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Saiful Islam

@saifulislam8

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Strategic procurement specialist delivering cost optimization through expert sourcing and contract negotiation.

Saudi Arabia

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What I'm looking for

I’m looking for a fast-paced procurement role where I can lead strategic sourcing, negotiate contracts, optimize costs with data, and deliver weekly supplier and performance reporting—protecting quality and timelines while building strong vendor partnerships.

I’m a Strategic Procurement Specialist known for international sourcing, high-impact negotiations, and cost optimization—consistently driving measurable value without interfering with quality or timelines. I identify, research, and evaluate suppliers, build and maintain strong supplier relationships, and manage the full purchase order lifecycle from creation to accurate, on-time execution.

I use pricing benchmarks and purchasing data analysis to uncover cost-saving opportunities, keep tight control over stock and order/shipment tracking, and coordinate with warehouse teams on handling and storage. I also deliver weekly procurement summaries, check and process invoices promptly, and advise management to support confident, data-informed decision-making.

Experience

Work history, roles, and key accomplishments

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Procurement Specialist

Current

Consul

Feb 2022 - Present (4 years 3 months)

Identify and evaluate suppliers, negotiating contracts and purchase terms to secure best pricing while maintaining quality and delivery timelines. Manage the full PO lifecycle, including purchase orders, invoice checks, shipment tracking, stock replenishment timing, and weekly procurement performance reporting.

Supplier Sourcing Contract Negotiation Purchase Order Management Invoice Processing Shipment Tracking Procurement Analytics Cost Optimization Supplier Management

Field Marketing Coordinator

JTI

Apr 2018 - Dec 2021 (3 years 8 months)

Coordinated brand and marketing communications, monitoring effectiveness and producing benchmarking inputs to improve performance. Prepared branding plans and delivered reports to senior management, including cost analysis to support decision-making.

Marketing Communications Marketing Planning Benchmarking Monitoring Cost Analysis Field Coordination Data Driven Marketing

Kindergarten Principal

Panjeri Kindergarten

Feb 2017 - Mar 2018 (1 year 1 month)

Led kindergarten operations and administration, including recruiting, training, and supervising logistics staff to ensure smooth day-to-day execution. Managed budgets and resources, maintained inventory and compliance with educational standards, and strengthened parent-school partnerships.