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Rajesh Padua, Manager – Special Projects & Procurement

Rajesh Padua

Manager – Special Projects & Procurement·Gulf Master General Trading LLC

India

Master's degree, Sales and Marketing

Work experience

Total years of experience: 28 years, 2 months

Manager – Special Projects & Procurement

April 2023 - April 2026

Gulf Master General Trading LLC

Dubai, United Arab Emirates

April 2023 - April 2026

• Lead procurement strategy for high-value projects, ensuring cost
efficiency and quality standards
• Manage end-to-end project execution, coordinating vendors and cross
functional teams
• Drive negotiation strategies to optimize supplier performance and
reduce costs

Company industry:
Military & Defense

Projects Manager (Base & Non-Base)

November 2017 - August 2019

Al Qabandi

Al Kuwait, Kuwait

November 2017 - August 2019

• Managed logistics and procurement for U.S. military and commercial
projects
• Streamlined import and supply chain processes, improving operational
efficiency
• Reported directly to board-level stakeholders on project execution and
strategy

Company industry:
Business Support Services

Real Estate Manager

November 2013 - September 2017

City Homes & Color Homes,

Chennai, India

November 2013 - September 2017

• Generated ₹300 Cr annual revenue through strategic sales initiatives
• Built and led high-performing sales teams; managed end-to-end
operations
• Designed and executed marketing campaigns driving customer
acquisition

Company industry:
Real Estate

Sales Manager

July 2009 - October 2013

Muthoot Group

Cochin, India

July 2009 - October 2013

• Delivered ₹30 Cr annual revenue and managed a workforce of 400+
employees
• Developed and conducted training programs to enhance sales
performance
• Strengthened brand presence through promotions and local market
initiatives

Company industry:
Financial Services

AVP – Operations

December 2005 - June 2009

Subhiksha Retail

Chennai, India

December 2005 - June 2009

• Managed operations for 50+ retail outlets ensuring profitability and
compliance
• Successfully launched 5 stores within one month
• Oversaw inventory management, pricing strategies, and marketing
execution

Company industry:
Retail & Wholesale

Sales Leadership Roles

June 1993 - October 2004

Heinz, Pepsi, Aachi and Basmah

Chennai, India

June 1993 - October 2004

• Expanded distribution networks and increased market share
• Consistently exceeded sales targets across regions
• Managed key accounts and dealer networks

Company industry:
FMCG

Education

Annamalai University

May 2000

May 2000

Master's degree, Sales and Marketing

India

Loyola College

April 1993

April 1993

Master's degree, Economics

India

Loyola College

April 1991

April 1991

Bachelor's degree, Economics

India

Skills

Communication
Expert
Communication
Expert
LEADS
Expert
LEADS
Expert
OPERATIONS
Expert
OPERATIONS
Expert
RETAIL
Expert
RETAIL
Expert
SALES
SALES
SALES FORECAST
Expert
SALES FORECAST
Expert
SALES TEAM
Expert
SALES TEAM
Expert
BUSINESS OPERATIONS
Intermediate
BUSINESS OPERATIONS
Intermediate
BUSINESS PERFORMANCE MANAGEMENT
Intermediate
BUSINESS PERFORMANCE MANAGEMENT
Intermediate
CROSS FUNCTIONAL PROJECT MANAGEMENT
Intermediate
CROSS FUNCTIONAL PROJECT MANAGEMENT
Intermediate
LEADERSHIP
Intermediate
LEADERSHIP
Intermediate
LOGISTICS
Intermediate
LOGISTICS
Intermediate
MANAGEMENT
Intermediate
MANAGEMENT
Intermediate
PROCUREMENT
Intermediate
PROCUREMENT
Intermediate
PROJECT MANAGEMENT
Intermediate
PROJECT MANAGEMENT
Intermediate
A/C
Expert
A/C
Expert
BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT
Expert
BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT
Expert

Languages

Malayalam
Beginner
English
Expert
Tamil
Native Speaker
Hindi
Beginner

Training and Certifications

Certifications
HSE Certification
AMERICAN SOCIETY OF SAFTEY PROFESSIONALS
Mar 2018
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Blueprint to Success
QUALIFIED LEARNING SYSTEMS
Jan 1998
Show credentials
Customer Adaptability
CTIP Trainig Requirement
Department of Defense Combating Trafficking in Persons Show credentials

Hobbies

  • Biking, Travelling
    • Generated ₹300 Cr revenue in real estate business • Delivered ₹30 Cr annual sales at Muthoot Group • Led and managed 400+ employees across multiple regions • Opened 5 retail outlets within one month • Awards: MD’s Trophy (Heinz), Gold Status (Pepsi)