ALI AKBAR
PROFESSIONAL SUMMARY
Seasoned Procurement and Supply Chain professional with 18+ years of
progressive experience in purchasing, supplier management, contract
CONTACTS negotiation, and logistics operations across Saudi Arabia and Pakistan. Proven
track record in strategic sourcing, cost reduction, vendor development, and ERP
system implementation. Expert in building high-performing supplier networks,
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optimizing procurement processes, and delivering measurable efficiency gains
in fast-paced environments. Bilingual in Arabic and English with deep
â?? Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
understanding of GCC.
â?? +966 569 546 852
WORK EXPERIENCE
April 2018 â?? January 2026
EDUCATION
Senior Purchasing Officer â?? United Tools Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
â?¢ Directed end-to-end strategic procurement operations including supplier
Intermediate
sourcing, purchase order management, contract negotiations, and vendor
Sindh Muslim College
performance evaluations across multiple product categories.
â?¢ Built and maintained a robust supplier network through regular performance
LANGUAGES assessments, ensuring consistent achievement of quality, cost, and delivery
targets.
April 2006 â?? January 2017
â?? English â?? Professional
â?? Arabic â?? Fluent Senior Purchasing Officer â?? BT-AT Applied Jeddah, Saudi Arabia
â?? Urdu â?? Native â?¢ Developed and executed multi-category strategic sourcing plans, significantly
reducing lead times and elevating supplier performance across a 10-year
tenure.
â?¢ Conducted rigorous RFQ processes and competitive bidding, achieving
consistent year-on-year reductions in procurement costs and improved
contract terms.
February 2003 â?? March 2006
Fleet Supervisor â?? Promoaction DDB Jeddah, Saudi Arabia
â?¢ Supervised fleet operations including vehicle allocation, preventive
maintenance scheduling, driver coordination, and vendor management
across the organization.
â?¢ Introduced utilization tracking and efficiency measures that reduced idle
time and operating costs while ensuring full regulatory compliance.
SKILLS
â?¢ Strategic Procurement and Sourcing
â?¢ Supplier Evaluation and Contract Negotiation
â?¢ Purchase Order Management and Inventory Control
â?¢ Cost Reduction and Savings Analysis
â?¢ ERP Systems: Microsoft NAV Dynamics, JD Edwards Oracle
â?¢ Microsoft Office 365: Excel, Word, Outlook, PowerPoint
â?¢ Fleet and Logistics Operations Management
