JOHN TITUS

• Understanding the business requirements and procuring
  goods and services at the right price, from the right source and at the right specification that meets user's needs in the right quantity at the right delivery time.
• Set up the procurement department (Staffing, System,
  stores and SOP).
• Manage procurement processes and procedures in ways that
  optimize leanness,agility and minimize project risks.
• Carry out strategic planning with management and various
  departments and ensure projects implementation cost effectively, realized 20% savings in contracts and 10% savings from POs in 2019. Reduced PR/PO cycle from 2 weeks to within 5 days.
• Ensure smooth daily procurement activities in alignment
  with company requirements and operations.
• Pre-qualify vendors and negotiate favorable credit facilities.
• Act as coach and mentor to junior staff.
• Build supplier relationships that guarantee their full
  engagement and commitment in a win-win manner.
• Furnish senior management with projects and savings
  reports as required.
• Decreased material expenses by % by managing tracking as
  well as vendor contracts.
• Created purchase orders.
• Maintained productive relationships with vendors.
• Reviewed and renegotiated key contracts.
• Coordinated paperwork, updated spreadsheets and
  maintained permanent records.
• Performed monthly reconciliation of open purchasing
  orders.
• Negotiated and finalized contracts.
• Sourced vendors, built relationships and negotiated prices.
• Reviewed and issued contracts and blanket purchase orders after choosing ideal vendor and drive procurement process.
• Evaluated supplier quotes based on purchasing procedures and competitiveness in quality, price and delivery.
• Negotiated complex corporate procurement contracts by working closely with internal and external contacts.
• Developed and maintained relationships with key suppliers for smooth communication and to meet required expectations.

• Coordinated purchases related to ship repairs for multiple
  commodities, modules, and assemblies in pre-SOP (Start of
  Production) phase of projects. Oversee cost considerations to
  ensure targets are met through selective sourcing, timing
  requirements, quality and warranty commitments as well as
  technical requirements. Satisfy project expectations
  regarding supplier costs, considering processes such as:
  casting, forging, machining, stamping, cold-heading, Painting,
  coatings, rubber, and fasteners.
• Collaborate with Engineering on product requirements for
  both production and prototypes, and with Quality concerning
  supplier PPAPs (Production Part Approval Process) and supplier
  scorecard reviews.
• Manage supplier communications, to include: schedule
  changes, source lists, and information records.
  Key Accomplishments :
• Evaluated, analyzed proposals & operational performance
  accurately, coordinating Economic award of Purchase
  contracts.
• Negotiated with internal project team leaders and external
  suppliers to deliver most economically sound outcomes with
  lowest risk and highest return for Nico shareholders.
• Conducted Market Survey to support Bids &proposals team
  for preparation of bid packages.
• Optimized inventory stock levels for Nico by ensuring ‘justin-time' supply and minimum stockholding at Nico cost.
• Statistical reporting on Budget Verses/Actuals,
  Material/Equipment lead times, projected Cash flow etc.
• Vendor evaluation/appraisal
• Reviewed and issued contracts and blanket purchase orders after choosing ideal vendor and drive procurement process.
• Negotiated complex corporate procurement contracts by working closely with internal and external contacts.
• Evaluated supplier quotes based on purchasing procedures and competitiveness in quality, price and delivery.
• Developed and maintained relationships with key suppliers for
• smooth communication and to meet required expectations.

Project AL HYLEH BARGE / BOSKALIS ROCKY 1 / AL
MANSOORI
➢Handled all necessary purchases for crane replacement on
Al Hyleh Barge, and repairs to Boskalis Rocky 1 in dry dock.
➢Projects included: hull treatment (grit blasting and
painting), sea suction and discharge valves (overhaul), safety
and navigation equipment (life boat davits, service boats, and
speed boats), anchors and windlasses (FWD anchors, AFT
anchors and chains), main hatch (water tight doors over
barge).
➢Purchases and repairs included: diesel engine parts, major
conversion and revamping, steel fabrication, deck machinery,
cargo gears, heat exchanger cleaning, re-tubing, pumps and
auxiliary parts, in-situ machining, polishing, pipe repair,
replacement and testing, inert gas, crude oil washing systems,
general electrical repair parts, anchor recovery, air
conditioning and refrigeration, hydraulic services, fuel pump
and injector servicing, and governor services.
➢Successfully completed various Structural /Piping Repair /
Renewal projects on-board over 400+ ships of various types

Key deliverables include, but not limited to:
➢Assisted Project SCM in managing contract, technical
specification, schedule and cost. Coordination across internal
trades to ensure project is on schedule and within budgeted
cost.
➢Conducted progress meetings to manage issues costing
Support in project tender when called upon or any other
ad-hoc project duties as required.
➢Managed customer expectations at site and maintaining
good customer relationship.
➢Managed and oversee day-to-day construction management
of project.
➢ Monitored and report to Senior / Project Manager of project
progress vs baseline, including issues and risks in timely
manner.
➢Prepared Material Take off (BOQ) from Ship's drawings.
➢Prepared Cutting plan for plates to avoid wastage.➢
Purchased material arrange for shipment of project items on
time &within Budget.
➢Prepared Work done description, Final Calculation sheets
&Invoice to Esnaad.
➢Extensive Managerial experience in Supply Chain,
Procurement, Warehouses & International Logistics
operations, 3PL, Demand/Supply planning. Transportation,
L/C, Warehouse Operations, Inventory Planning, Customer
Service, in progressively responsible positions, fleet
Management, Distribution Network, Material/Finish goods
planning within Top Organizations as well as Vast Exposure to
Different cultures.
➢ Responsibility for organization and control of transport

resources ensuring delivery of high quality and cost-efficient
service to customer.
➢ Facilitate management and development of drivers and
transport team.
➢ Direct activities related to dispatching, routing, and
tracking transportation vehicles.
➢ Collaborate with other managers and staff members in
order to formulate and implement policies, procedures, goals,
and objectives.
➢ Analyze expenditures and other financial information in
order to develop plans, policies, and budgets for increasing
profits and improving services
➢Prepared, maintained, & controlled all budgets to ensure
that expenditure is in line with business plan.
➢Management of scheduling and planning of transport
operation, ensuring vehicle utilization is maximized and
services levels met.
➢Compliance with company and local statutory obligations
regarding working time legislation, operator licensing, Health
& Safety and Quality.
➢ Ensure effective communication processes are established
and maintained for both external/internal customers.
➢Fleet Management and maintenance.
➢Managed performance of branch employees with emphasis
on productivity, efficiency, and service delivery. Researching
for new suppliers
➢Followed market trends
➢Liaising with suppliers
➢ Managed Projecting stock levels
➢Negotiated prices with suppliers
➢Managed tenders
➢Followed up with suppliers concerning delivery times
➢Managed budgets
➢Prepared reports (Weekly, Monthly)
such as oil tankers, bulk carriers, Rigs, Barges, Tugs, Dredgers,
etc as per IACS standards, on time & within budget.

• Managed sourcing and procurement, logistics, distribution,
  inventory control, budgets, and customer relations for this
  Aluminium ship builder.Created procurement budgets for critical components to ensure uninterrupted supply availability to end users.
• Utilized standard Bill of Materials template and streamline
  deliveries. Customized inventory management system of
  service provider.
• Managed supply chain to ensure timely distribution of
  merchandise. Secured entry/exit certificates from free zone
  customs with bill of entry once shipment cleared
  Dubai/Sharjah customs (import for re-export), to recover
  deposit or banking guarantee refund from customs.
• Monitored stock availability and arranged for timely deliveries. Co-ordinates with air and sea freight forwarding
  companies.
  PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE CONTINUED
  Key Accomplishments :
  ➢ Handled legal import documents, including duty exemption
  through Ministry of Foreign Affairs Website. Synchronized with
  clearing agent to ensure cargo cleared customs (Port Rashid,
  Jebel Ali Port, DMC (Dubai Maritime City), and Dubai Cargo
  Village).
  ➢ Forged long-term partnerships with local and foreign
  vendors. Oversaw vendor performance for service, cost,
  delivery, and quality. Identified alternate vendors for import
  substitution and cost reduction considerations.
  ➢ Managed purchasing, logistics, and store inventory for
  various projects as well as scoping, initiating, and resource
  mobilization.
  ➢ Developed and implemented key procurement strategies
  and contingency plans to align with project timelines within
  budget requirements.
  ➢ Implemented best proactive practices in organization
  ➢ Aligned procurement functions with corporate strategy
  ➢ Re-defining & developing Win – Win supplier relationships
  and vendor management
  ➢ Implemented e-procurement & Green Purchasing by
  leveraging systems and technology
  ➢ Negotiating in purchasing – ‘Creating Value vs. Claiming
  Value'➢ Identified right types of Contracts in meeting
  uncertain and changing demands
• Standardized inventory quarterly reporting and analysis and instituted corrective action for close-outs and out-of-stock items to keep inventory records current.
• Negotiated policies and contracts with vendors to achieve optimal pricing and consistent availability.
• Adjusted procedures to maximize department effectiveness.
• Improved inspection policies to increase quality of raw materials
• and finished goods.