Mohammed Akram Qureshi

Results-driven and strategically focused procurement leader with over 20 years of experience in managing high-value procurement portfolios across EPC projects in the energy and construction sectors. Proven expertise in category management, supplier development, contract negotiation, and cost optimization, with a strong track record of delivering significant savings and improving supply chain resilience. Adept at leading cross-functional teams, aligning procurement strategies with business objectives, and leveraging data-driven insights to support project delivery. Skilled in managing multi-million dollar procurement budgets, implementing long-term agreements, and driving operational excellence in complex project environments.

• Lead strategic procurement for a high-value category portfolio with annual spending of AED 500 million, covering CAPEX, OPEX, MRO, construction materials, and project-specific items across EPC energy infrastructure projects.  
• Drive cost optimization through strategic sourcing, competitive bidding, and value engineering, achieving savings exceeding AED 25.5 million in FY 2024–25.  
• Develop and implement long-term agreements (LTAs) to secure supply continuity, reduce procurement complexity, and minimize administrative overhead—consolidating non-strategic items under LTAs to reduce PO volume by 30%.  
• Conduct comprehensive market analysis to identify and onboard new suppliers for critical and strategic materials, enhancing supply chain resilience and reducing dependency on single sources.  
• Lead end-to-end procurement processes including tendering, bid evaluation, commercial negotiations, and contract finalization, ensuring compliance with HSE, legal, and corporate standards.  
• Collaborate with Engineering and Project Management Teams to interpret scope requirements, forecast material needs, and ensure timely delivery of project items.  
• Oversee procurement operations across multiple projects, ensuring adherence to global procurement policies, delegated authority matrices (DAM), and KPIs.  
• Manage supplier performance through regular evaluations, recommending corrective actions to mitigate risks and improve delivery performance.  
• Promote sustainable procurement practices by identifying low-carbon suppliers and minimizing environmental impact across the supply chain.

Bachelor of Engineering (Civil Engineering) – 1995 | Sardar Patel University, Gujarat - India