MINI BABU
Procurement Manager
Dubai
Work Preference
Summary
Highly accomplished Procurement Professional with 17 years of progressive experience across procurement, sourcing, cross trade business, logistics, and supply chain operations within the UAE and international markets. Extensive expertise in raw and packaging material procurement of FMCG & manufacturing divisions (Tissues, Baby Diaper, Household liquids, Washing Powder, CSD,Juice & beverages), vendor negotiation, cost optimization, and Letters of Credit (LC)-based international trade. Proven ability to manage high-value procurement portfolios, develop reliable supplier networks, and ensure regulatory and contractual compliance while driving operational efficiency and cost savings.
Overview
18
18
years of professional experience
Work History
Procurement Manager
ASMARA HOLDINGS GROUP
Dubai
05.2017 - Current
- Lead end-to-end procurement operations, including sourcing, vendor evaluation, price negotiations, contract finalization, and purchase order management.
- Manage high-value international procurement supported by Letters of Credit (LCs), ensuring full compliance with banking procedures, regulatory guidelines, and contractual terms.
- Coordinate with suppliers, banks, freight forwarders, and internal departments to align procurement cycles with shipping schedules, payment timelines, and operational requirements.
- Monitor supplier performance, on-time delivery, and product quality while driving continuous improvement and minimizing supply chain risks.
- Oversee logistics planning and shipment bookings, optimizing freight decisions through platforms such as Go-Comet for cost and efficiency improvements.
- Prepare procurement dashboards and performance reports using Advanced Excel and Power BI, covering spend analysis, savings tracking, lead-time metrics, and supplier KPIs.
- Support management with forecasting, budgeting, and cost-control analysis to improve strategic decision-making.
- Asmara Holdings Group | UAE (Leading FMCG manufacturer & distributor for the Angola market)
Logistics Executive
JOUDI INTERNATIONAL FZE
Dubai
09.2015 - 12.2016
- Acted as primary liaison with multinational FMCG suppliers for monthly procurement and shipment execution.
- Issued purchase orders, coordinated order processing, and ensured on-time shipments.
- Managed Letters of Credit applications, LC draft verification, and insurance arrangements with banks in Iraq.
- Coordinated import documentation, shipping schedules, and original document follow-ups.
- Prepared landed cost calculations and inventory updates by SKU.
- Produced monthly sales, stock, and shipment status reports for management.
- Handled freight forwarder invoices, reconciliations, and coordination with finance teams.
- (Major FMCG distributor for the Iraq market)
Logistics Coordinator
CASPIAN CHEMICALS FZE
Dubai
05.2012 - 07.2015
- Managed import, export, and free zone transfer documentation for chemical raw materials.
- Coordinated with freight forwarders to secure competitive rates and optimized transit times.
- Prepared and verified shipping documents in compliance with LC requirements.
- Liaised with Dubai Chamber, Dubai Municipality, embassies, and insurers for trade documentation and legalization.
- Coordinated customs clearance, warehousing, and cross-border agents to ensure timely deliveries.
- Prepared weekly and monthly logistics performance reports.
Purchase Assistant / Documents Clerk
ZARA GENERAL TRADING LLC
Dubai
12.2009 - 04.2012
- Supported procurement activities through supplier enquiries, negotiations, and order coordination.
- Managed shipping documentation, customs declarations, and Dubai Trade processing.
- Coordinated inspections (SGS/BV), BL instructions, COO issuance, and shipment tracking.
- Prepared cost sheets and supported finance and warehouse coordination.
Accounts Assistant
BIN DHAHI TRADING LLC
Dubai
10.2008 - 10.2009
- Supported accounting operations, invoice processing, and financial reconciliations.
Education
M.Sc. - Mathematics
Annamalai University
01.2003
B.Sc. - Mathematics & Statistics
Kannur University
01.2001
Skills
- Strategic Procurement
- Global Sourcing
- Vendor Evaluation
- Negotiation
- Contract Management
- Cost Optimization
- Budget Control
- Raw Material Procurement
- Packaging Material Procurement
- FMCG Supply Support
- Manufacturing Supply Support
- Letters of Credit
- INCO Terms
- Cross-Trade Operations
- Import–Export Documentation
- Shipping Documentation
- Logistics Coordination
- Freight Coordination
- Delivery Coordination
- Supplier Relationship Management
- Risk Assessment
- Compliance
- Stakeholder Coordination
- Cross-Functional Coordination
- Analytics
- Visualization
- Excel
- Power BI
- ERP Systems
- Business Systems
- Microsoft Dynamics 365
- Tally ERP
- Logistics Platforms
- Trade Platforms
- Go-Comet
- Dubai Trade
- E-Mirsal 2
Languages
English
Hindi
Malayalam
Technical Skills
Excel (Advanced – Pivot Tables, Lookups, MIS Dashboards), Power BI (Procurement & Spend Analysis Reports), Microsoft Dynamics 365 / AX, Tally ERP, Go-Comet (Freight Optimization & Tracking), Dubai Trade, E-Mirsal 2
Timeline
Procurement Manager
ASMARA HOLDINGS GROUP
05.2017 - Current
Logistics Executive
JOUDI INTERNATIONAL FZE
09.2015 - 12.2016
Logistics Coordinator
CASPIAN CHEMICALS FZE
05.2012 - 07.2015
Purchase Assistant / Documents Clerk
ZARA GENERAL TRADING LLC
12.2009 - 04.2012
Accounts Assistant
BIN DHAHI TRADING LLC
10.2008 - 10.2009
M.Sc. - Mathematics
Annamalai University
B.Sc. - Mathematics & Statistics
Kannur University