Proactive Purchasing Manager helping businesses meet fulfillment obligations through reliable vendor partnerships and streamlined ordering processes. Performs detailed research in supplier selection, sourcing and value assessment to form best overall strategy for long-term gain. Manages purchasing budget to determine feasibility of contracts and exceed savings goals.
Overview
18
18
years of professional experience
Work History
Procurement Director
Akins Electromechanical & Technical Services LLC
Dubai , UAE
01.2016 - Current
Supported procurement strategies, assessing objectives and implementing necessary service improvements.
Delivered tactical cost savings by negotiating advantageous terms and conditions for new contracts.
Delivered strategies through engagement, consultation and negotiation with stakeholders.
Evaluated procurement processes and used results to improve workflows and procedures.
Communicated outcomes of tendering processes to tenderers using official channels.
Created tender evaluation criteria for assessing and selecting suppliers.
Prepared project briefs and business cases to seek management approval for procurement activities.
Advised and guided management teams on decision-making, enabling cost-effective tendering processes.
Worked with department heads to determine requirements for procurement activities.
Collaborated with technical experts in managing contracting and vetting processes for issued tenders.
Analysed and developed procurement plans with cost-effective solutions and increased purchase power.
Sourced and verified quotations from suppliers before initiating purchase processes.
Facilitated project delivery by procuring raw materials and supplies.
Reviewed proposals and submitted reports to procurement heads for selection.
Monitored supply chain activities to validate quality of goods procured.
Procurement Manager
Alexa General Trading LLC
Dubai, UAE
03.2014 - 12.2015
Controlled cost of goods and managed terms and business planning with supplier base for improved profitability.
Worked cross-functionally with internal teams to deliver quality products to meet needs of customers.
Managed supplier base, developing joint business plans for improved profitability, product and service levels.
Delivered category management process, achieving defined growth targets.
Built relationships for increased engagement and partnerships across supplier base.
Evaluated procurement processes and used results to improve workflows and procedures.
Assessed supplier base and categorised spending based on strategic and operational requirements.
Procurement Manager
Electrofos Interiors LLC
DUBAI, DUBAI
03.2010 - 02.2014
Controlled cost of goods and managed terms and business planning with supplier base for improved profitability.
Worked cross-functionally with internal teams to deliver quality products to meet needs of customers.
Managed supplier base, developing joint business plans for improved profitability, product and service levels.
Delivered category management process, achieving defined growth targets.
Built relationships for increased engagement and partnerships across supplier base.
Sourced most cost-effective new and existing products to meet category and procurement KPIs.
Negotiated contracts and terms successfully, delivering cost and operational efficiency for group.
Reviewed proposals and submitted reports to procurement heads for selection.
Monitored supply chain activities to validate quality of goods procured.
Evaluated procurement processes and used results to improve workflows and procedures.
Delivered strategies through engagement, consultation and negotiation with stakeholders.
Advised and guided management teams on decision-making, enabling cost-effective tendering processes.
Supported procurement strategies, assessing objectives and implementing necessary service improvements.
Assessed supplier base and categorised spending based on strategic and operational requirements.
Sourced and verified quotations from suppliers before initiating purchase processes.
Communicated outcomes of tendering processes to tenderers using official channels.
Collaborated with technical experts in managing contracting and vetting processes for issued tenders.
Utilised legislation knowledge in enforcing best practices and company compliance across different services.
Created tender evaluation criteria for assessing and selecting suppliers.
Worked with department heads to determine requirements for procurement activities.
Analysed and developed procurement plans with cost-effective solutions and increased purchase power.
Assistant Procurement Manager
Electrofos Electromechanical LLC
Dubai, UAE
12.2006 - 02.2010
Analysed and developed procurement plans with cost-effective solutions and increased purchase power.
Utilised legislation knowledge in enforcing best practices and company compliance across different services.
Assessed supplier base and categorised spending based on strategic and operational requirements.
Built productive relationships with stakeholders, communicated updates and sought mutually beneficial outcomes.
Ran due diligence checks on potential suppliers and flagged issues detected for action.
Communicated outcomes of tendering processes to tenderers using official channels.
Delivered tactical cost savings by negotiating advantageous terms and conditions for new contracts.
Worked with department heads to determine requirements for procurement activities.
Monitored supply chain activities to validate quality of goods procured.
Supported procurement strategies, assessing objectives and implementing necessary service improvements.
Created tender evaluation criteria for assessing and selecting suppliers.
Developed professional expertise through training and mentorship to boost service delivery.
Collaborated with technical experts in managing contracting and vetting processes for issued tenders.
Reviewed proposals and submitted reports to procurement heads for selection.
Sourced and verified quotations from suppliers before initiating purchase processes.
Facilitated project delivery by procuring raw materials and supplies.
Advised and guided management teams on decision-making, enabling cost-effective tendering processes.
Evaluated procurement processes and used results to improve workflows and procedures.
Delivered strategies through engagement, consultation and negotiation with stakeholders.
Prepared project briefs and business cases to seek management approval for procurement activities.
Procurement Assistant
City Bird Interiors LLC
Dubai, UAE
10.2005 - 11.2006
Delivered tactical cost savings by negotiating advantageous terms and conditions for new contracts.
Built productive relationships with stakeholders, communicated updates and sought mutually beneficial outcomes.
Facilitated project delivery by procuring raw materials and supplies.
Sourced and verified quotations from suppliers before initiating purchase processes.
Consistently met procurement targets by contributing new ideas to develop better supplier relationships.
Prepared project briefs and business cases to seek management approval for procurement activities.
Worked with department heads to determine requirements for procurement activities.
Education
Bachelor of Commerce - B.com
Calicut University
Skills
Coordination
Budget analysis
Contract Negotiation
Document preparation
Financial administration
Bid coordination
Trend Analysis
Account management
Procurement expertise
Languages
English
Fluent
Hindi
Fluent
Malayalam
Native
Work Availability
monday
tuesday
wednesday
thursday
friday
saturday
sunday
morning
afternoon
evening
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Timeline
Procurement Director
Akins Electromechanical & Technical Services LLC
01.2016 - Current
Procurement Manager
Alexa General Trading LLC
03.2014 - 12.2015
Procurement Manager
Electrofos Interiors LLC
03.2010 - 02.2014
Assistant Procurement Manager
Electrofos Electromechanical LLC
12.2006 - 02.2010
Procurement Assistant
City Bird Interiors LLC
10.2005 - 11.2006
Bachelor of Commerce - B.com
Calicut University
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