Rohan Glan D'souza

Pure Ice Cream Co LLC, Kwality Ice Cream, Sharjah
Managed end-to-end procurement and sourcing activities,
ensuring alignment with organizational goals, cost
efficiency, and continuous improvement initiatives.
Led the full spectrum of sourcing processes including
vendor identification, RFQs/RFPs, negotiation, contract
finalization, and supplier performance evaluation in
compliance with procurement best practices.
Collaborated cross-functionally with Commercial,
Production, Marketing, Quality Assurance (QA), R&D, and
Warehouse teams to streamline procurement operations
and ensure seamless supply chain integration.
Developed and implemented strategic sourcing plans for
key categories, improving supplier performance, reducing
risks, and enhancing supply continuity.
Managed procurement of critical raw materials and
ingredients including dairy products (milk, cream),
flavorings (fruits, nuts, chocolate), stabilizers, and
emulsifiers while ensuring quality compliance and timely
delivery.
Led strategic sourcing initiatives for over 150+ packaging
materials, implementing a rolling production plan that
achieved approximately 10% cost savings and improved
supplier reliability.
Negotiated pricing, payment terms, and long-term
agreements with suppliers to optimize cost structures and
maintain competitive advantage.
Ensured transparency, integrity, and confidentiality in all
procurement activities while adhering to company policies
and industry best practices.
Monitored supplier performance through KPIs, audits, and
regular reviews, driving continuous improvement and risk
mitigation.
Coordinated with QA and R&D teams to ensure all procured
materials met required quality standards and regulatory
compliance.
Optimized inventory levels in coordination with warehouse
and production teams to prevent stockouts and overstock
situations.
Conducted market analysis and supplier benchmarking to
identify cost-saving opportunities and innovative sourcing
solutions.
Maintained accurate procurement documentation,
contracts, and vendor records in ERP systems for audit
readiness and reporting.
Supported budgeting and forecasting activities by providing
procurement insights, cost trends, and supplier data.
Developed long- and mid-term raw material demand plans,
defined stock buffer levels, and established efficient

To lead and manage all the relevant sourcing activities for the assigned category of spend in a timely and cost effective manner, which meets the set group standards and department objectives.
The key objectives of the role are to:-
•Develop a procurement strategy, sourcing and procurement plans to be implemented across the business.
•Manage preferred supplier partnerships, monitoring performance and ensure compliance with company policies and procedures.
•Incorporates best practices and market research into procurement practices.

•Makes recommendations on policies and procedures as needed to ensure the success and compliance of all procurement related activities

•Manages and reviews documents for the procurement of all supplies, Raw materials, Packaging materials, equipment and services and ensures compliance the Procurement Policy and Procedures Manual, as well as applicable local laws.

•Work with the Business Units to ensure a clear process is established for the purchase and / or lease of materials and that achieves best value during the bidding process.

•Works with the Commercial and Bidding Team and respective Prospect Directors to ensure the evaluations of proposals, offers and bids is in accordance with internal policy and external local laws while selecting the best supplier.

•Work closely with the Commercial, Production, marketing, Q/A, maintenance, warehouse team to ensure the best practices are being adopted on the management of key suppliers / partners.

•Planning of logistics for air and ocean shipments world-wide coming in and shipping out of UAE.Work in conjunction with local freight agents & overseas agents in bringing material into U.A.E via most economical ways.

•Coordinate with departments to forecast their upcoming requirements to have an effective and efficient procurement process, whereby the organization economically save the cost, time, improve the productivity, process and quality issues.

•Invite quotation from different from suppliers and analyse and negotiate to have competitive prices
Identify, select and contract right vendors both local and internationally, Ensure deliveries on timely manner in the best cost efficient way Review the invoices and forward the same to Accounts Department for timely Payment, Organize an easy purchases of material in a short duration with proper approval in case of emergency situation.

•Manage sourcing activities through the corporate e-sourcing platform as and when required.

•Ensure that the end to end sourcing process is performed with full transparency, integrity and confidentiality as and when required.

•Negotiate best cost, terms and conditions against the final approved scope and shortlisted vendor(s).

•Perform quarterly vendor performance reviews with key vendors, Approve purchase orders raised by team members

• Directly report to Head of the Group Purchase Manager.

•Logistics:
Establish long & mid-term raw material demand plan of all type of raw materials, Define stock buffers and establish replenishment process of all classified & categorized raw materials, Ensure the necessary clearance and approvals are obtained from concerned authorities and shipments are cleared from customs on timely basis Structure and establish a control on documentation, freight insurance, claims, clearance & delivery management of all inbound shipments Optimized inventory control of raw materials ensuring no excess and no shortages/damages Control on timely clearance & deliveries of all inbound shipments.