FARHAN ARSHAD
Atwell, Perth
Summary
Hardworking Procurement professional with many years of experience maintaining vendor relationships to facilitate cost-effective and timely purchasing functions. Excellent negotiation and contract development skills.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
Work History
Procurement Officer
Evolution Mining
09.2024 - 08.2025
- Assisted in sourcing suppliers and vendors for procurement needs
- Conducted market research to identify potential cost-saving opportunities
- Supported inventory management through tracking and documentation of supplies
- Collaborated with team members to streamline purchasing processes
- Prepared purchase orders and maintained accurate records of transactions
Supply Chain Manager
Living Nine B.V.
05.2021 - 04.2024
- Researched and sourced private-label products for their Bol.com store in the Netherlands. Sourcing involved searching trusted suppliers on 1688.com and Alibaba, and negotiating with them to ensure healthy margins for the company
- Launched and supervised operations for Amazon Germany store, including market research, product sourcing, and managing ad campaigns for optimal profitability.
- Optimized inventory management processes to enhance supply chain efficiency.
- Collaborated with suppliers to negotiate contracts and secure favorable terms.
- Analyzed demand forecasts to align production schedules with market needs.
- Managed procurement activities, driving cost savings through strategic sourcing and contract negotiations.
Education
Bachelor of Science - ELECTRICAL ENGINEERING
UET LAHORE
LAHORE, PAKISTAN09-2018
INTERMEDIATE - Pre-Engineering
BISE RAWALPINDI
RAWALPINDI, PAKISTAN04-2014
MATRICULATION - SCIENCE
BISE RAWALPINDI
RAWALPINDI, PAKISTAN04-2012
Skills
- Supplier relationship management
- Purchasing strategy
- E-procurement systems
- Document preparation
- Vendor relations
- Expertise in Microsoft Word
Languages
English
Full Professional
Urdu
Native or Bilingual
Hindi
Native or Bilingual
Timeline
Procurement Officer
Evolution Mining
09.2024 - 08.2025
Supply Chain Manager
Living Nine B.V.
05.2021 - 04.2024
Bachelor of Science - ELECTRICAL ENGINEERING
UET LAHORE
INTERMEDIATE - Pre-Engineering
BISE RAWALPINDI
MATRICULATION - SCIENCE
BISE RAWALPINDI