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Key Deliverable's
Researching and identifying prospective suppliers.
Liaising with internal project teams and maintaining strong supplier relations.
Evaluating products and suppliers according to key business criteria.
Prepare proposals, request quotes, and negotiate purchase terms and
conditions.
Prepare and issue purchase orders and agreements.
Monitor supplier performance and resolve issues and concerns.
Inspect and evaluate the quality of purchased items and resolve shortcomings.
Analyze industry and demand trends and support senior management with the
development & implementation sourcing strategies.
To assist in resolving contractual and 􀃭nancial disputes between contractors
and users and recommend solutions.
To properly follow up on the closure of completed contracts in coordination with
the Senior Contract Engineer and end users.

Key Deliverable's
Monitoring and communicating with the vessel for day-to-day activities.
Arranging shore repair jobs as per vessel request.
Scrutinizing requestions to control the budget.
Formulating procurement plans for timely sourcing of spares, stores provision,
cabin stores, radio and navigation equipments for the ship.
Ensured timely delivery of material with no damage and within allocated
budget; dispatching materials from foreign countries against purchases.
Arrange inspections of the vessels prior to on-hire for the project.
Coordinating with the agency for arranging barge for disposal of Slop & Sludge.
Involved in the process of new Anchor chain installation & removal of old
Anchor chain.
Involved in di􀃬erent aspects from the start of installing BWTS (Ballast Water
Treatment System)
Liaising with di􀃬erent vendors for suppling materials in order to complete the
job which was objected by BV class surveyor while at Annual survey (IAPP, ISPP
& IOPP)
Liaising with ship sta􀃬 for rectifying all job are completed which was objected by
BV class surveyor while at Annual survey (COC)
Liaising with the Finance department for timely payment

Key Deliverable's
Ensured that expediting and shipping units served as chain links to complete the
loop with procurement sta􀃬, allowing the project operational deadlines and
milestones to be met.
Communicated and liaised appropriately with customers/ suppliers/enquirers
and relevant sta􀃬, always responding clearly and e􀃬ectively to put forward
recommendations for operational policy, procedures and goals.
Interfaced with cross functional groups to identify and rectify
information/process gaps during the bidding process.
Initiated and developed accurate and detailed tracking database monitoring all
modes of transport from freight arrival to destination with the preparation of
appropriate customer letters intimating any type of discrepancy.
Ensured timely delivery of material with no damage and within allocated budget;
advising the Insurance companies for dispatch of material from foreign
countries against purchases.
Liaised with planning, legal and operations team to ensure that all tender and
contract documentation was complete and accurate.
Arrange inspections of the vessels by third party (Noble Denton) prior to on-hire
for the project
Arrange papers for work for PHVs (Pipe Haul Vessels), AHTs (Anchor Handling
Tugs) and Barges in order to get entry permits to concern waters.
Working with shipping companies to mob & demob. Project equipment and
materials to & fro
Check and approve DPRs for the full spread
Liaised with different Project Logistics Companies for shipping Heavy
Cargo materials, complex equipment "OOG, Break-Bulk shipping", RIG
equipment as a part of RIG move for specic projects.

Key Deliverable's
Maintained successful relationship with suppliers resulting in improved
productivity, reduced delays and su􀃯cient supply to maintain construction
activities.
Developed and executed operational strategies to optimise customer service as
well as economic results while adherence to policies and procedures and
legislation; investigating any inventory shortages and discrepancies if any.
Working in conjunction with HR team and making sure the team was well
sta􀃬ed, skilled and directed. Also managed the hiring of sta􀃬 and Performance
management.
Ensure that all external documents to clients/ consultants were maintained and
distributed appropriately along with the physical veri􀃭cation of the materials
within the stores.
Responsible for moderate to complex procurement projects and activities
including working with the Drilling team to support their performance goals and
metrics.
Liaised with di􀃬erent Project Logistics Companies for shipping of Heavy Cargo
materials, complex equipment "OOG, Break-Bulk, FCL, LCL" etc
Coordinate with Project Logistics Companies for shipping RIG equipment as a
part of RIG move.
Monitored the technical submittals like RFI (Request for Information), Shop
Drawings, Material Data and ling them in an orderly manner.

An American Oil Drilling Company with diversi􀃭ed interests in Oil & Gas Drilling,
Platform Construction & Pipeline - Gulf Drill 9 (Procuring &Purchasing of Drilling
Equipment, Spares & consumables locally & internationally) Handled Purchasing
Dept (HO) Independently for Azerbaijan, Turkey, Turkmenistan, Malaysia, Singapore
& Indonesia (ISO 9001, 14001 & 18001) EPC, EPDC
Key Deliverable's
Led the Procurement team on key initiatives, executing of plans and the
development of strategies in Drilling Operations for cost savings, cost
reductions and vendor rationalizations.
Appropriately planned, forecasted, analyzed and approved procurement
processes; identifying causes of issues and implementing process
improvements where deemed necessary.
Managed equipment acquisition as well as daily operations such as but not
limited to; process enhancements, technical procedure reviews, root cause
analysis, and corrective actions.
Initiated the creation an extensive Database of current clients and future
prospects; performing data entry to maintain logs and track documentation,
maintaining incoming and outgoing documents.
Conducted market research to improve quality and cost-e􀃬ectiveness;
developing existing product range and supplier bases, planning for upcoming
goods, preventive measures and stock control.
Negotiated deals between vendors &suppliers on project procurement
contracts and keeping them informed on all new developments relative to
available resources; making recommendations designed to reduce costs,
updating the system and provide environmentally approved materials and
services.
Prepare required paper work for customs and migration clearance for the
vessels
Coordinate vessel movements and delivery of required consumables to the
vessels: such as fuel, water, lube oil, food provision etc.
Check and approve weekly reports from the subcontractor on Project materials
delivery and status
Liaising with On/O􀃬 boarding dept for Turkmenistan, Azerbaijan and Dubai
visas for new hire personnel
Check and approve DPRs for the full spread
In coordination with PMT, develop project-appropriate procedures and
guidelines for logistics, project procurement and worksite services delivery
Liaised with di􀃬erent Project Logistics Companies for shipping On-Shore, O􀃬-
Shore, Pipeline related Heavy Cargo materials, complex equipment "OOG,
Break-Bulk etc

Key Deliverable's
Monitored all transportation operations, including quality controls, to ensure
transportation services met contract obligations as well as local and national
government regulatory requirements.
Served as transportation liaison between various organizations and countries.
Oversee dispatching, routing, tracking and shipping activities to ensure safe,
prompt and accurate delivery of transportation equipment.
Direct involvement with transporters to assign di􀃬erent type of trucks as and
when needed while RIG move & project move was on schedule.
Managing the whole o􀃯ce independently. Overseeing administrative functions,
web/telephones queries, self- correspondence, co-ordination with HO & intero
􀃯ce dept's.
Managing Sea, Air & Land Freight (OOG, Break-Bulk, FCL, LCL etc)

Key Deliverable's
Keeping abreast of changes in inventory control and following best practices
Investigating inventory shortages and discrepancies
Verifying PO's for procurement of materials
Recommending operational policies and procedures
Customs clearance and logistics activities
Arranging transportation and necessary documentation for release of
containers