Shakeel Ahmed
Head of Procurement @Xeinadin
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WORK HISTORY
Head of Procurement @Xeinadin
GB
Lead sourcing and commercial strategy across the TeCy portfolio (hardware, software, infrastructure, cloud, MSPs, and licensing).Delivered £1.5M+ savings through renegotiation of contracts including Microsoft, IRIS, GoCardless, and cyber insurance.Optimised Microsoft Azure, M365, and Dynamics licensing models through in-depth utilisation reviews and vendor engagement.Rationalised the supplier base across 130+ offices to maximise ROI and streamline IT procurement.Partnered with IT, Finance, and Operations in defining and implementing NetSuite-based P2P workflows.Currently leading a £5M tender for new office fit-outs: drafting and managing tender documentation, supplier selection, bid evaluation, contract negotiation, and final award.Led negotiations for all group-wide software, hardware, lease, and marketing agency contracts.Provided commercial oversight for high-value marketing and HR initiatives, supporting preferred supplier adoption.Negotiated and managed telecoms and broadband infrastructure for new and merged offices across UK & Ireland.Promoted sustainability and ethical sourcing in line with ISO14001 and Ecovadis requirements.Supported ISO27001 audit readiness via a structured Know Your Supplier (KYS) and risk management programme.
EDUCATION
CIPS - The Chartered Institute of Procurement & Supply
MCIPS CHARTERED, Purchasing, Procurement/Acquisitions and Contracts Management
SAP
SAP MM Associate Consultant, Material Management
Varna Free University "Chernorizets Hrabar"
Doctor of Philosophy - PhD, Economics and Management in Industry
Reading college of Art and tech
HND, Computer studies
University of Lincoln
Bachelor’s Degree, Business Management (Accredited by Chartered Management Institute (CMI))
The University of Salford
Master’s Degree, Procurement, Logistics and Supply Chain Management MCIPS
Axelos Global
PRINCE2® , Project Management
ABOUT SHAKEEL AHMED
Procurement and commercial leader with 15+ years of experience delivering high-value technology, infrastructure, and indirect procurement programmes across UK and international environments.I currently serve as Category Lead Manager – Technology (Highways) at Telent, where I manage a £20m technology category supporting major UK infrastructure and Highways programmes. My role covers end-to-end category strategy, complex RFx management, NEC4-aligned negotiations, supplier selection, contract governance, onboarding, risk control, and supplier performance management across mission-critical projects.Prior to Telent, I managed a £25m technology and indirect portfolio at Xeinadin Group, leading commercial strategy across hardware, software, cloud, MSP contracts, cybersecurity tooling, and enterprise SaaS. I am highly experienced in licence optimisation for Microsoft Azure, M365, Dynamics and SaaS environments, and recently led a £5M office fit-out tender covering full supplier sourcing, commercial evaluation, negotiation, and award oversight.Across my career, I have delivered significant cost savings, improved supplier performance, simplified supply bases, and strengthened commercial governance. I excel at working with CIOs, COOs, CFOs, technology leaders and programme teams to align procurement strategy with organisational and regulatory requirements, including ISO 27001, ISO 14001 and ESG obligations.I bring a blend of commercial acumen, technology expertise, and hands-on delivery—driving value, transparency, and resilience across every stage of the procurement lifecycle.
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