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Valentine Borgis, ASSISTANT MANAGER PROJECTS PROCUREMENT and Supply chain

Valentine Borgis

ASSISTANT MANAGER PROJECTS PROCUREMENT and Supply chain·KUWAIT DANA LUBES CO.

Kuwait

Master's degree, MBA

Work experience

Total years of experience: 16 years, 8 months

ASSISTANT MANAGER PROJECTS PROCUREMENT and Supply chain

June 2022 - Present

KUWAIT DANA LUBES CO.

Al Ahmadi, Kuwait

June 2022 - Present

• Negotiated contracts for an $8M budget across 25+ suppliers, achieving $880K (11%) annual COGS
reduction through strategic sourcing.
• Led a team of 3 procurement specialists responsible for vendor relationship management, purchase
orders, compliance, and spend analysis.
• Reduced raw material costs by $1M (12%) via supplier consolidation, competitive tendering and
strategic sourcing initiatives.
• Mitigated urgent purchases from 8% to 3% through strategic sourcing, managing a 550 MT material
volume while containing expedited freight costs.
• Achieved zero quality claims through rigorous raw material testing protocols (base oils, additives);
improved supplier scorecards by 35%.
• Delivered materials for 120+ projects without schedule delays; maintained 98% on-time delivery
performance.
• Secured favorable terms with 20+ global suppliers for diverse materials, including lubricating base oils,
additives, drums and pails, achieving a 10% cost reduction on lubricating base oils, additives annually,
ensuring compliance with HSSE and contract standards
• Led procurement strategy optimisation for lubricants/grease industry; pioneered supplier consolidation
reducing vendor base from 15 to 8 while improving service levels.
• Acted as Fleet & Manpower Coordinator during staff leave periods, overseeing daily deployment of
company vehicles, drivers, operators, and site transportation requirements.
• Handled operational deployment of 12 vehicles and 8 drivers, maintaining fleet utilization above 88%
while supporting business continuity.
• Improved fleet operating efficiency through preventive maintenance planning, optimized vehicle
scheduling, and timely replacement of tires and batteries.
• Coordinated vehicle maintenance and repair activities, reducing downtime and supporting on-time
operational requirements.
• Controlled driver overtime and manpower allocation to improve productivity and cost efficiency by 11%.
• Maintained compliance with HSSE requirements and fleet documentation standards.

Company industry:
Lubricants & Greases Blending

PROJECT & PROCUREMENT ENGINEER

January 2011 - January 2022

KIRBY BUILDING SYSTEMS-KUWAIT [ALGHANIM INDUSTRIES]

Al Ahmadi, Kuwait

January 2011 - January 2022

• Specialized in end-to-end procurement for pre-engineered steel buildings across Middle East, Africa,
and Asia; spearheaded $54M annual portfolio.
• Built and nurtured vendor network across 7+ countries for structural steel, welding consumables, paints,
and construction materials.
• Decreased urgent/expedited purchases from 9% to 1.5% (600 MT reduction) by implementing demand
forecasting and longer-term supplier agreements.
• Expertise in ASTM and AISC standards for steel structures (ASTM A572, A653, A792, A500); ensured
specification compliance across all projects.
• Full project lifecycle management: engineering → procurement → construction → commissioning →
handover (Camp Arifjan, Causeway Bridge, Meridian Factory, etc.).
• Executed and administered complex contracts, procurement packages, and supplier agreements;
conducted spend analysis and risk mitigation strategies.
• Led tendering activities: RFI, RFQ, RFT, RFP; created competitive bidding processes ensuring cost
optimisation and quality standards.
• Ensured procurement compliance with regulations, supplier performance monitoring, and contract
auditing; participated in internal/external audit processes.
• Mastered procurement of diverse materials: structural steel plates/sheets, hollow sections, welding
consumables, paints, MRO (CapEx/OpEx) items.
• Civil and structural experience in bridge works, prefabricated steel structures, earthworks, utilities,
drainage, pavements, piling, and mass concrete foundations.
Notable Projects:
• Camp Arifjan (US military base complex)
• Causeway Bridge (major infrastructure)
• Global Logistics
• Meridian Factory (manufacturing facility)

Company industry:
Industrial Production

Civil Project Engineer

July 2009 - December 2010

Maruti Steel Fabrication

Pune, India

July 2009 - December 2010

• Developed and implemented procurement strategies for formwork, falsework, and structural steel, enhancing project efficiency.
• Collaborated with engineering teams to ensure timely delivery of materials for tunnels, bridges, dams, and ports.
• Managed supplier relationships, negotiating contracts to optimize costs and quality of materials.
• Analyzed market trends to identify potential suppliers and improve procurement processes.
• Streamlined inventory management, reducing lead times and minimizing waste.
• Conducted risk assessments to ensure compliance with safety and quality standards in procurement.
• Leveraged strong communication skills to coordinate between project teams and suppliers, ensuring alignment on project goals.

Company industry:
Manufacturing
Job role:
Engineering

Education

University of Pune

July 2009

July 2009

Master's degree, MBA

India

:

Visvesvaraya Technological University

June 2007

June 2007

Bachelor's degree, Civil Engineering

India

GPA (percentage): 70%

GPA (percentage): 70%

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Skills

Procurement
Expert
Procurement
Expert
Import Compliance
Expert
Import Compliance
Expert
Negotiation
Expert
Negotiation
Expert
Microsoft Office
Expert
Microsoft Office
Expert
SAP
Expert
SAP
Expert
BENCHMARKING
Expert
BENCHMARKING
Expert
CREDIT
Expert
CREDIT
Expert
CUSTOMER RELATIONS
Expert
CUSTOMER RELATIONS
Expert
DELIVERY
Expert
DELIVERY
Expert
DOCUMENTATION
Expert
DOCUMENTATION
Expert
FINANCIAL
Expert
FINANCIAL
Expert
CONTRACT MANAGEMENT
Expert
CONTRACT MANAGEMENT
Expert
ENGINEERING
Expert
ENGINEERING
Expert
FINANCE
Intermediate
FINANCE
Intermediate
Import Compliance
Expert
Import Compliance
Expert
Negotiation
Expert
Negotiation
Expert
Purchasing
Expert
Purchasing
Expert
Microsoft Office
Expert
Microsoft Office
Expert
SAP
Expert
SAP
Expert
Procurement
Expert
Procurement
Expert
Materials
Expert
Materials
Expert
ASTM
Expert
ASTM
Expert
BUSINESS PROCESS IMPROVEMENT
Intermediate
BUSINESS PROCESS IMPROVEMENT
Intermediate
COMPOSITE MATERIALS
Intermediate
COMPOSITE MATERIALS
Intermediate
CONSOLIDATION
Intermediate
CONSOLIDATION
Intermediate
CONSTRUCTION
Intermediate
CONSTRUCTION
Intermediate
LOGISTICS
Intermediate
LOGISTICS
Intermediate
MASTER OF BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION MBA
Intermediate
MASTER OF BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION MBA
Intermediate
STRATEGIC SOURCING
Intermediate
STRATEGIC SOURCING
Intermediate
STRUCTURAL STEEL
Intermediate
STRUCTURAL STEEL
Intermediate
VENDOR MANAGEMENT
Intermediate
VENDOR MANAGEMENT
Intermediate
Supply Chain
Expert
Supply Chain
Expert
Management
Intermediate
Management
Intermediate
Supply Chain Management
Expert
Supply Chain Management
Expert
Administration
Expert
Administration
Expert

Social profiles

Personal Website
Personal Website

Languages

English

Native Speaker

Hindi

Expert

Marathi

Intermediate

Memberships

Kuwait Society of Engineers

Core Member

May 2018

Institute of Engineers India- Kuwait Chapter

Member

January 2011

Institute of Engineers Australia

Member

May 2022

Training and Certifications

Certifications
Fire & Emergency Evacuation Procedures Certification
Lean Six Sigma Certification
Fire & Emergency Evacuation Procedures Certification
Lean Six Sigma Certification
Primavera p6
Mar 2009
Foundation course on Staad pro
Mar 2008
Auto Cadd

Training
Lean sigma certification
Alghanim Industries
Aug 2012
Fire and emergency Evacuation procedure
Alghanim Industries
Dec 2020

Hobbies and interests

Hiking
Bikking
Reading
Traveling