H. M. Zafar

About H. M. Zafar

Procurement professional with a proven track record of 20+ years of experience in…

Experience

1. Procurement Specialist

   H2o Incorporated

   Dec 2022 — Present · Lafayette, LA, US

   Serving as a procurement subject matter expert, leading procurement planning and effectively managing supplier relationships to optimize cost and quality- Identified and evaluated potential vendors, negotiating contracts that reduced procurement costs by 12% while ensuring compliance with company standards- Developed and enforced procurement policies, aligning with organizational regulations and industry best practices- Monitored vendor performance and implemented accountability strategies, resolving disputes and improving vendor reliability by 15%- Collaborated with cross-functional teams to streamline procurement processes, ensuring alignment with company goals and operational efficiency- Led, mentored, and motivated the procurement team. Collaborate with internal and external stakeholders to ensure procurement goals were met- Processed purchase orders (POs), expedited deliveries, and ensured 98% on-time delivery performance by actively monitoring and following up with vendors.

Education

• The International University, Missouri, USA

  Master of Business Administration (M.B.A.)

  2000 — 2001

• Acharya Nagarjuna University, Guntur

  Bachelor of Science - BS

  1993 — 1996