Abbas Akhtar

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Procurement Analyst II at American Airlines

Dallas-Fort Worth Metroplex, United States

Overview

Abbas Akhtar is a Procurement Analyst II at American Airlines, where he applies his economics background from the University of Texas at Austin to supply chain challenges. He specializes in managing RFPs, guiding supplier performance, and leveraging data for cost-saving opportunities. Colleagues describe him as a great source of guidance and support.

Outside of work, Abbas is an Eagle Scout who used 3D modeling and graphic design skills to create bilingual recycling stations for a community project. He also authors a financial newsletter, "MARK IT, " where he explains complex topics like inflation and market performance to a broader audience.

Unique fact: He created a newsletter to break down why the price we pay for gas at the pump differs from the price of crude oil.

Personality Overview

ROI Conscious

Hard To Convince

Upfront

They respond well to confident salespeople.  They don’t always try to control the conversation but neither do they like yielding it fully. They care equally about the product and its potential impact.

Topics They Care About

Supply Chain Economics
As a procurement analyst at American Airlines, he leverages market insights and RFPs to find cost-saving opportunities in the supply chain.
Financial Markets
He authors the "MARK IT" newsletter, where he frequently discusses and simplifies topics like inflation, the S&P 500, and Treasury bonds for his readers.
Data-Driven Procurement
Holds a Data Analytics Essentials certification and uses dashboards and matrices to monitor and guide supplier performance in his role.

Media Appearances

Abbas has no verified media appearances

Work History

2-2025
Procurement Analyst II at American Airlines
1-2024 - 2-2025
Procurement Analyst at American Airlines
6-2023 - 8-2023
Area Manager Intern at Amazon
6-2022 - 8-2022
Swim Lessons Coordinator at YMCA of Austin

Education

6-2020 - 12-2023
Bachelor of Arts - BA from The University of Texas at Austin - College of Liberal Arts
6-2020 - 12-2023
Minor from The University of Texas at Austin - College of Liberal Arts

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Insights For Selling To Abbas

During A Call Or A Meeting

DO's

  • Make sure that they have the necessary authority, they could present false stature sometimes
  • Tell them that you are there to help them create visible impact within their organization
  • Make sure that you you respond to any queries from them quickly

DONT's

  • Don't try too hard to get friendly, let it happen with time
  • Avoid long winding pitches, stay objective
  • Don’t try to be an alpha salesperson, give them equal space

When Cold Calling

When Writing An Email

While Negotiating & Closing

    The secret to closing fast with Abbas is

  • Conviction in the product matters to them, followed by proof points and strong testimonials.
  • Will you ever get a clear answer from Abbas

  • They may not be very forthcoming, but they will say no if needed.

Insights For Deal Planning

    How fast (or slow) will Abbas move?

  • Their decision making speed is somewhere in the middle.
  • Can Abbas take some risk or not?

  • They can take risks but after weighing up the pros and cons.

You And Abbas

Personality Compatibility


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