Ahmad Shahaab
Ghaziabad,India
Summary
Results-driven procurement professional with expertise in vendor sourcing, contract management, and supplier evaluation. Proficient in demand forecasting, inventory monitoring, and ensuring supply continuity through advanced use of Microsoft Excel, SAP B1, and SAP MM. Demonstrated ability to coordinate cross-functional teams, conduct cost analysis, and prepare detailed reports while maintaining policy compliance. Committed to optimising procurement processes and enhancing stakeholder communication to drive organisational success.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
4
4
years of post-secondary education
Work history
Associate Procurement Manager
Ango-Zara
Noida, India
2024.07 - 2025.12
- Led supplier selection and category strategy for high-volume ingredients, achieving 12% cost savings while maintaining quality and service standards.
- Drafted and reviewed procurement contracts, ensuring 100% compliance with company policies and reducing supplier risk exposure by 15%.
- Partnered with finance and operations to align procurement budgets with forecasts, improving working capital utilisation by 20%.
- Mentored and trained two junior buyers on negotiation, supplier evaluation, etc., enhancing team productivity by 30%.
Assistant Procurement Manager
Ango-Zara
Noida, India
2021.09 - 2022.12
- Managed procurement for a newly acquired biscuit & candy unit, including MRO, spare parts, utilities, and packaging.
- Conducted product/service comparisons and supplier evaluations, ensuring contract compliance.
- Improved forecasting accuracy by 30%, reducing emergency procurement and preventing downtime.
- Delivered $300K in annual savings (~18%) through negotiation, local sourcing, and vendor consolidation.
Senior Procurement Executive
Ango-Zara
Noida, India
2020.10 - 2021.09
- Maintained updated supplier records and implemented forecast-based planning for indirect categories.
- Coordinated with engineering teams to align procurement with maintenance schedules.
- Negotiated new shipping terms and transitioned to FOB, reducing landed costs by $2.2M annually.
- Developed Excel templates for evaluating purchase vs. usage across multiple departments.
Procurement Executive
Ango-Zara
Noida, India
2018.08 - 2020.10
- Managed procurement for speciality ingredients and packaging in the FMCG trading and manufacturing setup.
- Liaised with vendors to ensure timely delivery and full compliance with import requirements.
- Conducted pricing trend research and aligned procurement decisions with market movements.
- Reduced material wastage by 12% by improving alignment between forecasted and actual sales.
Education
MSc - Global Logistics and Supply Chain Analytics
Edinburgh Napier University
2023.01 - 2024.01
B.Sc.(Hons.) - Chemistry
Aligarh Muslim University
2015.01 - 2018.01
Skills
- Procurement: Vendor Sourcing Contract Management Product Comparison Supplier Evaluation Policy Compliance
- Planning: Demand Forecasting Inventory Monitoring Purchase Order Processing Supply Continuity
- Analytics & Tools: Microsoft Excel (Advanced) SAP B1 SAP MM Internal Procurement Systems
- Collaboration: Cross-Functional Coordination Cost Analysis Report Preparation Stakeholder Communication
Websites
LANGUAGES, SKILLS AND CERTIFICATES
Languages: English (Fluent), Hindi (Fluent)
PERSONAL INFORMATION
- Full Name : Ahmad Shahaab
- Father's Name : Khursheed Alam
- Date of Birth : 23-08-1997
- Nationality : Indian
- Gender : Male
- Marital Status : Unmarried
PASSPORT DETAILS
- Passport Number : U4124558
- Date of Issue : 05/10/2020
- Date of Expiry : 04/10/2030
- Place of Issue : Ghaziabad, India
Timeline
Associate Procurement Manager
Ango-Zara
2024.07 - 2025.12
MSc - Global Logistics and Supply Chain Analytics
Edinburgh Napier University
2023.01 - 2024.01
Assistant Procurement Manager
Ango-Zara
2021.09 - 2022.12
Senior Procurement Executive
Ango-Zara
2020.10 - 2021.09
Procurement Executive
Ango-Zara
2018.08 - 2020.10
B.Sc.(Hons.) - Chemistry
Aligarh Muslim University
2015.01 - 2018.01