Afroz Ahmed Shaikh
Head of Procurement & Vendor Sourcing Management (SCM) | MBA-Supply Chain management | SIAM certified | Project, Automation Consultation | Agile PMO |
- Role
- Head of Procurement & Vendor Sourcing Management at Datamatics Business Solutions
- Location
- Thane, MH, IN
- LinkedIn followers
- 500 followers
About Afroz Ahmed Shaikh
At Datamatics Business Solutions Ltd, leadership in procurement and vendor sourcing is…
Experience
Head of Procurement & Vendor Sourcing Management
Oct 2021 — Present · IN
Leading procurement and vendor management initiatives for global IT and non-IT categories, including CAPEX and OPEX, focusing on optimizing procurement strategies and driving cost efficiencies.Global Sourcing Leadership: Developed and implemented procurement strategies for CAPEX, IT hardware/software, and non-IT categories, reducing procurement costs by 52% and improving supplier relationships.Vendor Management: Spearheaded the vendor identification, evaluation, and onboarding process for global and local vendors, ensuring alignment with business objectives and securing favorable commercial terms.Contract & SLA Management: Collaborated with legal and procurement teams to draft and negotiate contracts, including MSAs, SLAs, and NDAs, ensuring compliance and risk mitigation across all supplier engagements.CAPEX & OPEX Procurement: Managed end-to-end procurement for capital and operational expenditures, aligning with just-in-time (JIT) sourcing practices and ensuring efficient budget utilization for large-scale projects.Supplier Relationship Management (SRM): Fostered strong relationships with key vendors, conducting regular performance reviews, addressing issues promptly, and ensuring adherence to contractual obligations.Process Transformation & Automation: Led process simplification and transformation initiatives, utilizing Agile methodologies (Scrum) to improve procurement efficiency by 45%, reducing lead times and streamlining operations.Risk Mitigation & Contingency Planning: Proactively identified potential risks in vendor relationships and developed contingency plans, minimizing supply chain disruptions and ensuring business continuity.Performance Monitoring: Implemented comprehensive KPIs and metrics for vendor performance.Reporting & Stakeholder Engagement: Prepared detailed reports on vendor performance, cost savings, and procurement activities for senior management, providing insights for strategic decision-making.
Education
UBI University Belgium Europe
International MBA, Supply Chain Management
2009 — 2011
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