NAHAS CHELLIYIL
Dubai,UAE
Summary
Experienced Senior Procurement Officer with over 10 years plus in the Firefighting, Security System, and Heavy Construction Equipment Industries. Skilled in Purchase Orders, Purchase Contracts, Purchase requisitions, Negotiations, Vendor Development, Supplier Management, Materials Data Management, Supplier Selection, Evaluation, Logistics, Purchase Order Management & Purchasing process. The energetic employee is well-versed in strong communication and organization skills. Loyal employee with solid understanding of training and mentoring employees. Dedicated team player, proactive and hands-on in task completion.
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
6
6
years of post-secondary education
Work History
Senior Purchasing Officer
Zener Fire and Security LLC
Dubai, UAE
02.2018 - Current
- Team lead of a strategic team that manages daily procurement, logistics, and supply chain in a high-volume purchasing environment exceeding $10 Million per year.
- Responsible for sourcing, negotiating, and purchasing materials from both local and overseas vendors.
- Evaluate vendor's quotations to ensure that they are in line with technical and commercial specifications required for the projects.
- Monitored delivery progress and contacted clients and suppliers to minimize delivery delays.
- Negotiated contract terms and awarded supplier contracts to achieve optimum business profits.
- Minimized customer complaints by verifying procured items met required quality standards.
- Negotiated purchasing and payment terms that generated $1 Million in annual procurement savings.
- Enabled accurate cost tracking by maintaining and updating purchase records in ERP software.
- Liaised with third party suppliers to facilitate shipment of materials, reducing lead times.
- Coordinated with inventory control to determine purchasing needs with high degree of accuracy.
- Monitored and updated stock levels and inventory databases.
- Through Extensive Knowledge of import/export laws efficiently handled all import activities procedures related to banking, insurance, logistics, customs and Govt Policies.
- Supported team by demonstrating respect and willingness to help.
- Maintained strong working relationships with suppliers and vendors to obtain favorable contract terms.
- Oversaw logistics and operations to deliver process optimisations and efficiencies.
- Delivered high-quality results within budget and timeframe targets.
Purchase Executive
Zener Fire and Security LLC
Dubai, UAE
02.2014 - 02.2018
- Responsible for arranging quotes, inquiries, and preparing purchase orders for materials required for projects and company operations.
- Monitored supplier performance and took corrective action in quality standards or delivery as agreed.
- Adjusted inventory levels to keep obsolescence and cost low.
- Liaised with third-party suppliers to facilitate shipment of materials, reducing lead times.
- Oversaw records covering purchasing transactions, distribution flow, and stock storage.
- Planned logistics across international boundaries to reliably meet delivery requirements.
- Established and maintained positive working relations with the purchasing team.
- Coordinated with inventory control to determine purchasing needs with a high degree of accuracy.
- Handled high-volume telephone and email enquiries to minimise backlogs.
- Offered friendly, efficient customer service and handled challenging situations with ease.
- Promoted continuous improvement by problem-solving and sharing suggestions to optimise team operations.
- Used Microsoft Word and other software tools to create documents and clear communications.
Purchase Coordinator
Zener Fire and Security LLC
Dubai, UAE
01.2011 - 02.2014
- Coordinated with inventory control to determine purchasing needs with a high degree of accuracy.
- Ensured business continuity, using local suppliers to minimize the risk of supply chain disruptions.
- Oversaw records covering purchasing transactions, distribution flow and stock storage.
- Directed daily operations to achieve maximum output and reduce costs.
- Liaised with customers and other departments to plan timely transportation of goods.
- Liaised with third party suppliers to facilitate shipment of materials, reducing lead times.
- Planned logistics across international boundaries to reliably meet delivery requirements.
- Used critical thinking to break down problems, evaluate solutions and make decisions.
- Monitored and updated stock levels and inventory databases.
- Coordinated delivery and collection of materials from vendors and distributed goods on time to various projects.
Purchase assistant
Al Wasit Machinery Trading Est
Sharjah, UAE
07.2007 - 12.2010
- Responsible for arranging quotes/inquiries and preparing purchase orders for materials, and parts required for equipment and company operations.
- Preparing work orders, invoices, goods receipt notes, delivery notes, in &out passes for the materials & equipment.
- Coordinated with inventory control to determine purchasing needs with a high degree of accuracy.
- Kept up-to-date knowledge and complied with purchasing and contracting regulations.
- Assessed and resolved logistic challenges to meet delivery deadlines.
- Liaised with third party suppliers to facilitate shipment of materials, reducing lead times.
Education
Master of Business Administration (MBA) - Marketing and Financing
Rabndranath Tagore University
India 02.2022 - 01.2024
Bachelor of Science - Chemistry
Calicut University
India 06.2003 - 07.2006
Diploma of Education - IATA/FIATA - Logistics
IATA
India 08.2006 - 04.2007
Skills
- Procurement expertise
- Persuasive negotiator
- Contracts development
- Sourcing and supplier management
- Strategic sourcing
- Excel proficiency
- Knowledge of Software
- Communication skills
- Leadership
- Problem-solving
- Inventory demand planning
- High-value project management
- Customs compliance
- Commercial invoices
- Import and export
- Supply chain management
Languages
English
Fluent
Hindi
Fluent
Malayalam
Fluent
Tamil
Intermediate
Arabic
Beginner
Affiliations
- Travelling
- Sports
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Master of Business Administration (MBA) - Marketing and Financing
Rabndranath Tagore University
02.2022 - 01.2024
Senior Purchasing Officer
Zener Fire and Security LLC
02.2018 - Current
Purchase Executive
Zener Fire and Security LLC
02.2014 - 02.2018
Purchase Coordinator
Zener Fire and Security LLC
01.2011 - 02.2014
Purchase assistant
Al Wasit Machinery Trading Est
07.2007 - 12.2010
Diploma of Education - IATA/FIATA - Logistics
IATA
08.2006 - 04.2007
Bachelor of Science - Chemistry
Calicut University
06.2003 - 07.2006
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