Zulfikar Hathiyani

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DISC Type : SD

Sourcing Lead at GE Vernova

Greater Toronto Area, Canada

Overview

Zulfikar is a PMP-certified Sourcing Lead at GE Vernova, specializing in global strategic sourcing and procurement for manufacturing. He consistently delivers 12-15% cost savings by managing supplier portfolios and leading cross-functional teams. Colleagues describe him as professional, dependable, and a strong leader with vast experience.

He is deeply involved in community service as the president of the Ansaar Foundation, a non-profit organization that works to help the less-fortunate. His commitment to making a positive impact in his community is a core part of his identity outside of his professional work.

He was honored with the Queens Platinum Jubilee Pin for his outstanding contributions and service to the Scarborough-Guildwood community.

Personality Overview

Planner & Achiever

Decisive But Calm

Dynamic But Sincere

They might take some time to make their mind up but once they do, they don't change it easily.  They exhibit a rare combination of being result-oriented but patient at the same time. They are very professional in their approach and can weigh multiple perspectives together.

Topics They Care About

Cost Reduction
His work consistently focuses on delivering significant cost savings, between 12-15%, through strategic sourcing, supplier negotiations, and commercial governance.
Program Management
As a PMP-certified professional, he has extensive experience leading complex new product introductions and managing cross-functional teams to meet deadlines and control costs.
Supplier Management
He manages and governs global supplier portfolios across North America, Europe, and Asia, focusing on performance, risk mitigation, and contractual compliance.

Media Appearances

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Work History

3-2023
Sourcing Lead at GE Vernova
4-2022 - 3-2023
Senior Program Manager at Vexos
4-2021 - 4-2022
Senior Manufacturing Engineer / Program Manager at Creation Technologies
5-2019 - 4-2021
RPA Progam Manager Advisor at Celestica
4-2015 - 5-2019
New Program Development Program Manager at Celestica

Education

2009 - 2009
Quality Management from University of Manitoba
1995 - 1998
Electronics Engineering Technologist from Sheridan College

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Insights For Selling To Zulfikar

During A Call Or A Meeting

DO's

  • Stick to your standard pitch and qualifying script, don't try to wing it
  • Suggest clear next steps with confidence, don't be vague or hesitant
  • Come across as a trustworthy professional and be respectful, they usually know their game

DONT's

  • Don't go over them unless you are left with no other option
  • Don't focus too much on mutual contacts or bother about other stakeholders, focus on them
  • Don't get into pricing discussions early on, steer conversation towards proven results

When Cold Calling

When Writing An Email

While Negotiating & Closing

    The secret to closing fast with Zulfikar is

  • Strong proof of impact and their conviction will matter the most, but they wouldn't want to act unilaterally either
  • Will you ever get a clear answer from Zulfikar

  • They will say no if they are not convinced but you will have to prompt them.

Insights For Deal Planning

    How fast (or slow) will Zulfikar move?

  • They will want to understand things well but can move fast once they have a clear picture.
  • Can Zulfikar take some risk or not?

  • They have good risk tolerance but are likely to think it through once or twice.

You And Zulfikar

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