براديب كومار

• Project Focal Point: Serve as the primary procurement lead for the Lukoil West Qurna 2 project (Iraq), managing the full tender lifecycle via the Lukoil Tender SAP system.
• Tender Management: Perform daily monitoring of specialized tender portals to identify, select, and participate in high-value oil and gas opportunities.
• Proposal Development: Lead the preparation and submission of comprehensive Technical and Commercial proposals, ensuring 100% compliance with client specifications and strict submission deadlines.
• Team Leadership: Direct a cross-functional team of Procurement Officers and Logistics Coordinators, distributing RFQs, RFIs, and tenders to ensure prompt response to end-user requirements.
• End-to-End Procurement: Execute the transition from contract award to fulfilment by issuing Purchase Orders (POs) to international manufacturers and managing the supply chain to meet project timelines.
• Logistics & Expediting: Oversee complex multimodal logistics and expediting processes to guarantee the timely delivery of critical oilfield equipment to the end-user.
• Financial Administration: Streamline the "Order-to-Cash" cycle by submitting payment invoices and signed delivery notes, followed by rigorous follow-up on receivables to optimize cash flow.
• Stakeholder Communication: Act as the lead liaison for end-users, providing technical clarifications, status updates, and ensuring all inquiries are addressed with high precision.
• Business Development: Actively expand the company’s footprint by identifying new clients in the Oil & Gas sector and registering the organization on major Middle Eastern tender portals.
• Reporting: Provide daily tender status updates and comprehensive procurement development reports to senior management to support strategic decision-making

• Strategic Chemical Procurement: Managed the end-to-end procurement of high-grade raw materials and specialized chemicals for drilling fluids production, ensuring strict adherence to quality and compliance standards.
• Key Account Coordination: Acted as the primary procurement lead for Tier-1 service companies, including Schlumberger and Halliburton, accurately fulfilling their drilling fluid requirements and technical specifications.
• Supply Chain Optimization: Spearheaded initiatives to optimize material costs and enhance supply chain efficiency, significantly reducing lead times for critical additives.
• Demand Planning & Manufacturing Alignment: Collaborated closely with production teams to align procurement schedules with manufacturing timelines, ensuring 100% material availability for continuous operations.
• Inventory & Risk Mitigation: Monitored inventory levels and mathematically managed reorder points to prevent production disruptions and stockouts.
• Logistics & Expediting: Orchestrated international logistics and material expediting, resolving shipment discrepancies, and ensuring timely delivery to meet customer-driven project deadlines.
• Vendor Excellence: Evaluated and selected global suppliers for drilling fluid additives, negotiating favourable commercial terms and delivery schedules to maintain a competitive edge.
• Performance Monitoring: Monitored supplier adherence to quality standards and proactively resolved quality-related issues to maintain the integrity of the chemical supply chain.

Key Projects:
• KOC Deep Drilling Contract: Provision of Mud Products and Mud Engineering Services.
• KOC Development Drilling Contract: Provision of Mud Products and Mud Engineering Services.
Professional Profile & Responsibilities:
• End-to-End Supply Chain Management: Executed a comprehensive procurement strategy for drilling fluid chemicals, supporting high-pressure deep drilling operations for Kuwait Oil Company (KOC).
• Material Planning & Forecasting: Acted as the primary Material Planner, forecasting requirements based on operational demands and drilling schedules to ensure zero downtime.
• Inventory Control & Analysis: Managed inventory levels by conducting daily warehouse stock report reviews and regular audits to prevent stockouts or overstock situations.
• International Sourcing & Procurement: Sourced, negotiated, and procured specialized mud products and chemicals from global and local markets, ensuring compliance with API and KOC technical standards.
• Expediting & Logistics: Orchestrated complex multimodal logistics and expediting for international shipments, managing all shipping documentation, customs authorities' requirements, and carrier coordination.
• Warehouse Optimization: Monitored stock movements and lead times to optimize the "Order-to-Delivery" cycle and reduce logistics-related overheads.
• Stakeholder & Vendor Management: Built a reliable network of international vendors and coordinated with cross-functional teams, including Mud Engineering, Finance, and Plant Supervision.
• Digital Fluency: Utilized SAP for managing procurement workflows, tracking shipments, and generating material consumption reports based on Daily Mud Reports.
• Quality Assurance: Managed the NCCAR (Non-Conformance Corrective Action Report) process to resolve supplier quality issues and performed plant audits to maintain service excellence.

Key EPC Project Procurement Portfolio:
• EPF-50 (Early Production Facility): Managed the procurement of critical materials for the Oil & Water Treatment Upgrade.
• HOLTTF-2 (Heavy Oil Long-Term Test Facility): Handled sourcing and logistics for Engineering Services in North Kuwait.
• Heavy Oil Production Facility: Executed end-to-end procurement for a Temporary Production Facility in North Kuwait.
• KOC Service Contracts: Led procurement for large-scale slickline, wireline, well testing, and wellhead maintenance service contracts.
Core Procurement & EPC Activities:
• End-to-End Project Sourcing: Responsible for the strategic procurement of specialized materials and services required for upstream EPC packages, including Wellhead Construction, Crude Storage, and Wellhead Automation.
• Technical Bid Evaluation: Issued inquiries to approved vendors and prepared comprehensive Initial Technical and Commercial Evaluations of supplier quotes for complex engineering equipment.
• International & Local Procurement: Sourced high-spec oilfield components (API-standard) from both local and international markets to meet rigorous KOC project timelines.
• Contract & Vendor Management: Negotiated high-value supply agreements and managed relationships with key vendors to ensure effective purchasing packages in terms of quality, price, and delivery.
• Project Coordination: Acted as the primary procurement focal point for internal Project Managers and Operation Managers, ensuring material availability aligned with project milestones.
• Logistics & Expediting: Managed complex multimodal logistics for project equipment, monitored shipments, and reported discrepancies to prevent onsite delays.
• Financial Compliance: Collaborated with the Finance Department for Letter of Credit (LC) processing and ensured the settlement of invoices according to project-specific payment terms.
• Inventory & Warehousing: Functioned as the Lead Storeman, overseeing inventory requirements and implementing purchasing strategies to maintain optimal stock levels for field operations.

• Strategic Contractor Support: Orchestrated end-to-end procurement, logistics, and expediting services for Tier-1 US Army contractors, including KBR, ITT Exelis, DynCorp International, and Fluor Corporation.
• Bid & Proposal Management: Managed the full lifecycle of Request for Quotations (RFQs), including sourcing, cost estimation, and the submission of competitive technical and commercial proposals.
• International Sourcing: Strategically sourced materials and specialized equipment from Middle Eastern and international markets to meet the rigorous operational demands of military and defense projects.
• Cross-Border Logistics: Developed and executed complex multimodal logistics plans for the delivery of goods across Kuwait, Iraq, and Afghanistan, ensuring compliance with strict military quality and security requirements.
• Vendor & Quality Control: Established and maintained a robust database of approved vendors, conducting regular evaluations to ensure delivered materials met 100% of the required specifications.
• Contract Negotiation: Negotiated high-value purchasing packages, achieving optimal terms for pricing, delivery schedules, and service-level agreements (SLAs).
• Supply Chain Expediting: Coordinated closely with international suppliers to expedite production and shipping, minimizing lead times and ensuring on-time delivery for mission-critical supplies.
• Financial Liaison: Acted as the primary commercial point of contact between suppliers and the Finance department to resolve payment issues and ensure seamless contract execution.

• Strategic Contractor Support: Orchestrated end-to-end procurement, logistics, and expediting services for Tier-1 US Army contractors, including KBR, ITT Exelis, DynCorp International, and Fluor Corporation.
• Bid & Proposal Management: Managed the full lifecycle of Request for Quotations (RFQs), including sourcing, cost estimation, and the submission of competitive technical and commercial proposals.
• International Sourcing: Strategically sourced materials and specialized equipment from Middle Eastern and international markets to meet the rigorous operational demands of military and defense projects.
• Cross-Border Logistics: Developed and executed complex multimodal logistics plans for the delivery of goods across Kuwait, Iraq, and Afghanistan, ensuring compliance with strict military quality and security requirements.
• Vendor & Quality Control: Established and maintained a robust database of approved vendors, conducting regular evaluations to ensure delivered materials met 100% of the required specifications.
• Contract Negotiation: Negotiated high-value purchasing packages, achieving optimal terms for pricing, delivery schedules, and service-level agreements (SLAs).
• Supply Chain Expediting: Coordinated closely with international suppliers to expedite production and shipping, minimizing lead times and ensuring on-time delivery for mission-critical supplies.
• Financial Liaison: Acted as the primary commercial point of contact between suppliers and the Finance department to resolve payment issues and ensure seamless contract execution.

• Established strategic partnerships with healthcare professionals, enhancing referral networks.
• Successfully generated and converted leads from doctors and chemists into health and pension policies, driving revenue growth.
• Led sales and marketing initiatives for health insurance cards, increasing market penetration.
• Motivated and engaged referral partners through local and international contests, fostering collaboration.
• Organized and conducted Insurance Awareness Camps, educating the community on health insurance benefits.
• Developed and implemented innovative business strategies, resulting in significant sales promotions and increased market share.
• Negotiated favorable terms with markets on renewals, optimizing procurement processes.
• Managed prospect marketing and presentations, enhancing brand visibility and engagement.