Sudheer Basheer
Ras al-Khaimah
Summary
Highly experienced senior IT procurement management professional with over 15 years (11+ years in UAE) of broad expertise in supply chain, procurement, vendor management contracts, logistics, finance, and project management. Holder of the CPPM (Certified Professional Procurement Manager) certification with strong skills in IT project procurement, strategic sourcing, tendering, bid management, contract negotiation, and vendor management across various procurement domains. Proven leadership abilities consistently driving teams to achieve business targets and quality benchmarks while successfully developing new supply chains and fostering valuable vendor relationships.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Senior IT Procurement Specialist
Ras Al Khaimah Economic Zone - Government of RAK
11.2024 - Current
- IT Procurement Strategy: Develop and implement procurement strategies for IT-related goods and services, ensuring alignment with the overall objectives of the Government of Ras Al Khaimah.
- Supplier Management: Identify and evaluate potential IT suppliers and vendors, ensuring strong relationships and effective contract management. Negotiate favorable terms and conditions to meet the government’s requirements.
- SAP Ariba Expertise: Utilize SAP Ariba for managing procurement processes, from requisition through to purchase order creation, ensuring compliance with governmental policies and procurement regulations.
- Contract Management: Draft, review, and manage IT procurement contracts and service agreements, ensuring they meet the legal and regulatory standards.
- Cost Optimization: Identify opportunities for cost reduction and improved efficiency in IT procurement processes, analyzing market trends and benchmarking.
- Stakeholder Collaboration: Work closely with internal stakeholders, including IT, finance, and other departments, to understand procurement needs and align with organizational goals.
- Compliance & Risk Management: Ensure all procurement activities comply with relevant governmental policies, procurement laws, and regulatory standards. Manage and mitigate procurement-related risks.
- Reporting & Analytics: Prepare and present procurement reports, including budget tracking, savings analysis, and performance metrics for senior management.
Manager - IT Procurement/Contract/Vendor Management
Oxinus Holding Limited - An IHC Company
08.2023 - 10.2024
- Plan and implement the overall IT supply chain strategy
- Collaborate with Sales, Operations, and Customer Service teams
- Determine key supply chain KPIs
- Suggest solutions for process improvements
- Identify process bottleneck and implement solutions in a timely manner
- Developed contractual agreements, including terms and conditions, in accordance with established policies and procedures
- Negotiated contracts with suppliers to obtain best value for goods and services
- Reviewed and evaluated proposed contract documents to ensure compliance with applicable laws and regulations
- Collaborated with other departments, such as legal and finance, to resolve issues related to contract development or execution
- Reviewed invoices submitted by contractors and vendors prior to payment authorization
- Work with finance, sales, and R&D team to determine best vendors and distributors
- Developing and sustaining long-standing relationships with company-approved vendors
- Meeting with suitable vendors to assess their products, inquire about their services, negotiate pricing, and communicate any product or service-related concerns
- Conducting research on available vendors to determine which vendors offer the best pricing and product quality
- Continually monitoring sales trends to determine which products are more popular than others
- Implementing vendor selection programs to ensure that the best vendors are secured
- Conducting interviews with new vendors and informing approved vendors of their responsibilities and obligations
- Establishing standards by which to assess the performance of approved vendors
- Evaluating current vendor management programs and identifying ways to improve them
- Design and implement SPM and SRM processes and procedures to measure and evaluate supplier performance in accordance with company policies and standards
- Develop and maintain performance metrics and reports to track supplier performance and identify areas for improvement.
Assistant Manager - IT Procurement/Contract/Vendor Management
AL-Futtaim
08.2022 - 08.2023
- Providing an ethical and consistent approach to the procurement of IT goods, sub-contracts and services
- Analyzing purchase requisitions to ensure clarity and completeness in technical specifications, quality standards, quantities and deliveries
- Maintaining an in-depth knowledge and awareness of local, national and international supply markets and IT vendors
- Developing and issue Request for Quotation (RFQ) to qualified vendors
- Evaluating bids to ensure technical and commercial compliance
- Negotiating final price with vendors by devising and utilizing the appropriate strategy through online bidding (ARIBA) / offline negotiation thus ensuring optimum total cost of ownership (TCO)
- Creating purchase orders (through SAP) and contracts while expediting timely deliveries
- Creating Letter of Intent to the supplier in order to ensure timely material submittal
- Ensuring that every procurement above AED 100K was negotiated through ARIBA online bidding and the result and savings is maintained and tracked regularly
- Any exception to online bid were reasonably justified and preapproved
- Assisted in the development and implementation of contract management policies and procedures
- Analyzed contractual commitments to ensure compliance with all applicable regulations, laws and other requirements
- Conducted comprehensive reviews of contracts to identify potential risks and opportunities for cost savings or revenue enhancement
- Participated in negotiations with vendors to obtain favorable terms and conditions on contracts
- Monitored vendor performance against established service level agreements
- Coordinated with legal counsel when necessary to review complex contracts prior to execution
- Coordinating with Vendor and Treasury to establish Letter of Credit
- Spend analysis for the organization
- Ensuring that the processes, procedures and related timeliness comply with organization's standard Procurement Processes & Policies
- Maintaining proper records of procurement related activities for any future reference or audit requirements
- Hold regular meetings with suppliers to establish and improve long term, trusting relationships
- Perform the role of central procurement party for IT resources including implementation services, equipment, hardware, software, data network
- Lead end-to-end procurement process such as conducting market research, defining procurement plan, issuing RFIs/RFPs, facilitating evaluation process, following through with processes including total cost analysis, commercial & contract negotiation, supplier recommendation and contract award
- Developing and sustaining long-standing relationships with company-approved vendors
- Meeting with suitable vendors to assess their products, inquire about their services, negotiate pricing, and communicate any product or service-related concerns
- Conducting research on available vendors to determine which vendors offer the best pricing and product quality
- Continually monitoring sales trends to determine which products are more popular than others
- Implementing vendor selection programs to ensure that the best vendors are secured
- Conducting interviews with new vendors and informing approved vendors of their responsibilities and obligations
- Establishing standards by which to assess the performance of approved vendors
- Evaluating current vendor management programs and identifying ways to improve them
- Design and implement SPM and SRM processes and procedures to measure and evaluate supplier performance in accordance with company policies and standards
- Develop and maintain performance metrics and reports to track supplier performance and identify areas for improvement.
Global Sourcing & Vendor Performance Manager
Redorange North America Inc. (US Federal Contractor)
04.2019 - 04.2022
- Provided comprehensive supply chain solutions to US Embassies, U.S Federal agencies, US Navy, global militaries, and relief organizations
- Aided in sourcing strategies by providing support for vendor assessment, supplier evaluation, bidding activities including negotiations and contract management
- Evaluate, make recommendations, and develop organization-wide procurement policies and procedures for the implementation of standard best practices
- Creating sourcing strategies for assigned jobs, and executing against those plans to identify and evaluate potential suppliers
- Oversee the contract lifecycle, including drafting, reviewing, and negotiating contracts, as well as managing renewals, amendments, and terminations
- Plan, direct, or coordinate the activities of buyers, purchasing officers, and related staffs involved in purchasing materials, products, and services
- Understand and assist in the development and execution of performance management programs with suppliers that focus on quality, responsiveness, and cost
- Negotiate pre/post award meetings, ensuring optimum cost savings, risk avoidance, terms and conditions
- Working with both internal and external stakeholders, develop a robust supplier base to support organization Growth programs whilst establishing improvement programs
- Developed strong communication protocols between domestic and international suppliers for timely delivery of goods and services
- Managed foreign exchange rate fluctuations to minimize risk associated with purchasing overseas materials
- Established relationships with key vendors in multiple countries for efficient procurement process
- Analyzed the cost of production, quality, delivery, and other factors to identify global supply chain opportunities
- Developed and implemented a global sourcing strategy to reduce costs and increase supplier efficiency
- Negotiated rates with carriers to optimize efficiency in shipping processes
- Ensured accurate documentation was completed for all imports and exports in accordance with government regulations
- Developed and implemented global logistics strategies to optimize cost, service, and security.
IT Procurement Manager
Edge Information technology
07.2009 - 03.2019
- Develop, implement and continuously improve upon the IT procurement strategy that aligns with organization objectives
- Responsible for Planning, organizing, and controlling procurement activities related to IT Data center Project Supply services as per project objectives and reporting project status to the Project Head periodically
- Provided management and administrative services for projects with regard to budget, schedule, timelines, milestones, and contract requirements
- Identify, evaluate, and establish relationships with potential IT vendors, conducting due diligence to ensure they meet quality, reliability, and cost-efficiency standards
- Monitor and evaluate vendor performance, ensuring compliance with contractual obligations and service-level agreements (SLAs)
- Assisted the project manager in all procurement procedures and supervised the team of professional buyers
- Planned purchasing activities in line with the identified acquisition needs and cost-benefit analysis
- Sourced and developed qualified new vendors to support the organization's goals
- Coordinated with QA/QC for planning, organizing and control the testing & inspection activities
- Oversaw entire tendering process from pre-qualification through bid submission
- Generated proposals, contracts, and comprehensive project bids in relation to IT
- Executed and managed the procurement process on assigned contracts including bid list preparation, solicitation of quotes, and evaluating, negotiating and awarding of contracts
- Prepared Requisitions, Quotations and PO's through SAP ERP and maintained records in ISO standards
- Collaborated with finance in month end closing; tracking annual spend, revenue and cost savings.
Education
Master of Business Administration in Supply Chain and Operation Management -
Udemy Inc
01-2022
Master of Business Administration (MBA) in Finance & Information Technology -
Dr.CV Raman University
01.2013
Bachelor of Computer Science & Engineering -
University of Kerala
01.2009
Skills
- Supply Chain Management
- Global Sourcing
- Risk Management Strategy
- Excellent communication
- Collaboration & interpersonal skills
- Supplier / Vendor relationship management
- Supply risk mitigation
- KPI analysis & Cost reduction
- Technology sourcing skills, Hardwares, Softwares, SaaS and IT outsourcing services
- Financial & Legal planning
- Strong analytical and quantitative skills
- Expert in SAP/ARIBA ERP
- Tender, Bid & Contract Management
- Strategic Purchasing and monitoring operational sourcing
- Procurement & Demand Planning
- Vendor Negotiations Skills
- Data analysis
- Business strategies
- Analytical and strategic thinking skills
- Decision Making Skills
- Financial Spend analysis
- Attention to details & Change management projects Skills
- Category Management - Expert
- Managerial & Continues Process Improvement Skills
- Ability to use data and metrics
- Financial Statement Analysis
- Budgeting & Cost control
- Inventory Management
- Logistics Coordination
- Experts in the process of RFP, RFQ, RFQ, RFI, RFT, SLAs
- Procurement Compliance Management
- Budgeting & Forecasting Skills
- Time management and organizational skills
- Material forecasting, inventory control management
- Problem-solving& Leadership Skills
- Experienced in Procure to Pay processes and continuous improvement
- Contract Management
- Budget Management
- Attention to Detail
- Decision-Making
- Contract Negotiation
Certification
- CPP&CPPM (Certified Procurement Professional & Certified Professional Procurement Manager), APS (American Purchase Society), USA
- Certified Project Management Professional: Master Project Management-PMP/PMI, Udemy, Inc., USA
- Certified Procurement Professional in EPC Construction Projects, Udemy, Inc., USA
- Certified IT Procurement Professional, Udemy, Inc., USA
- Ongoing - CIPS, CISCP, CISCM Certification
Languages
English
Bilingual or Proficient (C2)
Arabic
Beginner (A1)
Hindi
Bilingual or Proficient (C2)
Malayalam
Bilingual or Proficient (C2)
References
Mr. Mohammed Nizar, CEO - EDGE ICT USA, mnizar@edgeict.com, +9712-650 7700, +97150 44 61 700
Personal Information
- Passport Number: R9027506
- Date of Birth: 08/05/1988
- Nationality: Indian
- Driving License: U.A.E & India
- Marital Status: Married
Hobbies and Interests
Traveling, Reading, Swimming, Sports (Football & Cricket), Gardening
Timeline
Senior IT Procurement Specialist
Ras Al Khaimah Economic Zone - Government of RAK
11.2024 - Current
Manager - IT Procurement/Contract/Vendor Management
Oxinus Holding Limited - An IHC Company
08.2023 - 10.2024
Assistant Manager - IT Procurement/Contract/Vendor Management
AL-Futtaim
08.2022 - 08.2023
Global Sourcing & Vendor Performance Manager
Redorange North America Inc. (US Federal Contractor)
04.2019 - 04.2022
IT Procurement Manager
Edge Information technology
07.2009 - 03.2019
Master of Business Administration (MBA) in Finance & Information Technology -
Dr.CV Raman University
Bachelor of Computer Science & Engineering -
University of Kerala
- CPP&CPPM (Certified Procurement Professional & Certified Professional Procurement Manager), APS (American Purchase Society), USA
- Certified Project Management Professional: Master Project Management-PMP/PMI, Udemy, Inc., USA
- Certified Procurement Professional in EPC Construction Projects, Udemy, Inc., USA
- Certified IT Procurement Professional, Udemy, Inc., USA
- Ongoing - CIPS, CISCP, CISCM Certification
Master of Business Administration in Supply Chain and Operation Management -
Udemy Inc
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