Melwin Avinash Pais
Dubai,United Arab Emirates
Summary
Results-driven Procurement Specialist with a knack for streamlining supply chain operations and enhancing vendor relationships. Delivered significant cost savings and improved procurement processes, ensuring timely and high-quality deliveries. Keen problem-solver with focus on strategic sourcing and contract negotiation, driving business growth and operational efficiency.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
3
3
years of post-secondary education
Work history
Procurement Specialist
Key Information Technology
Dubai, United Arab Emirates
2020.10 - 2026.03
- In the role of Procurement Specialist at Key Information Technology, responsible for managing the procurement life cycle, from identifying suppliers to finalizing contracts.
- Six years of P2P experience in procurement, with an emphasis on APC, Oracle, and Dell.
- Maintained thorough records of procurement activities and supplier performance. Manage procurement activities for IT hardware, enterprise software, licenses, telecom solutions, and technology services, including platforms such as VMware, Cisco, IBM, Red Hat, Veeam, Adobe, McAfee, Solid Works, Microsoft and Cybersecurity solutions.
- Support procurement operations for large-scale IT procurement budgets ranging from approximately AED 500 million to AED 800 million.
- Develop and implement sourcing strategies to achieve cost optimization and operational efficiency.
- Identify, evaluate, and onboard reliable IT vendors and suppliers, ensuring quality and service standards.
- Conduct supplier negotiations to secure competitive pricing and favorable commercial terms.
- Maintain long-term vendor relationships to ensure consistent service delivery and supply continuity.
- Review, negotiate, and manage vendor contracts, SLAs, and service agreements.
- Manage procurement processes including RFQ, RFP, RFI, tendering, evaluation, and contract finalization.
- Utilize ERP procurement systems to manage procurement workflows, approvals, and reporting.
- Collaborate closely with IT, finance, and operations teams to support strategic sourcing and timely procurement.
- Conducted market research to identify new suppliers and evaluate existing ones.
- Coordinated with internal teams to ensure timely delivery of goods and services.
Purchase Officer
Al Nasr Leisureland
Dubai
2015.10 - 2020.10
- Sourced and negotiated with vendors to purchase high-quality food and beverage items, ensuring timely and cost-effective deliveries.
- Monitored inventory levels, tracked product usage, and ordered supplies to maintain optimal stock levels and avoid shortages or excess.
- Established and maintained relationships with vendors to ensure high-quality supplies.
- Collaborated with chefs and kitchen managers to purchase ingredients in line with menu requirements and seasonal availability.
- Ensured compliance with company policies and procedures in all procurement activities.
- Prepared detailed reports on food and beverage purchases.
Education
Bachelor of Commerce - Commerce
Himalayan University
Arunachal Pradesh 2022.06 - 2025.04
Skills
- Knowledge of Purchasing Processes
- Procurement Management
- Contract Management
- Strategies of Pricing
- Market Research
- Negotiation of Contracts
- Business Process Improvement
- Microsoft Office
- Vendor Relationship Management
- Supply Chain Management
- Strategic Thinking
Languages
English
Hindi
Kannada
Personal Information
Title: Procurement Specialist
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Timeline
Bachelor of Commerce - Commerce
Himalayan University
2022.06 - 2025.04
Procurement Specialist
Key Information Technology
2020.10 - 2026.03
Purchase Officer
Al Nasr Leisureland
2015.10 - 2020.10