Vishnu Sasidharan, Sr. Sales & Procurement Engineer

Vishnu Sasidharan

Sr. Sales & Procurement Engineer

CANTER FLUID POWER

Location
United Arab Emirates - Abu Dhabi
Education
Master's degree, Business Administration
Experience
6 years, 8 Months

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Work Experience

Total years of experience :6 years, 8 Months

Sr. Sales & Procurement Engineer at CANTER FLUID POWER
  • United Arab Emirates - Abu Dhabi
  • October 2022 to February 2024

• Evaluated suppliers, negotiated contracts and agreements ensuring favorable terms and conditions, established long-term partnerships to ensure a reliable and cost-effective supply chain.

• Maintained accurate records of sales and procurement activities, including contracts, purchase orders, and client agreements.

• Collaborated with clients to determine the best-suited products or services for their requirements, especially in situations where information was lacking.

• Mentored and trained a junior procurement team and monitored the procurement process from sourcing to delivery, ensuring timely acquisition of materials and services.

• Collaborated with internal teams to align sales and procurement strategies to maximize efficiency, monitoring the sales team's activities to identify and assess sales opportunities to position our products and services to align with customer needs.

• Pitched and presented product information and configuration to customers. Offered technical assistance to clients, addressing concerns and guaranteeing their contentment.

• Identified new business opportunities and fostered relationships with potential clients including major drilling companies and EPC contractors, resulting in expansion of client portfolio and nurturing a strong relationship with them to drive sales growth.

Sales & Procurement Engineer at Adghal Oilfield Supplies
  • United Arab Emirates - Dubai
  • July 2017 to September 2022

• Sourced locally and internationally Oilfield & Non-Oilfield products that meet the technical specifications, quality standards, and cost expectations of major drilling companies and EPC contractors based on the precise requirements outlined in purchase requisitions received.

• Generated Purchase Orders and closely coordinated with suppliers and the inventory/logistics team to ensure timely movement of goods and services both inward and outward. Oversaw the procurement process from requisition to delivery, ensuring adherence to company policies and procedures.

• Negotiated with suppliers on the price, delivery period and payment terms. Successfully reached agreements on pricing for recurring purchases over a defined time frame.

• Developed and presented customized technical solutions, along with analysing customers' buying and spending patterns to predict future trends. Additionally, contributed to the design process of tailor-made products.

• Experienced in handling major Oil & Gas accounts, including End users and EPC Contractors in the Middle East region.

• Performed service and calibration of HDI (Houston Digital Instruments) Pressure Gauges and Transducers after troubleshooting equipment faults.

• Worked with the team to organize, design, plan and promote the participation of the company in the ADIPEC Exhibition.

Education

Master's degree, Business Administration
  • at Deakin Business School
  • October 2024

Operations & Supply Chain

Higher diploma, Post Graduate Program (PGP) in Management
  • at Institute Of Management Technology
  • April 2022

Supply Chain Management

Bachelor's degree, Mechanical Engineering
  • at Visvesvaraya Technological University
  • September 2015

Specialties & Skills

Cost Optimization
Negotiation
Global Sourcing
Vendor Management
Procurement
Supply Chain Management

Languages

Hindi
Expert
Arabic
Beginner
Malayalam
Native Speaker
English
Expert

Training and Certifications

Certified International Procurement Manager (CIPM) (Certificate)
Date Attended:
April 2024
Valid Until:
March 2029
Certified International Procurement Professional (CIPP) (Certificate)
Date Attended:
April 2024
Valid Until:
March 2029
Lean Six Sigma Yellow Belt (Certificate)
Date Attended:
June 2020