Shiju Mohanan

Develop and execute strategic sourcing plans for assigned spending
categories, leveraging industry best practices and global
partnerships.
• Establish and maintain relationships with suppliers, negotiate
contracts, and ensure compliance with company policies and
procedures.
• Manage purchasing budgets, plan, and control costs to achieve
strategic objectives.
• Lead and manage procurement team providing guidance and
support to ensure effective procurement operations.
• Implement quality control processes for purchased goods and
services.
• Coordinate with QA QC department for material submission
requirements for authority approval.
• Monitor supplier performance and resolve any disputes or delivery
issues.
• Forecast procurement needs based on project schedules,
production requirements, and market trends.
• Collaborate with design, production, and project teams to anticipate
and plan material requirements.
• Oversee import documentation, customs clearance, and logistics of
overseas purchase.
• Maintain accurate procurement records and generate regular management reports.

• Manage the end-to-end procurement & logistics process, from sourcing suppliers to completion of delivery.
• Maintaining an in-depth knowledge of the market to ensure best value and practices are maintained.
• Develop and implement purchasing strategies to ensure the timely procurement of quality goods and services.
• Negotiate pricing contracts with subcontractors and suppliers to get cost effective or
competitive pricing and secure advantageous terms.
• Building and maintaining long-term relationships with suppliers.
• Manage and monitor inventory levels to ensure adequate stock without over-purchasing
& forecasting ongoing demand for goods and services.
• Ensure all purchasing activities are within budgetary constraints and provide cost-saving measures.
• Performing proper cost analysis and comparison about local & overseas purchases.
• Maintain accurate records of all purchasing transactions and prepare regular reports for management review.
• Evaluate and select vendors based on criteria such as price, quality, and delivery performance.
• Work closely with Sales, Operations & Stores to understand their needs and provide procurement support.
• Coordinate with finance department to ensure accurate and timely payments of invoices.
• Performing risk assessment on potential contracts and agreements.
• Manage procurement, logistics and transport department with a team of 50 plus Employees.
• Support overseas branches for sourcing materials from UAE.
• Oversee and manage all aspects of Freight (Ocean, Land & Air) operations, including LCL and FCL shipments.
• Ensure compliance with all relevant customs regulations and procedures for smooth customs clearance.
• Coordinate and negotiate with shipping lines to secure competitive rates and ensure timely delivery of shipments.
Utilize Dubai Trade, Dubai Chamber, MOFA platform and other relevant systems for shipment documentation.
• Handle and resolve any operational issues or discrepancies that may arise during the freight forwarding process.

• Performing vendor research and selection to enhance profitability, reducing operating costs and boosting efficiency.
• Maintaining cordial working relationships with vendors and monitoring vendor performance.
• Sends Request for Quotation (RFQ) for material and subcontract work to meet projects schedule received from Planning.
• Negotiate contracts with suppliers to obtain best prise and services.
• Raise Purchase & Hire Orders based on the request from operations team. Negotiate contract terms of agreement and pricing.
• Reviewing, comparing and analyzing products and services to be purchased.
• Coordinate with suppliers to ensure timely delivery and resolve any supply issues.
• Oversee and manage the procurement of all goods and services, ensuring compliance with company and legal standards.
• Prepare and Submit Hire Agreements to Management for approval.
• Conduct cost analysis and set appropriate benchmarks.
• Preparing plans for the purchase of equipment, services, and supplies.
• Continuously evaluate and improve procurement processes to increase efficiency and reduce costs.

• Oversee inventory and supply chain management according to company guidelines.
• Monitor and update inventory levels to avoid stockouts. Assist in conducting regular stock counts and reconciliation. Coordinate with relevant departments to manage surplus or obsolete inventory.
• Planning and forecasting ordering of inventory items such as stock, equipment and parts.
• Issuing approved LPO’s to suppliers and maintain records of the delivery.
• Coordinating with the delivery team and following up on delays or orders that have been rescheduled.
• Working with warehouse staff to compare deliveries with purchase orders.
• Maintain updated records of purchased products, delivery information’s, and invoices.
• Implement efficient storage solutions that optimize the use of warehouse space, ensuring that goods are stored in a manner that facilitates easy retrieval and maximizes
space utilization.
• Review operations schedules and production requirements to ensure timely order fulfillment.