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ABHAY  K A, Assistant Procurement Manager

ABHAY K A

Assistant Procurement Manager·HORECA TRADING CO LLC

United Arab Emirates

Higher diploma, Banking

Work experience

Total years of experience: 5 years, 11 months

Assistant Procurement Manager

July 2024 - Present

HORECA TRADING CO LLC

Dubai, United Arab Emirates

July 2024 - Present

• Manage complete procurement operations for kitchen utilities, restaurant machinery, hotel
consumables (BOH & FOH), and guestroom supplies, ensuring timely and quality-compliant
delivery to HORECA clients.
• Process and execute 15+ purchase orders daily, coordinating with suppliers, verifying stock
availability, raising purchase requests, and ensuring pricing accuracy across all transactions.
• Lead supplier relationship management—negotiating pricing, delivery schedules, warranties,
credit terms, and bulk-purchase arrangements to optimise procurement costs and improve
margins.
• Coordinate with logistics, warehouse, and delivery teams to ensure smooth order fulfilment,
proper Goods Receipt Note (GRN) handling, on-time dispatches, and prompt issue resolution.
• Track market trends and analyse customer demand patterns to update inventory levels, maintain
optimal stock positions, and prevent shortages in fast-moving product categories.
• Manage product catalogue and maintain comprehensive product knowledge across a wide
range of kitchen equipment and smallwares; advise on specifications, suitability, and
operational utility.
• Ensure post-delivery follow-through including complaint resolution, warranty tracking, and
coordination with service partners to maintain client satisfaction.
• Maintain procurement documentation accuracy, including purchase records, supplier contracts,
and compliance paperwork.

Company industry:
Trading & Commodity Trading
Job role:
Purchasing and Procurement

Assistant Procurement Manager

October 2021 - Present

HORECA Trading Co LLC

Dubai, United Arab Emirates

October 2021 - Present

• Spearhead negotiations for pricing, delivery schedules, warranties, and credit terms across 50+
suppliers, securing 30%+ profit margins on over 80% of deals (substantially outperforming the 20-
25% company target).
• Direct procurement operations for 20, 000+ BOH & FOH SKUs (kitchen equipment, restaurant
machinery, and consumables), maintaining a 98%+ on-time, quality-compliant delivery rate.
• Execute 15+ daily purchase orders via Odoo ERP, managing the end-to-end lifecycle from
requisitions and supplier stock verification to pricing confirmation and final tracking.
• Optimize inventory levels by analyzing customer demand patterns and market trends, proactively
planning reorders to eliminate stockouts in fast-moving categories.
• Streamline order fulfillment by coordinating directly with logistics, warehouse, and dispatch teams
to ensure accurate GRN processing and same-day resolution of delivery discrepancies.
• Drive cross-selling and upselling by advising clients on exact product specifications and the
operational suitability of specialized kitchen equipment and small wares.
• Ensure 100% documentation accuracy and regulatory compliance across all purchase records,
supplier contracts, and internal paperwork.

Company industry:
Trading & Commodity Trading
Job role:
Purchasing and Procurement

Procurement Officer

October 2021 - June 2024

BURTLAN MEDICAL & SEDAR GLOBAL

Sharjah, United Arab Emirates

October 2021 - June 2024

• Managed procurement cycles by coordinating with suppliers and ensuring timely availability
of raw materials and medical supplies.
• Reviewed PRs and POs, handled import documentation, and coordinated with shipping and
customs for smooth clearance.
• Monitored GRNs and conducted basic quality checks on incoming materials.
• Represented the company at the Arab Health Exhibition (2022 & 2023), conducting market
research for new medical product lines, facilitating product demonstrations, and driving
customer outreach by following up on exhibition leads.
• Supported customer outreach activities, including responding to enquiries and following up
with leads from exhibitions.
• Participated in product demonstrations and supported market research for new product lines.
• Assisted in demand forecasting and stock planning to maintain optimum inventory levels.
• Collaborated with finance for supplier payment tracking, invoice verification, and
documentation accuracy.

Company industry:
Medical & Healthcare Equipment
Job role:
Purchasing and Procurement

Procurement Officer

October 2021 - June 2024

Burtlan Medical & Sedar Global

Sharjah, United Arab Emirates

October 2021 - June 2024

• Managed full procurement cycle for medical supplies and raw materials, coordinating with 30+
international suppliers (Asia, Europe) and local UAE vendors for uninterrupted supply.
• Processed 3-5 purchase requisitions daily, reviewing specifications, verifying pricing, and converting
approved PRs to purchase orders within same-day turnaround.
• Handled import documentation including commercial invoices, packing lists, and certificates of origin;
coordinated with shipping lines and customs brokers for timely clearance.
• Collaborated with R&D and product development teams on new medical product research, supplier
identification, and sample evaluation for market-readiness assessment.
• Represented the company at Arab Health Exhibition (2022 & 2023): conducted competitive market
research, led product demonstrations, and generated 40+ qualified leads per event.
• Executed GRN verification and quality checks on incoming shipments to ensure compliance with
medical-grade standards.
• Supported demand forecasting and stock planning, maintaining 95%+ inventory availability while
minimising excess stock and storage costs.
• Coordinated with finance on supplier payment tracking, invoice reconciliation, and documentation
accuracy.

Company industry:
Medical & Healthcare Equipment
Job role:
Purchasing and Procurement

Personal Banker

July 2020 - August 2021

Hdfc Bank

Thrissur, India

July 2020 - August 2021

My responsibilities covered providing core banking services including profilo management, financial planning, investment advising maintaining good customer relations and cross selling bank services

Company industry:
Banking
Job role:
Sales

Personal Banker Deputy Manager

July 2020 - August 2021

HDFC BANK LTD

Thrissur, India

July 2020 - August 2021

• Managed and enhanced banking relationships with over 500 customers through personalised
financial guidance.
• Achieved strong performance in sales of loans, insurance, and investment products.
• Strengthened customer retention with high-quality service and operational accuracy.

Company industry:
Banking
Job role:
Accounting and Auditing

Personal Banker – Deputy Manager

July 2020 - August 2021

HDFC Bank Ltd

Thrissur, India

July 2020 - August 2021

• Managed a high-value INR 3-4 Crore portfolio across 500+ clients, delivering personalized wealth
advisory for deposits, insurance, and investment products.
• Consistently exceeded daily sales targets via strategic cross-selling, averaging 2 Fixed Deposits, 2
Recurring Deposits, and 1 new savings account every two days.
• Facilitated high-volume daily operations for 30+ walk-in clients, providing seamless, end-to-end
banking services including strict KYC compliance and rapid fund transfers.
• Boosted overall branch performance and client retention through flawless operational accuracy and
exceptional customer service delivery.

Company industry:
Banking
Job role:
Accounting and Auditing

Education

Manipal University

January 2021

January 2021

Higher diploma, Banking

India

GPA (percentage): 91%

GPA (percentage): 91%

course on core banking including specialized areas in banking ,sales ,general management, etiquette, grooming, personal presentation and language.

Manipal Academy of BFSI

January 2020

January 2020

Higher diploma, Sales & Relationship Banking

India

Manipal Academy of BFSI

January 2020

January 2020

Bachelor's degree, Sales

India

University of Calicut

January 2019

January 2019

Bachelor's degree, bachelor of computer science

India

University of Calicut

January 2019

January 2019

Bachelor's degree, bachelor of computer science

India

Skills

Teamwork
Expert
Teamwork
Expert
Operation
Expert
Operation
Expert
Administration
Expert
Administration
Expert
Financial Planning
Expert
Financial Planning
Expert
Customer Service Oriented
Expert
Customer Service Oriented
Expert
customer service
Intermediate
customer service
Intermediate
computer skills
Intermediate
computer skills
Intermediate
Adaptability
Intermediate
Adaptability
Intermediate
ms office
Beginner
ms office
Beginner
INVENTORY CONTROL
Intermediate
INVENTORY CONTROL
Intermediate
COST MANAGEMENT
Intermediate
COST MANAGEMENT
Intermediate
DEMAND FORECASTING
Intermediate
DEMAND FORECASTING
Intermediate
MARKET ANALYSIS
Intermediate
MARKET ANALYSIS
Intermediate
NEGOTIATION
Intermediate
NEGOTIATION
Intermediate
OPERATIONS
Intermediate
OPERATIONS
Intermediate
PROCUREMENT
Intermediate
PROCUREMENT
Intermediate
QUALITY CONTROL
Intermediate
QUALITY CONTROL
Intermediate
SUPPLY CHAIN MANAGEMENT
Intermediate
SUPPLY CHAIN MANAGEMENT
Intermediate
VENDOR MANAGEMENT
Intermediate
VENDOR MANAGEMENT
Intermediate
BUSINESS NEGOTIATION
Intermediate
BUSINESS NEGOTIATION
Intermediate
CROSS FUNCTIONAL COLLABORATION
Intermediate
CROSS FUNCTIONAL COLLABORATION
Intermediate
ENTERPRISE RESOURCE PLANNING
Intermediate
ENTERPRISE RESOURCE PLANNING
Intermediate
INVENTORY MANAGEMENT
Intermediate
INVENTORY MANAGEMENT
Intermediate
SUPPLY CHAIN
Intermediate
SUPPLY CHAIN
Intermediate
COST REDUCTION
Intermediate
COST REDUCTION
Intermediate
OPERATIONAL EFFICIENCY
Intermediate
OPERATIONAL EFFICIENCY
Intermediate
PROCUREMENT MANAGEMENT
Intermediate
PROCUREMENT MANAGEMENT
Intermediate
SUPPLIER MANAGEMENT
Intermediate
SUPPLIER MANAGEMENT
Intermediate

Languages

Malayalam

Native Speaker

English

Expert

Tamil

Intermediate

Training and Certifications

Certifications
UAE Driving License
UAE Driving License
UAE Driving License
post graduate diploma in sales and relationship banking

Hobbies and interests

Cricket,Whshu,Badminton, and cooking