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Thaiyub Hussain Ahamed

Toronto,ON

Summary

As a dynamic Senior Procurement Professional with over 18 years of expertise, I specialize in steering the strategic procurement of goods and services, mastering bid processes, and contract administration. My adept leadership ensures strict compliance with purchasing protocols, optimizing supply chain operations and vendor relations to secure competitive pricing and enhance service delivery.

Overview

18
18
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Senior Procurement Specialist

ONxpress Transportation Partners
Toronto
04.2024 - Current
  • Directed procurement operations for Woodbine GO Station, overseeing 18 packages, ensuring compliance with budgets and timelines, and enhancing stakeholder engagement.
  • Negotiated contracts, achieving favorable terms while managing risks and adhering to compliance standards, ensuring legal and regulatory integrity.
  • Fostered teamwork across bidders, construction, estimation, and design teams, streamlining project coordination and communication.
  • Led risk management initiatives addressing vendor delays and supply chain disruptions, and drove process improvements to uphold project integrity and resolve disputes.
  • Collaborated with cross-functional teams to develop robust procurement strategies aligned with organizational goals.
  • Coordinated logistics operations to ensure timely delivery of goods while maintaining appropriate inventory levels.

General Manager - New Business

ETA Engineering Private Limited
Chennai, India
06.2016 - 01.2024
  • Oversaw end-to-end procurement operations worth INR 550 Crores. in India, ensuring on-time delivery of high-quality products and services within budget.
  • Cultivated and maintained robust client relationships, driving client satisfaction and repeat business through effective communication and personalized service
  • Led a cross-functional team of 15-20 members, fostering a high-performance culture and achieving exceptional results through effective leadership, coaching, and performance management
  • Leveraged technological solutions, including ERP systems like SAP and Primavera, to drive digital transformation and enhance procurement operations' effectiveness and accuracy

Assistant GM - Supply Chain & Development

Ascon KSA
Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
09.2012 - 05.2016
  • Successfully turned the blacklisted company to a fully operable & profitable contracting limited, achieving a net profit of SAR 5Mn without financial aid from the parent company in Dubai.
  • Established multiple subsidiaries with 20% decrease in set-up costs and a 10% shorter time frame than company forecasts across KSA region
  • Used existing data base /new vendors to support decision on pricing of material in question and data backup
  • Reviewed the bills for payments to the contractors in case of any discrepancies with regards to the payment certification to the bank or internal accounts department
  • Managed Projects including:

o Al Bilad Hotel Project, Makkah, KSA (Project Cost: SAR250Mn)

o Ar-Rabiah Commercial Centre, Jeddah, KSA (Project Cost: SAR 75Mn)

ASST. GM- PROCUREMENT

ETA Engineering & Contracting Limited
Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
08.2010 - 08.2012
  • Headed global team of 30+ professionals across Middle East & India; engaged in Material Management Cycle from the initiation of Intent to the Bill Collection of the items procured for all Imported and Local Items
  • Successfully managed Procurement teams across Riyadh, Jeddah, Abu Dhabi and consistently delivered indirect savings of 4% YoY and project savings of 5% YoY
  • Managed procurement of local and imported MEP material including vendor negotiation incompliance to Quality, Project Specification, Design and Standards
  • Implemented the Purchase module of ERP to furnish MIS on the monthly purchase, stock consumption, project wise variance analysis and other reports to the Directors
  • Took various initiative to enhance the procurement process including: Creating CPS, ensuring JIT management and ERP System Management - SAP & Primavera
  • Managed various projects including:

o King Abdullah Financial District, Riyadh – 10 Parcels (Project Cost: SAR 1.2Bn)

o Correction Facility Project in Dammam, P1182 (Project Cost: SAR 650Mn)

o Riyadh Hilton Hotel, Riyadh (Project Cost: SAR490Mn)

MANAGER- PROCUREMENT & COST CONTROL

ETA LLC (Mechanical & Electrical Division)
Abu Dhabi, UAE
01.2007 - 07.2010
  • Reviewed & prepared L.P.O’s (Based on Techno Commercial Comparative Analysis) with RFQ received from Project Department.
  • Implemented measures for reduction of wastage of materials at various project sites and its shelf life too
  • Led a multi-year initiative to constantly optimize company policies and risk management strategies as per ISO norms
  • Applied measures for optimum reuse of surplus materials returned from Project Site
  • Reduced the cost by 35% for one of the prestigious project for Delhi Airport
  • Successfully executed some Prestigious Projects including:

o Delhi International Airport Terminal 3, Delhi, India (Project Cost: INR 800Cr.)

o Khalidiya Palace Rotana Hotel & Residence-Abu Dhabi (Project Cost: AED 255Mn)

o Abu Dhabi National Exhibition Centre (Project Cost: AED478Mn.)

o Landmark Tower, Abu Dhabi (Project Cost: AED 790Mn.)

o JW Marriot Hotel, Abu Dhabi (Project Cost: AED525Mn.)

o Etihad Airways Terminal-Car Park, Abu Dhabi (Project Cost: AED 55Mn)

Education

Master of Business Administration -

University of Wales, Swansea
Swansea, Wales, United Kingdom
01.2007

Bachelor of Engineering - Electronics & Communication

University of Madras
Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India
11.2004

Skills

  • Strategic Sourcing
  • Negotiation
  • Financial Acumen
  • Risk Management
  • Supplier Relationship Management
  • Contract Management
  • Analytical Skills
  • Project Management
  • Leadership and Team Management
  • Communication and Interpersonal Skills
  • Adaptability and Flexibility
  • Legal and Regulatory Knowledge
  • Ethical Judgment and Decision Making
  • Technical Proficiency (eg, ERP software)
  • Change Management

Languages

English
Full Professional
Tamil
Native or Bilingual
Hindi
Limited Working

Certification

The Effective Negotiating Course

KARASS Effective Negotiating

October 2008

Executive Leadership Development Program

University of Denver – Daniels College of Business

November 2007

Timeline

Senior Procurement Specialist

ONxpress Transportation Partners
04.2024 - Current

General Manager - New Business

ETA Engineering Private Limited
06.2016 - 01.2024

Assistant GM - Supply Chain & Development

Ascon KSA
09.2012 - 05.2016

ASST. GM- PROCUREMENT

ETA Engineering & Contracting Limited
08.2010 - 08.2012

MANAGER- PROCUREMENT & COST CONTROL

ETA LLC (Mechanical & Electrical Division)
01.2007 - 07.2010

Master of Business Administration -

University of Wales, Swansea

Bachelor of Engineering - Electronics & Communication

University of Madras
Thaiyub Hussain Ahamed