Project Manager
Resume:
Samar Basu
P.O. Box ***** Brentwood RPO Tel:
Calgary, Alberta T2L 1Y4 Email:
*******@***.***
Objective:
Seeking a new challenge in a technically rewarding environment of your
procurement and subcontracts department to use my knowledge and skill.
Profile:
A well rounded experienced professional with over 20 years of industrial
experience having exposure in various areas as process, project and
emphasis in procurement and subcontracts, with a demonstrated track record
of outstanding target achievements. Worked with multinational and national
companies that dealt with hydrocarbon, lubricants, renewable energy,
chemicals, customs brokerage and EPC
Education:
. B.Sc. Engineering (Chemical), University of London, U.K.
. Bachelor of Law, University of Calcutta, India
. Bachelor of Education, University of Windsor, Canada
. Additional study on quality & procurement, Basic knowledge of
General Insurance.
. Completed course and eligible to become a certified Expeditor
Areas of expertise:
> Project Buyer associated with multi billion dollar international
projects
> Expert in negotiation, developing strategies, sourcing, bid
evaluation, expediting, contract administration,
> Extensive experience in different phases of material management,
purchasing, inspection, logistics, expediting, inventory management
and sub-contracting
> Experienced in various aspects of procurement of supplies, MRO items,
vendor negotiation, building and maintaining of strong vendor
relationships
> Collaborated and negotiated with various national and multinational
vendors and clients.
> Effective member of a procurement fast track project team that dealt
with a project valued over 1 billion dollars
> Successfully managed packages worth approximately 10 million dollars
> Sourced, negotiated and released P.O. including RFQ management
> Expedited order supplies and material tracing
> Formulated new contracts in logistics
> Reviewed material non conformity reports and settlement without any
material shortage or stoppage in production
> Developed and maintained communication with quality control
department to maintain quality of supplies from vendors
> Performed all steps in procurement and subcontract process with
extreme accuracy
> Examined the order and took the necessary steps to address any
potential issue
> Worked as an important and effective link person in order to fulfil
the overall activities needed.
Work History:
Buyer, WorleyParsons, Calgary, Alberta
2012
Procurement Specialist, Hatch Ltd, Saskatoon, Saskatchewan
2011
Canpotex project on Rail Car Maintenance Facility
Involved in procuring technical items associated with the
project
Procurement Specialist (Purchasing Agent), Hatch Ltd., Calgary,
Alberta 2010
Responsible for development of equipment procurement
requisitioning for fast track pilot plant project detailed
engineering and construction. Equipment included; barge, pumps,
tanks, piping, electrical, instrumentation and controls.
Duties included negotiation for purchase,
coordination/expediting with vendors for equipment deliveries to
site to meet intended construction window.
Procurement Consultant, Calgary, AB
2009
Associated with professionals on different research work and attending
professional seminars
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Project Buyer/Expeditor, SNC-LAVALIN Inc., Calgary, AB
2005- 2008
Chemicals and Petroleum Business Unit
Dealt with Bidders/Vendors, Engineers, Project engineers, Estimators,
Schedulers, Project control personals, senior procurement personnel,
Legal counsel, subcontracts and Client in order to complete the
Electrical, Mechanical and Instrumentation and piping packages for the
fast track procurement projects.
a) Involved in packages worth less than million
dollars to couple of million dollars
b) Dealt with National to International vendors
c) Associated in finalising the terms and conditions
d) Effectively communicated with Vendors, Engineers, and
Client in order to resolve issues
e) Completed full cycle procurement process
Project involved:
. Saudi Armco- Shaybah Central Processing Facilities, Project
cost about 800 Million USD
. Detailed Engineering for WIPS, Project cost about 650 Million
USD
. Khurais FEED stage (To produce 1.2 MMBPD of oil ), Project
cost around 4 Billion USD
Buyer/Office Manager, SNM Enterprise (Vichem Manufacturing), Windsor, ON
1999-2003
Responsible for the following aspects of management function of a
chemical company
Purchasing, subcontracting, Logistic, Expediting, Inspection, Material
Tracing, Working with MSDS,
Client Service, Resolving technical problems relating to products,
Accounts Receivable, Accounts Payable
a) Looked after buying of Chemicals and Lubricants
b) Actively participated in settling the rate contract with the
vendors
c) Managed overall office function
Brokerage Assistant, Customs Brokerage, (Part time), Windsor, ON
1999 - 2000
Responsible for preparation of documents for customs and effective
collaboration with customs officials to resolve concerns
Purchasing Consultant, S. B Consultants /Turner Tools, India
Associated in different areas of purchasing and subcontracting,
including developing purchasing and subcontracting procedures and
carrying out risk analysis. Worked with different projects including
projects on renewable energy
Account Manager, Tide Water Oil Company LTD, WB, India
In charge of process, production, laboratory, inspection and quality
function of a Lube Oil Plant.(Second senior person in the factory
after Works Manager) Products Formulation, Product pricing. Active
team member for expansion project team which dealt with expansion and
modernization of lube plant and laboratory facilities from concept to
commission. Assisted with the procurement of lab equipment from
multinational companies
Account Manager, Andrew Yule & Company LTD (Belting division and Adm.
Division), WB, India
(Andrew Yule a multi product & various division company, is in
the market over 147 years)
Responsible for selling conveyor 'belting, V-belts and other rubber
product in and different parts of India and also responsible for
purchasing of transmission accessories, selling and subcontracting.
Product Costing, Resolved after sales Technical Problems. Responsible
for purchasing of vehicles and their spare parts, Subcontracting,
Fleet Management and maintenance
Superintendent, Andrew Yule & Company LTD (Belting division-Factory), WB,
India
In charge of the factory operation of a shift and supervising process,
production, quality, inspection department and administrative head of
factory beyond normal office hours.
Skills:
Management Skills
. Effectively managed and supervised the work of 25-80 employees
. Delegated work assignments accordingly
. Trained new employees on policy and procedures
. Implemented new policies and made modifications accordingly
. Negotiated various terms and conditions of contracts
. Conducted bid clarification meeting to diplomatically resolve bid
concerns
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Interpersonal/Communication Skills
Skilled in diplomatically negotiating with national and
international vendors/clients ensuring project progress
Works well with and easily adapts to multi-aged culturally diverse
individuals
Positive attitude and effective conflict resolution skills
Effectively completes tasks in a high quality and timely manner
Works well under pressure and other constraints
Able to re-organise systems as the situation demands
Membership (Present and Past):
. Member Expediting Management Association Inc.
. Life member of Solar Energy Society of India
. Member The Institute of Internal Auditors
. Member AIPMAC of Canada
. Student member Institute of Chartered Accountants, India
. Member Canadian Heavy Oil association
. Graduate Member Institute of Refrigeration, U.K
. Insurance Surveyor of Govt. of India
Citizenship: Canadian
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