
Abdur Rehman Zia
@abdurrehmanzia
Procurement & Purchasing Manager at JS Engineering Systems managing $75M+ in spend and cutting procurement lead times by 40%.
What I'm looking for
At JS Engineering Systems, I manage $75M+ in direct and indirect procurement spend, working with 20+ US-based vendors and sustaining a 95% service level. I also build weekly shortage reports and procurement analyses in Excel and Power Query to flag supply risks for US stakeholders.
Earlier at JS Engineering Systems, I handled full-cycle procurement for US client Allied Power Q, processing 135+ purchase orders a month for electrical distribution products. I standardized procurement procedures and vendor coordination, cutting lead times by 40%, and trained 7+ junior team members.
At ECOMERA, I coordinated supply chain operations across suppliers, warehouses, freight forwarders, and customs. I tracked shipments on real-time dashboards to improve visibility and forecast reliability for planning teams.
Experience
Work history, roles, and key accomplishments
Operations & Purchasing Manager
JS Engineering Systems
Oct 2024 - Present (2 years 1 month)
Manage $75M+ in procurement spend across direct and indirect categories, owning purchase orders, cost control, and contract negotiations with 20+ US-based vendors. Build weekly shortage reports and run procurement analyses, sustaining a 95% service level.
Purchasing Associate / Sourcing Specialist
JS Engineering Systems
Nov 2022 - Oct 2024 (1 year 11 months)
Owned full-cycle procurement for US client Allied Power Q, sourcing switchboards, Remote Power Panels, Power Distribution Units, tap boxes, and panelboards at 135+ purchase orders a month. Standardized procurement procedures, cutting lead times by 40% and training 7+ junior team members.
Order Fulfillment Associate
JS Engineering Systems
Sep 2022 - Nov 2022 (2 months)
Translated customer requirements into accurate purchase order scope, reducing processing errors. Handled multi-channel customer negotiations through FrontApp, aligning product selection with delivery timelines.
Supply Chain Coordinator
ECOMERA
Jan 2022 - Aug 2022 (7 months)
Coordinated end-to-end supply chain operations across suppliers, warehouses (FBA, FBM, 3PL), freight forwarders, and customs, delivering consistent on-time fulfillment. Served as central contact between manufacturers, freight forwarders, and warehouses, streamlining handoffs and reducing delays.
Education
Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework
Government College University, Faisalabad
BS (Hons), Biochemistry
2017 - 2021
Grade: CGPA 3.78/4.0
Earned a BS (Hons) in Biochemistry with a CGPA of 3.78/4.0.
Udemy
Procurement & Contract Negotiation in Supply Chain, Procurement & Contract Negotiation
Completed a course on Procurement & Contract Negotiation in Supply Chain.
Udemy
SAP S/4HANA Sourcing & Procurement (MM – Materials Management), Sourcing & Procurement
Completed a course on SAP S/4HANA Sourcing & Procurement (MM – Materials Management).
Government College University, Faisalabad
MPhil, Biochemistry
2021 - 2023
Grade: CGPA 3.80/4.0
Pursued an MPhil in Biochemistry with a CGPA of 3.80/4.0.
LinkedIn Learning
Project Management Foundations: Procurement, Project Management
Completed a course on Project Management Foundations: Procurement.
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