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Mahesh Prakash, Procurement & Operations Lead and NPD

Mahesh Prakash

Procurement & Operations Lead and NPD·NG Beauty World FZCO

United Arab Emirates

Master's degree, HR

Work experience

Total years of experience: 14 years, 8 months

Procurement & Operations Lead and NPD

March 2025 - Present

NG Beauty World FZCO

Dubai, United Arab Emirates

March 2025 - Present

• Design and implement process improvements to enhance operational efficiency and drive innovation.
• Develop and standardize selection criteria and evaluation processes for prospective suppliers.
• Implement workplace technology solutions to improve productivity and support continuous improvement initiatives.
• Formulate and manage contract modifications based on supplier performance to ensure compliance with procurement and quality standards.
• Establish and oversee procurement audit procedures to minimize risk and ensure regulatory compliance.
• Lead contract negotiations with key suppliers to secure favorable terms and conditions.
• Manage and guide procurement teams in sourcing suppliers that meet organizational requirements and standards.
• Source materials from both local and international markets while coordinating effectively with internal departments.
• Oversee the evaluation and analysis of operational outcomes to ensure process effectiveness and continuous improvement.
• Promote and enforce corporate governance practices across procurement operations.
• Build and maintain strong, long-term relationships with vendors and suppliers.
• Monitor and report on operational efficiency and adherence to quality standards.
• Drive innovation and productivity through clear communication and collaboration.
• Ensure continuity and sustainability of service operations.
• Negotiate supplier agreements to achieve cost-effective pricing and value & review and authorize supplier payments based on verified deliveries and reconciliations.
• Forecast inventory requirements in alignment with business needs and market demand.

Company industry:
Manufacturing

Purchase Officer and Operations Head

February 2023 - February 2025

Beauty Vision Cosmetics Manufacturing LLC

Dubai, United Arab Emirates

February 2023 - February 2025

• Ensure effective communication and collaboration between factory departments and external suppliers to support smooth operations.
• Manage supplier relationships, fostering responsiveness, flexibility, and continuous improvement.
• Identify and evaluate potential vendors, comparing offers to select the most suitable partners.
• Negotiate contract terms, pricing, and agreements to achieve cost efficiency and value.
• Monitor and track orders to ensure timely delivery and verify the quality of purchased products.
• Maintain accurate procurement records by entering order details (vendors, quantities, pricing) into internal systems and updating delivery and invoice information.
• Generate and manage Local Purchase Orders (LPOs) through Al Ameen software for packaging materials, including plastic bottles, caps, pumps, and chemicals.
• Collaborate closely with department heads to improve operational efficiency and effectiveness.
• Enhance systems, processes, and best practices to drive continuous improvement.
• Implement and monitor quality assurance measures, including tracking production KPIs.
• Improve customer service quality and overall satisfaction.
• Oversee workforce planning, recruitment, and employee training initiatives.
• Coordinate with warehouse teams to ensure proper storage and inventory management.
• Ensure compliance with health and safety regulations and enforce workplace standards.
• Develop and lead conflict resolution strategies to effectively manage workplace challenges.

Company industry:
Manufacturing

Procurement & Operations Executive

April 2018 - January 2023

NG Beauty World; FZCO

Dubai, United Arab Emirates

April 2018 - January 2023

• Source and evaluate potential vendors to ensure alignment with organizational requirements and standards.
• Compare supplier quotations and negotiate contract terms, pricing, and agreements to achieve cost efficiency and value.
• Prepare and process purchase requisitions and orders through SAP, including issuing LPOs for packaging materials (plastic bottles, caps, pumps), chemicals, forklifts, labels/stickers, and cartons.
• Monitor and follow up on orders, tracking incoming inventory against confirmed ETAs and ETDs, and coordinate with the QC team to ensure product quality compliance.
• Analyze and optimize inventory parameters, including Minimum Order Levels (MOL) and Minimum Order Quantities (MOQ), to improve stock efficiency.
• Collaborate with team members and supervisors to develop strategic purchasing plans and build strong vendor relationships.
• Liaise with the finance team on contract matters, invoicing, and supplier payment follow-ups to ensure smooth financial operations.

Company industry:
Manufacturing

Operations & HR Executive

August 2010 - December 2016

Data Direct Group of Companies

Dubai, United Arab Emirates

August 2010 - December 2016

As Operations Executive:
• Support the overall process of management.
• Develop, review, and report on the operations division’s strategy, ensuring the strategic objectives are well understood and executed by the heads of department.
• Ensure that the operations functions of the company are run effectively and efficiently so that each operational division performs in terms with their strategic plan, developmental plan and operational plan objectives.
• Manage the performance of all heads of department within the division through the formal performance management system.
• Establish, manage and maintain quality, customer service and performance standards Evaluate key productivity indicators and implement process improvement initiatives.
As an HR:
• Conceiving and writing the recruitment advertisement
• Receiving and monitoring the candidate’s documents and contacting the selected persons to attend the interview.
• Communicating the employment accepting or rejecting decision by conducting tests and aptitudes and evaluating them to hire or reject the candidate for the company.
• Assist on various aspects of benefit administration at New Employee Welcome and Open Enrollment sessions & Assist staff on HR Payroll System, Time and Attendance System & Assist managers, employees on personnel procedures
• Provides assistance on Special projects and other duties as assigned by Department Manager

Company industry:
Telemarketing

Education

Atlas Educational Institute

January 2012

January 2012

Master's degree, HR

United Arab Emirates

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Career Institute

January 2010

January 2010

Bachelor's degree, AVIATION

United Arab Emirates

, Karama,

International College of Law Business Administration & Technology

January 2010

January 2010

Bachelor's degree, AVIATION

United Arab Emirates

Skills

Procurement
Expert
Procurement
Expert
Communication Skills
Expert
Communication Skills
Expert
Operation
Expert
Operation
Expert
Administration
Expert
Administration
Expert
Human Resources
Expert
Human Resources
Expert
QUALITY
Expert
QUALITY
Expert
CUSTOMER SERVICE
Expert
CUSTOMER SERVICE
Expert
FINANCIAL
Expert
FINANCIAL
Expert
HUMAN RESOURCES
Expert
HUMAN RESOURCES
Expert
INVENTORY MANAGEMENT
Expert
INVENTORY MANAGEMENT
Expert
MATERIALS MANAGEMENT
Expert
MATERIALS MANAGEMENT
Expert
PAYROLL PROCESSING
Expert
PAYROLL PROCESSING
Expert
PERFORMANCE MANAGEMENT
Expert
PERFORMANCE MANAGEMENT
Expert
PERSONNEL
Expert
PERSONNEL
Expert
PROCESS ENGINEERING
Expert
PROCESS ENGINEERING
Expert
Procurement
Expert
Procurement
Expert
Communication Skills
Expert
Communication Skills
Expert
Operation
Expert
Operation
Expert
Administration
Expert
Administration
Expert
Human Resources
Expert
Human Resources
Expert

Social profiles

Personal Website
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