Nikhil Mohanan Kunnathoor

• Ensure that all purchasing related activities are carried out in accordance with Company Policies and Procedures.
• Purchase, plan, organize and evaluate all stock materials for the company by reviewing what products are needed from the stock print and make sure it is accurate and up to date.
• Estimate the quantity needed based on usage and to order as required keeping up with demand, whilst keeping a close eye on expenditure.
• Ensure timely issue of RFQ’s to correct vendors and timely receipt of vendor offers from all of them before or by the due date.
• Ensure technical offers are distributed to reviewers and Technical queries are resolved in a timely manner.
• Produce and Review CBE & Technical Bid Evaluation (TBE) to produce a Recommendation of Award (ROA) for internal approvals prior release of PO as per guidelines.
• Create Purchase Order with all supporting documentation as per requirements and company policies.
• Proactively checking import shipment arrival and arrange for collection from Sea Port / Airport and returning containers back to port within time period.
• Responsible for all Import customs clearance & mofi - duty exemption applications and well aware of Mirsal 2 / dubai trade customs clearance procedures.
• Develop and maintain a commercially sound vendor base, continual survey of the market for new supply sources and assist in maintaining “Approved Vendor List”.
• Liaise with vendors on a planned basis for the purpose of keeping abreast of their capabilities, new products and interfacing with their management personnel.
• Evaluates and monitors vendor performance on a continual basis as per ISO Norms.
• Resolve supplier or contractor grievances, and claims against suppliers.
• Monitoring efficient handling of subcontracting processes - Identifying new vendors, negotiations and timely arrangements of materials.

Responsible for leading a team in Planning, Procurement, Stock taking, Distribution, Shipment and Inventory Control.

Ensuring competent quality execution of all regular purchasing duties and administrative works.

Collects requirements from the production planning dept. and budget for the raw material and packing materials.

Responsible for Purchase of all the Raw materials, Packing materials and Machineries from local and overseas vendors.

Researching for best prices in the market and potential vendors who can supply the required amount of quality products on time.

Negotiates with the vendors for best purchasing package (in terms of quality, price, term, delivery and service) with suppliers and sub-contractors assigned.

Responsible for maintaining all purchase related documents like Quotation POs, Invoices, GRN, Quality reports, etc.

Purchase Order creation, Goods Receipt and all other entries related to procurement and inventory in SAP.

Maintain complete updated purchasing records/data and pricing in the system.

Maintain an optimal inventory level through accurate forecasting and strategic planning.

Maintaining supplier relationship in an effective manner and ensuring continuous supply of raw materials and packing materials.

Handling and monitoring of claims to factories and vendors for defectives, shortage, missing parts.

Coordinating with CHA for all import and export shipments processing, clearing with customs and documentation.

Responsible for all sub-contract assignments and ensure all requirements and certifications are properly documented.

Ensuring on time availability of materials required for NPDs (New Products).

Maintaining all QC standards as per the company policies by regular checking and verifying QC reports.