Maheswaran Ramanathan
Dubai
Summary
Results-driven Procurement & Supply Chain Professional with 13+ years of experience in strategic sourcing, supplier management, cost reduction, and contract negotiation across automotive, aerospace, and defense industries. Adept at leveraging ERP systems (SAP, Microsoft GP Dynamics, SAP Ariba) to enhance procurement efficiency and drive cost-saving strategies. Proven expertise in global sourcing, risk mitigation, and supplier performance management. Seeking a Senior Procurement/SCM role to optimize procurement strategies and strengthen supply chains.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Senior Buyer - Procurement & SCM
NIMR Automotive
Abu Dhabi, UAE
07.2023 - Current
- Negotiated supplier contracts, achieving a 15% reduction in procurement costs while maintaining quality standards.
- Managed procurement for defense-grade armored vehicle components, ensuring 98% on-time delivery.
- Developed supplier risk mitigation strategies, reducing supply chain disruptions by 30%.
- Strengthened vendor relationships, leading to a 20% improvement in supplier performance KPIs.
- Integrated SAP Ariba, streamlining procurement processes and reducing manual workload by 40%.
- Spearheaded multi-million-dollar procurement projects, ensuring compliance with UAE defense industry regulations.
Team Member - SCM
Lakshmi Global
Dubai, UAE
04.2022 - 07.2023
- Executed end-to-end supply chain management and material planning for key components
- Developed and implemented category management strategies, optimizing procurement spend
- Enhanced global supply chain efficiency through supplier integration & KPI tracking
- Led cost-saving initiatives, securing long-term agreements worth INR 378 Crores
Senior Procurement Engineer
CLS Automotive Technologies
Abu Dhabi, UAE
06.2020 - 04.2022
- Led strategic sourcing & category management, optimizing procurement spending and securing 10-15% annual cost savings.
- Implemented RFQ & tender standardization, reducing procurement cycle time by 25%.
- Enhanced global supply chain efficiency, reducing lead times by 30% through alternative sourcing strategies.
- Established long-term agreements (LTA) worth 5 Mn USD, securing stable pricing & supplier continuity for six years.
- Developed and executed supplier evaluation techniques, improving quality assurance compliance by 95%.
Assistant Manager - Procurement
TAFE - Tractor Industry
Chennai, India
12.2011 - 04.2020
- Managed procurement portfolio worth $20M+, optimizing supplier contracts and reducing costs by 12%.
- Negotiated contracts for gearbox assemblies, micro-alloy steels, and metal components, improving cost efficiency.
- Led a cross-functional team of 10+ procurement professionals, enhancing supply chain agility and cost control.
- Implemented vendor performance scorecards, leading to a 15% improvement in supplier reliability metrics.
- Optimized inventory & purchasing processes, reducing excess stock by 20% and freeing up working capital.
Education
B.E. - Mechanical Engineering
Anna University
Skills
Strategic Sourcing & Procurement
Vendor & Supplier Management
Contract Negotiation & Management
ERP Systems (SAP, Oracle, Ariba)
Logistics & Inventory Control
Cost Reduction & Value Engineering
Supply Chain Risk Mitigation
Budgeting & Forecasting
RFQs, RFPs, and PO Processing
Data Analysis & Supply Chain KPIs
Compliance (UAE Procurement Regulations, ISO Standards)
Websites
Certification
- Pricing & Costing Management (IIMM)
- VA/VE Workshop
- CIPS Certification (Chartered Institute of Procurement & Supply)
- Certified Professional in Supply Management (CPSM)
- Six Sigma / Lean Procurement Training
Personal Information
Accomplishments
- Achieved $10M+ in procurement cost savings over 13 years through strategic supplier negotiations and sourcing initiatives.
- Reduced lead time for critical parts by 30% using innovative procurement techniques and supplier partnerships.
- Implemented supply chain digital transformation, reducing manual procurement processes by 40% using SAP Ariba & Oracle ERP.
- Spearheaded the procurement of high-grade alloys & composite materials for defense projects, ensuring compliance with ISO 9001 & AS9100 standards.
- Negotiated bulk purchasing agreements that resulted in 15-20% annual savings while improving procurement efficiency.
- Developed and implemented a supply chain risk mitigation framework, reducing procurement-related disruptions by 35%.
Languages
English
Proficient
C2
Tamil
Proficient
C2
Timeline
Senior Buyer - Procurement & SCM
NIMR Automotive
07.2023 - Current
Team Member - SCM
Lakshmi Global
04.2022 - 07.2023
Senior Procurement Engineer
CLS Automotive Technologies
06.2020 - 04.2022
Assistant Manager - Procurement
TAFE - Tractor Industry
12.2011 - 04.2020
B.E. - Mechanical Engineering
Anna University