Shubham Kharola CIPP, CIPM
Dubai
Summary
Certified Procurement Professional in Purchase, logistics & Operations with 10 + years of experience. Results-driven professional with expertise in identifying cost-savings opportunities, managing vendors and negotiating contracts. Proven track record of successful cost optimization and supplier performance management.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
3
3
years of post-secondary education
Work History
Corporate Procurement Manager
Samana Developers
Dubai, UAE
06.2024 - Current
- Managing Procurement for 06 Business Units. Real Estate, Engineering, Contracting, Design Studio, IT & Network, Business Transformation & Automation.
- Streamlined procurement processes for increased efficiency and cost savings.
- Responsible for annual procurement of around AED 100 M through identification & strategic sourcing opportunities with low cost country vendors.
- Achieved AED 800K Cost Savings in just 05 months time by negotiating contracts and managing communications.
- Managing High Volume RFQ and LPO's 30 request each day and effectively complied 100% before the deadlines.
- Developed procurement plans based on service need and spend analysis, maximizing cost-effective solutions and increasing purchase power.
- Created tender evaluation criteria for assessing and selecting suppliers.
- Evaluated procurement processes and used results to improve workflows and procedures.
- Implemented cost reduction measures, reduced overhead expenses.
- Liaised with suppliers to ensure timely deliveries.
- Coordinated hiring, recruitment and training strategies to build successful administrative team.
Procurement Senior Buyer
Wafi Property (WAFI Group)
Dubai, UAE
10.2019 - 05.2024
- Handling Property Management for 08 departments (Shopping Mall, Residential Building, Villas, Accommodation)
- Managing Facility Management, Housekeeping, Transport, Security, Construction etc.
- Controlled cost of goods and managed terms and business planning with supplier base for improved profitability.
- Reduced expenditures by implementing inventory control measures and improving organizational operations.
- Managed supplier base, developing joint business plans for improved profitability, product and service levels.
- Negotiated contracts and improved prices and terms with suppliers to make business savings.
- Liaised between suppliers and procurement department for accomplishing purchases and new contracts.
- Successfully identified potential business opportunities, researching and analysing market and trends data, such as Valet Parking Management & Car Park Management
Procurement Executive
Imtiaz Developments
Dubai
04.2016 - 10.2019
- Associated with Construction and Contracting of Buildings, Villas and Power Substations.
- Reviewed and assessed supply chain to maximize profit margin, helping company to successfully achieve profitability target
- Located and investigated potential vendors to meet changing purchasing requirements
- Developed professional expertise through training and mentorship to boost service delivery.
- Assessed supplier base and categorized spending based on strategic and operational requirements.
- Liaised with third party suppliers to facilitate shipment of materials, reducing lead time.
- Facilitated project delivery by procuring raw materials and supplies.
- Reviewed proposals and submitted reports to procurement heads for selection.
- Sourced and verified quotations from suppliers before initiating purchase processes.
- Handled high-volume RFQ's
- Conducted market research to identify potential suppliers and evaluate their capabilities.
Procurement Officer
Penta Biotech Ltd.
Haridwar, India
02.2013 - 10.2015
- Worked for India's largest Pharmaceutical Manufacturing Plant Mankind Pharmacy Ltd.
- Coordinated and controlled all production processes, ensuring products were delivered on time and within budget.
- Quickly learned and applied new skills to daily tasks, improving efficiency and productivity.
- Performed monthly reconciliation of open purchasing orders.
- Monitored and updated stock levels and inventory databases.
- Projected procurement requirements to order exact stock for project needs.
- Kept clear, up-to-date records of stock, components and materials.
- Coordinated store and production teams to meet specified delivery requirements.
- Maintained productive relationships with vendors.
Education
CIPP, CIPM - Procurements
IPSCMI
USA 11.2021 - 01.2022
Bachelor of Business Administration - Finance
HNBG University
India 07.2009 - 06.2012
SOFTWARE- ORACLE, ERP, MS OFFICE, QUICK BOOKS
UAESkills
- High-value project management
- Budget analysis
- Coordination
- Quality, Time and Money Management
- Team player
- Troubleshooting
- Procurement Qualified
- Strategic sourcing
- Procure-to-pay (P2P) systems
- Technical specifications understanding
- Procure-To-Pay systems expertise
- Facilities and estates management
Languages
English
Advanced
Hindi
Native
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Corporate Procurement Manager
Samana Developers
06.2024 - Current
CIPP, CIPM - Procurements
IPSCMI
11.2021 - 01.2022
Procurement Senior Buyer
Wafi Property (WAFI Group)
10.2019 - 05.2024
Procurement Executive
Imtiaz Developments
04.2016 - 10.2019
Procurement Officer
Penta Biotech Ltd.
02.2013 - 10.2015
Bachelor of Business Administration - Finance
HNBG University
07.2009 - 06.2012
SOFTWARE- ORACLE, ERP, MS OFFICE, QUICK BOOKS
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