JAYAPRAKASAN POZHATH

Responsible for working closely with suppliers and managing the companies Centralized Procurement Operations for the Commercial Division Group of Companies under YAS Holding Group as well as Centralized Own Spend and General Procurement Category

Duties:
•Generating Monthly reports and KPI’s on Procurement performance to Senior Management as per department objectives.
•Responsible for Order Placement, Supply / Demand Alignment, Material Replenishment and Supplier Performance.
•Continuously monitoring, evaluating and improving supplier performance.
•Sourcing the most affordable product & services for the benefit of the company.
•Reviewing Requests.
•Monitoring delivery times to ensure they are on time.
•Delivering cost savings for the company.
•Managing the procurement supplier relationships for the company.
•Helping to source alternative items for buyers and customers.
•Developing procurement process for smooth operation according to company requirement
•Preparing high quality tender documentation.
•Regularly contacting suppliers to renegotiate prices.
•Resolving disputes and claims with vendors and suppliers.
•Keeping all supplier programs current and accurate.
•Delegating projects and tasks to junior staff.
•Developing relationships with distributors.
•Supplier Registration and documentation
•Identify gaps in procure to pay process and propose changes along with Finance department

Responsible for working closely with suppliers and procurement activities, Sending RFQ / RFPs, collecting quotes, Review and prepare evaluation, provide recommendation,

Responsible for managing procurement team of four staff and working closely with suppliers and procurement activities,

Responsible for Implementation of Purchase Policies, Strategies and Processes, Centralized Order Processing for the entire GCC Region ( UAE, Bahrain, Kuwait, Qatar and Saudi Arabia office of the company ), Point of contact for Vendors as well as the customers for all purchasing transactions including billing, delivery and licensing., Producing monthly Procurement reports outlining issues within the department and recommending potential solutions. Vendor Selection & Negotiation, Customer invoicing and delivery of products / licenses, providing monthly management reports.

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