Muhammad Saghir-CV 2023

Muhammad Saghir Akhtar
Experience
Sep’2021-todate
Self-employed. Providing consultancy and mentoring on Procurement, Supply Chain and Operations process
improvement, automation and controls to align process in line with the industries best practices. Provide
consultancy and support on marketing strategy in collaboration with the supply chain demand.
Oct’2020–Aug’2021 https://www.exceedgulf.com
Manager Procurement
Senior Level
Pakistan Exceed IT Services Middle East
 Aligning & defining Procure-To-Pay (P2P) strategy, Sourcing of IT products and services, Professional services, operations
excellence and teaming with the relevant Category Managers
 Evaluate supplier performance and identify the improvements
+923008291301  Standardized contract management process
 Provide strategic sourcing techniques to improve profit margins
 Instrumental in transforming Project Management Office (PMO) and delivery process
 Bridging the gap between contactors/suppliers and key stake holders
 Reporting directly to the General Manager and take initiatives for process improvement, excellence and controls in the
[email protected] areas of contracts management and procurement
 Responsible for Services Projects’ related procurement, supplier selection and evaluation for projects in GCC countries
June’2018 to Sep’2020 https://www.nift.pk

https://www.linkedin.com/i Manager Procurement, Operations and Sourcing
Senior Level
n/saghir-akhtar-917aa636/
NIFT Pvt. Ltd Pakistan
 Responsible for IT and technical products and services strategic sourcing / procurement
 Control, plan and standardized company’s contract management process
 Managing portfolio of worth PKR 100 mio off different commodities
 Developing and strengthen relationships with main stream IT products and services distributors and OEM principals
 Define and determine supply chain KPIs and measurements at all 26 centers country wide
 Achieve annual cost savings over PKR 10 million thru negotiation
 Responsible for Order Placement Timing, Supply / Demand Alignment, Material Replenishment and Supplier
Performance.
 Reviewing tenders and bids and controlling the purchasing budget.
 Managing and strengthening the procurement supplier relationships for the company.
Sep’’2017 to May’2018 https://www.inboxbiz.com

Senior Manager Supply Chain
Advisory Level
Inbox business Technologies Ltd
 Supervising the Procurement, Supply chain and Finance operations and implement ERP Supply Chain system & processes
 Instrumental in implementing best contract management strategies in supply chain
 Responsible for conducting Supply Chain audits and Value Stream Mapping with suppliers and follows action plans and
close issues
 Develop tools and reports to provide better cost transparency for operations and projects in the country
 Responsible to define and update the supply and stock management parameters. Setup specific action plans to realign
financial provision on the stock ordering and plan the disposal of inventory.
May’2008 to Aug’2017 https://www.ibm.com
Country Procurement Leader
Senior Level
IBM Pakistan
 Ensure end to end procurement, strategic sourcing, logistic and supply chain process execution
 Be an effective member of IBM global operations team and managing the team of professionals in the region
 Managing portfolio over US$ 15 million worth of products and services which mainly includes Technology and IT products
and services, Business services, security services, Site and facility services and marketing related product and services for
various internal and external clients and projects
 Experience in managing large scale, cross-country projects and programs to improve performance and delivery service.
 Drive global governance and standardization of policies, processes and procedures in the region, ensuring they are
implemented and followed. Ensure high levels of compliance, including reduced risk of fraud.
Feb’1996 to April’2008 https://www.ibm.com

Finance Controller
Mid Senior Level
IBM Pakistan Branch
 Act as finance and operations leader to maintain smooth operations

 Responsible for internal and externally audits in line with the GAAP and local statuary compliance
 Ensure monitoring, controlling and utilization of funds and analyze sales, expenses and economic trends to prepare
financial reports and forecasts
 Accountable for individual, team and department results for assigned area of responsibility by developing and controlling
the budgets and country targets
 Responsible for finance and operations of the country including tax, imports and logistic
 Provide analysis and financial reports for various services projects which includes time management, OEM products,
manpower. G.P analysis and PTI
Education : MBA in Finance & Accounting – Preston University
Activities
Certifications, courses & trainings
 Advance contract management training at IBM Czech Republic office
 Advance Negotiation skills training at IBM Bulgaria office
 Fundamental of Integrated Supply Chain at IBM Hungary office
 Finance and Operations controller training at IBM office, Czech Republic
 Leader Ship Workshop at IBM Budapest Center, Hungary
 One Year Diploma in Computer Science from Petroman Training Institute
 Problem Solving & Decision Making skills and Presentation skills course
Major achievements
 Achieve more than 45% cost saving in all assigned categories
 Align Project Management Office (PMO) process
 Achieve KPI targets and zero SOX defects in the business review and internal audits
 Successfully Implement Procurement Client Satisfaction Feedback Process
 Update and align Procurement Quality System Procedure with industry best practices
 Reduce supplier base by 30% for both local and foreign suppliers
 Selected for International Assignment at IBM International Finance and Accounting Service Centre, Slovakia
Honors & Awards

 IBM Agile Explorer badge
 IBM Bravo Award in recognition of Out of the Box thinking
 Various awards and recognitions for providing outstanding support to achieve business targets and cost saving

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Muhammad Saghir Akhtar

June’2018 to Sep’2020 https://www.nift.pk

Sep’’2017 to May’2018 https://www.inboxbiz.com

Feb’1996 to April’2008 https://www.ibm.com

 Act as finance and operations leader to maintain smooth operations

Education : MBA in Finance & Accounting – Preston University

Honors & Awards

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