Kalim R.

About Kalim R.

I have always been confused why Star Wars stormtroopers never hit anything. You’d think that this is something the Empire would focus on improving, right?(In fact, I’d feel pretty safe as a rebel.) This is the exact OPPOSITE of my core supply chain management strategy – strategic sourcing strategy – procurement strategy – and category management strategy.I believe in targets. Aggressive vendor negotiations. Always targeting the highest quality of materials for the lowest cost. And above all, always operating in a way that wins allies – even during those negotiations. My suppliers walk away feeling as though they have truly won. A strong procurement leader, my background includes:STRATEGIC SOURCING MANAGEMENT Management of up to $6B in annual spend Global category management and procurement Expertise in DFAR / FAR, federal contract management, and import / export compliance Leadership of up to 16 employees and true commitment to coaching and mentoring Experience in industrial sourcing, manufacturing, aerospace and aviation, defense, commodities, and engineering Envisioned and implemented solutions that improved manufacturing productivity with increased timeliness, materials quality, and reliability – all of which contributed to revenue growth >$40M Knowledge of Demand Management, Regulatory Compliance, Supplier Negotiations, Vendor Management, Supplier Relationship Management, Spend Analytics, Value Realization, Strategic Sourcing Lifecycle, Materials Management

Experience

1. Global Procurement

   Aptar

   Aug 2022 — Present · Crystal Lake, IL, US

Education

• University Of Gujrat

  Bachelor of Business Administration (BBA), Logistics, Materials, and Supply Chain Management

  2002 — 2006