AX DYNAMIC SOFTWARE AND SAGE 300
KUMARAN RAMACHANDRAN
PROCUREMENT MANAGER
Dubai,DU
Summary
Proactive Purchasing Manager helping businesses meet fulfillment obligations through reliable vendor partnerships and streamlined ordering processes. Performs detailed research in supplier selection, sourcing and value assessment to form best overall strategy for long-term gain. Manages purchasing budget to determine feasibility of contracts and exceed savings goals.
Overview
22
22
years of professional experience
3
3
years of post-secondary education
1
1
Certification
4
4
Languages
Work History
PROCUREMENT MANAGER - JOINERY & FITOUT FIELD
QMI BUILDING METAL PRODUCTS MANUFACTURING LLC
DUBAI, UAE
11.2014 - Current
- 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.
- Developed and maintained relationships with key suppliers for smooth communication and to meet required expectations.
- Negotiated complex corporate procurement contracts by working closely with internal and external contacts.
- Reduced costs by streamlining contract bidding and procurement processes to assure best prices for materials and services.
Assistant Purchase Manager - Project Joinery
Easa Saleh Al Gurg Group - AL MASHRABIA FURNITURE INDUSTRY
DUBAI, UAE
02.2004 - 09.2014
- Improved inspection policies to increase quality of raw materials and finished goods.
- Implemented policies to reduce cost and eliminate waste.
- Adjusted procedures to maximize department effectiveness.
- Sourced vendors, built relationships and negotiated prices.
- Organized receipts, purchases and documentation of finished goods, packaging, materials and ingredients.
Purchase Executive - HOME FURNITURE
Style Spa Furniture Limited
MUMBAI, DUBAI
01.2001 - 09.2004
- Negotiated with vendors to procure best prices and quickest service for equipment and supplies.
- Supervised purchasing and warehousing processes to reduce loss, time and injuries.
- Achieved cost reduction 10% while maintaining production levels and improving quality of supplies and services.
- Placed purchase orders with suppliers for Product as required by forecast and production schedule.
- Tracked movement of raw materials and subcontracted goods and reconciled inventory.
Education
MBA - SUPPLY CHAIN MANAGEMENT
JAIPUR NATIONAL UNIVERSITY
JAIPUR - INDIA 01.2016 - 12.2018
Skills
Vendor sourcing
Reporting knowledge
Contract Negotiation
Trend Analysis
Software
Certification
CIPP & CIPM - CERTIFIED INTERNATIONAL PROCUREMENT PROFESSIONAL AND CERTIFIED INTERNATIONAL PROCUREMENT MANAGER
Timeline
MBA - SUPPLY CHAIN MANAGEMENT
JAIPUR NATIONAL UNIVERSITY
01.2016 - 12.2018
PROCUREMENT MANAGER - JOINERY & FITOUT FIELD
QMI BUILDING METAL PRODUCTS MANUFACTURING LLC
11.2014 - Current
Assistant Purchase Manager - Project Joinery
Easa Saleh Al Gurg Group - AL MASHRABIA FURNITURE INDUSTRY
02.2004 - 09.2014
Purchase Executive - HOME FURNITURE
Style Spa Furniture Limited
01.2001 - 09.2004