Muhammad Aqib
@muhammadaqib6
Procurement and supply chain professional with 9 years' experience driving cost savings and logistics efficiency.
What I'm looking for
I am a results-driven procurement and supply chain professional with nine years of progressive experience across Saudi Arabia, Qatar and Pakistan. I specialize in materials management, purchasing operations, logistics, and vendor development for large construction and precast projects.
I have a proven track record of exceeding targets, regionalizing transportation to reduce costs, and managing end-to-end procurement cycles for domestic and international suppliers. I have supported major projects such as Neom precast factories, Lusail developments and multiple Qatar infrastructure programs.
I excel at supplier evaluation, contracting, freight management, inventory control and cross-functional coordination, and I have successfully implemented procurement procedures and negotiated favorable commercial terms. I am experienced in recruiting and developing performance-focused teams and liaising with third-party logistics providers.
I hold a Bachelor in Commerce and multiple industry certifications in procurement, safety and auditing. I seek to contribute measurable cost savings, operational improvements and reliable supply delivery in a dynamic procurement or supply-chain leadership role.
Experience
Work history, roles, and key accomplishments
Procurement Officer
El Seif - REDCO JV
Nov 2023 - Present (2 years)
Manage end-to-end procurement and contracting functions for NEOM precast projects, negotiating with domestic and international vendors and ensuring timely supply distribution through fleet scheduling. Maintained procurement documentation and achieved cost-effective sourcing across project deliverables.
Procurement Officer
Redco International WLL
Feb 2017 - Nov 2023 (6 years 9 months)
Procured mechanical and electrical materials for large construction projects, negotiated contracts and developed global supplier sources to achieve better-than-budget rates and reliable deliveries for precast and batching plants. Led tendering, supplier evaluation and cost-saving initiatives across multiple major projects.
Purchase Officer
Descon Engineering Limited
Jun 2016 - Jan 2017 (7 months)
Identified purchasing needs, developed procurement strategies and negotiated supplier terms to ensure cost efficiency and timely delivery while maintaining accurate procurement records and budget controls. Coordinated with departments to forecast inventory and resolve order issues.
Purchasing & Admin Officer
Frontier Ceramics Limited
Aug 2015 - May 2016 (9 months)
Supervised inspection of purchased supplies to ensure specification conformance, maintained vendor records and managed expiry-sensitive inventories to minimize losses while supporting customer communications. Oversaw efficient purchasing operations and vendor lists.
Education
Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework
University of the Punjab
Bachelor in Commerce, Commerce
2012 - 2015
Completed a Bachelor in Commerce with coursework relevant to accounting, business operations, and commerce fundamentals from 2012 to 2015.
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