Profile Summary Global Sourcing, Strategic Planning, Procurement, Operations & Supply Chain Management leader who overcomes profit and growth challenges offering over 20 years of experience in USA, China, India and Middle East Industries. (Last 11 years in United Arab Emirates) Expertise in, Project procurement & Operations, Engineering equipment’s, Electrical, Electronics and Appliances manufacturing industries. Facilitated tender analysis, contract negotiations securing best quality, price, delivery and commercial terms from suppliers. International exposure of formulating & implementing Global Sourcing, Procurement and Supply Chain strategies from China, Taiwan, Korea, USA, Europe, India & Middle East based vendors. Steered the localization of product and vendor development activities which helped in saving the cost and improving the overall sourcing pattern in the system. ERP Implementation to improve work efficiency and MIS reporting formats.
Manager Procurement. Overseen Global Sourcing, Vendor Development, Operations & Supply chain Management. Products –Construction & Fit out items. Industrial Engineering products, Material handling and Storage equipment’s, Processing equipment’s. Electronics Security (CCTV), LED lighting and video technology based products. Project Procurement – Contributed in development of more than 35 projects in GCC. Forecasting & spearheading procurement of upcoming Hyper & Super market projects by monitoring budget and time line. Construction & Fit out – Performed negotiations with the sub-contractors for Construction and fit out work securing best quality, price and delivery terms from suppliers. Flooring –Vendor Selection, Procurement and installation of tiling as per new concepts. Refrigeration & Cold Rooms –Procured and developed cost effective suppliers for Refrigeration, Cold rooms. Shelving, Racking, Machinery and Capital Equipment’s –Performed tendering and contract negotiations for assets, machineries and capital equipment’s. Lighting & Signage’s – Introduced innovative concept in General lighting, Decorative lighting and showcased Energy saving through LED technology. Electronic Security Systems – Achieved significant cost saving in CCTV, Acc. control, Int. alarm, EAS & Secured Open Devices (SOD). Wooden Assets & Furniture – Developed new concepts in store sales areas, offices, Training centres, Refreshment Ares to enhance customer, Staff experience & satisfaction. Innovation – Developed and implemented innovative ideas and concepts using Audio, Video and Atomization technology to attract Customers and improve work efficiency and quality. Coordination & Technical support – Liaising with local & overseas maintenance teams on quality issues. Key Recent projects in GCC – Carrefour -Burjuman center, AL Ghurair center, Measim City center, Wafi Mall, Springs Village, Nizwa - Oman and Mall of Qatar etc. Remodeling -Deira City Center, Mall of Emirates, IBN Battuta, Dragon Mart, Yas Mall.
Senior. Manager Procurement. Budget/cash flow planning/ Ordering- Based on yearly / quarterly sales plans, forecasting & development of procurement plans and ordering in line with a Strategic business plan. Product Development – Worked closely with design, sales, quality team and coordinated with the manufacturers, suppliers on development of suitable products and packaging to attract customer attention. Global Sourcing and Procurement – Sourcing and procurement of right quality products, at right price considering customer expectation, landed cost calculations and in required time line considering stock levels, Shelf life and sales movement from reliable suppliers. Led Product sourcing and vendor development teams while participating in various projects & government tenders. Led Procurement and supply chain activities with Suppliers from Middle East, China, Taiwan, Korea, USA and India Inventory Management –Monitoring high/low inventory alerts and reshuffled inventories within the branches based on Movement and events. Coordinated with local & overseas teams for sale, inventory planning and inbound & outbound logistic movements. Ensured timely distribution of goods across stores, branches within various countries. Sales Support – Formulated attractive pricing proposals balancing profit margins, considering customer requirements and landed cost in various countries.
