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Dhilip Kumar Vajravelu

Dhilip Kumar Vajravelu

Procurement & Digital Coordination
Sharjah,United Arab Emirates

Summary

Procurement & Digital Coordination Specialist

with hands-on experience in food packaging sales, supplier sourcing, vendor management, and project coordination. Proven expertise in outsourcing material sourcing, international procurement from China and Taiwan, production waste management, and cost optimization. Strong background in interior site project coordination, including labor management, scheduling, approvals, and reporting to senior management to ensure timely and successful project delivery.

Overview

10
10
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Procurement & Digital Coordination Specialist

Grey Color Middle East FZ LLC
Sharjah, SH
11.2024 - Current

Procurement & Digital Coordination Specialist
Grey Color Middle East FZ LLC

Managed procurement and sourcing activities for food packaging projects, including customized packaging materials and outsourced components.

Identified, evaluated, and negotiated with local and international suppliers, including import sourcing from China and Taiwan.

Coordinated vendor onboarding, pricing negotiations, delivery schedules, and quality compliance.

Supported food packaging sales operations by ensuring timely material availability and cost-effective sourcing.

Implemented production waste management practices to reduce material loss and improve cost efficiency.

Maintained strong client communication to align sourcing and production timelines with project requirements.

Digital & Project Coordination – Interior Site Works
Acted as digital coordination specialist for interior site projects from initiation to completion.

Planned and monitored project schedules, manpower allocation, and daily site activities.

Coordinated labor teams, supervisors, and vendors to ensure on-time execution of works.

Managed approvals, drawings, and documentation with consultants and clients.

Tracked project progress and prepared regular status reports for Head of Management.

Ensured projects were completed on time, within scope, and as per approved specifications.

Supported final inspections, snag clearance, and timely project handover.

Sales Manager's Assistant

Queen Colors Advertisement
Ajman, AJ
01.2023 - 10.2024

Sales Manager’s Assistant – Stall Setup & Customized Outdoor Projects

Assisted the Sales Manager in handling stall setup projects across trade centers, exhibitions, and shopping malls.

Supported sales activities for customized food truck outdoor design projects, from enquiry stage to project completion.

Coordinated with clients to gather design requirements, space details, branding inputs, and timelines.

Prepared quotations, proposals, BOQs, and basic cost estimates under Sales Manager guidance.

Acted as a bridge between clients, design teams, fabricators, vendors, and site teams.

Tracked project progress and ensured adherence to approved designs, schedules, and budgets.

Assisted with site visits, measurements, approvals, and installation coordination.

Maintained sales and project documentation, including client records, invoices, and work status reports.

Supported project handover, final approvals, and payment follow-ups.

Sales Representative

Grey Color Middle East FZ LLC
Sharjah, SH
10.2019 - 11.2022

Sales Representative – Restaurant Packaging & Customized Printing

Generated new business by approaching restaurants, cafés, food outlets, bakeries, and catering businesses through field visits and referrals.

Promoted customized food packaging solutions, including printed food boxes, takeaway containers, bags, Coffee cups, and food packaging products.

Worked closely with clients to understand branding, size, material, and printing requirements.

Prepared cost estimates and quotations based on customization, material type, and order volume.

Coordinated with design, printing, and production teams to ensure accurate execution of orders.

Ensured timely delivery while maintaining food safety and quality standards.

Built long-term client relationships to increase repeat orders and bulk contracts.

Handled payment follow-ups and after-sales service to ensure customer satisfaction.

Conducted market research to identify new product opportunities and competitor pricing.

Sales Executive

Great Colors Advertising LLC
Dubai, DU
10.2016 - 10.2019

Sales Executive – Commercial & Digital Printing

Generated new business through field sales, cold calls, and client visits across assigned territories.

Promoted commercial printing and digital printing services, including brochures, banners, visiting cards, flex printing, posters, and customized print solutions.

Identified customer requirements and provided tailored printing solutions to meet business needs.

Prepared and negotiated quotations, pricing, and payment terms to close deals effectively.

Coordinated with design and production teams to ensure accurate execution and timely delivery of orders.

Maintained strong client relationships to drive repeat business and long-term contracts.

Followed up on payments and ensured smooth completion of sales cycles.

Conducted market research to identify new opportunities and understand competitor offerings.

Education

Bachelor of Science - Visual Communication

St. Joseph College of Arts And Science
01.2015

Skills

  • Procurement & Strategic Sourcing
  • Food Packaging Sales & Materials
  • Vendor & Supplier Management
  • Outsourcing & Cost Optimization
  • International Sourcing & Imports (China & Taiwan)
  • Client Relationship Management
  • Production Planning & Waste Management
  • Digital Project Coordination
  • Interior Fit-Out & Site Works Coordination
  • Labor Management & Scheduling
  • Project Documentation & Approvals
  • Cost Estimation & BOQ Support
  • Reporting to Senior Management
  • Timeline & Delivery Management

Certification

  • Certified [Digital Marketing], GUVI Geek Networks, an IIT-M & IIM-A incubated company - Feb 2025 to July 2025

Six Month professional course covering: SEO, SEM, and Google Ads fundamentals; Social Media Strategy (Meta, LinkedIn, Instagram); Email Marketing using CRM tools; Analytics and KPI tracking (Google Analytics & Meta Insights); Content Marketing, Blogging, Community Engagement, Video & influencer Marketing, AI tools.

My AI Skills for Digital Marketing

I am proficient in using AI-powered digital marketing tools to enhance campaign performance, improve audience targeting, and create engaging, data-driven content I can integrate AI into the entire marketing workflow — from ideation to reporting — ensuring maximum impact

AI tools I use for digital marketing

  • Content and copywriting: ChatGPT, Jasper, Copy.ai
  • SEO and analytics: SEMrush, Ahrefs, Surfer SEO, Google Analytics 4 (with AI insights)
  • Ad optimization: Google Ads Smart Bidding, Meta Advantage+
  • Design and creative: Canva Magic Studio, Midjourney
  • Email marketing and CRM: Mailchimp with AI optimization, HubSpot AI
  • Social media automation: Buffer, Hootsuite, with AI caption generators
  • Prompt: Prompt-Cowboy, Prompt Hero

Languages

Tamil
First Language
English
Advanced (C1)
C1
Malayalam
Intermediate (B1)
B1
Hindi
Elementary (A2)
A2

References

References available upon request.

Timeline

Procurement & Digital Coordination Specialist

Grey Color Middle East FZ LLC
11.2024 - Current

Sales Manager's Assistant

Queen Colors Advertisement
01.2023 - 10.2024

Sales Representative

Grey Color Middle East FZ LLC
10.2019 - 11.2022

Sales Executive

Great Colors Advertising LLC
10.2016 - 10.2019

Bachelor of Science - Visual Communication

St. Joseph College of Arts And Science
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