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MOHAMMED SHERIEF SAIRAJ THONNAMACKAL, Contracts Specialist

MOHAMMED SHERIEF SAIRAJ THONNAMACKAL

Contracts Specialist·Abu Dhabi Motorsport Management Co-Yas Marina Circuit

United Arab Emirates

Diploma, International Diploma in Purchasing and Supply

Work experience

Total years of experience: 12 years, 3 months

Contracts Specialist

August 2012 - December 2012

Abu Dhabi Motorsport Management Co-Yas Marina Circuit

Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates

August 2012 - December 2012

Company Brief:-Yas Marina Circuit is Abu Dhabi government owned development company involved in developing world-class infrastructure, circuit improvements and facilities developments.

Job Responsibilities:-
Reporting to the Head-Procurement, entrusted with spearheading, planning and assigning a team of 5 members to achieve organizational objectives.
Analyzing PR to ensure that the program or project activities remain within scope, satisfy requirements in a timely manner within approved budgets and make the most effective use of resources available.
In-depth Knowledge of Capex/ Opex Materials, Procurement of materials/ services for Construction, Venue/Facility Development and Building Improvements, Sub Contracts, Maintenance Contracts, Hire agreements, Price agreements
Facilitate and/or assist in the procurement planning process, which includes developing and reviewing requirements for Scope of Works, determining procurement route, sole-sources determinations.
Preparation of Bidders list; Review, analyze and execute Request for Proposals, Cost and Price analysis, Determine competitive range, Organize post Tender meetings; Negotiation, Risk assessment, Source selection.
Identify the risks that would affect the quality, timeliness, and cost of project services and deliverables and recommend risk avoidance and mitigation plans.
Preparation of Tender Reports, Draft contract/ agreements, Issuance of Letter of Award (LOA), Contract Closeout, Blanket Purchase Agreements, Contract administration, Letter of Regret( LOR), Contract Amendments, Cancellation, Claims & dispute management.
Facilitate and assist in execution of market research and Request for Information (RFI(s) for development in future organizational requirements.
Manage all facets of contract review, update into Contract Database Management System (CDMS), generating status reports.
Monitor and evaluate contract performance to determine possible contract extension and contractual obligation compliance.

Company industry:
Public Administration
Job role:
Purchasing and Procurement

Supervisor-Procurement/Contracts

November 2009 - June 2012

ADNEC

Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates

November 2009 - June 2012

Company Brief: - ADNEC Group is an Abu Dhabi government owned International Venue Development and Business Management Company involved in construction, infrastructure development and number of other commercial projects

Job Responsibilities:-
Steering cost effective measures and savings initiatives in purchasing processes through successful negotiation, controlling spending volume, competitive bidding and developing sourcing alternatives. Annual Purchase Value- AED 175 Million-by LPO & Contracts( Excluding Major Projects)
Plan, assign and review the work of staff, ensure efficient daily operation of the work unit and ensure accountability and adherence to Department procedures.
Monitor the performance of team in relation to the established Key Performance Indicators
Review and verify PR and Scope of Works, reconciles the purchase/contract requirements against the planned purchases in the Annual Procurement Plan (CPP) & Budgets.
Prepare RFQ/ RFP package, Request for Information (RFI(s) Invitation to Tender (ITT)
Manage Opening of Tenders in accordance to Tender Opening Committee (TOC) charter.
Prepare Cost and Price analysis; Organize post Tender meetings; Negotiation.
Preparation of Tender Reports, Draft contract/ agreements, Issuance of Letter of Award (LOA), Contract/ Purchase Order Closeout, Blanket Purchase Agreements, Contract administration, Letter of Regret( LOR), Contract Amendments, Cancellation, Claims & dispute management
Pre-order/ Contract administration (Prequalification, Premise audit and Registration) and Post Order / Contract Administration (Vendor performance Evaluation and Classification).
Preparation of: Annual Procurement Report, Prequalification and Premise Audit Reports.
Serve as liaison between the department and external parties to resolve issues, facilitate proper flow of information and clarify the Department's position and philosophy on procurement-related issues.
Recommend changes and improvements to Head regarding work unit policies and issues to improve productivity.

Achievements:-
Spearheaded development & improvement of ADNEC Procurement system by implementing a total process change to incorporate technology in the current stream of business.
Executed Contracts, Agreements, Blanket Purchase Agreements, modifications and task orders with the applicable terms and conditions.
Established process for cost/price analysis, source selection for proposed contractors for award, contract administration and contract close-outs.
Successfully diversified sources of supply and services to bring about a saving of around $ 2 million...
Recipient of a Certificate of Appreciation for contributing towards the success of 10th Edition of International Defense Exhibition (IDEX 2011) organized by ADNEC in association with UAE Armed Forces on successful completion of major construction project
Successfully performed task of considerable difficulty to supervise and administered the procurement functions and daily operations of the work unit.

Company industry:
Construction & Building
Job role:
Purchasing and Procurement

Senior Buyer

September 2007 - October 2009

J RAY MCDERMOTT EASTERN HEMISPHERE,Dubai,UAE

Dubai, United Arab Emirates

September 2007 - October 2009

Company Brief: JRM is a leading worldwide EPCI (Engineering, Procurement, and Construction & Installation) Contractor (Offshore/Oil & Gas Sector) with fabrication facilities in the America, Middle East, Caspian, and Asia Pacific. Services provided include design, fabrication, transportation and installation of offshore platforms and installation of offshore pipelines.

Job Responsiblities:-
PR Verification ~Pre-supplier assessment ~Issuance of RFQ/Tender~ Commercial and Contractual Reviews ~ Contract Negotiations ~ Cost/price Analysis ~Purchase Order /Contract Close Out ~overseas and Local Supplier Negotiations ~ Post Vendor Assessments ~Cost ~ ~Documentation for Internal and External Audits ~ Regulatory and Statutory Compliances~ Vendor/Contractor Management~ Cost Reductions~ Conflict Resolution~ Team management

Achievements:-
Possess brilliant record of procuring materials for EPCI and oil/gas projects of esteemed clients- Qatar Gas, Ras Gas, Saudi Aramco, and Reliance bringing about a saving of $ 4 million.
Played a key role in minimizing total landed cost for the projects by development of alternate sources.
Gained significant knowledge of products and vendors of both Middle East and international markets.
Certificate of Completion on compliance with 1) US Export regulation 2) Gifts & Entertainment Ethics, 3) Antitrust Essentials- Communication with Competitors -McDermott online tutorial

Projects: - Was involved in Reliance KG- D6 Field Development, Control & Riser Platform, Saudi Aramco, Qatar Gas 3&4 Offshore facilities, Ras Gas Offshore Expansion (W10&11, WH 6&8), Ras Gas Barzan, Maersk Oil Qatar Al-Shaheen field development, Qatar Gas pipeline, Shell Pearl GTL and other Marine projects.

Company industry:
Oil & Gas
Job role:
Purchasing and Procurement

Purchasing officer

March 2005 - August 2007

ETISATAT ( Subsidiary EMARINE),Dubai, UAE

Dubai, United Arab Emirates

March 2005 - August 2007

Company Brief: Emirates Telecommunications & Marine Services-Emarine (ISO 9001:2000, ISO 14001:1996, OHSAS 18001:1999 Certified CO) is wholly owned subsidiary of Emirates Telecommunication Corporation-Etisalat (U.A.E) providing cost effective solutions in sub marine cable industry regionally & internationally.

Job Responsibilites:-
Purchase Requisition Review and processing~ Issuance of RFQ/ Tender~Commercial Bid Tabulation Preparation ~Bill of Quantities development and Purchase Order / Contract~overseas and Local Supplier Negotiations ~Supply Chain Coordination and Process Improvements ~Shortage/Purchase Discrepancy trouble shooting ~Documentation for Internal and External Audits~ Organizational Procurement Policies and Procedural compliances.

Achievements:-
Achieved success in negotiating most competitive terms and procurement agreements with preferred overseas and local suppliers and determined variables to be traded off and closed the deal.
Spearheaded efforts on delivery improvement and inbound/outbound freight management in liaison with suppliers and shipping agencies.

Cable Laying Projects during Yr ’05-07: - SPIFON (South Pars Integrated FO Network) Installation, TWA - 1 Cable System Installation, Kuwait Iran FO link Installation.
IOOC (Iranian Offshore Oil Company) EPC contract for the Installations of Fiber Optic Subsea Cables, Power Cable Installations in various Oil Fields in Qatar, Composite Power Cable and & Fiber Optic Cable Installation linking Platforms in Qatar, Installation of power cable in Oil fields, UAE and maintenance support - SMW4 (segment 2) network linking Mumbai, Karachi, Fujairah, Jeddah and Suez, FLAG Cable Installation of Jeddah & Aqaba extensions, UAE- QATAR Fiber optic link etc

Company industry:
Telecommunications
Job role:
Purchasing and Procurement

Procurement (Overseas & Local) / Logistics Coordinator

February 2001 - October 2004

SIBCA ELECTRONICS EQUIPMENT CO LLC, Abudhabi, UAE

Other

February 2001 - October 2004

Company Brief: Leading building automation and low voltage systems integrator in the UAE serving the Engineering-Construction sector since 1977, owned and managed by British Nationals.

Précis: Vastly exposed all Low Voltage systems, Fire Alarm, Music & Public Address system, Building Management System, Access Control, Satellite/Master Antenna TV, Security/Intruder Alarm, UPS, Closed Circuit TV, Gas Detection, Structured Cabling, Audio/Video Intercoms, Voltage Stabilizers, Master Clock, Explosion Proof of Oilfield Communication Products, Nurse/Servant Call, Broadband Communication Products, Road/Gate barriers, Lighting & Dimming Controls, Cables for Voice/Data/Vide, Electro-magnetic locks and wireless equipment etc.

Projects:- Key role in procuring materials for Low voltage systems installation for several onshore construction projects of clients- ADNOC, ADCO, ADMA OPCO, GASCO, ZADCO, TAKREER, NDC, DOLPHIN ENERGY, ADIA, etc in coordination with Project Execution Department

Purchase Department Operations Management ~ Product Sourcing ~Order Processing (Overseas and Local)~Supply Chain and Logistics Coordination ~Vendor Liaison and Relationship Management.

Company industry:
General Engineering Consultancy
Job role:
Purchasing and Procurement

Senior Marketing Executive

May 2000 - January 2001

Grasim Industries-Birla Group- Kerala,India

India

May 2000 - January 2001

Plan, direct and controlled the sales & marketing activities of GRASIM brand cement through wholesalers / retails / dealer channel network in the assigned territory.
Formulate strategic / tactical sales plans towards enhancing profitability and market share.

Achievements:-
Achieved a steady volumes and revenue growth by delivering quality service to clients, increased market penetration through effective forecasting and achieved sales targets by implementing marketing plans.
Developed and implemented contract terms & payment schedules as per company credit control policies.
Initiated an exclusive contract with the major retailers in assigned territory to block competitors’ entry.
Applied professional selling skills, territory knowledge and broad contacts to maintain product availability by brand towards achieving success and maintaining highest levels of consumer and trade satisfaction.

Company industry:
FMCG
Job role:
Marketing and PR

Education

Chartered Institute of Purchasing and Supply

August 2007

August 2007

Diploma, International Diploma in Purchasing and Supply

United Kingdom

GPA (percentage): 70%

GPA (percentage): 70%

Areas covered Understanding purchasing principles Selecting the right supplier Effective negotiation in Purchsing and Supply Managing Inventory Business Environment in Purchasing and Supply

Bharathiar University

June 2000

June 2000

Master's degree, Marketing and Finance

India

GPA (percentage): 64%

GPA (percentage): 64%

Mahatma Gandhi University

May 1998

May 1998

Bachelor's degree, Markteing, Foreign Trade

India

GPA (percentage): 64%

GPA (percentage): 64%

Skills

Contracts Negotiation
Expert
Contracts Negotiation
Expert
Sourcing
Expert
Sourcing
Expert
Procurement
Expert
Procurement
Expert
Vendor Management
Expert
Vendor Management
Expert
ERP
Expert
ERP
Expert
MS OFFICE ( Word / Excel/ Powerpoint)
Expert
MS OFFICE ( Word / Excel/ Powerpoint)
Expert
MS Dynamics
Expert
MS Dynamics
Expert
Contracts Negotiation
Expert
Contracts Negotiation
Expert
Sourcing
Expert
Sourcing
Expert
Procurement
Expert
Procurement
Expert
Vendor Management
Expert
Vendor Management
Expert

Languages

English

Expert

Malayalam

Expert

Tamil

Intermediate

Hindi

Intermediate

Memberships

CIPS

CertifiedMember

August 2007

Training and Certifications

Certifications
Certification in purchasing and supply
Chartered Institute of Purchasing & supply
May 2007 - Aug 2007