Waleed Mehdi

Leading the Spend of PKR 20+ bn across Direct and Indirect categories, including Operational Materials, Glass, Preforms, Coolers, Concentrate, Imports, CAPEX, Service Contracts, Rental Services, and Third-Party Outsourcing, ensuring compliance with corporate policies of company, procurement governance, and business objectives. - Delivered PKR 90+ million in annual cost savings (2025) through strategic sourcing initiatives, contract optimization, and volume-based deals, achieving 108% of the company's annual savings target while supporting Budget, MRP requirements & profitability. - Optimized KPI Monitoring Developed dashboards in BI and weekly reports to optimize process and to improve procurement performance by taking data driven descisions. - Responsible of company's P&L by managing inventory levels aligning with budget & MRP.

Led Indirect Procurement & CAPEX of Green Field Plant : Managed imports, CAPEX projects, contracts, and OPEX for Gujranwala & Faisalabad plants, overseeing a total spend of over PKR 6 Bn. Boosted operational efficiency by 20% by leveraging SAP MM for procurement optimization. Vendor Management & P2P Compliance : Identified and evaluated new vendors, maintained strong relationships with existing suppliers, and negotiated favorable terms while ensuring full compliance with SOPs. Enhanced supplier compliance by 20% by implementing SOPs and rigorous auditing processes. Negotiated Significant Savings : Led negotiations resulting in savings of over PKR 900 million, particularly in machinery purchases, HVAC systems, services outsourcing, and importation of equipment. Managed Tenders & Bidding : Successfully handled tenders, scrap material resale, and comparative bidding for high-value CAPEX items, including RFQ/RFI management and spend analysis initiatives. Cost Control & Efficiency : Monitored and identified cost-reduction opportunities, and contributed to overall business efficiency and profitability through TCO analysis & localization. Improved procurement process efficiency by 12%, resulting in 500K annual savings. Procurement KPI Reporting : Analyzed and reported on procurement KPIs to identify areas for improvement and enhance procurement performance. Contract Management : Collaborated with Legal & Controls to develop over 60 contracts, ensuring all terms and conditions mitigated risk and protected the company’s interests. SAP Systems Proficiency : Utilized SAP S4Hana and ECC SAP MM/PP modules to track and automate fulfillment of regular consumable item requirements.

Worked on KHS, KRONES & Tetra Pak Machines for maintenance and operations of production lines. Led the launch of New Product of Tropicana in Pakistan. Optimized production processes and managed SAP MM/PP system for inventory management. Responsible for financial audits and compliance with PFA, ISO certifications, and Pepsi regulations.

Oversaw the fabrication, erection, and commissioning of mechanical equipment for cement production. Created and managed schedules ensuring timely execution of tasks. Handled project documentation and contract management. Tracked project costs and prepared invoices for subcontractors. Developed and maintained project schedules using Primavera P6.