
Jaffar Khan
@jaffarkhan
Procurement and supply chain manager at Top Drive Trading LLC, operating a U.S. sourcing and 3PL model for UAE and Pakistan customers.
What I'm looking for
At Top Drive Trading LLC, I proposed and coordinated the Texas procurement operation and established a 3PL warehousing arrangement in Katy. Since 2023, I’ve managed approximately USD 1 million in end-to-end delivered procurement costs and coordinated sourcing and shipments to customers in the UAE and Pakistan.
Previously, I sourced U.S. industrial and oilfield equipment for Top Drive Automation & Oilfield Equipment Trading, led procurement at Pioneer Vision Group, and supervised procurement and supply chain operations at dnata – Emirates Group. My experience also includes supplier negotiations, tendering, trade documentation, warehousing, and air and sea freight.
Experience
Work history, roles, and key accomplishments
Operations Manager – Procurement & Supply Chain
Top Drive Trading LLC
Jan 2023 - Present (3 years 10 months)
Proposed and coordinated establishment of a Texas procurement operation, including LLC setup and owner-related EIN, ITIN and resale-permit applications. Manage end-to-end industrial and oilfield equipment sourcing, supplier RFQs, commercial negotiations, purchase orders, export documentation and CPT shipment coordination to UAE and Pakistan customers.
Freelance Remote Procurement & U.S. Sourcing Specialist
Top Drive Automation & Oilfield Equipment Trading
Jan 2016 - Dec 2023 (7 years 11 months)
Sourced industrial, instrumentation, electrical, mechanical and oilfield equipment from U.S. manufacturers and distributors for the UAE-based business. Managed supplier inquiries, technical and commercial quotation comparisons, purchasing coordination and freight arrangements.
Head of Procurement
Pioneer Vision Group
Apr 2015 - Aug 2016 (1 year 4 months)
Led group procurement, logistics and warehousing across construction, interiors, aluminum fabrication and engineering divisions. Developed ERP-based procurement and warehouse process improvements and coordinated international purchases of construction materials and industrial machinery from China and Europe.
Team Leader – Procurement & Supply Chain
dnata – Emirates Group
Dec 2010 - Mar 2015 (4 years 3 months)
Supervised procurement, inventory, warehousing and distribution supporting aircraft turnaround operations at Dubai airport. Managed international purchases, customs coordination, stock forecasting, quality controls and airport safety procedures.
Procurement & Logistics Officer
Lootah Group of Companies
Apr 2007 - Nov 2010 (3 years 7 months)
Managed industrial and construction materials procurement, supplier negotiations, Oracle ERP purchase orders, imports, letters of credit, shipping and customs coordination. Reported purchasing savings of 2.5–3 million through supplier negotiations and consolidated buying.
Education
Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework
University of Peshawar
MBA, Management Sciences and Information Systems
MBA in Management Sciences and Information Systems from the University of Peshawar, completed in 2005.
University of Peshawar
B.Sc. (Honors), Management Sciences (Computing Sciences)
B.Sc. (Honors) in Management Sciences with a focus on Computing Sciences from the University of Peshawar, completed in 2003.
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