Samar Basu

P.O. Box ***** Brentwood RPO Tel:

403-***-****

Calgary, Alberta T2L 1Y4 Email:

abocbf@r.postjobfree.com

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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