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Sibtain Haider Rizvi
Advisor Materials Sourcing
Brampton,ON
Summary
Senior Procurement Professional Results-oriented Sourcing Specialist with demonstrable experience developing profitable purchasing strategies and supplier relationships by sourcing materials, equipment and supplies. Skilled in conducting market research and using Power Advocate to locate potential sources. Excellent communication skills and working knowledge of SAP and Oracle ERP programs and business software to achieve maximum results.
Overview
18
18
years of professional experience
3
3
Language
Work History
Advisor, Sourcing
Enbridge Gas Inc
North York, Ontario
11.2020 - Current
- Process day to day purchase requisitions in Oracle R12 for BU-EGD for Stations and MRO
- Managed and execute BOM for Engineering Construction and Core Projects to meet project RAS date
- Process RFQs/RFIs for District Projects enquires and furnish quotes to business clients and support PO releases
- Manage 14 Blanket PO; Strategic Sourcing initiatives with suppliers to maintain stock and prices till the validity of the contract
- Support the safe and reliable operation of GDS business clients with approved operating plans, budgets, compliance requirements, inventory maintenance practices, and contracting policies
- Executive day to day transactional, complex, and strategic sourcing and maintain record on SharePoint under materials GDS portal
- Manage quarterly forecast of District Operations for plastic pipe and review estimate annual consumption with key supplier to ensure sufficient and timely supply to projects as needed
- Lead and review logistics options to ensure more economic decisions been made
- Communicate with suppliers to maintain Min/Max or buffer stock quantities of complex materials.
- Subject Mater Expert of Steel and Plastic Pipe, Risan, Pipeline Accessories, Gas Meters, Valve, Launchers and Receivers, Filter Separator, Specialty Items and Industrial Gases, Chemicals, Electrical, Mechanical and Construction Supplies
- Planned, developed and implemented strategies to convey information with key decision makers.
- Follow up with suppliers to meet SLA and ensure they meet On Time Deliveries
- Support internal clients such as Construction, Operations, Engineering, Safety, Business Development, REWS, NGVs to execute purchase orders, progress payment, contracts and resolve invoice related issues
- Supervise that business iPro requests are correctly recorded in system and processed in timely fashion
- Subject Matter Expert of Enbridge Uniform and Safety Apparel Program and Lead relations ship with internal clients and key suppliers to resolve challenges
- Lead and maintain GDS Buying Guide on behalf of materials team to support corporate SCM initiative
- Update and support compliance to Master Contracts Repository document for materials
- Support commercial negotiations on price, delivery, and SLA with suppliers and to establish minimum quantities required to handle reliable operation based on consumption rates & forecasting
- Liaise with cross functional teams to harmonize materials and develop part numbers in Oracle and SAP systems for both Legacy Enbridge Gas (LEG) and Legacy Union Gas (LUG)
- Work with direct and indirect category management to identify potential indigenous enterprise and supplier diversity as per Enbridge AML and Master purchase agreements to benefit
- Resolve day to day invoices, receipts, outstanding payments issues in Mark View and resolve Invoice on hold and 3-way match related issues in a timely fashion.
- Produced detailed reports outlining key issues and proposed solutions.
- Evaluated new supplier capabilities to significantly reduce risks, improve operational visibility and create greater value for products and services.
- Supported gross profit goals by negotiating and controlling costs, lead times, freight terms and purchase quantity requirements.
- Worked with departments to find new and better items to fulfill diverse needs.
Sr. Analyst, Materials SCM
Enbridge Gas Inc
North York, Ontario
10.2019 - 11.2020
- Review and process all day-to-day purchase requisitions in Oracle
- Process all manual purchase requisitions of internal clients for O&M and Capital Exp
- Validate spend in CAPMAN and requesters authority as per Authorization and Spend Limit (ASL)
- Run Invoice on hold report and liaise with respective department to resolve the hold issues
- Review and response to Mark View invoices and resolve NWFT and Purchasing Resolutions
- Deploy SCM initiatives and Lead BU training/education on SCM policies and procedure
- Execute sourcing strategies, through vendor pre-qualification, material sourcing, technical and commercial evaluation, terms and conditions, negotiation, and award of BPO/PO/WO etc
- Provide input into and update the Project Concept/Charter Document and Project timeline plan
- SME to uniform and safety apparel harmonization project and deploy RFP initiative
- Establish matrix to assess supplier performance, sustainability, and continuity to manage risk
- Utilize resources to secure critical items for Lead Abatement and COVID PPE supply projects
- Ensure SCM strategies and opportunities support value creation and cost saving initiatives
- Effectively prioritizes work assignments and allocating resources while meeting stakeholder expectations, establishing, and adjusting priorities
- Liaise with clients, depots, and alliance partners to acquire quarterly forecast on PE Pipe
- Scrutinize and challenge all price change notifications (PCN) from key suppliers
- Analyse spend data, utilize market Intelligence, and develop cost modelling with due diligence
- Actively involved in core projects (material sourcing) and complex RFQ’s and Expediting
- Support team with other businesses as assigned.
- Discovered root causes of problems and identified appropriate solutions.
- Performed quality assurance to meet appropriate standards and facilitate improvement of processes.
- Optimized core processes to improve business performance and operational agility.
MRO Buyer
Enbridge Gas Inc
North York, Ontario
10.2016 - 10.2019
- Provided supply chain support throughout the planning, design, procurement, construction and start-up stages of the project lifecycle within assigned engineering and construction units
- Extended SCM end to end support to multi Business Unit’s (BU’s) such as EGI; Gazifere, ENBR Renewable Energy, Talbot Wind Farm and Greenwich Wind Farm from strategic sourcing till invoicing
- Managed, evaluated and released all BPO, PO’s; Contact Purchase Agreements up to CAD $250,000/- for capital, stock/non-stock items as per valid AFE and Authority and Spend limits
- Evaluated each PR and clarified ambiguity, recommended and provided intermediate level purchasing support to EGI internal clients as IT, Fleet, Facilities, Engineering, Planning, EHS, NGV, Business Development, Projects, Wind Farms, and Power Operations etc
- Deploy SCM initiatives to the BU’s
- Independently conducted standard data capture, analyses and transactions, e.g., analysing internal client requirements, reviewing purchase requisitions for goods to ensure compliance with Engineering and purchasing standards and user requirements, preparing routine bids and proposals, creating supporting spreadsheets, conducting more complex product and price comparisons, obtaining quotes, etc
- Responds to bidding issues and provides guidance on non-compliance BU spends
- Renewed blanket orders and negotiated opportunities based on commodity price index
- Captured continuous cost reductions and avoidances through the continuous Improvement and sustainable development process we sustainable
- Provided support to update/change in material price and specs in MRP / BPO for accuracy
- Recorded supplier evaluation data and communicate performance for improvement
- Interacted with vendors and BU’s regarding procurement policies and procedures and identify area of continuous improvements, e.g., expediting orders, price changes and back orders
- Supported and assisted with statistical and historical data, e.g., validated, reconciled and processed received reports, vendor invoices and other payment documents
- Remain updated with procurement and engineering standards and best practices
- Reviewed closely technical work that may have significant impact on the business
- Identified and address areas of improvement on BU SLA metrics and KPIs
- Deploy SCM initiatives to the BU
- Lead BU training/education on SCM policies and procedures.
- Monitored and analyzed sales records, trends or economic conditions to anticipate consumer buying patterns and determine suitable type and quantity of company inventory items.
- Developed and implemented performance improvement strategies and plans to promote continuous improvement.
- Used critical thinking to break down problems, evaluate solutions and make decisions.
Procurement Coordinator
QATCAN Ontario Inc
Mississauga
01.2015 - 01.2016
- Evaluated each purchase requisition and clarified items, recommending alternatives to understand exact customer requirement
- Addressed material discrepancies by comparing purchase order to delivery documentation and ensured resolution in timely manner
- Coordinated import documentation from suppliers and customers on import requirements for products to avoid delays and stock out situations
- Strengthened relations with customers to ensure business continuity and development
- Issued RFI (request for info) to approved suppliers to acquire budgetary quotes
- Liaised with internal customers and technical department with budgetary quote to process official RFQ (request for quote) in compliance with procurement process
- Followed up with logistics/expediting staff to ensure that all shipping documents are as per customer requirement and shipments are ready as per commitments
- Negotiated best price, Inco-term, right packing and delivery options to sign best deal
- Worked with engineering and technical team to order items for refurbishment/replenishment
- Reported weekly commercial summary and discussed backlog reports with manager
- Supervised commercial activities and extended business support to procurement team
- Maintained an in-depth knowledge and understanding of purchasing activities.
- Made valuable contributions to planning of promotions, pricing and inventory levels, enhancing inventory flow, revenue and profits.
- Identified new and more cost-effective suppliers through participation in industry networking events, purchasing advantageous packages and cutting costs.
- Maintained ongoing communication with suppliers to promote workflow and respond to inquiries.
Buyer
ORYX GTL Ltd
Doha
01.2004 - 01.2015
- Www.oryxgt.com.qa) (Qatar Petroleum and Sasol Synfuels Joint Venter, producing GTL Diesel, naphtha etc)
- Processed purchase requisitions in SAP and orders with purchasing authority up to US$ 50K
- Invited, assessed, and recommended supplier tenders, bids, quotations, and proposals following the competitive bidding process
- Established and negotiate contract terms and conditions; with legal and maintained strong supplier relationships for operational excellence
- Assessed current / future business sourcing requirements with the business and utilize this information for planning and approval purposes
- Prepared and maintained purchasing records, reports and price lists; coordinated audit
- Worked with internal and external stakeholders to determine procurement needs, quality, and delivery requirements
- Substantiated capabilities to successfully handled variety of materials such as Consumables, Industrial Gases, Laboratory Equipment’s, Instrumentations, Static Equipment’s, Rotating Equipment’s, Metallurgy tools, Information Technology, Health and Safety Equipment’s and Uniforms, Corporate Gift items, Executive customized gifts and managed online purchases, subscriptions and e-magazine renewals
- Performed QA review of contracts for negotiated, terms and conditions, risk mitigation plan and appropriate pricing mechanisms
- Administered contract performance, including delivery, receipt, warranty, damages obtaining credits and refunds, insurance claims in order to reconciled discrepancies
- Supported departments as required to expedite purchasing and component deliveries for project maintenance/repair/overhaul
- Handled material discrepancy reports and liaises with respective parties to resolve issues in timely fashion
- Identified efficiencies and cost reduction / continuous improvement opportunities within the sourcing process
- Effectively prioritized work assignment while meeting stakeholder expectations, establishing and adjusting priorities
- Initiated supplier assessment and developed continuous improvement plans with stakeholders and suppliers
- Educated the business on effective use and benefits of purchasing systems and tools
- Demonstrated aptitude and communications skills related to leading and acting independently, requiring minimal supervision
- Leaded negotiations with key vendors and suppliers to reduce cost and/or delivery by investigating long term purchasing agreements and volume-buy discounts
- Worked cross-functionally to improve import supply including automation opportunities, processes and ensure accuracy and stability of reporting
- Monitored KPOIs such as quality, cost, delivery and Service Level Agreements and analysed issues related to attainment of Service Level Agreement
- Demonstrated ability to be innovative and lead and manage change.
Education
M.A - Leading Innovative & Change
York St John University
B.A. - Materials & Logistics Administration
Cambridge Int’l College
Int’l Honours Group Diploma - Materials Management
Cambridge Int’l College
Certificate in Purchasing Resource Management - undefined
Cambridge Int’l College
Certificate in Business Administration - undefined
The College of Professional Management
COURCES - undefined
Certificate of Completion “Basics of Supply Chain Management” APICS Toronto - undefined
Certificate in “Supply Chain Awareness Training” - undefined
Humber College
Certificate in “Inventory Management and Stock Control” Doha - State of Qatar - undefined
Certificate in “Effective Communication & Customer Service Management” Qatar - undefined
Certificate in “Effective Purchasing and Contract Negotiation Strategies” Qatar - undefined
Skills
Public TendersContracts negotiationSAP R/3 MMOracle i12 and OBICapital ManagementMark View FinancialMaximoWord, Excel, Power Point, OutlookMs Share PointEthics and IntegrityProblem solvingDecision makingCustomer focusedAbility to multi-taskNegotiation Discrepancy resolutionAnalytical Skills
- Presentations and public speaking
Accomplishments
- Designation Candidate of CSCP - “Certified Supply Chain Professional” by ASCM 2018
- Designated as SPSM “Senior Professional in Supply Management” NLP, USA 2006
- Designated as CITL “International Transportation & Logistics” IPSCMI, USA 2009
Affiliations
Member of APICS / ASCM Toronto Chapter, Ontario, Canada 2019
Member of SCMA “Supply Chain Management Association of Ontario”, Canada 2018
Additional Information
- ACHIEVEMENTS
- Awarded “Stellar Recognition” in 2018 by Enbridge – Team Lead, Tools & Equipment’s for providing ongoing urgent support and demonstrated outstanding energy to customers.
- Awarded “Stellar Recognition” in 2017 by Enbridge - Supervisor Fleet, for providing excellent support and timely responses and demonstrated expertise in area of responsibility.
- Awarded “Takreem” by ORYX GTL – CEO for providing outstanding service to executive management’s urgent purchase requirement in the same day from order to delivery.
- Received “Takreem” by ORYX GTL CCO after accomplishing a project that developed an online system to issue and store online documents, technical and commercial evaluation reports, purchase orders and acknowledgement reports on share point (Intranet)
Interests
Timeline
Advisor, Sourcing
Enbridge Gas Inc
11.2020 - Current
Sr. Analyst, Materials SCM
Enbridge Gas Inc
10.2019 - 11.2020
MRO Buyer
Enbridge Gas Inc
10.2016 - 10.2019
Procurement Coordinator
QATCAN Ontario Inc
01.2015 - 01.2016
Buyer
ORYX GTL Ltd
01.2004 - 01.2015
M.A - Leading Innovative & Change
York St John University
B.A. - Materials & Logistics Administration
Cambridge Int’l College
Int’l Honours Group Diploma - Materials Management
Cambridge Int’l College
Certificate in Purchasing Resource Management - undefined
Cambridge Int’l College
Certificate in Business Administration - undefined
The College of Professional Management
COURCES - undefined
Certificate of Completion “Basics of Supply Chain Management” APICS Toronto - undefined
Certificate in “Supply Chain Awareness Training” - undefined
Humber College