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NIKHIL SASIDHARAN

NIKHIL SASIDHARAN

Airport Rd.,UAE

Summary

Skilled procurement professional with proven success in developing procurement plans that maximise cost effectiveness and increase purchasing power. Experienced in advising and guiding management teams to support decision-making.

Overview

18
18
years of professional experience
6
6
years of post-secondary education

Work History

Assistant Procurement Manager

Neighbourhood Initiatives ( Group Of Companies )
Dubai, UAE
02.2010 - Current
  • Participated in trade shows to discover new products and vendors.
  • Trained junior staff members to enhance team productivity.
  • Oversaw quality checks, ensured adherence to company standards.
  • Identified potential suppliers for increased product variety.
  • Resolved invoice discrepancies with finance department collaboration.
  • Negotiated contracts with suppliers for best value procurement.
  • Streamlined procurement processes by implementing efficient strategies.
  • Complied with regulatory requirements within all procurement activities.
  • Developed risk management protocols to mitigate supply chain disruption.
  • Managed inventory levels to ensure optimal stock availability.
  • Sourced and verified quotations from suppliers before initiating purchase processes.
  • Negotiated with vendors and service providers to control corporate expenditures.
  • Directed daily operations to achieve maximum output and reduce costs.
  • Managed resources to yield high Return On Investment (ROI), raising cost-effectiveness.

2D Hand-Drawn Animator

Vismayasmax Animation Academy
Trivandrum, India
02.2007 - 11.2009
  • Streamlined workflow by regularly updating animation software.
  • Rigged models for animation, creating fluid character movement across multiple projects.
  • Applied principles of light and shadow whilst creating textures in 3D models, adding depth and realism to characters or scenes.
  • Improved animation quality by implementing feedback from directors and producers.
  • Coordinated with other animators on complex projects, achieving seamless transitions between scenes.
  • Adopted analogue and line-drawing techniques to create unique 2D animations.

Education

Bachelor of Business Administration - Procurement

North East Frontier Technical University
India
03.2019 - 08.2021

Bachelor of Science - Chemistry

Kerala University
03.2003 - 04.2006

Diploma of Higher Education - Animation

Vismayasmax Animation Academy
11.2005

Skills

  • Procurement transformation initiatives
  • Value analysis and engineering
  • Logistics understanding
  • Contract law knowledge
  • Tender process handling
  • Supply market research
  • Cost reduction techniques
  • Direct and indirect procurement
  • Procurement policy development

Languages

Malayalam
Native language
English
Fluent
Hindi
Intermediate
Malayalam
Native

Affiliations

  • Travelling

Timeline

Bachelor of Business Administration - Procurement

North East Frontier Technical University
03.2019 - 08.2021

Assistant Procurement Manager

Neighbourhood Initiatives ( Group Of Companies )
02.2010 - Current

2D Hand-Drawn Animator

Vismayasmax Animation Academy
02.2007 - 11.2009

Bachelor of Science - Chemistry

Kerala University
03.2003 - 04.2006

Diploma of Higher Education - Animation

Vismayasmax Animation Academy
NIKHIL SASIDHARAN