MS OFFICE
NIDHIN JAYACHANDRAN
Purchaser - Eligible To Work In Canada - Landing In Toronto: 29.04.2022
Abu Dhabi
Summary
Resourceful Purchaser efficiently negotiates with vendors to process and create purchase orders to meet supply and demand. Collaborates with department heads to address evolving marketplace needs. Functions under minimal supervision but also excels in team environments to attain sales goals and fulfill customer requests. 5+ years of experience in senior logistics and procurement roles with a strong background in Order Management, budgeting, vendor management, and promoter of safe working practice. Strong work ethic and commitment to compliance with professional codes, regulations and company’s policies.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
6
6
years of post-secondary education
2
2
Certifications
6
6
Languages
Work History
Purchaser
SICHEM LLC
ABU DHABI
05.2020 - Current
- Manage entire process related to planning and procuring of materials and services, related to all departments of the company
- Identify key raw materials that are likely to be affected due to COVID restrictions/ production constraints and the global supply chain issues that would threaten regular supply, thereby ensuring supply is not affected
- Employed expert inventory management and oversight skills to formulate business metrics and meet corporate goals.
- Negotiated policies and renewed contracts with vendors to achieve optimal pricing and consistent availability.
- Ensure funds are being used efficiently with proactive purchasing strategies focused in-line with the budget plan set
- Slashed Key RM Pricing by 15% from the previous market rates through positive negotiations and tactical purchasing decisions
- Achieve cost-effective procurement outcomes by establishing strategic partnerships with key suppliers and building strong relations with vendors
- Conduct Supplier performance evaluation teamed up with QHSE department every quarter to ensure the quality of service is up to acceptable standards
- Access areas of concern and implement improvement solutions by developing policies and procedures, where required
- Issue and execute Purchase orders in Oracle ERP
- Average Purchasing budget to manage between USD 3 Million and above, Per Month
- Maintained consistent email communication with stores and suppliers to confirm and track orders and verify price revisions on purchase orders.
- Received Best Performing BU Award of MAZRUI ENERGY SERVICES for the FY 2021-22 for outstanding Performance and smashing all business targets.
Logistics Supervisor
Sigma Engineering Works & Sigma Enterprises
ABU DHABI
04.2017 - 04.2020
- Managed the complete logistics activities comprising of warehousing, inventory control, and distribution of both Sigma Engineering works and that of sister entity, Sigma Enterprises, a trading company selling Oilfield Equipments
- Plan the movement of required materials with the evaluation of the Master production schedule of various projects to execute timely transfer
- Oversee all steps involved in delivering the order to clients in a timely & organized manner meeting the PO requirements leading to efficient Order Management
- Coordinating with freight forwarders, clients, and delivery team for the storage, transportation, and delivery of goods within the stipulated deadline
- Combined Successful Average Monthly deliveries managed at the tune of USD 12 Million and above, per Month
- Responsible for the upkeep of warehouse, transportation management, and delegating the team for receiving goods and verifying the accuracy of selecting, packing, weighing, marking, and counting for customer orders
- Shipping and Receiving on the ERP system (ORACLE), direct a daily workload schedule to a team of ten members & schedule day-to-day operations
- Successful VAT returns compiled and filed of all imports from 2018
- Conduct Cost Analysis report of several transport options to select the ideal means to move materials without compromising the requirements
- Maintain a good rapport with existing suppliers to ensure the provision of smooth and round-the-clock service
- Participate in the development and implementation of Policies, procedures, goals, objectives, responsibilities, and priorities of the organization
- Analyze the performance of the department every quarter and implement safe working practices
- No LTI (Lost time incidents) recorded throughout the tenure and conducted research to address shipping errors and packaging mistakes.
QA/QC Coordinator
Sigma Engineering Work
Abu Dhabi
01.2014 - 03.2017
- Prepare and present critical reports, compile QA/QC Data packages for Projects completed.
- Liaise with suppliers regarding the quality issues and how to improve the service thereby implementing new quality assurance standards.
- Maintained a positive camaraderie with Clients and Third Party consultants to meet their needs and requirements to improve customer service standards.
- Developed an exclusive excel model to document the Non-Conformance Reports systematically and the cost impact the various errors had on production, department wise which is used till date to track quality related concerns.
Education
Certified Professional Procurement Manager (CPPM) - Purchasing, Procurement, And Contracts Management
American Purchasing Society
ABU DHABI 06.2021 - 10.2021
International Diploma - Logistics And Transport Management
Charted Institute of Logistics & Transportation UK (CILT)
Abu Dhabi 04.2019 - 10.2019
Master's - Operations Management
BharathiDasan University
Trichy, India 06.2014 - 07.2016
Bachelor’s - Business Administration
Manipal University
Manipal, India 04.2010 - 08.2013
Skills
Contracts & Resource Management
Budgeting & Operations Management
Purchasing Strategies & Pricing structures
Vendor negotiation & Performance Evaluation
Market Research & Trend assessment
Accomplishments
- SICHEM recorded its best-ever performance throughout the pandemic, reaching its annual target set for FY 2020-2021, delivering Business target well before the target date.
- Awarded Best Performing Employee for 2019-2020 and was rewarded Skydive Dubai Experience.
- Successfully managed a team of 10 members,
- Internship done in April 2012 as Market Research and Development Executive Targeting both offline and online consumers by designing a multi-pronged and comprehensive marketing strategy.
- Worked with cross-functional teams to identify unique division needs while balancing the overall purpose and requirements of the strategy
- Participant of British Safety Council Training Seminar held in Dubai, 2019
- Represented Department of Commerce for Inter College Football Tournament, MIT Manipal.
Software
ORACLE
SAP
Certification
Certified Integrated Management System (IMS) Internal Auditor 9001:2015, 14001: 2015 and 45001: 2018
Interests
Foorball
Travel
Deep House Music
Timeline
Certified Professional Procurement Manager (CPPM) - Purchasing, Procurement, And Contracts Management
American Purchasing Society
06.2021 - 10.2021
Purchaser
SICHEM LLC
05.2020 - Current
International Diploma - Logistics And Transport Management
Charted Institute of Logistics & Transportation UK (CILT)
04.2019 - 10.2019
Certified Integrated Management System (IMS) Internal Auditor 9001:2015, 14001: 2015 and 45001: 2018
06-2018
IELTS Score of 7.5 Overall
03-2018
Logistics Supervisor
Sigma Engineering Works & Sigma Enterprises
04.2017 - 04.2020
Master's - Operations Management
BharathiDasan University
06.2014 - 07.2016
QA/QC Coordinator
Sigma Engineering Work
01.2014 - 03.2017
Bachelor’s - Business Administration
Manipal University
04.2010 - 08.2013