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Tariq Shanavas, Project Procurement Lead

Tariq Shanavas

Project Procurement Lead·Tecnicas Reunidas

United Arab Emirates

Master's degree, Executive Masters in Business Administration,

Work experience

Total years of experience: 13 years, 2 months

Project Procurement Lead

February 2020 - August 2023

Tecnicas Reunidas

Sitrah, Bahrain

February 2020 - August 2023

• Ensured well-monitored supplier compliance and reduced supply disruptions.
• Established procurement controls and risk strategies to boost supply chain performance.
• Managed contract evaluation processes, securing favorable techno-commercial agreements
• Oversaw risk audits on budgeting, scheduling, and resources for timely, budget-compliant delivery.
• Identified process inefficiencies from audits and monitored the implementation of efficient improvements.
• Directed procurement and risk assessments for major projects, ensuring efficient execution and compliance.
Achievements
• Achieved a 95% on-time delivery rate by imposing strict supplier compliance, cutting supply disruptions by 20% through improved monitoring and audits.
• Developed procurement controls and risk strategies that reduced supply chain lead times by 15% and minimized errors by 10%, enhancing overall performance.
• Negotiated contracts to secure a 12% reduction in material costs, saving over $1M annually while maintaining high-quality standards.
• Conducted risk audits that decreased project delays by 25% and improved processes, reducing procurement cycle time by 20% for timely, budget-compliant delivery

Company industry:
Oil & Gas

Project Procurement Specialist

January 2016 - February 2020

Tecnicas Reunidas

Al Fahahil, Kuwait

January 2016 - February 2020

• Administered ERP system configurations (SPMAT) to enhance supply chain operations and process efficiency.
• Contributed to developing risk control systems and risk management in contract negotiation, procurement, and supplier performance.
• Oversaw project timelines, budgets, and resources, ensuring alignment with strategic objectives.
Achievements
• Recognized by Saudi Aramco for contributions to the Fadhli Gas Expansion turnaround, achieving 10% cost
savings and 100% on-time delivery through optimized procurement processes and project controls.
• Achieved a 15% risk reduction in audit discrepancy identification and recommendations.
• Achieved a 20% cost reduction in capital and spare parts purchase order negotiations and procurement.

Company industry:
Oil & Gas

Project Controller/Expeditor

May 2012 - January 2016

Tecnicas Reunidas

Khobar, Saudi Arabia

May 2012 - January 2016

• Supervised the expeditious approval process for invoices, ensuring prompt and accurate completion.
• Engaged suppliers in embedding risk management into project lifecycles, addressing scope, time, and costs.
• Oversaw transparent and timely communication of risk status and mitigation efforts between stakeholders.
Achievements
• Successfully expedited critical shipments, reducing average delivery time by 25% and minimizing production delays.
• Implemented a streamlined tracking system that improved on-time delivery rates by 15% and enhanced
visibility into shipment statuses.
• Negotiated with suppliers to expedite orders, resulting in a 10% cost reduction on urgent deliveries while
maintaining quality standards.
• Coordinated closely with vendors and internal teams to resolve supply chain bottlenecks, leading to a 20% decrease in late deliveries.
• Developed and enforced new procedures for handling urgent orders, which improved response times and reduced customer complaints by 30%.

Company industry:
Oil & Gas

Sales Executive

July 2010 - April 2012

Qbrex Oil Company

Khobar, Saudi Arabia

July 2010 - April 2012

• Successfully managed the lubricant sales for the eastern region and ensured that the sales target were met.
• Diligently analyzed customer requirements and created a successful marketing plan for the organization,

Company industry:
Petrochemicals & Refined Petroleum Products Manufacture
Job role:
Purchasing and Procurement

Education

Sikkim Manipal University

July 2015

July 2015

Master's degree, Executive Masters in Business Administration,

Bahrain

Birla Institute of Technology

July 2011

July 2011

Bachelor's degree, Bachelors in Business Administration,

Bahrain

Skills

Global Logistics
Expert
Global Logistics
Expert
ERP
Expert
ERP
Expert
SAP
Expert
SAP
Expert
CPP
Expert
CPP
Expert
REDUCTION (COMPLEXITY)
Expert
REDUCTION (COMPLEXITY)
Expert
SUPPLY CHAIN
Expert
SUPPLY CHAIN
Expert
COST REDUCTION
Expert
COST REDUCTION
Expert
MANAGEMENT
Expert
MANAGEMENT
Expert
PROCUREMENT
Expert
PROCUREMENT
Expert
RISK MANAGEMENT
Expert
RISK MANAGEMENT
Expert
CONTRACT NEGOTIATION
Expert
CONTRACT NEGOTIATION
Expert
BUDGETING
Expert
BUDGETING
Expert
BUYING
Expert
BUYING
Expert
BUYING/PROCUREMENT
Expert
BUYING/PROCUREMENT
Expert
ERP
Expert
ERP
Expert
EXPEDITOR
Expert
EXPEDITOR
Expert
REPORTING AND REPORT MANAGEMENT
Expert
REPORTING AND REPORT MANAGEMENT
Expert
Contracts Management
Expert
Contracts Management
Expert
Sourcing
Expert
Sourcing
Expert
Supply Chain Management
Expert
Supply Chain Management
Expert
Team Leader
Expert
Team Leader
Expert
Communication
Expert
Communication
Expert
ATTENTION TO DETAIL
Expert
ATTENTION TO DETAIL
Expert
REDUCTION (COMPLEXITY)
Expert
REDUCTION (COMPLEXITY)
Expert
SUPPLY CHAIN
Expert
SUPPLY CHAIN
Expert
COST REDUCTION
Expert
COST REDUCTION
Expert
MANAGEMENT
Expert
MANAGEMENT
Expert
PROCUREMENT
Expert
PROCUREMENT
Expert
RISK MANAGEMENT
Expert
RISK MANAGEMENT
Expert
CONTRACT NEGOTIATION
Expert
CONTRACT NEGOTIATION
Expert
BUDGETING
Expert
BUDGETING
Expert
REPORTING AND REPORT MANAGEMENT
Expert
REPORTING AND REPORT MANAGEMENT
Expert
ATTENTION TO DETAIL
Expert
ATTENTION TO DETAIL
Expert
Global Logistics
Expert
Global Logistics
Expert
SAP
Expert
SAP
Expert
CPP
Expert
CPP
Expert

Languages

Hindi
Expert
Malayalam
Native Speaker
English
Expert

Training and Certifications

Certifications
CPPM by American Purchasing Society
Apr 2016
CPP by American Purchasing Society
Apr 2016