Yahya Rasheed Surya: Driving Procurement Excellence & AI-Powered Supply Chain Innovation
Yahya Rasheed Surya, CSCP (APICS-USA) ✔️: Two decades in Supply Chain, Driving AI & Procurement & Logistics Transformation
Driving Supply Chain Excellence Through Strategic Leadership, AI, Digital Transformation & Innovation
Meet Yahya Rasheed Surya, a seasoned Supply Chain, Strategic Sourcing & Procurement Leader with 2 decades of diversified professional experience across Pakistan’s textile, steel, pharmaceutical, telecommunications, and industrial sectors.
Currently serving as General Manager – Sourcing & Procurement at Al-Karam Textile Mills Pvt. Ltd., Yahya leads strategic sourcing, procurement, and merchandising functions, driving operational excellence, supply chain resilience, and sustainable business value.
Throughout his professional journey, he has demonstrated strong leadership in procurement transformation, strategic sourcing, supplier relationship management, process improvement, and organizational development, with a focus on aligning supply chain strategies with broader business objectives.
A passionate advocate of Artificial Intelligence and technology-driven transformation, Yahya actively promotes AI adoption, intelligent process automation, Business Intelligence (BI), advanced analytics, and data-driven decision-making to enhance operational efficiency, strengthen governance, and develop future-ready supply chain functions.
Beyond his corporate leadership responsibilities, Yahya is also a Supply Chain Trainer and Lecturer, committed to knowledge sharing, professional development, and bridging the gap between academic learning and industry practices. As a member of Global Procurement & Supply Chain (GPS), he actively engages with the professional community to promote collaboration, innovation, and emerging industry practices.
His career spans leadership roles at 3Ms International, Naveena Steel, Agha Steel Industries, Amarant Pharmaceuticals, Getz Pharma, and PTCL, providing him with extensive cross-industry exposure and a comprehensive understanding of complex supply chain ecosystems.
He holds an MBA in Supply Chain Management and is an APICS Certified Supply Chain Professional (CSCP), combining academic knowledge, professional credentials, and practical leadership expertise.
His leadership philosophy is rooted in empowering people, embracing technology, challenging conventional processes, and transforming procurement from a transactional function into a strategic business enabler.
Through his commitment to leadership excellence, digital innovation, continuous improvement, and talent development, Yahya continues to contribute toward building smarter, agile, and future-ready supply chain organizations.
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