Syed Wajahat Ali Shah
About Syed Wajahat Ali Shah
Syed Wajahat Ali Shah is the Procurement Manager for Cans & Valves in the EMEA & APAC regions at SC Johnson, with extensive experience in managing procurement portfolios across multiple sectors and regions.
Company
Syed Wajahat Ali Shah is currently employed at SC Johnson based in Frimley, UK. He holds the position of Procurement Manager for Cans & Valves across the EMEA & APAC regions. SC Johnson is a leading manufacturer of household cleaning supplies and other consumer chemicals.
Title
Syed Wajahat Ali Shah serves as the Procurement Manager for Cans & Valves covering the EMEA and APAC regions at SC Johnson. His role involves overseeing the procurement strategies and managing a diverse range of products. He utilizes his extensive industry experience to steer procurement operations effectively.
Education and Expertise
Syed Wajahat Ali Shah holds an MBA in Finance from the Institute of Business Administration, which he completed over a span of five years from 2002 to 2007. He also earned an ACMA in Cost & Management from the Institute of Cost & Management Accountants of Pakistan, studying from 1994 to 2000. His educational background has solidified his expertise in procurement, supply chain management, and financial acumen.
Professional Background
Syed Wajahat Ali Shah has a diversified professional background with extensive experience in procurement management. He previously worked at Rover Spares Limited as Managing Director from 2012 to 2013. Prior to that, he served Reckitt Benckiser Healthcare (UK) Ltd as Purchasing Manager in 2010-2011 and Reckitt Benckiser South Africa as Acting Head of Procurement in 2009. Notably, he was Head of Procurement for Reckitt Benckiser Pakistan Limited from 2008 to 2010 and initially started as Purchase Manager in 2006. His career began with a role at Unilever as Assistant Manager in Supply Management from 2003 to 2006.
Specializations in Procurement
Syed Wajahat Ali Shah specializes in managing procurement portfolios across multiple regions, including Europe, Middle East, Africa, and Asia Pacific. He has developed strategies for various products, including Tin Plate Aerosol Cans, Tin Plate Cans, Aluminium Aerosol Cans, and Valves. His areas of expertise span multiple sectors, such as FMCG, Foods & Beverages, Pharma, Personal Care, Air Care, Pest Control, and Shoe Care. His experience includes global portfolio leadership, category management, risk management, and relationship management.