DEEPU B (CIPP/CIPM)
Dubai,United Arab Emirates
Summary
Procurement Engineer with over 7.5 years of experience in supplier relationship management, cost savings, and process improvements. Holds international certifications CIPP and CIPM, demonstrating expertise in procurement strategy, contract management, and compliance. Focused on delivering maximum value through precise and efficient procurement decisions aligned with organizational goals.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
4
4
years of post-secondary education
1
1
Certification
Work history
Procurement Engineer
ASV Building & Construction Material Trading LLC
Dubai, United Arab Emirates
01.2024 - 10.2025
- Streamlining procurement operations by coordinating closely with the team to guarantee prompt delivery of goods and services.
- Preparing & reviewing material submittals in line with project specifications and consultant requirements.
- Negotiating with vendors to secure competitive quotes and favourable payment terms.
- Coordinating responses to vendor clarifications pre-offer, wherever appropriate.
- Monitoring and evaluating supplier performance, resolving any emerging issues proactively.
- Verifying and reconciling invoices against delivered goods and services.
- Identifying document discrepancies or substandard materials, escalating issues for resolution.
Procurement Engineer
BrahMos Aerospace Thiruvananthapuram Ltd
Kerala, India
03.2018 - 09.2023
- Managing procurement process for projects, including sourcing suppliers, obtaining and evaluating quotes, and conducting vendor pre-qualification processes to ensure compliance with technical and quality standards.
- Perform commercial evaluation of bids and prepare recommendation for approval for placement of PO.
- Negotiating pricing terms, and conditions with suppliers to ensure cost-effective purchasing.
- Collaborate with project managers, engineers, and other stakeholders to understand project needs and ensure procurement aligns with project requirements and schedules.
- Maintain accurate records of procurement activities, including quotations, purchase orders, contracts, and correspondence.
- Monitor and ensure timely delivery of goods and services as per agreed schedules.
- Utilize ERP systems to manage procurement workflows, track progress, and generate reports.
- Managed import and export clearing and forwarding, overcoming customs delays through streamlined documentation procedures.
Production Engineer
Kitex Garments Ltd
Kerala, India
03.2017 - 03.2018
- Develop and implement production schedules to meet customer demands and deadlines.
- Ensure timely availability of raw materials and resources to maintain uninterrupted production flow.
- Collaborated cross-functionally with design, procurement, maintenance and quality control teams to optimize operations.
- Analyze and evaluate current production processes to identify inefficiencies or areas of improvement.
- Implement corrective actions when quality issues are identified.
- Maintaining detailed record of production data, including output, material usage, defects and any issues encountered during production utilizing ERP software for fate integrity.
Graduate Apprentice Trainee
BrahMos Aerospace Thiruvananthapuram Ltd
Kerala, India
11.2014 - 11.2015
- Assist in project management tasks such as preparing reports, drawing & specification reviews, and adherence to schedules ensuring on-time project delivery.
- Collaboration with engineers, quality assurance and operations teams to drive cross-functional success.
- Preparation of process plans for machining, assembly & welding in ERP software optimizing production workflows.
- Ensure compliance with aerospace regulations, industry standards and safety protocols.
- Assist in preparing technical documentation and reports, effectively communicating with internal and external stakeholders.
- Controlled 'in transit' components & sub-assemblies maintaining traceability and timely release for assembly processes.
Education
Bachelor of Technology - Mechanical Engineering
UNIVERSITY OF KERALA
India 05.2009 - 06.2013
Skills
- International Procurement & Supply Chain Practices
- Strategic Sourcing & Category Management
- Supplier Relationship Management
- Contract Drafting, Negotiation & Administration
- Cost Analysis, Budgeting & Value Engineering
- Risk Assessment & Compliance with Global Procurement Standards
- Tendering & Bid Management
- Vendor Qualification & Performance Monitoring
- Incoterms
- ERP & Procurement Systems
- Knowledge in MEP materials
- Import and Export handling
- Attention to detail
- Multi-tasking
- Proficiency in MS Outlook, PowerPoint, Excel, Word
Certification
- Certified International Procurement Professional/Manager ( CIPP/CIPM) - IPSCMI
- Procurement and Logistics ( Disasterready.org)
Languages
English
Fluent
Malayalam
Native
Tamil
Intermediate
Hindi
Intermediate
Timeline
Procurement Engineer
ASV Building & Construction Material Trading LLC
01.2024 - 10.2025
Procurement Engineer
BrahMos Aerospace Thiruvananthapuram Ltd
03.2018 - 09.2023
Production Engineer
Kitex Garments Ltd
03.2017 - 03.2018
Graduate Apprentice Trainee
BrahMos Aerospace Thiruvananthapuram Ltd
11.2014 - 11.2015
Bachelor of Technology - Mechanical Engineering
UNIVERSITY OF KERALA
05.2009 - 06.2013