Muhammad Bilal Sarwar
Procurement Engineer
Khobar, SA.About
Proactive and results-driven Procurement Engineer with 3 years of experience in comprehensive procurement processes, global sourcing, and vendor management for large-scale infrastructure projects. Adept at managing project requirements, executing outsourcing plans, and cultivating strong supplier relationships to ensure cost-effective, timely delivery, and strict compliance with industry and client specifications, including Saudi Aramco standards.
Work
Khobar, Eastern Province, Saudi Arabia
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Summary
Procurement Engineer for the Saudi Aramco Infrastructure and Maintenance Buildings project, overseeing comprehensive procurement and outsourcing activities from vendor selection to delivery.
Highlights
Managed end-to-end procurement lifecycle for critical and long-lead items, including Material Requisition (MR), Technical Bid Evaluation (TBE), Non-Material Requirements (NMR), and Purchase Order (PO) processes, ensuring alignment with 30%, 60%, and 90% design cycles for a key Saudi Aramco project.
Spearheaded Electronic Procurement Management (EPM), meticulously uploading and managing all critical documentation (MRs, TBEs, AWRs, POs, NMRs 601, 602, 603), ensuring audit readiness and compliance with project and client standards.
Conducted comprehensive vendor selection and prequalification from Saudi Aramco's Approved Vendor List (RVL), negotiating commercial offers and terms to optimize quality, delivery, cost, and service levels for diverse products, equipment, and sub-contracts.
Developed and submitted critical procurement reports (CPR, MPSR, IK-OK Report, PO Placement Plan) to Saudi Aramco, maintaining transparent communication and ensuring regulatory compliance for project stakeholders.
Managed Bill of Material (BOM) cost estimations and rigorously analyzed supplier quotes, achieving alignment with project budget constraints and identifying opportunities for cost-effective procurement strategies.
Monitored and managed supplier performance against established delivery timelines and quality standards, tracking material deliveries to multiple project sites to ensure timely arrival and minimize operational disruptions.
Prepared and secured approval for Material Technical Submittal (MTA) and Material Sample Submittal (MSA) packages for both inspectable and finishing items, ensuring full client acceptance from Saudi Aramco.
Coordinated cross-functional efforts with engineering, material control, expediting, and quality assurance teams to clarify technical points, resolve issues, and secure necessary documentation (RFS, MRR, DN), facilitating smooth payment processing and project milestones.
Skills
Procurement & Sourcing
Vendor Management, Contract Negotiation, Global Sourcing, Supply Chain Optimization, RFQ Management, Purchase Order Management, Bid Tabulation, Cost Estimation, Supplier Relationship Management, Material Requirements Planning (MRP).
Project Management Support
Critical Path Analysis, Long-Lead Item Management, Technical Bid Evaluation (TBE), Material Requisition (MR) Processing, Engineering Support, Project Budgeting.
Compliance & Reporting
Saudi Aramco Standards, EPM Documentation, Regulatory Compliance, Procurement Reporting (CPR, MPSR, IK-OK), Audit Preparation, Material Technical Submittal (MTA), Material Sample Submittal (MSA).
Software & Tools
Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Word, Microsoft PowerPoint, Microsoft Outlook.
Interpersonal & Business
Negotiation, Communication (Verbal & Written), Problem-Solving, Analytical Thinking, Business Planning, Cross-functional Collaboration, Team Facilitation, Decision Making.