BIJI BENNY
Abu Dhabi
Summary
Purchasing Executive with 5 years of experience in procurement within the Construction industry Skilled in sourcing construction materials, MEP items, and operational consumables, managing RFQs, supplier negotiations, and purchase orders. Experienced in vendor management, cost optimization, and ensuring timely material delivery while complying with project specifications and procurement procedures. Proficient in commercial evaluation, and supplier coordination to support efficient project and operational procurement.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
Work History
Purchasing Officer
Al Rakha General Contracting LLC
Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates
08.2023 - Current
- Managed daily procurement activities for construction projects including civil, MEP, and finishing materials to ensure uninterrupted site operations.
- Reviewed material requisitions (MRs) from project teams and sourced materials in accordance with project specifications and approved vendor lists.
- Issued RFQs to multiple suppliers, evaluated quotations, and prepared technical and commercial comparison reports for management approval.
- Negotiated with suppliers to obtain competitive pricing, favorable payment terms, and timely delivery schedules.
- Coordinated closely with site engineers, project managers, and warehouse teams to ensure on-time delivery of materials to project sites.
- Prepared and issued Purchase Orders (POs) through ERP systems and monitored supplier performance to ensure compliance with contractual requirements.
- Maintained procurement records, supplier databases, and contract documentation to support audit and project tracking.
- Followed up with suppliers on delivery schedules, material approvals, and logistics to avoid project delays.
- Ensured purchased materials complied with project BOQ, specifications, and consultant approvals.
- Supported the commercial team in cost control initiatives and procurement planning.
Purchase Representative
Able General Trading LLC
Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates
03.2021 - 06.2023
- Managed procurement and supply of operations consumables and industrial materials to Barakah Nuclear Power Plant in accordance with client specifications and compliance requirements.
- Handled sourcing and purchasing of a wide range of materials including industrial chemicals, material waste handling devices, IT equipment, office furniture, and stationery supplies.
- Coordinated with the client procurement team and end users to ensure materials met technical specifications, quality standards, and delivery schedules.
- Imported specialized materials from suppliers in South Korea, ensuring compliance with client specifications, international standards, and import documentation requirements.
- Managed RFQ preparation, quotation analysis, and supplier negotiations to achieve competitive pricing and timely supply.
- Prepared and executed Long Term Purchase Agreements (LTPA) with local suppliers to reduce procurement lead time, secure stable pricing, and improve operational efficiency.
- Maintained strong relationships with local and international suppliers to ensure reliable supply and effective procurement planning.
- Coordinated logistics, shipping documentation, and customs clearance for imported materials, ensuring smooth delivery to the client site.
- Monitored supplier performance in terms of quality, delivery timelines, and compliance with contractual obligations.
- Maintained accurate procurement documentation including purchase orders, contracts, delivery notes, and supplier records.
- Worked closely with internal teams to ensure cost control, budget adherence, and uninterrupted supply of operational materials.
Document Controller
Trends Electro Mechanical Works LLC
Abu Dhabi
01.2020 - 03.2021
- Establishing and Maintaining the Database Management of Project at site using specified document control system.
- Submit and receive the document from External Agencies.
- Control of distribution and record/ archive of all incoming and outgoing engineering drawings/documents.
- Filing documents using standard filing system.
- Maintaining electronic and hard copy filing system of Project drawings/documents.
- Coordinate with Project Personnel for the document control.
- Participate in quality audit.
- Ensuring all contractual correspondence are registered in in-coming registers and stamped.
- Ensuring copies are given to all relevant personnel on time as indicated / advised.
- Ensuring superseded documents are isolated and only latest revisions are issued.
- Ensuring confidential matter is retained in the best ethical way.
- Ensuring appointments and meetings are coordinated.
- Ensuring minutes of meeting are recorded and distributed.
- Ensure soft copies are archived and regular back up are taken.
Financial Research Associate
RR Donnelley & Sons Co
Trivandrum, India
01.2017 - 01.2019
- Associated with world's second largest credit rating agency for rating banking institutions.
- Assessing the financial stability and credit worthiness of the banks operating in United States of America.
- Analyzing the financial reports of the banking institution as per the credit rating framework standards.
- Hands on experience on US GAAP standards.
- Defining financial reports by associating reports to US GAAP taxonomy.
- Assessing & Categorizing the Financial information as per the predetermined requirement of Moody's framework.
- Dealt with confidential information of banking organizations.
- Industry: Financial Process Outsourcing
- Project: Moody’s
Education
MBA - HR And Finance
Mahatma Gandhi University
Kerala, India03-2016
BBA - Business Administration And Management
Mahatma Gandhi University
Kerala, India03-2014
Skills
- Order tracking
- Negotiation
- Strategic sourcing
- Vendor relationship management
- Supplier evaluation
- Supplier negotiation
- Purchase order processing
- Problem-solving
- RFQ-RFP Preperation
- Procurement
- Scheduling
- Inventory management
Accomplishments
- Successfully managed the procurement of construction materials for projects associated with prestigious clients including Emaar Properties, DAMAC Properties, Taraf Holding, UAE Presidential Court, and Abu Dhabi Distribution Company, achieving 10% annual cost savings in 2025 through effective sourcing and supplier negotiations.
- Streamlined the purchasing of cleaning consumables, pantry items, and stationery through the implementation of Long-Term Purchase Agreements (LTPAs).
Languages
English
Hindi
Tamil
Malayalam
Timeline
Purchasing Officer
Al Rakha General Contracting LLC
08.2023 - Current
Purchase Representative
Able General Trading LLC
03.2021 - 06.2023
Document Controller
Trends Electro Mechanical Works LLC
01.2020 - 03.2021
Financial Research Associate
RR Donnelley & Sons Co
01.2017 - 01.2019
MBA - HR And Finance
Mahatma Gandhi University
BBA - Business Administration And Management
Mahatma Gandhi University