Mithun Venugopal, Procurement Officer

Mithun Venugopal

Procurement Officer

Abu Dhabi port

Location
United Arab Emirates - Abu Dhabi
Education
Master's degree, International Business
Experience
9 years, 6 Months

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Total years of experience :9 years, 6 Months

Procurement Officer at Abu Dhabi port
  • United Arab Emirates - Abu Dhabi
  • My current job since April 2022

Assess products, services, and suppliers to ensure alignment with organizational
requirements.
● Negotiate contracts and terms with vendors to secure favorable agreements.
● Manage supplier relationships and conduct regular evaluations to ensure quality and
performance.
● Utilize ERP systems such as Maximo and Oracle EBAB for efficient procurement
processes and data management.
● Prepare and analyze budgets and cost reports to optimize spending and identify costsaving
opportunities.
● Coordinate with internal stakeholders to align procurement activities with organizational
objectives.
● Responsible for order placement and material replenishment to meet operational
demands.
● Implement strategic sourcing initiatives to improve procurement efficiency and reduce
costs.
● Develop and implement procurement strategies to streamline processes and improve
effectiveness.
● Ensure compliance with procurement policies and regulations.
● Conduct market research and analysis to identify new suppliers and cost-effective
solutions.
● Collaborate with cross-functional teams to resolve procurement issues and improve
processes.
● Maintain accurate records of procurement activities and supplier communications.
● Continuously seek opportunities for cost reduction and process optimization.
● Provide support and guidance to team members on procurement processes and best
practices.

Procurement Officer at Silver Coast Construction and Boring LLC
  • United Arab Emirates - Abu Dhabi
  • February 2021 to April 2022

Managed vendor relationships and conducted thorough supplier evaluations to maintain
quality standards.
● Utilized ERP applications such as SAP S/4 HANA for efficient procurement processes.
Prepared budgets and cost analysis reports to optimize spending and identify costsaving
opportunities.
● Coordinated with internal stakeholders for timely order placement and material
replenishment.
● Implemented strategic sourcing initiatives to enhance procurement efficiency.
● Fostered strong supplier relations to ensure timely deliveries and resolve any issues
promptly.
● Managed LPOs and ensured compliance with purchasing procedures.
● Maintained accurate records of procurement activities and supplier communications.
● Contributed to the development of purchasing strategies to align with organizational
goals.
● Collaborated with cross-functional teams to streamline procurement processes.
● Identified opportunities for cost reduction and process optimization

Procurement Officer at Rashid Al Mansoori Electro Mechanical LLC
  • United Arab Emirates - Abu Dhabi
  • January 2019 to February 2021

• Led procurement initiatives and managed vendor partnerships to ensure timely delivery of materials.
• Negotiated contracts and finalized purchase details to optimize procurement processes.
• Coordinated with internal teams to align supply with demand and minimize stockouts.
• Implemented cost-saving measures and optimized procurement procedures.
• Managed store operations and maintained accurate records of inventory levels.
• Communicated with internal stakeholders to understand procurement needs and requirements.
• Developed and maintained relationships with key suppliers to ensure quality and reliability.
• Analyzed supplier performance and identified opportunities for improvement.
• Prepared purchase requisitions and processed purchase orders in a timely manner.
• Collaborated with cross-functional teams to resolve procurement issues and mitigate risks.

Sales Executive at Saeed Alzaabi General Trading LLC
  • India
  • September 2018 to December 2018

• Represented Henkel construction chemicals and penetrated new markets to acquire major clients.
• Generated sales according to targets and crafted market division strategies.
• Built and maintained customer relationships to drive repeat business and referrals.
• Conducted market research to identify new opportunities and trends.
• Provided product demonstrations and presentations to potential clients.
• Managed sales pipeline and forecasted sales projections accurately.
• Negotiated contracts and pricing terms with clients to maximize profitability.
• Collaborated with marketing and product development teams to enhance product offerings.
• Attended industry events and conferences to network and generate leads.
• Provided excellent customer service and resolved any issues or concerns promptly.

Procurement Officer at Divetech Marine engineering service
  • United Arab Emirates - Abu Dhabi
  • October 2016 to September 2018

Managed procurement functions for clients including Gasco, Borouge, and ADOC.
● Implemented strategic sourcing initiatives to reduce project expenses by 20%.
● Organized storage and dispatch of warehouse goods, optimizing logistics.
● Developed and maintained relationships with suppliers to ensure timely delivery of
materials.
● Prepared quotations and proposals for procurement projects.
● Ensured compliance with purchasing procedures and regulations.
● Collaborated with cross-functional teams to streamline procurement processes.
● Identified cost-saving opportunities and implemented cost reduction strategies.
● Conducted supplier evaluations to assess performance and quality.
● Contributed to the development of procurement strategies to achieve organizational
goals.

Business Development Executive at OBJECTWIN TECHNOLOGY INDIA PVT. LTD
  • India
  • June 2015 to July 2016

• Identified business opportunities and acquired new contracts.
• Conducted online research to identify potential leads and markets.
• Communicated with clients through email, telephone, and video calling.
• Established sales guidelines and trained new team members.
• Attended conferences and industry events to network and generate leads.
• Conducted market analysis to identify trends and opportunities.
• Collaborated with marketing and product development teams to enhance offerings.
• Implemented sales strategies to increase business replies.
• Managed customer relationships and provided excellent customer service.
• Improved average customer rating by implementing effective sales techniques.

Billing Analyst (Telecom Billing) at Colt technologies
  • India - Delhi
  • June 2014 to February 2015

Managed telecom billing systems and revenue management.
● Identified suitable billing options for clients to ensure accuracy and efficiency.
● Maintained master data services and ensured data accuracy.
● Conducted billing system validation and verification.
● Managed end-to-end billing processes to ensure accuracy and timeliness.
● Resolved billing discrepancies and customer issues.
● Collaborated with cross-functional teams to improve billing processes.
● Provided billing-related support to clients and internal stakeholders.
● Ensured compliance with billing regulations and standards.
● Implemented billing system enhancements to improve efficiency and accuracy.

Education

Master's degree, International Business
  • at Amity University
  • June 2014

Specialties & Skills

Expense Budgeting
Vendor Management
Vendor Relations
Negotiation
Purchasing
REDUCTION (COMPLEXITY)
PROCUREMENT
COST REDUCTION
SOURCING
STRATEGIC SOURCING
COMMUNICATIONS
CONSTRUCTION
MANAGEMENT
CUSTOMER SERVICE
DATA MANAGEMENT

Languages

English
Expert

Training and Certifications

Certified Procurement Professional(CPP) (Training)
Training Institute:
International purchasing and supply chain management institute
Date Attended:
June 2021
Duration:
45 hours