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Vaisakh Jayakumar
Procurement
Abu Dhabi
Summary
Results-driven Procurement Officer offering superior research abilities, sound judgment and meticulous organizational skills. Meets internal supply needs while maintaining budget and operational goals.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
5
5
years of post-secondary education
4
4
Languages
Work History
Procurement Officer
GEMS Cambridge International School
Abu Dhabi
02.2016 - Current
- Built relationships with vendors to negotiate ideal terms for purchases.
- Input, analyzed and reported on data covering all aspects of procurement operations.
- Made valuable contributions to planning of promotions, pricing and inventory levels, enhancing inventory flow, revenue and profits.
- Identified new and more cost-effective suppliers through participation in industry networking events, purchasing advantageous packages and cutting costs.
- Set up and negotiated contracts to obtain favorable pricing and delivery structures.
- Evaluated internal needs and developed plans for maintaining optimal supply levels.
- Maintained current understanding of pricing structures, market conditions and trends in industry.
- Oversaw inventory control, accounting and supply reports.
- Maintained effective and lasting vendor relationships through dynamic communication, collaboration and intelligent questioning skills.
- Maintained ongoing communication with suppliers to promote workflow and respond to inquiries.
Purchase Executive
Luke Exports
Kanyakumari
07.2015 - 01.2016
- Negotiated with vendors to procure best prices and quickest service for equipment and supplies.
- Consulted and advised department heads on equipment and supply decisions.
- Monitored open purchase orders for on-time delivery and mitigated potential problems with carriers and logistics companies for timely resolution.
- Facilitated continuous improvement programs to automate, delegate and eliminate tactical, non-value-added tasks.
- Tracked movement of raw materials and subcontracted goods and reconciled inventory.
- Monitored supplier performance against contractual standards and implemented continuous improvement actions impacting costs and performance.
- Modified price levels, availability and markets for competitive company advantage.
- Reviewed purchasing department activities to evaluate opportunities for cost savings and efficiency improvements.
- Directed preparation of purchase orders or bid requests to meet material needs for production operations.
- Negotiated contracts to set prices, quality standards and cost-reduction targets for long-term operational success.
Logistics Assistant
National Games Organization
Trivandrum
11.2014 - 03.2015
- Generated, distributed and filed copies of all billing paperwork.
- Integrated logistic systems into company processes to improve operations and manage work orders and price changes.
- Processed and entered customer orders into database and provided proactive customer service for accounts.
- Managed system support functions to set priorities and service levels expectations.
- Handled high-volume paperwork and collaborated with administrators to resolve invoicing and shipping problems.
- Oversaw daily inventory counts to maintain data accuracy.
- Coordinated driver dispatch to accomplish daily delivery requirements.
- Verified transactions, product orders and shipping dates and entered information into databases and reports.
- Worked with vendors to schedule daily pickups and weekly deliveries.
- Prepared reports tracking information such as purchase orders, inventory numbers and invoicing activities.
Education
AIRCRAFT MAINTENANCE ENGINEERING - Aviation
Regional Institute of Aviation
Kerala, India 07.2011 - 06.2014
High School Diploma -
PTM Higher Secondary School
Kerala, India 06.2008 - 03.2010
Skills
Supplier relationships
Vendor sourcing
Project coordination
Proficiency in Microsoft Dynamics, ERP
Purchase order creation
Report writing skills
Effective communication
Document preparation
Price negotiation
Vendor relationship management
Purchasing
Clerical Support
Flexible and Adaptable
Problem-Solving
Additional Information
Personal Details
Date of Birth : 17th May 1991
Sex : Male
Nationality : Indian
Passport Number : M3903199 valid till 2024
UAE License Number : 2632765
Visa Status : Employment Visa
Marital status : Married
Interests
Riding
Photography
Nature & Pets
Accomplishments
An active member in college program coordination committee
Member of school Football, Cricket & Badminton team
Part of School Debate Team
Timeline
Procurement Officer
GEMS Cambridge International School
02.2016 - Current
Purchase Executive
Luke Exports
07.2015 - 01.2016
Logistics Assistant
National Games Organization
11.2014 - 03.2015
AIRCRAFT MAINTENANCE ENGINEERING - Aviation
Regional Institute of Aviation
07.2011 - 06.2014
High School Diploma -
PTM Higher Secondary School
06.2008 - 03.2010