Syed Riyaz Ahmed

Mobile: 00974 66108035.

Email: syedriyaz5@gmail.com
Professional Objective
Mechanical ENGINEERING PROFESSIONAL
With comprehensive experience in

Material Procurement ……Contracts management……Negotiating Skills…… Team Building and Leadership………..

Procurement Planning & Scheduling…..Critical Path Procurement Management…..Quality Control Management
Quality & Safety Compliance Management…….Stores & Inventory Management……. Cross-Cultural Work Environments………

Executive Procurement Manager with Engineer background and a successful track record, seeking to join a
Credentials new organization and replicate previously achieved results that included,
 Generating an average cost savings of approximately QAR 10 million in past 12 years, on
projects with the total average value of approximately QAR 900 million, by sourcing
alternative yet compatible solutions.
 Improving supplier quality and increasing the supply sources by 400% in one year for a
newly established branch office in Qatar.
 Helped reducing the Projects costs by introducing new suppliers from India & China,
eliminating third party involvement and lowering cost by more than 25%
 Maintain strong vendor relationships, conducted periodic vendor assessment, achieved cost
savings, and negotiated contracts worth QAR 90 million in last three years. Made cost
savings for key categories: Lighting & lighting control systems (7%), BMS (10%), Fire-
fighting and Fire-stopping system (12%), and Audio Visual System (15%), SCADA (8%)
 Established credit facility from Local banks and increased credit facility from suppliers in
terms of value and period by more than 100%, which helped create market accounts to
better secure materials through vendors and regulated cash flow.
 Possessing over 14 years of experience in managing Contracts / Sub-Contracts, Supply chain
management. Project procurement, dealing with sourcing and procuring of Equipment,
materials, consumables, spare parts for various Mechanical & Electrical systems, like
HVAC, Plumbing, Fire-fighting, Fire-Protection, HV, LV, ELV, Emergency lighting,
Security systems, Building management systems etc.

Academic  Jawaharlal Nehru Technological University, India

Achievements Course: B.Tech. Degree in Mechanical Engineering
 Osmania University
Course: (M.B.A) Master of Business Administration
 Member of CIPS (Chartered Institute of Procurement & Supply)
 Proficient in the use of ERP software applications like MAXIMO (Oracle based
comprehensive software for Procurement, inventory, stores). E-PBCS (Enhanced Project
Budget Control System) SAP, MS Office, AutoCAD.

Objective
Looking for a challenging position as a Sr. Procurement Engineer/Manager with a Local/
International Contracting / OIL & GAS / Facility Management company to utilize the
professional experience and Techno Commercial skills of Managing Contracts, Procurement &
Supply Chain Management.

MAIN CHALLENGES
To ensure materials / equipment are sourced from the right suppliers at right time and right cost
to meet end user requirements.
Professional Hitachi Plant Technologies Ltd.
Experience Mar 2007 – Till Date
Assistant Manager.
Procurement & supply chain management, UAE & Qatar.

 Managed all technical aspects of highly complex construction projects. Possess extraordinary talent
producing cost-effective solutions leading to increased productivity and improved safety & quality.
Quickly resolve problems and made decisions using data, design goals and international industry
standards. Demonstrated ability to direct a team of technical professional to meet or exceed project
goals, Adherence to standards, with highly developed technical expertise with exceptional skills in
managing teams. Prepare and implement project procedures and processes, obtain approvals.
 Oversee procurement for project to ensure achievement of project goals & objectives, and compliance
to approved policy & procedures.
 Work with project team to develop a procurement & contacts plan and strategy.
 Facilitate the sourcing and prequalification of bidders, and investigate, analyze and interview
potential suppliers/contractors to determine manufacturing limitations, facilities, equipment, and
quality standards.
 Prepare recommended bidders lists and obtains project and client approvals.
 Direct and/or prepare tender documents and administer the tendering process.
 Facilitate technical evaluations, direct and/or perform commercial analysis and recommend awards.
 Facilitate PO and contract negotiations; prepare 'as-sold' formation, approvals and awards.
 Prepare and distribute procurement status reports and keep key project personnel informed of
important issues affecting budget, schedule, etc.
 Maintain inquiry status reports. Purchase order LOG, Budget status report, comparing the amount
spend and balance budget for respective items.
 Notify the project director/manager with the updated reports with budget forecast analysis on weekly
and monthly basis and in general for the completion of the project.
 Identify and advise management of procurement -related risks inherent in proposals, purchase orders
and contracts.
 Evaluate facts related to contract performance problem areas, determine the most appropriate and
effective remedial actions, and implement such actions.
 Consult with legal, insurance, and other applicable departments when necessary regarding contracts,
purchase orders, changes, amendments, etc. prior to and during execution.
 Support project for the processing of change orders and variations to contract during execution.
 Expedite vendor documentation and delivery.
 Coordinate shop inspections and testing in vendor shop.
 Identify procedures for and manage importation of equipment and materials.
 Coordinate delivery logistics.
 Check supplier invoices and pay applications for accuracy.
 Arrange and participate in conferences between suppliers and engineering, purchasers, inspectors and
other company representatives concerning procurement related issues.
 Prepare reports, letters and other documentation pertaining to procurement activities and maintain
manual or computerized procurement records.
 Provide contract administration during execution including but not limited to change order
processing, invoice review, back charge administration, claims mitigation, and close-out.
 Generate BOQ from tender drawings, prepare and float RFQ’s, make techno commercial comparison
of proposals within the constraints of budget and project specifications.
 Negotiate suitable payment terms to secure the interest of the company and to minimize risk for
respective Incoterms on overseas procurements.
 Arrange and co-ordinate 3rd Party inspections in respective country of origin of products, prior to
dispatch. In order to ensure technical compliance in accordance with the approved technical
submittal.
 Responsible for Subcontractor management, Material inspections and Procurement.
 Attending project progress meetings with the Client & the Consultants.
 Familiar with Qatar Construction Standards 2014 (QCS), ASHRAE, ARI, NFPA, SMACNA, DW
144, BS, ASTM, ANSI, EN, IEE, NEMA, ISO, OSHAS etc. standards.
  Familiar with custom regulation for import/export of goods. Involved in logistic activities for various
equipment from Different parts of the world. Fully aware of the INCOTERMS 2015.

Major Projects Handled/Handling

 Qatar Foundation Head Quarter & Strategic Study Centre: Located in Doha, B+13F, Scope of
works include all MEP Procurement and installation.
 Hamad Medical Center (Bone & Joint Center): Scope of works include all MEP Procurement and
installation.
 NDIA - CRCF PK-59 (Consolidated Rental Car Facility): Scope of works include all MEP
Procurement and installation.
 MBR (Membrane Bio Reactor) Sewage water treatment system: Managed Tendering and made
proposals for various EPC projects for MBR plants like Labor Camp for HBK capacity: 400m3/Day
and 500m3/Day, Labor Camp, Al Khor Labor Camp 28,000 Beds developed by Daruna Capacity:
6500m3/Day, 4000 beds labor camp, developed by Daruna Capacity: 4000 m3/Day. 7Nos. of
Packaged treatment by Public Works Authority (ASHGHAL) etc.
 Pentominium Tower : Located in Dubai Marsa Pentominium Tower Project 6B+G+122F worth
AED 250M for MEP works, which is going to be tallest residential tower next to Burj Khalifa
consisting of Hundred and twenty two floors and seven basements. Scope of work includes all MEP
procurement and Installation. (Project currently on hold)
 Princess Tower: Princess Tower Project 6B+G+100F worth USD 90 Million is declared as the
world’s tallest residential Tower consisting of hundred floors and seven basements. Scope of work
includes all MEP procurement and Installation.
 Palm Jumeira Monorail : Project worth USD 54 Million consists of the stations and for the rail
transit system with in Palm Jumeira.
 Dubai Metro Car park: Project worth AED 115 Million consists of the Car park for the rail transit
system of Dubai Jumeira Car park & Rashidiya car park.

Professional Bin Belaila Baytur L.L.C.

Experience
Dec 2004 – Mar 2007
Procurement Engineer -Dubai, UAE.

Direct and supervise procurement of Project construction material for Mechanical and Electrical systems,
implementing MAXIMO system - Directly supervise 10 staff. Reporting to Project Manager.

To ensure that all materials purchases, whether local or international, are in accordance with Company
policies and Tender Board procedures. To consolidate the RFQ’s from different project sites as per the
commodity, prepare & Float RFQ’s ensure capable bidders are invited with concurrence of consultants
on the proposed bidders list for the requested items (Tender Board items). Issue the Tender to approved
bidders and follow up with them for timely submission.

Responsible for negotiations with the suppliers for the procurement of material - Identify and
Establish Price Agreements, Bulk and Blanket Purchase Orders.

Interface with the consultants and others outside the company for technical and commercial discussion.
Ordering and planning the delivery of the material to match project construction plan for installation and
regular follow up with the suppliers to ensure timely deliveries.

Controlling the total process of procurement, logistics, inventory control, and cost control of the project
through “MAXIMO” software programme for procurement and project management.

Worked on different modules of MAXIMO like Work Order Processing, Inventory, and Purchasing.
Generating weekly, monthly, quarterly, annually and consolidated project reports to the directors.
Progress and possible variations report to contract manager to claim for progress payments of the project
and supporting the contracts Dept. with related information to quote for new projects.

Coordinate with technical specialists and site personnel in identifying and resolving problems of material
 on site. Attend regularly project progress meetings.

Ensure a positive work environment and awareness by all staff to achieve project goals and objectives.
Monitor progress throughout the material procurement cycle, ensuring cost and time constraints are met
and acting to ensure problem resolution, as necessary.

Monitor material availability at site, including quality control inspections and material inspections by
consultants after delivery to site.
Establish and maintain effective QA/QC system in place for the Projects strictly adhering to
standards and specifications.

Major Projects Handled

Palm Jumeirah Shoreline Apartments Project worth US $ 150 Million. Project consists of
Package1&3
Package 1 Shoreline Apartments Project consists of 6 # of Luxurious Residential Apartments
Package 3 Shoreline Apartments Project consists of 4 # of Luxurious Residential -
Total of 10 buildings package 1 & 3 constructed simultaneously within a tight schedule of 18
months.

Shin Nippon Air Technologies (Middle East) U.A.E

Professional
July 2004 – August 2004
Experience
HVAC Design Engineer
Dubai, UAE

Worked as a HVAC Design Engineer with Shin Nippon Air Technologies for the project of
Jebel Ali Power and Desalination Station „L‟ Phase – 1

(HVAC Works) at Dubai in UAE. Directed, coordinated and exercised functional authority for
Designing, HVAC Plant and reporting to consultant to get approval.

To make cooling load calculation using the carrier software E-20, calculation of duct static
pressure for the selection of FCU’s, AHU’s, and selection of Exhaust Fan’s.
Calculating the capacities of fans for mechanical ventilation, roof fan’s, pressurisation fan’s and
Material handling bleeder fans for pumping sand extracted from sand separator units.
Pressurisation calculation to obtain slight positive pressure within the building. Selection of
filters, sand separator units, dampers, duct heaters, humidifiers. Duct designing
Making general arrangement for the installation of equipment and duct routing. Pipe designing
for chilled water
Selection of chillers, pump head calculation and selection of pump’s, calculation of expansion
tank,
Making drawings for general arrangement and making P&I Diagrams.

Air Co. Engineers. Hyderabad, India

Professional
Experience August 2000 – August 2002
Mechanical Engineer
Hyderabad, India

Worked as a design engineer and have completed projects up to 200 tons of capacity for
residential and commercial buildings. Responsibilities included were to make survey of
buildings, Review architectural drawings and extract orientation details for estimation of cooling
load calculation, Selection of machines FCU’s, AHU’s, Chillers, Pumps etc.
 To look after the above mentioned undertakings and complying to given specifications, to make
work distribution charts, To make bill of materials and material procurement sheet along with
the cost of project and cost of maintenance.
Recruited top-tier, international team of highly competent technical professionals for the
organization to achieve crucial corporate objective of obtaining unsurpassed technical talent
assets for the implementation of Mechanical Engineering Projects.
Established project goals, priorities, and timelines and successfully achieve the delicate balance
between creative talents/ ideas while maintaining focus on client needs, business objectives, and
timely deliverables.
Leveraged expert negotiation skills for contract negotiations with client / consultants during
the tendering process. Actively involved in the Project planning and approval of project
estimation for participation in tenders. Oversaw all aspects of Project Planning, manpower and
material procurement and the quality control, to ensure on time completion of all projects.
Played key role in the implementation of Quality and Safety Measures at all levels of project
activities. Performed site supervision. Inspection of work in progress and Quality Control
inspections. Provided technical advice and guidance to mechanical engineering team ensuring
that critical or urgent situations are quickly addressed.

Personal ►Visa Status: Employment Visa, Transferable (NOC Available)

Details ►Nationality: Indian
►Languages: English, Hindi, Telugu, Urdu & Turkish (Basic).
►Gender: Male
►Driving Licence: Holding Valid Qatar Driving Licence
►Date of Birth: 10-03-1979
►Current Salary: QAR 23,050 (P.M) Gross + (Medical insurance, Annual air return ticket for
home town for self & Family)

Syed Riyaz Ahmed

Mob: +974 66108035
E-Mail: syedriyaz5@gmail.com