Ganesh Baburaj
Summary
Procurement and supply chain professional with 9+ years of experience in the UAE and Canada across manufacturing, EPC contracting, trading, and high-volume logistics environments. Proven expertise in strategic sourcing, vendor negotiation, ERP-driven purchasing, inventory management, import–export compliance, Free Zone processes, and MEP material procurement. Track record of driving cost savings, improving supplier performance, and maintaining uninterrupted operations.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Procurement Engineer
GRP Industries FZC
Saif Zone, Sharjah, UAE
09.2024 - Current
- Execute end-to-end procurement activities based on Sales Orders and production plans to prevent material shortages and production delays.
- Negotiate pricing, delivery schedules, and commercial terms with local and international suppliers to achieve cost savings and improved service levels.
- Build and maintain long-term vendor relationships to enhance supplier reliability and procurement efficiency.
- Manage Free Zone duty exemption applications and coordinate MOFA attestation for import documentation.
- Prepare and verify import, customs, and shipping documentation to ensure regulatory compliance and timely clearance.
- Monitor inventory levels, update stock records in ERP, and control material issuance to production and stores.
- Generate daily material issue reports and conduct stock reconciliation to maintain data accuracy.
- Create and release Purchase Orders in ERP systems and maintain complete audit-ready procurement records.
- Track supplier commitments and follow up on deliveries to ensure on-time material availability.
- Partner with production, logistics, and warehouse teams to align procurement schedules with operational requirements.
- Identify sourcing efficiencies and process improvements that contribute to cost-reduction initiatives and working-capital optimization.
Procurement and Logistics Officer
Danlesco Calibration Services
Dubai, United Arab Emirates
01.2023 - 07.2024
- Negotiated supplier contracts to achieve improved pricing and delivery terms.
- Oversaw procurement planning, inventory availability, and logistics coordination.
- Supported ERP process improvements and audit-ready documentation.
- Coordinated with internal departments to meet operational material requirements.
Procurement Project Engineer
Powertech Trading & Electrical Contracting L.L.C.
RAK, UAE
10.2020 - 12.2022
- Led procurement activities for EPC and MEP projects, ensuring timely material availability.
- Sourced suppliers from Europe and China and negotiated pricing, delivery schedules, and payment terms.
- Reduced logistics and freight costs by 10 percent through forwarder negotiations.
- Issued Purchase Orders through FOCUS ERP and tracked shipments from origin to site.
- Forecasted material demand and optimized stock levels across multiple project sites.
- Conducted supplier performance evaluations and drove continuous improvement initiatives.
- Maintained and updated vendor databases and sourcing strategies using Excel.
- Coordinated with logistics providers, customs agents, and internal departments.
- Supported tendering processes by preparing BOQs and procurement schedules.
- Delivered site safety inductions and prepared daily progress reports.
Fulfillment Associate
Amazon.com, Inc. or Its Affiliates
Brampton, ON, Canada
04.2020 - 06.2020
- Executed high-volume order fulfillment including picking, packing, scanning, labeling, and dispatch preparation in a fast-paced warehouse environment.
- Maintained inventory accuracy using Warehouse Management Systems (WMS) and barcode scanners.
- Followed strict Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs), productivity targets, and health & safety regulations.
- Supported inbound receiving, put-away, sorting, and outbound shipping activities.
- Performed cycle counts and assisted with stock audits to improve inventory accuracy.
- Coordinated with shift leads and operations teams to maintain workflow efficiency and on-time dispatch.
- Ensured compliance with workplace safety, housekeeping, and 5S standards.
- Met daily KPIs for productivity, quality, and attendance in a target-driven logistics environment.
Fulfillment Associate (Warehouse Operations)
Walmart
Walmart Distribution Center – Canada
08.2017 - 04.2018
- Performed order picking, packing, labeling, and palletizing in a high-volume distribution environment during afternoon shift operations.
- Operated handheld scanners and Warehouse Management Systems (WMS) to track inventory movement and order completion.
- Followed safety procedures, SOPs, and productivity benchmarks to ensure compliance and zero-incident operations.
- Supported inbound receiving, put-away, sorting, and outbound dispatch activities.
- Conducted cycle counts and assisted in inventory audits to maintain stock accuracy.
- Coordinated with supervisors and team members to meet shift dispatch targets and service-level agreements (SLAs).
- Maintained clean and organized work areas in line with 5S and warehouse safety standards.
- Achieved daily KPIs related to speed, accuracy, quality, and attendance in a performance-driven environment.P
Procurement Specialist
Powertech Trading & Electrical Contracting L.L.C.
RAK, UAE
09.2014 - 12.2016
- Conducted vendor sourcing and market research to identify competitive suppliers for electrical and MEP materials.
- Created Purchase Orders in FOCUS ERP based on supplier quotations and internal requisitions.
- Maintained supplier master data, contracts, and pricing records using Excel.
- Coordinated international shipments with freight forwarders and monitored delivery schedules.
- Negotiated commercial terms including price, lead time, quality, and freight costs.
- Supported inventory planning by analyzing demand trends across project locations.
- Procured HV and LV cables, panels, transformers, RMUs, VFDs, and electrical machinery.
- Prepared Bills of Quantities (BOQs) and assisted with tender documentation for EPC projects.
- Collaborated with engineering and project teams to meet project procurement timelines.
- Maintained complete documentation for all purchasing transactions and audits.
Education
Post Baccalaureate Diploma - Supply Chain Management
Thompson Rivers University
Kamloops, British Columbia, Canada07-2019
Bachelor of Technology - Mechanical Engineering
Amrita Vishwa Vidyapeetham
Coimbatore, India08-2014
Skills
- Supply Chain Management
- Procurement & Vendor Management
- Inventory & Logistics Management
- Demand Planning & Forecasting
Certification
- CBAP - Certified Business Analysis Professional
Languages
English
Upper intermediate (B2)
Hindi
Intermediate (B1)
Timeline
Procurement Engineer
GRP Industries FZC
09.2024 - Current
Procurement and Logistics Officer
Danlesco Calibration Services
01.2023 - 07.2024
Procurement Project Engineer
Powertech Trading & Electrical Contracting L.L.C.
10.2020 - 12.2022
Fulfillment Associate
Amazon.com, Inc. or Its Affiliates
04.2020 - 06.2020
Fulfillment Associate (Warehouse Operations)
Walmart
08.2017 - 04.2018
Procurement Specialist
Powertech Trading & Electrical Contracting L.L.C.
09.2014 - 12.2016
Post Baccalaureate Diploma - Supply Chain Management
Thompson Rivers University
Bachelor of Technology - Mechanical Engineering
Amrita Vishwa Vidyapeetham