Strategic sourcing
RFx development, supplier qualification, cost analysis, negotiation and category decisions grounded in operational reality.
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Procurement
Professional.
Procurement and supply-chain professional with international manufacturing experience, ERP implementation exposure and responsibility within organizations managing more than US$50 million in annual procurement volume.
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I make complex supply decisions clear—connecting commercial strategy with disciplined execution, from sourcing and negotiation through planning, logistics and supplier performance.
15+Years in procurement and supply chain
30%Procurement cycle improvement
100%Supply continuity maintained
US$50M+Annual procurement environment
Operational execution
MRP-driven purchasing, BOM support, expediting, international freight, customs documentation and issue resolution.
Systems & transformation
Epicor Kinetic, RAMCO, SAP and SAGE—supported by hands-on experience guiding teams through ERP change.
Speculative concept aircraftMW-X112
MILKY WAY
MILKY WAY
Technology horizon
Engineering the
next supply chain.
My developing technical interests connect procurement with the platforms reshaping advanced manufacturing: electric vehicles, autonomous systems, IoT, eVTOL aircraft, BVLOS operations and aerospace supply chains.
Speculative fiction · conceptual only
MW-X112
Milky Way
An imaginative exploration of autonomy, self-sustaining energy, onboard manufacturing and distant-space operations—not a claim of current engineering capability.
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Perpetual endurance
Self-sustaining energy and resource cycles allow the platform to remain airborne indefinitely after takeoff.
Intergalactic range
Autonomous navigation supports operations in another galaxy followed by a self-directed return journey.
Mission fabrication
An onboard matter foundry conceptually produces mission-configured defensive payloads using information gathered by its sensor system.
Spectrum dominance
A fictional cyber-electromagnetic suite recognizes hostile network signatures and can isolate, freeze, disrupt or jam adversarial craft.
In-flight systems foundry
The platform can fabricate speculative cross-galaxy devices and payloads while remaining in flight.
GFM-112 field projector
A centreline gravitic-field payload travels at a conceptual 112 km/s and varies local gravity from 10× to 1,000×—or proportionally in the inverse direction.
Orbital displacement
A controlled gravitational gradient can conceptually pull an asteroid—or even a planet—away from its established orbit and redirect its path through space.
Selected experience
Aug 2022 — May 2026
Purchasing Agent
Due North · Brampton, Canada
End-to-end sourcing across Cooling and Modular divisions, international logistics, P2P controls and the Epicor Kinetic rollout.
30% faster procurement cycle · 100% supply continuityView role details
Role scope
- Executed RFQs, quote comparisons, negotiations, ordering and supplier development in a high-pressure, frequently changing MRP environment.
- Partnered with procurement leadership on P2P improvement, strategic priorities and the Epicor Kinetic transition.
- Managed overseas shipments, import documentation, marine insurance, USMCA considerations and container visibility.
Categories
Electrical and electronic components, steel and stainless steel, fabricated parts, glass, wood, hardware, copper products, chemicals, gases, powder coating, packaging and logistics.
Systems & tools
Epicor Kinetic, DSI, FileCenter and Microsoft Excel.
Nov 2021 — Feb 2022
Purchaser
Piddi Design Associates · Mississauga, Canada
Supported fast-moving architectural millwork and store-fixture programs through SAGE, Fusion 360 drawings and disciplined PO controls.
600+ purchase orders in 80 working daysView role details
Role scope
- Worked with Production, Millwork, Paint Shop, Design and Project Management to translate approved requirements into purchase orders.
- Reviewed Fusion 360 drawings, verified packing slips and created traceable UL-tag records for electrical components.
- Created the company’s first purchase-order log and recommended improvements to process flow.
Categories
Architectural millwork, store fixtures, woodworking materials, paint-shop requirements, electrical components and related project supplies.
Systems & tools
SAGE, Fusion 360, Microsoft Excel and hybrid PC/Mac workflows.
Feb 2020 — Sep 2021
Purchaser
Mirror Interiors · Oakville, Canada
Managed custom-glass procurement, technical detailing, expediting and coordination across demanding made-to-order projects.
1,800+ POs · 10,000+ custom glass panelsView role details
Role scope
- Sourced and evaluated trade partners, analysed tenders and quotations, negotiated terms and released purchase orders.
- Designed, priced and specified custom panels to 1/16-inch precision, including finishes, tempering, polishing, holes, cut-outs, notches and mitres.
- Tracked project materials and ETAs, verified invoices and packing slips, and coordinated damage claims, returns and credits.
Categories
Bulk mirror, clear and custom glass, back-painted glass, shower and architectural hardware, closet systems and project-specific fabricated panels.
Systems & tools
CRL shower-design software, DOS-based purchasing software and Microsoft Excel.
Jun 2019 — Jan 2020
Production Associate
Hunter Douglas · Brampton, Canada
Built manufacturing-floor perspective across fabrication, assembly, quality assurance, packaging and shipping.
Cross-functional production and quality experienceView role details
Role scope
- Worked across rail and spring preparation, fascia and pipe cutting, fabric design, assembly and final quality review.
- Programmed remote controls for PowerView roller shades and returned non-conforming work for correction.
- Completed final scanning, packaging, destination labelling and carrier preparation.
Categories
Roller-shade components, fabrics, rails, springs, fascia, pipes, hardware, accessories and packaging materials.
Systems & tools
SAP production modules, Eastman Pro, CAD Pro and CNC-machine interfaces.
Jul 2007 — Mar 2015
Senior Procurement Executive
Mulk Holdings FZC · Dubai, UAE
Led broad direct and indirect sourcing for aluminium composite-panel manufacturing, projects, MRO and corporate requirements.
US$5M+ biannual spend · 10–15% annual cost reductionView role details
Role scope
- Managed RFQs, specification reviews, bid comparisons, negotiations, supplier evaluation and purchase-contract decisions.
- Coordinated requirements with Manufacturing, Maintenance, Operations, Warehouse and Quality teams while balancing MOQs and demand planning.
- Supported RAMCO ERP adoption, implemented ISO 9001/14001 procurement processes and helped establish supplier evaluation controls.
Categories
Aluminium coil, LDPE, adhesive and protective films, industrial paint, steel and aluminium fabrication, machinery, MRO, chemicals, safety, construction materials, packaging, IT, logistics and corporate services.
Systems & tools
RAMCO ERP procurement modules, FOCUS systems and Microsoft Excel.
Jul 2011 — Jan 2012
Logistics Executive · Additional Assignment
Mulk Holdings FZC · Dubai, UAE
Supported international trade documentation alongside the core procurement role.
Letter-of-credit and export-documentation experienceView role details
Role scope
- Prepared beneficiary documentation in accordance with letter-of-credit requirements.
- Obtained certificates of origin and coordinated document authorization through the local chamber of commerce.
- Maintained an LC control chart covering validity dates and remaining balances.
Categories
Trade documentation, letters of credit, certificates of origin and shipment records.
Systems & tools
Microsoft Excel-based LC tracking and documentary controls.
Oct 2004 — 2006
Purchasing Assistant
Eurocon Building Industries · Ajman, UAE
Developed foundational purchasing experience in a manual, pre-ERP operating environment.
Foundation in purchasing documentation and follow-upView role details
Role scope
- Prepared purchase enquiries and distributed them to suppliers.
- Followed up quotations and material-delivery commitments.
- Produced handwritten purchase orders and comparison statements for management approval.
Categories
Building-industry materials and general operational requirements.
Systems & tools
Manual purchasing records, fax-based supplier communication and comparison statements.
Third row, 13th from the left—part of the team behind an international manufacturing enterprise.
Image note · Company-edited photograph; the background logo was added to the original image.Learning & credentials
Experience backed by
constant learning.
My current learning and future development are focused on building expertise in electric vehicles, autonomous systems and electric vertical take-off and landing (eVTOL) technologies.
Certificate in Operations & Supply Chain Management
University of Toronto · Completed 2024
Postgraduate Diploma in Logistics & Supply Chain Management
UK RQF Level 7 · 120 credits · Expected May 2027
Executive Diploma in EV System Design & Analysis
In progress · Certification examination pending
Model-Based Systems Engineering
Siemens / Coursera · In progress
IoT Specialization
University of California, Irvine / Coursera · In progress
Linear Algebra · MATLAB · Python
Current technical learning pathways
MATLAB/Simulink Electric Vehicle Model
Guided project · In progress · Drive-cycle, motor-drive, PID-control and vehicle-system modelling
View or download project image Vehicle Dynamics Calculation in MATLAB/Simulink
Guided project · Completed Aug 2026 · Wheel traction, rolling resistance, gradient resistance and acceleration-force calculations
View or download project image Robot Localization with Python and Particle Filters
Coursera Project Certificate · Completed Aug 2026 · Foundational hands-on project; broader study continuing
Fundamentals of Remote Sensing
NASA Applied Remote Sensing Training (ARSET) · Certificate of completion · Awarded Sep 2026
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About Azam
Calm under pressure.
Curious by nature.
I am a procurement professional and former UAE international cricketer based in Brampton, Ontario. Across two decades in procurement, manufacturing and business operations, I have learned that meaningful results come from preparation, sound judgment and trust.
Today, I am bringing that perspective to advanced manufacturing, strategic sourcing and the technologies shaping tomorrow’s supply chains.
“An intuitive learner of new systems and processes—and instrumental in process improvements.”
Unpublished manuscript · Portfolio preview
ERP Made Easy
Practical implementation roadmap.
A practical guide to ERP implementation, responsibilities, process alignment and organizational adoption—developed from hands-on procurement, manufacturing and ERP experience.
Process alignmentRole ownershipChange adoptionImplementation stages
The complete manuscript remains private. A professional review copy may be shared with employers, publishers or collaborators.