibilities are ; • My core competence is focused on consolidating suppliers and simplifying purchase processes to make smooth delivery and with a high interest in team building and cooperation between different Serena hotels unit, taking care of all imports. • Responsible for all the purchase General, Housekeeping, Engineering, SPA items etc. • Responsible for tender process & creation of rate contracts etc. Organize periodic Market survey for checking availability, quality & price. • Responsible for reviewing and updating all personally entered (locked) price quotations, supplier’s data, and date validity.• Plan, organize, direct, control and review schedules, programs and procedures to meet demands with respect to purchasing, material management, quality checks, hygiene and safety standards.• Follow Company policies and Procedures in all aspects of purchasing department.• Maintain good working relationships with other Departments and suppliers in order to ensure smooth and efficient operations related to purchasing, material management.• Negotiate and finalize the terms of supplier’s contracts.• Carry out various supplier assessments, raw material cost changes and any other relevant information.• Conduct meetings based on special proposals to ensure that vendors have the right qualification, such as bonding and Capabilities to provide goods or service.• To undertake the tendering, evaluation, placement and monitoring of a portfolio of corporate contracts.• Market survey & Vendors evaluation as per standard procurement procedure.• Conducts value analysis whenever possible to make certain that the purchasing function is fulfilled at the lowest possible cost.• Develops alternate materials and new supply sources.• Contributes to improved management decision making through development and maintenance of information services in term of market demands, new sources, new methods, etc. Show less Forecasting likely levels of demand for services and products to meet the business needs and keeping a constant check on stock levels to maximize business efficiency; Conducting research to ascertain the best products and suppliers in terms of best value, delivery schedules and quality; Liaising between suppliers, manufacturers, relevant internal departments and customers; Identifying potential suppliers, visiting existing suppliers, and building and maintaining good relationships with them; Negotiating and agreeing contracts and monitoring their progress - checking the quality of service provided; Processing payments and invoices; Keeping contract files and using them as reference for the future; Forecasting price trends and their impact on future activities; Developing an organization’s purchasing strategy; Evaluating bids and making recommendations based on commercial and technical factors; Ensuring suppliers are aware of business objectives; Managing and controlling all the company’s external suppliers with particular emphasis on the purchase of Materials and finished parts for production; Ensure parts and materials are bought at the most competitive price and delivered on time for production; Identify new suppliers, agree terms and negotiate supply agreements where appropriate, including discount structures and volume rebates; Continually improve purchasing methods and drive down external spend; To carry out a comprehensive review of the Purchasing function and its methodology and identify and implement improvements. Show less

  • Manager Material Management

    Mar 2021 - Apr 2024

  • Manager Materials Management

    Jan 2017 - Mar 2021

  • Deputy Manager Material Management

    Jan 2013 - Dec 2016

  • Assistant Manager Procurement

    Jul 2010 - Dec 2012
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  Green Tourism (Pvt) Ltd.

  Apr 2024 - now

  General Manager Procurement

  Green Tourism Private Limited owns over 100 hospitality and tourism sites across Pakistan. Currently, 18 sites are under development in Phase 1. As the General Manager of Procurement, my role is to ensure that these sites are equipped with state-of-the-art facilities. I coordinate with contractors, consultants, construction firms, and internal stakeholders to streamline centralized procurement. Additionally, working closely with the pre-opening team to synchronize procurement activities with the project's timeline and milestones, ensuring that all necessary items are in place before the hotel opens to guests. Show less