Zaid Abdullah
Certified Supply Chain Professional (CSCP) | Six Sigma Black Belt | Project Management & Quality Systems Expert | ERP & Risk Management Optimization | Operational Excellence | Global Procurement & Sourcing Certified.
- Role
- Procurement Engineer at Automation Displays, Inc.
- Location
- Eau Claire, WI, US
- LinkedIn followers
- 500 followers
About Zaid Abdullah
Results-driven Senior Procurement Engineer & Global Sourcing / Commodity Management…
Experience
Procurement Engineer
Nov 2023 — Present · Eau Claire, WI, US
Procured customized control panels to precisely align with diverse customer requirements, ensuring optimal functionality and performance.Collaborated seamlessly with cross-functional teams to grasp intricate project specificationsConducted comprehensive design reviews to uphold adherence to industry standards, client specifications, and internal quality management protocols.Cultivated enduring partnerships with suppliers, adeptly negotiating favorable terms, competitive pricing, and dependable delivery schedules.Continuously refined procurement processes, systematically reducing lead times, cost overheads, and bolstering overall operational efficiency.Conducted rigorous design reviews, meticulously assessing control panel designs for feasibility, functionality, and compliance with industry benchmarks such as UL, CE, and internal quality standards (ISO 9001).Spearheaded strategic supplier management initiatives, meticulously evaluating suppliers\' capabilities, capacities, and quality management systems to ensure the selection of materials meeting stringent quality criteria and cost-effectiveness goals.Remained abreast of the latest advancements in control panel technology and automation systems, leveraging emerging technologies such as IoT, PLC programming, HMI interfaces, and SCADA systems to enhance control panel functionality, and intelligence.Implemented robust quality management processes across the procurement lifecycle, from initial vendor qualification to final product acceptance, ensuring the integrity, reliability, and performance of procured materials and components aligned with stringent quality standards and client specifications.Led continuous improvement efforts, leveraging data analytics, performance metrics, and feedback mechanisms to identify and capitalize on opportunities for cost reduction, lead time optimization, and supplier performance enhancement, thereby augmenting overall competitiveness and customer satisfaction.
Education
Johns Hopkins Whiting School of Engineering
Course Certificate, Foundations of Leadership
University of California, Irvine - The Paul Merage School of Business
Supply Chain Planning Course Certificate, Logistics, Materials, and Supply Chain Management
University of Wisconsin-Stout
Graduate Professional Development Certificate in Six Sigma Black Belt, Quality Control Management
Chippewa Valley Technical College
Technical Diploma, Electromechanical Engineering
University of Wisconsin-Stout
M.S. Operations & Supply Management, Quality Control Engineering Management
Chippewa Valley Technical College
Associate of Applied Science Degree, Automation Engineering Technology
Duke University
Course Certificate, Cash Flow Management
University of Technology - Iraq
Bachelor of Science - BS, Mechanical Engineering
New York Institute of Finance
Course Certificate, Operational Risk Management: Frameworks & Strategies
Gies College of Business - University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
Course Certificate, Strategic Leadership and Management Capstone
Rutgers University
Course Certificate, Logistics, Materials, and Supply Chain Management
University of Wisconsin-Stout
M.S. in Operations & Supply Management, Project Management
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