LIJO JOSEPH
Abu Dhabi,UAE
Summary
Detail-oriented and proactive Procurement Officer with a strong passion for procurement and supply chain excellence. Currently pursuing a Diploma in Procurement and Supply (CIPS) to deepen knowledge and enhance professional capabilities. Skilled in supplier sourcing, vendor screening, and ethical risk assessment using tools like Dow Jones to ensure compliance and avoid high-risk or unethical suppliers. Experienced in vendor registration, maintaining approved supplier lists, and negotiating favorable terms to achieve cost savings without compromising quality. Committed to delivering cost-effective procurement solutions while upholding organizational compliance and procurement best practices.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work history
Procurement officer
Al Masaood Bergum LLC
Dubai, UAE
12.2018 - 06.2025
- Sourced and managed suppliers to ensure timely procurement of materials.
- Negotiated contracts with suppliers, achieving favourable terms and conditions.
- Prepared NDAs, purchase orders, and delivery schedules to facilitate procurement processes.
- Monitored and expedited deliveries while maintaining purchase status updates.
- Conducted supplier compliance checks to uphold quality standards.
- Coordinated logistics operations and maintained comprehensive procurement trackers.
- Maintained accurate records of purchases and pricing, ensuring transparency.
- Established long term partnerships with reliable vendors, ensuring consistent supply.
- Developed supplier performance evaluation program for improved service quality.
- Ensured compliance with company policies by conducting regular audits.
- Identified cost reduction opportunities by conducting market research.
- Monitored supply chain activities to validate quality of goods procured.
- Reviewed proposals and submitted reports to procurement heads for selection.
- Conducted initial vendor screening through Dow Jones to identify and avoid suppliers involved in unethical or high-risk activities.
Procurement and logistics officer
Bosch Service New Bombay
Abu Dhabi, UAE
03.2015 - 11.2018
- Handled end-to-end procurement of vehicle spare parts, oils, and lubricants in bulk, maintaining stock levels and minimizing downtime of fleet operations.
- Issued purchase orders (POs) for vehicle-related items, negotiated prices, and ensured timely deliveries from approved suppliers.
- Managed the full company fleet, including staff transportation vehicles, ensuring timely maintenance, insurance renewals, and operational efficiency.
- Monitored and controlled spare parts consumption and fuel usage across all vehicles, maintaining detailed logs for accountability and cost analysis.
- Built strong relationships with local and international spare parts dealers to ensure reliable sourcing and better commercial terms.
- Developed and updated fleet performance reports, including repair history, fuel consumption, and cost per vehicle, supporting management in decision-making.
- Led cost-saving initiatives by sourcing high-volume consumables like engine oils and filters in bulk from wholesalers, saving over 10% annually..
Shipping & Receiving Coordinator
Amway Kerala
Cochin, INDIA
07.2011 - 11.2014
- Supervised logistics for warehouse operations.
- Coordinated with branches for efficient stock delivery.
- Maintained accurate inventory records and mentored warehouse staff.
- Oversaw daily operations ensuring consistency in quality and service delivery.
- Investigated issues affecting group operations, prepared reports and helped correct problems.
Education
CIPS Diploma in Procurement and Supply–In Progress - Procurement
Blue Ocean Academmy
UAE 03.2025 -
Bachelor of Commerce - Commerce
Govt. College, Kottayam,
INDIA /2008 - /2011
Diploma - Electrical
Zakir Hussain Memmorial
INDIADiploma in Photo Journalism - Photo Journalism
School of journalism
INDIASkills
- Strategic Sourcing & Supplier Management
- 7 Step procurement strategy
- Cost Control and Contract Negotiation
- Supply market awareness
- Risk Mitigation & Dow Jones Screening
- Supply chain understanding
- Advanced excel usage
- Ethical sourcing standards
- E-Procurement systems knowledge
- Project-based Procurement Tracking
- Logistics & Delivery Coordination
- ERP & Cloud-based Procurement Platforms
Certification
- Strategic Procurement Management – Alison
- Procurement Fundamentals – edX
- Purchasing & Procurement Basics – LinkedIn Learning
- MS Office – Co-operative College
PROJECTS
• Red Sea (KSA)
• Amaala (KSA)
• Adnoc C store (UAE)
• Malaih Investment (UAE) •
Languages
English
Fluent
Hindi
Fluent
Tamil
Fluent
Arabic
Elementary
Affiliations
- READING
- PHOTOGRAPHY
- FARMING
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
CIPS Diploma in Procurement and Supply–In Progress - Procurement
Blue Ocean Academmy
03.2025 -
Procurement officer
Al Masaood Bergum LLC
12.2018 - 06.2025
Procurement and logistics officer
Bosch Service New Bombay
03.2015 - 11.2018
Shipping & Receiving Coordinator
Amway Kerala
07.2011 - 11.2014
Bachelor of Commerce - Commerce
Govt. College, Kottayam,
/2008 - /2011
Diploma - Electrical
Zakir Hussain Memmorial
Diploma in Photo Journalism - Photo Journalism
School of journalism
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