Ashish Nair

Unique Systems FZE - Marine, Oil & Gas, Diving, Survey, Rental Business
PURCHASE MANAGER Nov 2007 - Present

Working with stakeholders on spending strategy, market trend analysis, and supplier capabilities

Developing and executing strategic sourcing plans for the organization

Implementing cost-saving initiatives and business processes aligned with business objectives.

Responsible for organizing and maintaining the entire operational procurement facility for the purchase of all goods, services and contracts on a best price/quality basis for project values in the range of US $ 5 Million.

Managing all vendor agreements and contracts and ensure compliance and risk avoidance

Enhancing supplier’s product portfolio to meet the business requirements.

Evaluate sourcing strategies, tendering processes and prequalification of suppliers

Managing supplier performance metrics through stakeholders feedback

Implementation of appropriate business control process to protect the organization

Managing supplier relationship in alignment with global and local focus.

Reviewing current contracts to achieve cost optimization for win-win solution

Coordinate with Finance department on important purchase orders wherein financial forecasting, payments are to be considered for execution of projects/orders

Cross-functional communication with key stakeholders for product requirement and necessary trainings.

Negotiating on price and terms of products with suppliers

Benchmarking performance to market trends to ensure delivery as per committed schedules

Continuous assessment of market trends for procurement efficiency and maximizing opportunities

Initiated networking events to strengthen vendor management

Implemented innovative solutions for procurement process improvement

Subject matter expert for various subsidiaries of the company

Tensosys Fzco (Maritronics - Centena Group)
SENIOR PURCHASE AND SALES COORDINATOR
Aug 2001 -Oct 2007

Responsible for procurement and sales support of marine, navigation & automation products in various international markets

Coordinate with Finance department for all high value purchase and ensure prices are appropriate for forward currency bookings.

Improve process and procedures for purchasing and sales

Coordinate with manufacturers and dealers for competitive pricing and availability of products

Liaising with high profile clients to ensure prompt execution of contracts

Support team of front line Sales professionals in making offers for existing as well as new clients

Conducting ongoing competition Review & Analysis

Successfully negotiated and finalized a sales deal worth USD 3million

Planned and executed various seminars and exhibitions for new market penetration

Managing the newly implemented ERP System (Orion) effectively across the organization

Super Fine International LLC (Food distribution & Packaging)
SALES & PURCHASE ADMINISTRATOR
Oct 1998-Aug 2001

Provide advice and competitive offers for all Customer enquiries

Clearance of material from customs through clearing agents

Purchase products and any other material at most competitive rates