A highly experienced professional with expertise in Supply chain , Procurement / Purchase, Policies and procedures development, Gap analysis, Sourcing, SAP implementation, and Supply chain audits.
Factory & Supplier Auditing
Business Writing
SAP Business Workflow
Technical Documentation
Flowchart
Organizational Design & Effectiveness
Communication Strategy
Warehouse Management
Policy Development
Strategic Planning
Supply Chain & Logistics
Case Studies
Inventory Management
Business Process Modeling
Zafar I.
Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
$45/hr
5.0
7 jobs
Procurement & Supply Chain Specialist | Cost Modeling, BOM Analysis & Vendor Optimization Expert
I help businesses reduce procurement costs, structure their supply chain data, and make confident sourcing decisions through disciplined cost modeling and vendor analysis.
With 12+ years of experience across KSA and the GCC, I specialize in turning complex procurement, BOMs, and supplier pricing into clear, decision-ready models for management and investors.
What I specialize in
✔ BOM structuring & normalization
✔ Cost modeling & scale pricing (MOQ, tiers, landed cost)
✔ Strategic sourcing & supplier negotiation (local & international)
✔ Vendor performance & cost-saving analysis
✔ Excel dashboards for cost, ROI, and supplier tracking
I’ve supported operations across construction, landscaping, and warehouse sectors, where accuracy, cost control, and supplier discipline directly impact margins.
How I create value
Identify and eliminate hidden procurement costs
Structure pricing for scale and funding readiness
Improve vendor accountability and cost transparency
Build dashboards that management can actually use
Bridge procurement, operations, and finance with clear reporting
Core Tools & Skills
Excel & Google Sheets (advanced modeling & dashboards)
Procurement systems & vendor scorecards
Budget tracking & ROI analysis
Cross-functional coordination
enior Procurement & Supply Chain Consultant
I am a Procurement and Supply Chain Professional with over 20 years of experience in procurement, inventory management, sourcing, supply chain operations, facilities management, construction materials, MEP procurement, and ERP systems across Saudi Arabia and Pakistan.
I help businesses reduce procurement costs, optimize inventory levels, improve supplier performance, and build structured systems that support sustainable growth.
My expertise combines procurement operations, inventory planning, data analysis, process improvement, and automation to help organizations gain visibility and control over their purchasing and stock management activities.
Core Expertise
✔ Procurement & Strategic Sourcing
✔ Inventory Management & Optimization
✔ Supply Chain Operations
✔ SAP MM & ERP Systems
✔ Vendor Development & Negotiation
✔ Inventory Aging & ABC Analysis
✔ Reorder Point & Safety Stock Planning
✔ Excel Dashboards & Reporting
✔ Power BI Analytics
✔ Facilities Management Procurement
✔ Construction & MEP Procurement
✔ Warehouse & Spare Parts Management
✔ Tendering & RFQ Management
Industries Served
Facilities Management
Construction
Landscaping
MEP Contracting
Manufacturing
Industrial Supply
Property Management
Maintenance Operations
Key Achievements
• Managed procurement portfolios exceeding SAR 12 Million annually
• Reduced procurement costs through strategic sourcing and supplier negotiations
• Implemented inventory control systems and procurement procedures
• Developed procurement KPIs and reporting frameworks
• Led supplier evaluation and vendor management programs
• Improved purchasing cycle times and inventory visibility
If you are looking for a consultant who understands both operational procurement and inventory optimization, I would be pleased to discuss your project.
Skills Section
Procurement
Strategic Sourcing
Supply Chain Management
Inventory Management
Inventory Optimization
Demand Planning
SAP MM
ERP Systems
Excel Dashboard
Power BI
Vendor Management
Contract Negotiation
Warehouse Management
Data Analysis
Process Improvement
Supply Chain Management
Order Management
Inventory Management
Supply Chain & Logistics
Bill of Materials
Private Labeling & White Labeling
Request for Proposal
Amazon Vendor Central
Contract Management
Factory & Supplier Auditing
Market Analysis
Product Sourcing
Order Processing
Price & Quote Negotiation
Buying
Syed Zeshan A.
Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
$25/hr
5.0
3 jobs
Planner and Supply Chain Specialist helping e-commerce and DTC brands with inventory management, demand forecasting, procurement, and sourcing. I turn messy spreadsheets, unclear product costing, and unstructured operations into simple, reliable systems that give you clarity and control.
I recently delivered a $1,725 supply chain project on Upwork (5-star rating) covering global sourcing, logistics coordination, and inventory optimization.
Services I offer:
- Demand Forecasting & Inventory Planning (Excel / Google Sheets)
- Inventory Tracking, Optimization & Stock Control
- Product Costing & Cost Reduction Models
- Supplier Sourcing & Procurement (Alibaba & Global)
- Logistics Coordination & Supply Planning
- Supply Chain Data Cleanup, Dashboards & Reporting (Power BI / Excel)
Results I've delivered:
- Reduced excess inventory by 25%
- Achieved 90% on-time production
- Managed international sourcing and procurement
- Improved operational structure for e-commerce and DTC businesses
Tools & expertise: Microsoft Excel, Google Sheets, Power BI, demand planning, time series forecasting, supply chain optimization, warehouse and inventory management.
How I work:
1. Understand your current problem.
2. Fix the root cause.
3. Build a system you can actually use.
Newer to Upwork but backed by years of supply chain experience across e-commerce and consulting. Send me a message with your challenge, and I'll review it and suggest a clear approach before we start.
Supply Chain Management
Supply Chain Management Software
Demand Planning
Time Series Forecasting
Microsoft Power BI Data Visualization
Data Analysis
Inventory Management
Warehouse Management
Microsoft Excel
Supply Chain Optimization
Sheraz S.
Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
$20/hr
5.0
8 jobs
Greetings!
If you're looking for individual for supply chain management, data analysing, inventory management or warehouse management so here's a brief overview for myself
I am working since 2015 in this time period i worked with different organisation which was US based, PAKISTAN based and now i am working with SAUDI based organisation and I'm specialists in Data analysing, inventory management, logistics management, supply chain management, warehouse management, ERP system, advanced excel and many more.
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