ERP - SAP, BSF, CIMS,XPEDEON
GANESH PV
PROCUREMENT ENGINEER/BUYER
SHARJAH
Summary
11+ Years of Procurement Lead professional combining cross-functional competencies in procurement, vendor management, quality, and project management. Expertise in project and procedure implementation,continuous improvement, and change management to positively impact organizational goals. Proven ability to lead cross functional teams,negotiate contracts, develop long term commodity strategies, manage working capital and complete cost analysis. Expertise in negotiating the prices and contracts ensuring profitability to the organization. Expertise in reviewing the technical specifications and quality standards. Good knowledge in the overall business process and forecasting the demand ensuring the timely delivery different materials. Excellent in mentoring and training the team to meet the expectations of the organization in meeting the objectives.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
3
3
Certifications
1
1
Language
Work History
PROCUREMENT ENGINEER/BUYER
SOBHA CONSTRUCTIONS LLC
10.2022 - Current
- CIVIL Engineering materials,services,Hiring of machines &equipments, MEP procuring for M/s. Sobha Construction LLC.
- Review BOQ, budget, specifications, and drawings for any new awarded tender to prepare procurement list. Preparing & sending LPO/WO/SO to Vendors & coordination with sites and suppliers regarding material delivery & Service..
- Reduced lead times by collaborating closely with suppliers, ensuring timely delivery of critical components.
- Established long-term strategic partnerships with suppliers onboarding new vendors who demonstrated potential for growth and innovation.
- Conducted market research to gather intelligence on industry trends, competitor strategies, and potential new suppliers.
- Ensured high-quality materials sourcing through supplier audits, quality checks, and thorough evaluation processes.
- Collaborated with engineering team to identify opportunities for material substitutions or design changes, ultimately reducing costs without compromising product performance.
- Achieved cost savings by negotiating contracts with suppliers and continuously monitoring market trends.
- Improved procurement efficiency by streamlining processes and implementing automation tools.
- Empowered procurement team members through coaching, mentoring, and training programs designed to enhance their skills and knowledge base.
- Identified areas for process improvements within the procurement department resulting in enhanced efficiency across all activities.
- Approved requisitions, placed purchase orders and expedited goods and services to meet Just In Time (JIT) inventory controls.
- Provided Requests for Information (RFIs) to potential suppliers for quotations on desired requirements.
- Created monthly Cost savings reports comparing projected costs with actual performance.
ASSISTANT MANAGER - PURCHASE
AIROLINK BUILDING CONTRACTING LLC
08.2020 - 06.2022
- Direct the activities of purchasing agents to ensure effective performance of job duties. Seek approval of executives to secure purchasing contracts with new suppliers or vendors. Continuously compare product prices and service quality to ensure a company gets the best deals on purchased products/services.
- Comply with purchasing policy and procedures within the limits of delegated authority and in accordance with company policies and procedures. Prepare the project procurement strategy and relevant plans. Develop and execute strategies to drive business in new and existing markets.
- Source new vendors / negotiate on prices & ensure adherence to internal SOPs. Work cross-functionally with different teams within &outside SCM in resolving issues. Inbound Logistics & Procurement in SCM central planning functions such as budgeting, manpower planning, costing, profitability analysis
- Provide guidance to the project procurement team on the execution of its tasks and ensure compliance with Project Procurement procedure sand strategy. Partner with stakeholders to ensure clear requirements documentation. Determine quantity and timing of deliveries.
- Monitored contract performance to ensure supplier adherence to terms and conditions while mitigating risks associated with supply disruptions.
- Evaluated supplier bids for best value, considering factors such as price, quality, availability, and terms of payment when making decisions on awards.
- Influenced positive change within the organization by driving continuous improvement initiatives related to purchasing activities.
- Managed risk by assessing the financial stability of potential suppliers and staying informed about industry developments affecting supply chain reliability.
- Implemented policies to reduce cost and eliminate waste.
- Performed monthly reconciliation of open purchasing orders.
- Sourced vendors, built relationships, and negotiated prices.
- Solved diverse supply chain problems involving numerous sources, logistics, and scheduling factors.
- Generated reports, documents and analysis in ERP for senior management review and approval.
- Conducted regular research to identify trends and cost saving opportunities.
PURCHASE COORDINATOR
AIROLINK BUILDING CONTRACTING LLC
08.2018 - 07.2020
- Assisted in the development of purchasing policies and procedures that aligned with company goals while maintaining regulatory compliance requirements.
- Enhanced internal customer satisfaction through proactive communication regarding order status updates or anticipated issues/delays requiring attention resolution.
- Negotiated favorable terms with suppliers for better pricing, delivery schedules, and payment options, leading to significant cost savings.
- Conducted periodic supplier evaluations to assess compliance with quality standards and expectations, ensuring product consistency across the organization.
- Collaborated with cross-functional teams to ensure timely delivery of materials for critical projects, preventing delays in production schedules.
- Analyzed market trends and supplier performance data to identify potential risks and opportunities for improvement within the supply chain.
- Leveraged relationships with suppliers to expedite orders or resolve issues quickly when necessary to minimize disruptions in operations due to supply chain challenges.
PURCHASE MANAGER
NAVIOS CONTROL SERVICES PTE LTD
10.2017 - 02.2018
- Controlling the purchase and supply of all procured items & services. Reviewing all agreements to achieve ‘best price/best quality’ purchasing. Giving sourcing input to colleagues to aid business planning & development. Making recommendations & advising senior management on purchasing issues.
- Prepare reports on purchases, including cost analyses. Maintain all reports. Negotiating contract terms of agreement and pricing. Collate purchase orders and purchase requisitions.
- Lead the selection and evaluation of ecosystem partners for each program by conducting supplier visits, audit, implementing evaluation scorecards and enabling decision making. Measures performance of vendors with respect to quality of work, cost, timelines and other related parameters.
- Facilitates sourcing and contracting issue escalation and resolution. Identify cost saving opportunities and drive positive results across functions. Evaluating vendors, contracts and reports. Compare and evaluate offers from suppliers. Negotiate contract terms of agreement and pricing. Track orders and ensure timely delivery. Enter order details (e.g. vendors, prices) into internal databases.
PURCHASE MANAGER
HERCULES AUTOMOBILES INT'L (P) LTD
06.2016 - 07.2017
- Operating at a senior level, working with all parties to find solutions to procurement issues. Drafting high quality, articulate proposals, reports and presentations. Ensuring inventory levels are adequate for the business. Negotiating contracts with third parties and suppliers. Buy materials, parts, supplies and equipment in a timely and cost effective way while maintaining appropriate quality standards
- Prepare the project procurement strategy and relevant plans. Participates in the Project Risk assessment and includes mitigating measures for identified risks in the proposed procurement plan. Prepare project specific procurement procedures based on Logistics procedures and Customer requirements
- Co-operate with engineering, project planning, cost control and other departments to ensure the specified equipment is correctly planned and delivered on schedule. Report to the Project Director on all project related aspects. Liaise with the Customer on all project related procurement matters.
- Receive and Review Purchase Requisitions and Scopes of Work,verifies required approvals are in place. Manage a designated group of products and suppliers to ensure a secure and sustainable supply chain is developed and maximum value is achieved for the business.
- Negotiate the best deal for pricing and supply contracts. Create and maintain good relationships with vendors. Maintain records of purchases, pricing, and other important data. Review all suppliers,supply, and price options. Develop plans for purchasing products,services and supplies.
- Improved inventory management by implementing an efficient system for monitoring stock levels.
- Coordinated logistics activities related to transportation, shipping, and warehousing of purchased goods.
- Collaborated with cross-functional teams on new product launches, coordinating purchasing activities accordingly.
PROCUREMENT MANAGER
YAN SOON ENGINEERING PTE LTD
04.2013 - 04.2016
- Monitoring returns, damage replacements, and warranty claims. Coordinating with sales team for the demand of production &ensuring stock for them. Dealing with Global Vendors and Group companies for Material and references. Estimate and establish cost parameters and budgets for purchases.
- Ensure that the products and supplies are high quality. Maintain and update a list of suppliers and their qualifications, delivery times, and potential future development. Manage the entire process in the planning of commodities procurement and supply chain activities,inventory control, logistics and distribution, ensuring effectively-functioning processes to avoid costly delays and lost opportunities.
- Develop and deployment of procurement strategies for the products along with unit procurement teams to drive cost and supply KPIs. Develop robust procurement operations and control framework. Manage every aspect of the supply chain and notify the team of any possible obstacles to ideal efficiency.
- Develop engagement model for successful deployment of procurement strategies. Provide leadership and guidance to the procurement team of buyers and contract managers on the execution of its tasks and ensure compliance with Procurement strategy. Provide input to Services on commitments made
- Co-operate with stakeholder, project planning, cost control and other departments to ensure the specified equipment is correctly planned and delivered on schedule. Liaise with the Customer on all related procurement matters. Receive and Review Purchase Requisitions and Scopes of Work, verifies required approvals are in place. Establish procurement SOPs and compliance.
- Drove continuous improvement initiatives within the procurement function by identifying areas for optimization and proposing actionable recommendations.
- Promoted sustainable practices within the organization''s supply chain by partnering with eco-friendly suppliers.
- Reduced procurement costs by implementing strategic sourcing initiatives and negotiating favorable contracts with suppliers.
- Collaborated with internal stakeholders to understand departmental needs, developing tailored procurement solutions that met their requirements while minimizing costs.
PROCUREMENT EXECUTIVE
VOYAGER OFFSHORE PTE LTD
02.2011 - 02.2013
- Assisted procurement manager with buying duties. Prepared purchase orders for suppliers. Communicated with suppliers for changes in shipment, including expedited shipping for shortages. Coordinating with Vendors to check if there is an issue in the process so that it can be controlled in time.
- Manage supplier relationships to ensure continuity of good and services that meet the quality, service and price performance standards of the company. Identify cost saving opportunities and drive results
- Identifying, prioritizing and impacting key business opportunities. Working with stakeholders and leadership teams to implement and enforcing polices that increase spend visibility and compliance.
- Manage a designated group of products and suppliers to ensure a secure and sustainable supply chain is developed and maximum value is achieved. Measures performance of vendors with respect to quality of work, cost, timelines and other related parameters. Facilitates sourcing and contracting issue escalation.
- Optimized procurement processes for increased efficiency and reduced administrative burden.
- Supported organizational growth through the timely acquisition of essential goods and services required for business expansion initiatives.
- Improved cash flow management by implementing cost-effective payment terms with suppliers.
- Spearheaded successful contract negotiations with major suppliers, securing favorable pricing structures without compromising on quality or service levels.
Education
MBA - Marketing Management
Annamalai University
Tamil Nadu, India 04.2001 -
Bachelor of Science - Mathematics
Kerala University
Kerala, India 04.2001 -
DIPLOMA - Electrical And Electronics Engineering,
State Board of Technical Education
Tamil Nadu, India10.2010
Skills
Negotiation
undefinedSoftware
Certification
Certified Purchase Professional (CPP) & Certified Professional Purchase Manager (CPPM) American Purchase Society(APS) , 2021
Timeline
PROCUREMENT ENGINEER/BUYER
SOBHA CONSTRUCTIONS LLC
10.2022 - Current
ASSISTANT MANAGER - PURCHASE
AIROLINK BUILDING CONTRACTING LLC
08.2020 - 06.2022
PURCHASE COORDINATOR
AIROLINK BUILDING CONTRACTING LLC
08.2018 - 07.2020
PURCHASE MANAGER
NAVIOS CONTROL SERVICES PTE LTD
10.2017 - 02.2018
PURCHASE MANAGER
HERCULES AUTOMOBILES INT'L (P) LTD
06.2016 - 07.2017
PROCUREMENT MANAGER
YAN SOON ENGINEERING PTE LTD
04.2013 - 04.2016
PROCUREMENT EXECUTIVE
VOYAGER OFFSHORE PTE LTD
02.2011 - 02.2013
MBA - Marketing Management
Annamalai University
04.2001 -
Bachelor of Science - Mathematics
Kerala University
04.2001 -
DIPLOMA - Electrical And Electronics Engineering,
State Board of Technical Education
Certified Purchase Professional (CPP) & Certified Professional Purchase Manager (CPPM) American Purchase Society(APS) , 2021
Introduction to PLC programming Institute of Technical Education (Singapore), 2012
Certified Fiber Optics Technician Course (CFOT)(Singapore) 100G Training & Consultancy Pte Ltd, 2015
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