Amir ALI
@amirali5
I am a procurement leader driving cost savings and strategic sourcing.
United Arab EmiratesWhat I'm looking for
I am a goal-driven procurement leader with 16 years' experience delivering strategic sourcing, procurement, logistics and supplier performance improvements across IT, O&G, telecom and government contracts. I build procurement strategies, negotiate commercial contracts, and lead teams to turn sourcing into a value-creation function.
In my current Head of Procurement role I achieved a 95% milestone success rate, 86% delivery fulfillment, 90% vendor negotiation success and an average 12% cost savings versus estimated budgets while maintaining high team performance (91%). I combine RFx and contract expertise with logistics, incoterms and IATA compliance to drive measurable cost savings and operational resilience.
Experience
Work history, roles, and key accomplishments
Head of Procurement
United Technology Holding
Apr 2023 - Present (2 years 4 months)
Led procurement strategy and execution, realizing average cost savings of 12% and a 90% vendor negotiation success rate. Achieved 95% project milestone execution and 86% delivery fulfillment while managing a high-performing procurement team.
Procurement and Logistics Manager
Vizocom Fze
Apr 2014 - Mar 2023 (8 years 11 months)
Managed procurement and logistics for clients including Oil & Gas, CENTCOM and DLA, delivering a 15% profit improvement for LOGCAP and a 10% cost reduction for Gazprom while improving on-time delivery and supplier performance. Implemented supplier performance management and reverse logistics processes to enhance service levels.
Sr. Procurement and Logistics Officer
Communication Security International
Dec 2008 - Mar 2014 (5 years 3 months)
Compiled RFQs and bid packages, prepared commercial bid summaries and issued purchase orders to selected vendors, closing projects for clients such as Mashreq Bank, Emirates NBD and Ernst & Young. Developed alternate vendor base to reduce costs and streamline procurement workflows.
Purchasing and Logistics Coordinator
Lipi Data Systems Ltd.
Jul 2007 - Oct 2008 (1 year 3 months)
Led procurement for all India branch offices, built and maintained vendor relations, managed budgets and improved supplier quality for series supplies and new product development. Coordinated purchasing processes and buyer activities to support project resource needs.
Education
Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework
SUSikkim Manipal University
Master of Business Administration, Business Administration
Master of Business Administration completed at Sikkim Manipal University in 2008.
MUMohanlal Sukhadia University
Master of Commerce, Commerce
Master of Commerce completed at Mohanlal Sukhadia University, Udaipur in 2008.
MUMohanlal Sukhadia University
Bachelor of Commerce, Commerce
Bachelor of Commerce completed at Mohanlal Sukhadia University, Udaipur in 2006.
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