Jeethu Ravindran, Procurement Manager

Jeethu Ravindran

Procurement Manager

Trade Circle Technical Industries - Part of WAFI (MKM Commercial Holdings LLC), Dubai, UAE

Location
United Arab Emirates - Dubai
Education
Master's degree, Finance and IT
Experience
17 years, 2 months

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Work Experience

Total years of experience :17 years, 2 months

Procurement Manager at Trade Circle Technical Industries - Part of WAFI (MKM Commercial Holdings LLC), Dubai, UAE
  • United Arab Emirates - Dubai
  • My current job since June 2017
Assistant Procurement Manager at Trade Circle Technical Industries - Part of WAFI (MKM Commercial Holdings LLC), Dubai, UAE
  • United Arab Emirates - Dubai
  • June 2015 to May 2017
Senior Procurement Officer at MKM Commercial Holdings LLC
  • United Arab Emirates - Dubai
  • June 2013 to May 2015

Major Responsibilities
-Collaborate common purchases across the Group.
-Consolidation of Major Services across the Group.
-Sourcing globally for new/latest products and technologies for cost optimization.
-Scrutinize areas for cost saving.
-Savings of 15% to 20% of the total spend.
-Responsible for preparing and publishing tender and e Auction documents.
-Develop a database of high end suppliers and spearhead negotiation discussions.
-Oversee supplier selection and evaluation.
-Conduct technical and commercial evaluations of supplier bids.
-Decide on awarding of contracts.
-Draft robust contracts that bind suppliers by terms & conditions of the Group.
-Overall management of contracts across the Group.
-Manage, train and mentor a group of two buyers.
-Analyze and implement KPIs for the team.
-Establish procedures for compliance with ISO.
-Management of inventory function

Procurement Officer at WAFI Industrial L.L.C
  • United Arab Emirates - Dubai
  • March 2010 to May 2014

WAFI Industrial L.L.C March 2010- Present
Procurement Officer

WAFI Group, is Dubai's diversified business conglomerate.

Major Responsibilities
• Specialized responsibility in meeting all the procurement and logistics requirements.
• Possess in depth expertise in procurement of Raw materials for production, Finished goods, Capex, IT, Contractual Services.
• Prepares specifications based on customers' needs, assessment; obtains competitive price quotes; assists with the preparation and implementation of formal bids; negotiates procurement details with vendors; provides and coordinates product and service trial.
• Distinguished efforts towards negotiating and generating Purchase Orders for latest Products, Equipment's, and Facility service requirement.
• Ensures that customers' expectations and requirements are met; resolves conflicts concerning materials or services at the department and vendor levels.
• Keeps in constant contact with appropriate personnel to insure satisfactory operations; coordinates returns and/or repairs of products and monitors changes, modifications, and technological advances that affect the purchasing of goods and services utilized by the production team.
• Negotiating with shippers/transporters/C&F agents for cost effective transport solutions and clearances.
• Reviews, evaluates, and monitors department purchase requisitions for proper authorization, specifications, and legal compliance;
• Manage supply chain in support of internal/external customer requirements and support appropriate metrics and reporting as required by the business.
• Create purchase order based on material requirement plan and coordinate with the logistic for right parts at right time and maintain an optimum level of inventory.

Sr. Purchase Executive - Global Sourcing at Satyam Computers Services Ltd
  • India - Hyderabad
  • July 2008 to November 2009

Satyam Computers Services Ltd Jul 2008- Nov 2009
Sr. Purchase Executive - Global Sourcing

Satyam is a leading global business and information technology company, delivering consulting systems integration, and outsourcing solutions to clients in over 20 industries.

Major Responsibilities
• Exceeding performance in handling end to end procurement activities within India and Europe countries.
• Prepares and processes purchase orders. Reviews invoices regarding items purchased. Maintains and monitors purchasing records and reports.
• Specialized responsibility for providing and overseeing all elements of purchased goods and services, including information technology.
• Contacts various vendors and discusses specific commodity requirements; negotiates costs, secures competitive bids, and issues purchase orders based on cost effectiveness.
• Determines whether prices are fair and correct; determines if quality meets specification and performance standards. Locates sources of supplies for regular and emergency purchases in the shortest possible times span while adhering to procurement policies.
• Maintains and monitors purchasing records and reports as well as the status of ongoing work assignments and maintains schedules.
• Coordinates various vendors and discusses specific commodity requirements; negotiates costs, secures competitive bids, and issues purchase orders based on cost effectiveness.

Sourcing Executive at GE India Technology Center Private Limited
  • India - Bengaluru
  • February 2007 to July 2008

• Responsible in handling contract amendment process and ensures all amendments are in compliance with original solicitations and contract statements of work.
• Understands, recommends and apply an appropriate method of solicitation, evaluating the risk associated with the contract, advertising format, insurance requirements, methods of compensation and other matters concerning procurement.
• Relationship management with Excise, Customs, MEPZ, Commercial Tax, CHA on managing a 100% EOU.
• Exceeding performance in managing supply side of logistics in supply chain and proficient in vendor identification, selection and categorization.
• Maintained liaison with CSEZ/STPI, Customs, Clearing agents for licenses, renewals, returns, benefits, reimbursements and all other day to day activities
• Verifies deliveries and invoices against purchase orders. Meets with requestors to ensure full understanding of the need and that the proposed purchase will satisfy the need of the requestor.
• Expertise in procurement budget management.
• Develop strategies to minimize potential risks to the department. Draft and process contract documents, including final drafts for execution and distribution.

Education

Master's degree, Finance and IT
  • at Bharathiar University
  • January 2006

Master of Business Administration 2006
Major in Finance and IT
Bharathiar University, Coimbatore, India

Computer Competence
MS-Office Tools, Oracle ERP Package, MCSE (Microsoft Certified Systems Engineer)

Specialties & Skills

E procurement
Master Scheduling
Master Planning
Master Control
Master Data
BSEE/SUPPLY
BUYING/PROCUREMENT
INVENTORY
LOGISTICS
METRICS
OPERATIONS
PURCHASE ORDERS
PURCHASING
SOLUTIONS
SUPPLY CHAIN

Languages

Hindi
Expert
Malayalam
Expert
English
Expert
Tamil
Intermediate

Training and Certifications

CIPS (Training)
Training Institute:
University Of Dubai
Six Sigma (Certificate)
Date Attended:
February 2009
Valid Until:
March 2009