Abrar Akram

Procurement & Outsourcing Agent

Nawab Group (Bahrain) • Freelance

May 2025 - Present • 1 yr 1 mo

Provide end-to-end procurement and outsourcing services for international and local clients by identifying reliable suppliers, manufacturers, and service providers that meet quality, pricing, and delivery requirements. Conduct market research, supplier sourcing, and vendor evaluations to ensure cost-effective and compliant procurement solutions. Negotiate prices, MOQs, payment terms, and contracts on behalf of clients to secure competitive deals and reduce sourcing risks. Coordinate product sampling, quality checks, factory audits, and pre-shipment inspections to ensure specifications and standards are met. Manage order placement, production follow-ups, and timelines while liaising with suppliers, freight forwarders, customs agents, and warehouses to ensure smooth fulfilment. Support clients with import/export documentation, logistics planning, and regulatory compliance where required. Act as a trusted representative for clients, maintaining transparent communication, detailed reporting, and risk mitigation throughout the sourcing cycle. Continuously optimize procurement strategies, improve supplier performance, and help clients scale operations profitably through efficient outsourcing solutions.

Import & Export Coordinator

LANSAR TRADING CO LLC (UAE) • Full time

Dec 2020 - Mar 2025 • 4 yrs 3 mos

Responsible for managing end-to-end international trade operations, ensuring smooth, compliant, and cost-effective movement of goods across borders. Coordinate with suppliers, freight forwarders, shipping lines, customs brokers, and overseas clients to execute shipments from origin to destination. Prepare, review, and manage all import/export documentation, including commercial invoices, packing lists, bills of lading, certificates of origin, HS codes, and customs declarations. Ensure compliance with international trade regulations, customs laws, Incoterms, and country-specific import/export requirements. Plan and monitor shipments, track cargo movement, resolve delays, and handle claims, discrepancies, or clearance issues. Negotiate freight rates, manage logistics costs, and support budgeting and reporting. Maintain accurate trade records, update ERP or logistics systems, and provide regular shipment status reports to management and clients. Support supplier sourcing, contract execution, and coordination with warehouses and last-mile delivery partners. Continuously improve logistics efficiency, reduce risks, and contribute to profitable, timely, and secure trade operations.