ARUN KUMAR

Managing procurement operations for two companies simultaneously: SP Corporation Car Parking and Al Shirawi Vending Solutions.

Al Shirawi Vending Solutions:

• Source coffee beans, dairy products, and food ingredients from UAE local markets, ensuring adherence to food safety standards.
• Procure vending machines and spare parts from international suppliers, handling full import logistics and customs clearance.
• Negotiate and finalize supplier agreements for consumables and machinery with a focus on cost stability and quality assurance.
• Conduct local and global market research to optimize sourcing of food-grade materials and vending solutions technology.
• Coordinate across departments (operations, maintenance, warehousing, finance) for seamless procurement and logistics operations.
• Implement Just-In-Time (JIT) inventory management, reducing holding costs and preventing stockouts.
• Prepare detailed procurement reports and supplier performance reviews for senior management decision-making.

SP Corporation Car Parking:

• Source parking equipment, access control systems, and operational materials from local and international vendors.
• Negotiate supplier contracts, achieving favorable pricing, delivery, and warranty terms.
• Perform cost-benefit analyses and supplier evaluations to ensure quality standards and timely deliveries.
• Manage inventory control for parking systems, aligning purchases with operational requirements and project schedules.

• Managed sourcing of frozen meat, dairy products, vegetables, and packing materials from local UAE markets and international vendors.
• Achieved 8% annual cost savings through strategic negotiations, supplier consolidation, and market analysis.
• Built a network of reliable local suppliers, ensuring consistent supply quality and on-time delivery.
• Conducted regular cost-benefit analyses, aligning purchases with production schedules and demand forecasts.
• Initiated and managed innovative packaging procurement strategies, reducing packaging costs by 7% while improving product appeal.
• Handled customs clearance, documentation, and logistics coordination for imported food and packaging materials.
• Prepared comprehensive procurement and cost trend reports, supporting data-driven decision-making for senior management.

• Oversaw procurement of machinery, spare parts, and engineering materials for food production operations.
• Negotiated supplier contracts for equipment purchases, achieving cost reductions and enhancing operational efficiency.
• Coordinated closely with Engineering and Maintenance departments to forecast material needs and streamline procurement processes.
• Developed and enforced procurement and storekeeping policies, improving inventory accuracy and stock control.
• Tracked and forecasted import costs for budgeting and financial planning purposes.

• Handled procurement of building materials, mechanical and civil engineering supplies for construction projects.
• Negotiated vendor pricing, managed material requests, and processed local purchase orders.
• Monitored supplier performance and enforced compliance with project specifications and quality standards.
• Improved documentation processes, reducing material processing time by 15% and streamlining vendor management operations.

• Maintained 98% data accuracy while managing customer and account records.
• Handled client inquiries, achieving a 95% customer satisfaction rate through proactive service delivery.
• Supported sales initiatives, increasing client retention by 10% through effective account management.
• Coordinated with internal departments to process orders, payments, and delivery schedules efficiently.