Agile Procurement & Strategic Sourcing

Hello, I'm Md. Zillur Rahman

An agile procurement & strategic sourcing professional with 15+ years of experience leading vendor, contract, and negotiation management; establishing Framework Contracts & Agreements; and optimizing end‑to‑end Procure‑to‑Pay (P2P) workflows.

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KA-14/2A, Baridhara North Road, Kalachadpur, Dhaka-1212, Bangladesh

Profile

Experienced agile procurement professional with 15+ years of expertise in strategically sourcing indirect goods and services, backed by robust policies and effective management. Skilled in vendor, procurement, strategic sourcing, contract, and negotiation management. Successful in establishing Framework Contracts and Agreements through comprehensive tendering. Holds an MBS in Management and specialized certifications in procurement and supply chain operations.

Recent Role

Senior Manager, Procurement — Friendship (Jul 2023–Jun 2025)

Experience

15+ Years

Education

MBS (Management), National University — 2012

Contact

+8801711578341 · +8801712378526 · [email protected]

Experience

Senior Manager — Friendship (Dhaka)

01 Jul 2023 — 30 Jun 2025
  • Established strategies for procuring goods and services meeting organizational needs and compliance.
  • Managed the procurement process from issuing POs to tracking shipments; led team per supply schedule.
  • Tactical & strategic supplier sourcing; negotiated contracts; onboarding per SOP & policies.
  • Implemented ERP and designed full P2P workflow aligned with best practices & internal policy.
  • Conducted KPI-based evaluations; provided coaching & mentoring to staff for capability development.

Manager — Friendship (Dhaka)

01 Jan 2022 — 30 Jun 2023
  • Oversaw end‑to‑end procurement ensuring timely, compliant, cost‑effective acquisition.
  • Assisted sectors with project procurement plans; ensured timely implementation.
  • Reviewed annual plan; assigned team work; monitored progress against objectives.
  • Developed strategies; negotiated advantageous terms; reviewed supplier contracts.
  • Evaluated contractual risk; set secure terms; optimized solicitations by thresholds.

Assistant Manager — Friendship (Dhaka)

01 Jan 2019 — 31 Dec 2021
  • Handled day‑to‑day procurement; vendor management and onboarding per donor plans.
  • Guided peers to procure per policy; managed vendor screening, performance, and approvals.
  • Awarded contracts per policy; reviewed existing contracts and mitigated risks.
  • Led tendering; managed performance and evaluations; vetted appraisal for final listing.

Procurement Officer — Friendship (Dhaka)

18 Oct 2015 — 31 Dec 2018
  • Performed daily purchases per plan & donor guidelines; market surveys and sourcing.
  • Circulated solicitations, vetted responses, and supported compliant awards.
  • Ensured field procurements followed FRIENDSHIP policies & donor guidelines.
  • Conducted donor‑compliant tendering; managed annual vendor evaluations.
  • Market visits and partner engagement to secure efficient goods/services.

Procurement Officer — Sreepur Village UK (Gazipur)

20 Aug 2014 — 15 Oct 2015
  • Planned short/long‑term procurement; sourced reliable suppliers and umbrella agreements.
  • Helped requesters draft PRs; facilitated workshops on updated procurement rules.
  • Negotiated & managed vendors; ensured donor/organizational compliance.
  • Collected quotations; prepared bid summaries; supported committee approvals.
  • Awarded and prepared solicitations as needed.

Asset Transfer Facilitator — CARE (Dinajpur)

01 Sep 2012 — 15 Aug 2014
  • Prepared procurement plans & schedules per PR; market visits and compliant purchases.
  • Ensured USAID & CARE rules/regulations; collected RFQs; prepared bid summaries for committee.
  • Procured livelihood assets for SHOUHARDO II beneficiaries; developed compliant solicitations.
  • Built provider network to assure quality services and inputs.

Procurement Assistant — MRS Powertech Ltd (Dhaka)

01 Nov 2011 — 31 Aug 2012
  • Supported materials procurement; frequent market visits; vendor liaison; quotation collection.
  • Followed up deliveries; tracked store inventory (e.g., solar items) and produced reports.

Major Accomplishments

Strategy

Strategic Sourcing

Delivered cost reductions and quality enhancements via category strategies and supplier optimization.

Negotiation

High‑Value Negotiations

Negotiated key supplier contracts with optimal terms and long‑term benefits.

Innovation

Process Innovation

Implemented innovative procurement processes to increase efficiency and streamline operations.

Partnerships

Vendor Partnerships

Built strong supplier relationships securing advantageous partnerships and collaboration.

Risk

Risk Management

Managed supplier risk assessments to safeguard supply chain integrity.

Leadership

Cross‑functional Leadership

Led teams to surpass procurement KPIs and objectives.

Skills & Categories

Categories

ICT Products & Services Medical & Healthcare Agriculture & Livelihood Green Energy CAPEX Construction Works & Services

Core Skills

  • Strategic Sourcing & Category Management
  • Vendor Acquisition, Appraisal & Performance Management
  • Contracting, Framework Agreements & Tendering
  • Donor Compliance (UNICEF, UNHCR, USAID, etc.)
  • Risk Assessment & Mitigation
  • ERP Implementation & P2P Workflow Design

Education & Certifications

Academic

  • MBS (Management), National University of Bangladesh — 2012 (2nd Division)
  • Higher Secondary education in Business Studies

Professional

  • Executive Diploma in Procurement & Supply Chain — UniAthena
  • Certificate in Contract Management — Procurement Learning (with World Bank)
  • Procurement & Logistics — DisasterReady
  • UNICEF Agora — Procurement Management
  • Supply Chain Management — UNHCR

References

Md. Monwar Faruq Chowdhury

Head of Procurement & Supply, FRIENDSHIP

01714117736

[email protected]

Farhana Shampa

Quality Assurance Manager — Supply Chain, ICDDR,B

01834528089

[email protected]

Khokon Kumar Kundu

Sub‑Grants Officer, UNDP

01716066943

[email protected]

Contact

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[email protected]

+8801711578341 · +8801712378526

Address

KA-14/2A, Baridhara North Road, Kalachadpur, Dhaka-1212, Bangladesh