Dr AASoni, Chief Procurement Consultant

Dr AASoni

Chief Procurement Consultant

IEBCS

Location
Saudi Arabia - Riyadh
Education
Doctorate, Purchasing
Experience
20 years, 1 Months

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Total years of experience :20 years, 1 Months

Chief Procurement Consultant at IEBCS
  • India - Mumbai
  • My current job since March 2020

• Identifying business opportunities to cater Procurement & Supply Chain Consultancy to direct clients,
• Establishing & maintaining alignment with PMT on Project Procurement needs, Objectives & Requirements, preparation of ITT Packages, compliance with Project Procurement Process & Procedures,
• Development of Procurement Plans that supports the Project’s goal and objective,
• Consulting with PMT on Project Procurement Activities, Progress/issues, Schedule and Cost Data handover,
• Ensuring contracts T&C compliances to approved contractor and prime contract coordination procedures,
• Supporting for Market Research, Developing SPIR Procurement Plan, Establishment of Long-Term Relationship, Strategic Planning for Project Management, SWOT Analysis, Creating Mission-Vision-Goals, Developing Policy & Procedures for ISO Certification, Process Development & Implementations, Portfolio Analysis, Step Analysis, Road mapping, Utilities Analysis, Corporate Training & Licensing, SCM Services and other assigned tasks by clients.

Category Management Specialist at SAUDI ELECTRICITY COMPANY (SEC)
  • Saudi Arabia
  • August 2019 to February 2020

Project: Manage Local Content Development and Invitation to Foreign Investors in Saudi Arabia. Roles & Responsibilities:
•Identified Foreign Investors opportunities from 5 Years Procurement and Stock Management Database,
•Analyzed complete Procurement Spends data to define main and sub categories for Electrical Fittings,
•Developed Strategic Sourcing KPIs to execute "Letter of Intent" to invite Foreign Investors in Saudi,
•Promoted Local Content to support Local Vendors based on Company Demand and Forecast Analysis,
•Review and Approve Contractor's Procurement Procedures to implement Purchasing & Material Management Plans including purchase of Spare Parts and bulk materials.
•Ensured Company Procurement Process and Procedures create maximum business opportunities to local suppliers & manufactures, instead of International Purchasing unless it's single source supplier.

Strategic Sourcing Specialist at Shenzhen Jinlonghui Technology Co. Ltd.
  • China - Shenzhen
  • January 2019 to July 2019

• Developed Strategic Sourcing Global Procurement Plan based on previous 5 year’s International Import,
• Consolidated regular buying in to Blanket Order Agreements to reduce Global Procurement Cost,
• Identified low sourcing countries with alternative products solutions to enhance company production,
• Implemented Lean Six Sigma Process Management to reduce wastage and improved production quality,
• Coordinated & established relations with Global Suppliers and Manufacturers of Electronic components,
• Audited Financial Data for Procurement Budget and corrected errors to increase company profitability.

Procurement Head at YANBU
  • Saudi Arabia
  • April 2018 to December 2018

Global Environment Management Services (GEMS) Apr'2018 - Dec'2018 Project: Overall In-charge of Purchase, Contracts, Estimation, Tendering, Stores and Warehouse Department. Roles & Responsibilities:
•Managed overall purchasing including equipment, spare parts (CAPEX/OPEX), static and rotating mechanical items, piping, electrical & instrumentation, and automation materials,
•Controlled bulk buying purchase requisitions during shutdown, maintenance and turnarounds projects,
•Policy & Procedures and Procurement Process to implement best practices among all teams,
•Ensured compliances of company Policy & Procedure with best practices and operational activities,
•Established standard templates & forms to track overall procurement activity from MR to till delivery,
•Organized Corporate Trainings to create awareness and importance of procurement functionalities,
•Gathered information and data from existing team members to generate new ideas of implementations,
•Created Team Leaders for skills development and educate benefits of automation process using new ERP,
•Centralized Procurement & Stores Process to be handled by Authorized Persons in timely manner,
•Implemented Lean Six Sigma methodology to enhance individual efficiency and meet process deadlines,
•Conducted Cost-Saving awareness sessions to reduce Total Cost of Ownership (TCO) and improve Quality Management System as per ISO 9001:2015,
•Streamlined process from End-User material requisitions to till successful deliveries Vendor Payments,
•Operated Tendering & Bid submissions process with correct estimation procedures and on-time client submission, intent to get new projects accommodating ideal manpower and machinery utilizations,
•Monitored and achieved high level Cost-Savings against provided budgets by Finance Team.

Senior Strategic Buyer at Rabigh
  • Saudi Arabia
  • September 2017 to March 2018

Rabigh Refining & Petrochemical Company (PETRORABIGH) Sep'2017 - Mar'2018 Project: Manage Single Source Procurement & Contracts for Shut-Down projects activities. Roles & Responsibilities:
•Managed high spends categories buying and identified indirect spends control and saving opportunities,
•Developed category & sub-category level strategic procurement plan for future supply agreements,
•Established new sources to procure Lab chemicals & Caustic Soda to improve optimum level supply,
•Enhanced selection and supplier management process verifying compliance with company policies,
•Developed category level best practices to ensure end-user satisfaction in strategic sourcing process,
•Revisited agreed Terms & Conditions with existing chemical suppliers and service providers to improve productivity of working capital and production level of company.

Senior Vendor Management Analyst at ADNOC SOUR GAS (AL HOSN GAS)
  • United Arab Emirates
  • August 2014 to August 2017

Project: In-charge of Vendor Management, Quality Control, Category Management, KPI and Process Developments. Roles & Responsibilities:
•Performed Market Research & Business Intelligence reporting to top management,
•Managed Vendor Pre-Qualification, Trainings, Survey & Feedback Collections, Pre/Post-Award Performance Evaluations based on number of bids participation & on-time delivery ratings for awards,
•Assisted in Policy & Procedures development for Commercial Department and developed road-maps to start,
•Identified maximum business opportunity for Local Suppliers and Traders to support Local Content Policy,
•Gathered Procurement Data to create Spend Analysis Report for Senior Management,
•Introduced and established Category Management process to achieve higher operational efficiency,
•Participated in SLC ERP environment development as per company Policy & Procedure guidelines,
•Conducted Corporate Training & awareness sessions to Local Employees and Fresh University Graduates.

Senior Procurement Executive at Al Hassan Engineering
  • United Arab Emirates - Abu Dhabi
  • January 2014 to August 2014

• Overall Project Procurement In-charge to handle MR, PR, RFQ, TBE, CBE, PO/BO/CO and Agreements,
• MIS Reporting and attended client meeting for Project Procurement Status & long-lead items progress,
• Checked with Engineering & Construction team to identify scope of Change Order and client discussions,
• Incorporated Client’s demand and engineering designing changes to resolve procurement issues,
• Organized Kick-Off meetings with Contractor/Sub-Contractor/Manufacturers and discussed project deadlines meeting project progress milestone, established supplier relationships to meet quality needs.

Procurement Engineer at National Petroleum Construction Company
  • United Arab Emirates - Abu Dhabi
  • May 2013 to December 2013

• Handled SPIR Materials Status Report and Procurement Activities to manage optimum level of stocks,
• Issued Long-Term Purchase Agreements (LTPA) for 2 years Spare Parts requirements as per operations,
• Procured Spare Parts from Global Vendors and obtained client approvals for non-approved vendors,
• Updated Spare Parts tracking details like, Catalog & Model Numbers, Item Code and Technical Specification,
• Organized meetings between Manufacturer and Project Managers to avoid emergency situations,
• Expedited all non-material requirements and ensured spare parts timely deliveries in central stores.

Senior Buyer at JGC Gulf International
  • Bahrain
  • March 2012 to May 2013

Project:
•TATWEER PETROLEUM - EPC Project of New Well Manifold & Tank Battery Facility in Bahrain,
•PETRORABIGH - LSTK EPC Project of Ethylene Cracker Plant II at Rabigh Refinery. Roles & Responsibilities:
•Processed Oracle Based EPR Purchase Requisitions and released RFQs to PVL (Project Vendor List),
•Pre-Qualified alternate material suppliers and audited their previous and current project performances,
•Performed Cost-Avoidance by merging major contract / supply agreements to best performing vendor,
•Controlled Single Source materials procurement buying cost by Cost-Reduction in complete process,
•Improved Project Procurement Budget by Strategic Sourcing directly from global manufacturers,
•Contributed in cost estimation, preparation of bill of materials (BOM), invitation to tenders (ITT), request for proposals (RFP), raw-materials sourcing, technical bid evaluations (TBE), cost-negotiation, commercial bid evaluation (CBE), payment terms improvements, quality management system (QMS), audits, material inspections (TPI), supply chain operations, PMT/Finance/Legal process and approvals.

Senior Expeditor at Dayim Punj Lloyd (SATORP)
  • Saudi Arabia - Dammam
  • August 2011 to February 2012

• Managed Long Lead Materials expediting & tracked Project Procurement Status Report for PMT & QC Dept.,
• Arranged Third Party Inspector for factory visits to obtain material release certificates prior to dispatch,
• Obtained NMR-601, NMR-602 & NMR-603 requirements as per Saudi Aramco and Total Energy standards,
• Prepared Custom Duty Discount letters for client approvals and handed over to Fright Clearing Agents,
• Coordinated with Procurement, Quality Control, Technical Engineers, PMT Managers, Site Stores, Transport & Logistics Partners for smooth Supply Chain Operations and deliveries at Project Site Stores.

Project Procurement Engineer at Doha Petroleum Construction Company
  • Qatar - Doha
  • April 2010 to July 2011

• Project-wise Material Requisitions record update in Procurement Status Report file and issuance of RFQs,
• Identified potential and Project Approved Vendor List (PVL / AVL) to obtain quotes and Bid Clarifications,
• Obtained End-User approvals for Technical Bid Evaluations and released Commercial Bid Evaluations,
• Negotiated with lowest bidders to ensure maximum Cost-Saving for each Purchase Orders / Contracts,
• Expedited Order Acknowledgements, Quality Control Department Documents, and material deliveries,
• Ensured successful delivery invoices get paid on-time to avoid delays in open Purchase Orders supplies.

Procurement Buyer at Al Suwaidi Holding Company
  • Saudi Arabia - Yanbu
  • October 2006 to March 2010

• Converted Material Requisitions in to JD Edward - Purchase Requisitions for non-stock materials Qty.,
• Obtained Quotations & compared previous supply rates and negotiated with all suppliers for Cost-Saving,
• Updated & Tracked Project Procurement Budget Plan and Buyer Report for weekly Project reports,
• Reduced Petty-Cash purchases and converted in to regular Blanket Orders for long-term relationships,
• Handled SPIR, Consumables, Chemicals, Construction, Mechanical, Electrical and Instrument Materials.

Purchase Incharge at EKTA Supreme Housing
  • India - Mumbai
  • April 2004 to October 2006

• Controlled project petty cash buying and converted in to Purchase Orders with long term credit limits,
• Managed and monitored optimum level of Materials stock for project supply at right time as per demand,
• Maintained building wise material stocks inventory for uninterrupted supply at any time requirements,
• Weekly material stocks reconciliation and identified alternative suppliers for quality material supplies,
• Expedited with aggregate material suppliers to control no-shortage at site.

Education

Doctorate, Purchasing
  • at KAZIAN Global School of Business Management
  • September 2013

Purchase & Supply Chain Management

Higher diploma, Materials Management
  • at All India Institute of Management and Studies
  • February 2009

Materials Management, Stocks & Inventory Management,

Higher diploma, Mechanical Engineering
  • at Sarva Siksha Parishad Open University
  • December 2007
Bachelor's degree, Mathematics
  • at Bundelkhand University
  • June 2004

Specialties & Skills

Supply Chain
Contracts
Procurement
Vendor Management
Commercial Negotiation
Global Sourcing
Strategic Procurement
Performance Management
Category Management
Quality Management System
Cost Saving
Contracts Management
Cost Reduction
Expediting
Import Export
Resource Planning
Vendor Development
Cost Avoidance
Change Management
SAP Arbia
Communication
Risk Management
Project Management
Materials Management
Operation Management
Vendor Inspection & Audit
Demand Forecast Analysis
Leadership
E procurement
Negotiation
Purchase Contracts
Quotations
Purchasing Management
Supply Chain Management
Logistics Management

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Languages

English
Expert
Hindi
Expert

Training and Certifications

Digital Marketing Course (Certificate)
Date Attended:
May 2020
ISO 9001:2008 QMS Lead Auditor (Certificate)
Date Attended:
November 2011
Certified QMS Lead Auditor (Certificate)
Date Attended:
September 2014
Certified Purchasing Professional (Certificate)
Date Attended:
August 2016
Certified Purchasing & Procurement Manager (Certificate)
Date Attended:
May 2017
Certified Six Sigma Professional (Certificate)
Date Attended:
May 2017
Project Management Professional (Training)
Training Institute:
Chicago Training Institute
Date Attended:
April 2017
Duration:
36 hours