Senior Purchasing Specialist
Abu Dhabi Education Council
Total years of experience :22 years, 6 Months
- Handling cases of most Major, Critical & Complicated PR’s.
ô To be accountable for the selection of right bidders / issue of RFQs / Receipts of bids / Preparation of Technocommercial
comparison / coordinate with Project Managers in selection of lowest technically acceptable bid.
ô Purchase order with proper Terms and Conditions / Liaise with Finance of establishing L/C with suitable Terms
and Conditions / Organise pre‐despatch Inspection through evaluation committee wherever required / Organise
most economical shipping arrangements / finalise Contracts for port / Custom Clearance and movement of Goods
to the sites.
ô To identify items for Annual Price Agreements / Rate‐Contracts and finalise LTPAs - Long Term Purchase
Agreements.
ô An extended support provided to all the colleagues, specially Training Locals in drafting and preparing PC
(Purchasing Committee) decisions and day to day work
ô To implement an effective system of Expediting.
ô To propose and approve a list of qualified bidders and prepares enquiry packages incorporating all commercial,
technical and inspection requirements, where specified and issue accordingly
To be accountable for International Logistics and safe movement of all materials.
ô Ability to successfully deal with all people in a fair and equitable manner.
ô Ability to lead a Team of Professional Buyers.
ô Adopting various means of purchasing to achieve cost reduction & receive best quality.
ô e‐purchasing auction via online bidding.
ô Beside the above, always on the proven track completed all the task professionally and with sincerity in the
benefit of ADEC.
Additional Task Handled & successfully accomplished apart from routine work.
Key Participation & Key Member:
ô Key user for i‐Procurement. I have been active focal point & an end user for the I‐Procurement system.
ô Enhanced currently user ERP system with vital important fields.
ô Member of Procurement Closing Team.
ô Active member of ADEC EHSMS. (Environment Health & Safety Management Systems)
ô Alternate Secretary for ADEC Purchasing Committee till end of 2012.
Since March '09 - Till Date with Abu Dhabi Education Council (ADEC) as Senior Procurement Specialist
Significant Responsibilities/ Contributions
Handling cases of most Major, Critical & Complicated PR's.
To be accountable for the selection of right bidders / issue of RFQs / Receipts of bids / Preparation of Techno- commercial comparison / coordinate with Project Managers in selection of lowest technically acceptable bid.
Purchase order with proper Terms and Conditions / Liaise with Finance of establishing L/C with suitable Terms and Conditions / Organise pre-despatch Inspection through evaluation committee wherever required / Organise
most economical shipping arrangements / finalise Contracts for port / Custom Clearance and movement of Goods to the sites.
To identify items for Annual Price Agreements / Rate-Contracts and finalise LTPAs - Long Term Purchase
Agreements.
An extended support provided to all the colleagues, specially Training Locals in drafting and preparing PC
(Purchasing Committee) decisions and day to day work
To implement an effective system of Expediting.
To propose and approve a list of qualified bidders and prepares enquiry packages incorporating all commercial,
technical and inspection requirements, where specified and issue accordingly
To be accountable for International Logistics and safe movement of all materials.
Ability to successfully deal with all people in a fair and equitable manner.
Ability to lead a Team of Professional Buyers.
Adopting various means of purchasing to achieve cost reduction & receive best quality.
e-purchasing auction via online bidding.
Beside the above, always on the proven track completed all the task professionally and with sincerity in the benefit of ADEC.
Additional Task Handled & successfully accomplished apart from routine work.
Key Participation & Key Member: Key user for i-Procurement. I have been active focal point & an end user for the I-Procurement system.
Enhanced currently user ERP system with vital important fields.
Member of Procurement Closing Team.
Active member of ADEC EHSMS. (Environment Health & Safety Management Systems)
Alternate Secretary for ADEC Purchasing Committee till end of 2012.
Since Feb '08 - Dec '08 with Dubai Properties as Buyer
Significant Responsibilities/ Contributions
To receive Purchase Requisitions from various projects of Dubai Properties & Member of DPG for Stock,
Direct Materials, Services and for material repairs and to decide purchasing action to be taken based on the type of commodity, estimated value, availability of supply after scrutinizing the authorization,
material specification, inspection requirement and urgency/ assigned priorities.
To Assign Purchase Requisition on absence of Senior Buyer & to identify strategic sourcing of Materials.
To request for bids & competitive negotiation contract processes with the suppliers.
To participate in the evaluation of proposals & recommends the selection of contract awards.
To observe safety & the security procedure for the services.
To finalise Annual Service & Maintenance Contracts wherever required
To implement a system of Expediting for Purchase Orders.
To develop strategies to achieve organizational goals; adapts strategy to changing conditions.
To propose and approve a list of qualified bidders and prepares enquiry packages incorporating all
commercial, technical and inspection requirements, where specified and issue accordingly.
To follow up with bidders to ensure timely submission of bids and to carry out opening of bids after bid
closing dates as per the Delegation of Authority.
To check bids for completeness of technical and commercial data, pass bids and vendors' queries to users for technical comments, further clarifications or additional details, obtaining the techno-commercial
clarifications from the bidders and co-ordinate with the end users.
To follow up with users to obtain a final technical evaluation of bids and to ensure that any disqualified
bids are justified. To carry out the commercial evaluation of all bids and participate in the technical
analysis of standard and less complex bids. To prepare techno-commercial recommendations and submit for review, approval and award after verifying budget availability.
To liaise with Expediting and Materials Operations to ensure timely delivery of critical materials.
To develop knowledge of local market for the range of commodities and equipment within the area of his
responsibility. To maintain a constant check on new developments in the commodity to take advantage of the proven technological development in the market place.
To maintain and update related purchasing documents files and records and to prepare status reports.
Since May '05 - Jan '08 with GASCO - Worked as an acting BUYER in addition to
Purchasing Assistant responsibilities
Significant Responsibilities/Contributions
To receive Purchase Requisitions for Stock and Direct Materials and for material repairs and to decide purchasing
action to be taken based on the type of commodity, estimated value, availability of supply after scrutinizing the authorization, material specification, inspection requirement and urgency/ assigned priorities.
To select and approve list of qualified bidders as per previous purchase history and prepares bidder list
incorporating all commercial, technical and inspection requirements, where specified and for further action taken
accordingly.
To follow up with bidders to ensure timely submission of bids and to carry out opening of bids after bid closing
dates as per the Delegation of Authority.
To check bids for completeness of technical and commercial data, pass bids and vendors' queries to users for technical comments, further clarifications or additional details, obtaining the techno-commercial clarifications from the bidders and co-ordinate with the end users.
To follow up with users to obtain user's technical acceptance of bids and to ensure that any disqualified bids/items
are justified. To carry out the commercial evaluation of all bids and participate in the technical analysis of standard and less complex bids. To prepare techno-commercial recommendations after verifying with PR estimated price and handover to the concerned buyer.
To coordinate with originators for obtaining necessary "Authorization for Expenditures" (AFE) for approved
Capital/Extra ordinary and Major maintenance budget items.
To Assist Buyers & Senior Buyers to create purchase orders/Long Term Price Agreement, Blanket Purchase Orders and related amendments, as/when required.
To negotiate with Suppliers for the reduction of prices as per the guidelines provided by Management to ensure
cost effective purchasing.
To liaise with Expediting and Materials Operations to ensure timely delivery of critical materials.
To maintain and update related purchasing documents files and records and to prepare status log.
To assist Buyer & Senior Buyers by preparing analysis sheets, sending faxes, follow up with suppliers, end user and other related required works.
Since 16 Dec '04 - Jan '05 with M/s. Vista, Dubai - Worked as an
Accountant/Administrator
Significant Responsibilities/Contributions
Answering to customer's inquiries on payments, handling all incoming and out going correspondence and other
administrative works.
Handling accounts, updating & managing as per the rule and policies of the Company.
Co-ordination with the sales executives for sales of flats & settlement of bills & payments.
Independently organizing filing of all records correctly & promptly.
Since Jun '04 - Dec '04 with M/s. Total Automotive Services, Dubai, - Worked as Purchase
Officer/Accountant
Significant Responsibilities/Contributions
Review of Purchase requisitions, float enquires and issue purchase orders.
Handling multitask and meeting deadlines, initiating, planning and enhancement in overall purchasing
development.
To establish and maintain effective working relationships with vendors and users
Co-ordinating with all services engineers for estimation, quotations & purchase of cars & spares parts.
Develop procedures and techniques for locating sources of supply, at the best terms and conditions.
Follow up of quoted jobs and negotiate with clients, finalize the deals.
Co-ordinating with the Principals for purchases and settlement of bills payable.
Independently organizing filing of all records correctly & promptly.
Follow up repair works and expedite delivery to the customers.
Preparation of debit vouchers towards expenses & purchases.
Having meeting with Branch Manager, and submitting daily, weekly, monthly reports on receipts of payments, outstanding issues and plan strategies.
Answering to customer inquiries on payments, handling all incoming and outgoing correspondence and other
administrative works.
Handling accounts, updating & managing as per the rule and policies of the Company.
Since May '01 - Apr '04 with M/s New Modern Plastics, Hyderabad, AP, India -
Worked as Purchasing Agent
Significant Responsibilities/Contributions
Sourcing out alternatives with best delivery and price inline with the user requirements and technical acceptable
specifications.
Process incoming letters, memos and facsimile transmissions dealing with assigned procurement issues.
Follow up and update the references for letters and faxes.
Preparation of the Bid invitation documents, Extensions & Amendments.
Check prices and calculations included in vendor offers.
Flag pricing errors, discrepancy and amending the purchase orders accordingly.
Arranging urgent deliveries.
Make copies of the agreement and distribute them to appropriate parties.
Follow up with suppliers regarding their bids to confirm data, verify pricing and ensure common understanding of bid details.
Communicate with suppliers and end users via phone, fax and email Send and receive faxes.
Master in Business Administration from Osmania University in 2003. Bachelor of Commerce (Computers) from Osmania University in 2001. CIPS ‐ Chartered Institute of Purchasing & Supply ‐ UK Level 4 ‐ Managing Purchasing & Supply Relationship ‐ Passed 59% Post Graduate Diploma in Materials Management (Pursuing)
Master in Business Administration from Osmania University in 2003.
Bachelor of Commerce (Computers) from Osmania University in 2001.
CIPS - Chartered Institute of Purchasing & Supply - UK Level 4 - Managing Purchasing & Supply Relationship - Passed 59% Post Graduate Diploma in Materials Management (Pursuing) TRAININGS ACCOMPLISHED CPP - Certified Purchasing Professionals - Meirc Management Skills & Techniques for Engineers - Meirc Cost Estimating & Control - Meirc OHSAS 18001 Lead Auditor Course - TUV Nord Up Your Service - Dubai Properties Communication & Team Building - GASCO