Procurement Manager
Trade Circle Technical Industries - Part of WAFI (MKM Commercial Holdings LLC), Dubai, UAE
مجموع سنوات الخبرة :16 years, 11 أشهر
Major Responsibilities
-Collaborate common purchases across the Group.
-Consolidation of Major Services across the Group.
-Sourcing globally for new/latest products and technologies for cost optimization.
-Scrutinize areas for cost saving.
-Savings of 15% to 20% of the total spend.
-Responsible for preparing and publishing tender and e Auction documents.
-Develop a database of high end suppliers and spearhead negotiation discussions.
-Oversee supplier selection and evaluation.
-Conduct technical and commercial evaluations of supplier bids.
-Decide on awarding of contracts.
-Draft robust contracts that bind suppliers by terms & conditions of the Group.
-Overall management of contracts across the Group.
-Manage, train and mentor a group of two buyers.
-Analyze and implement KPIs for the team.
-Establish procedures for compliance with ISO.
-Management of inventory function
WAFI Industrial L.L.C March 2010- Present
Procurement Officer
WAFI Group, is Dubai's diversified business conglomerate.
Major Responsibilities
• Specialized responsibility in meeting all the procurement and logistics requirements.
• Possess in depth expertise in procurement of Raw materials for production, Finished goods, Capex, IT, Contractual Services.
• Prepares specifications based on customers' needs, assessment; obtains competitive price quotes; assists with the preparation and implementation of formal bids; negotiates procurement details with vendors; provides and coordinates product and service trial.
• Distinguished efforts towards negotiating and generating Purchase Orders for latest Products, Equipment's, and Facility service requirement.
• Ensures that customers' expectations and requirements are met; resolves conflicts concerning materials or services at the department and vendor levels.
• Keeps in constant contact with appropriate personnel to insure satisfactory operations; coordinates returns and/or repairs of products and monitors changes, modifications, and technological advances that affect the purchasing of goods and services utilized by the production team.
• Negotiating with shippers/transporters/C&F agents for cost effective transport solutions and clearances.
• Reviews, evaluates, and monitors department purchase requisitions for proper authorization, specifications, and legal compliance;
• Manage supply chain in support of internal/external customer requirements and support appropriate metrics and reporting as required by the business.
• Create purchase order based on material requirement plan and coordinate with the logistic for right parts at right time and maintain an optimum level of inventory.
Satyam Computers Services Ltd Jul 2008- Nov 2009
Sr. Purchase Executive - Global Sourcing
Satyam is a leading global business and information technology company, delivering consulting systems integration, and outsourcing solutions to clients in over 20 industries.
Major Responsibilities
• Exceeding performance in handling end to end procurement activities within India and Europe countries.
• Prepares and processes purchase orders. Reviews invoices regarding items purchased. Maintains and monitors purchasing records and reports.
• Specialized responsibility for providing and overseeing all elements of purchased goods and services, including information technology.
• Contacts various vendors and discusses specific commodity requirements; negotiates costs, secures competitive bids, and issues purchase orders based on cost effectiveness.
• Determines whether prices are fair and correct; determines if quality meets specification and performance standards. Locates sources of supplies for regular and emergency purchases in the shortest possible times span while adhering to procurement policies.
• Maintains and monitors purchasing records and reports as well as the status of ongoing work assignments and maintains schedules.
• Coordinates various vendors and discusses specific commodity requirements; negotiates costs, secures competitive bids, and issues purchase orders based on cost effectiveness.
• Responsible in handling contract amendment process and ensures all amendments are in compliance with original solicitations and contract statements of work.
• Understands, recommends and apply an appropriate method of solicitation, evaluating the risk associated with the contract, advertising format, insurance requirements, methods of compensation and other matters concerning procurement.
• Relationship management with Excise, Customs, MEPZ, Commercial Tax, CHA on managing a 100% EOU.
• Exceeding performance in managing supply side of logistics in supply chain and proficient in vendor identification, selection and categorization.
• Maintained liaison with CSEZ/STPI, Customs, Clearing agents for licenses, renewals, returns, benefits, reimbursements and all other day to day activities
• Verifies deliveries and invoices against purchase orders. Meets with requestors to ensure full understanding of the need and that the proposed purchase will satisfy the need of the requestor.
• Expertise in procurement budget management.
• Develop strategies to minimize potential risks to the department. Draft and process contract documents, including final drafts for execution and distribution.
Master of Business Administration 2006
Major in Finance and IT
Bharathiar University, Coimbatore, India
Computer Competence
MS-Office Tools, Oracle ERP Package, MCSE (Microsoft Certified Systems Engineer)