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Nauneet Niven Prasad

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Portland Oregon, 97211

Personal Statement:

I am a highly motivated individual with a genuine passion for customer care and effective administration operations. I have completed my New Zealand Diploma in Leadership and Business Management Strands and Professional Diploma in Procurement and Supply from the University of the South Pacific. My detail-oriented and solution-focused approach helps me excel under pressure, both as a team player and a leader.

Education:

1. Professional Diploma in Procurement and Supply - University of the South Pacific, 2020. 2. New Zealand Diploma in Business (Leadership & Business Management Strands) - Kiwi Institute of Training & Education (KITE NZ), Auckland City Centre, 2016 – 2017. 3. Occupational Health and Safety Module 1&2 - University of the South Pacific, 2021. 4. Defensive Driving Certificate - Land Transport Authority, 2020. 5. Purchasing and Supplier Management - Fiji National University, 2016. 6. Fiji School Leaving Certificate - Vunimono High School, 2011. 7. Basic First Aider Certificate - St John's Ambulance, 2014. 8. Certificate in Computing - ST Louise Development Centre, 2008. Accomplishments:

• Senior School Prefect - Form 6, Vunimono High School.

• Interim School Prefect - Form 5, Vunimono High School.

• Leadership Award - Class 8, Korociriciri Indian School.

• Best Orator Award - Class 8, Korociriciri Indian School.

• Third Prize Award - Class 8, Korociriciri Indian School.

• Second Prize Award - Class 6, Korociriciri Indian School.

• Third Prize Award - Class 5, Korociriciri Indian School. Work Experience:

Asset and Procurement Officer - TAFE Queensland (RTO 0275) operating as the Australian Pacific Training Coalition, a project of the Australian Government (hereinafter referred to as

‘APTC’) - Regional Head Office, February 2023 – Present. Duties Include:

• Responsible for procurement and asset management in Fiji, Solomon Islands, Samoa, PNG, Timor Leste, Tonga and Vanuatu campuses.

• Developed and implemented procurement policies and compliance procedures.

• Manage assets for APTC which is worth AUD 35 Million.

• Provided operational support to campuses, collaborating with Country Directors for all country office and Regional Operations Director pproactively ensure alignment of procurement activities conducted at APTC country locations including support to facilitate and source international procurement as required.

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• Contribute and monitor major procurement including tendering processes, evaluation, contracting, payment conditions, performance evaluations and risk assessment. Establish terms and conditions for supply to APTC.

• Preparation, updating and monitoring of procurement plans - Monitor suppliers and ensure procurement for major value suppliers is in accordance with APTC policies and work instructions and aligns with the overriding principle of value for money. This includes assessment and evaluation of quality and performance measurement mechanisms where required.

• Prepare monthly, quarterly and annual procurement reports monitoring major procurement and progress in accordance with any annual procurement plans.

• Maintain APTC contracts and service agreement registers.

• Ensure consistency in approach for asset and equipment management including insurance coverage, custody, regular maintenance/servicing schedules and movements within asset registers across country locations.

• Development of procurement strategy.

• Manages procurement processes for APTC projects.

• Ensures implementation of sourcing strategy and procurement tools.

• Ensures organization of logistical services.

• Enhance cost saving initiatives with operations team. Procurement and Digital Change Officer - Deutsche Gesellschaft für Internationale Zusammenarbeit (GIZ) GmbH - GIZ Pacific, July 2022 - December 2022. Duties Included:

• Procured materials and equipment for GIZ and managed logistics and travel arrangements.

• Promoted digital transformation and provided IT support.

• Acted as a member of the Tender Board Committee for GIZ Pacific.

• Provide information related to accommodation reservations.

• Arranging accommodation for arriving visitor, short term and long-term experts including travel arrangement from airport to hotel.

• Evaluates prices and negotiate prices for GIZ.

• Organize and coordinate logistical aspects for meeting, workshops, seminars and other events.

• Cross checking invoices against PO raised before passing to finance team for payment.

• Promote digital transformation and provide competent support.

• First point of contact for digital topics, information management, IT security and data protection.

• Act as a substitute for Senior Procurement Coordinator.

• Member of Tender Board Committee for GIZ Pacific.

• General processing of RFQ, RFP, tender process and etc for GIZ. Procurement Office - University of the South Pacific, October 2019 - July 2022. Duties Included:

• Processing and purchase order management. (approx. $5M to $7M Month)

• Review purchase orders for completeness and accuracy.

• Review purchase requisitions in to purchase orders.

• Review and record incoming requisitions and travel forms into MIS online document tracking forms.

• facilitate PO cancellation and change order.

• Purchase order Dispatch, Reconciliation & record management. 3

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• Print Purchase orders once approved electronically, batch with supporting documents and submit to the manager for signing.

• Ensure time dispatch of signed POs to the vendors & initiating schools, departments.

• Dispatching of other PO copies.

• Ensure PO documentations and PO copies are maintained and filed.

• Submit advance payment requests to Accounts payable unit on timely basis.

• Vendor - Customer Relationship.

• Follow up to ensure proper delivery.

• Cross checking invoices against PO raised before passing to payables team for payment.

• Processing of travel tickets for domestic, regional and international travels in accordance with procurement rule.

• Acted as a logistics officer for a period of 2 years which included mail management for the University as a whole.

Procurement/Purchasing Officer - Industrial Marine Engineering Limited (Carpenters Fiji Limited - IMEL), September 2018 - October 2019.

Duties Included:

• Analytical thinking, organizational skills, time management, teamwork, and strong networking skills.

• Initiating overseas orders.

• Organizing payments to suppliers as per their payment term

• Negotiate mode of shipment from freight forwarders.

• Updating management on ETD & ETA for orders.

• Timely follow up with freight forwarders.

• Coordinating customs clearance and order cargo pickup upon arrival.

• Coordinated with internal and external customers to ensure proper product selection and supply chain. Negotiated with vendors for improved pricing and delivery.

• Forecasted product needs of sales, marketing and engineering.

• Prepared weekly reports for senior management

• Market research for new materials and development of new sources of supply.

• Follow up to ensure proper delivery.

• Inspection of material for quality and compliance with specification.

• Ensure suppliers adhere to brand or make and test specifications and that materials and equipment’s received meet specified quality standards and all stated performance criteria.

• Develop local suppliers by establishing and maintaining good relations with them.

• All projects purchases including tenders such as spare parts, tools and equipment.

• All capital equipment/items expenditure. (CAPEX)

• All services purchase for IMEL (internal) and Customers (external) Central Purchasing Officer - Vinod Patel Company Limited, March 2018 - September 2018 Duties Included:

• All services purchase for VPCL (internal) and Customers (external), Office equipment and stationery.

• Reviewing of Suggested Order Quantity (SOQ’s) on a fortnightly basics for assigned shops

(Nausori & Suva)

• Centrally forecasted Materials, Purchases through logistic sheet 4

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• Coordination with other activities within the materials department like transportation, receiving, storekeeping, inventory control, accounting, disposal of scrap and surplus etc.

• Make purchase commitments for materials/products, equipment and services at the lowest possible price, consistent with quality and delivery requirement.

• Ensure deliveries of purchase material/products are available to meet operational and maintenance requirements and services are performed as required and agree to by user, buyer and supplier.

• Develop local suppliers by establishing and maintaining good relations with them. Flyways International Company Limited (Auckland New Zealand) (2016 – 2017) – Part time employment while studying

Duties Included:

• Receiving of local and international freight at the warehouse.

• Assist in stock entry of goods.

• Organizing on dispatch of goods.

• Following up with customers for receipt of consignments as per their request.

• Assist in arranging special deliveries for clients.

• Checking log books for drivers to verify goods dispatched to the correct client. Purchasing Officer - Pleass Global Limited April 2016 - October 2016. Duties Included:

• Purchase requisitions in the compliance with purchasing procedures, scheduling shipment/deliveries and following up on orders.

• Physical checking of shipment/deliveries to ensure appropriate items are delivered.

• Establish effective and rigorous procurement policies and strategies.

• Analyze market trends and benchmark against best practices plus providing procurement analysis and cost data for planning, budgeting, and other functional duties. Carrying out periodic reporting.

• Meeting frequently with supplier to create a better relationship.

• Liaise with freight forwarders for the shipping details.

• Getting quotations from freight forwarders when required. Procurement Administration Officer / Sales Representative / Customer Service - Courts Fiji Limited, November 2012 - April 2016.

Duties Included:

• Getting a Performa Invoice / Quotations from the Procurement Coordinator.

• Raising Purchase requisitions.

• Raising Purchase Order (both local & overseas).

• Arranging payment as per agreement with supplier.

• Following up on deliveries with suppliers.

• Liaising with marketing department for the upcoming promotions and events.

• Identifying needs and potential suppliers, soliciting bids, reviewing bids and selecting suppliers, negotiating and awarding contracts, accepting delivery of products and inspecting the products, paying suppliers and maintaining supplier relationship.

• Setting up prices in system for all the branches for products which requires a lot of focus while entering data.

• Attending meeting to know the exact expectation of the senior managers. 5

Resume:Nauneet Niven Prasad_2023 E: ad2ap5@r.postjobfree.com Referees:

1. Mr. Binal Lal

Regional Finance Manager

TAFE Queensland (RTO 0275) operating as the Australia Pacific Training Coalition, a project of the Australian Government.

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Ph: +679-*******

2. Mr. Avishay Raj

Deputy Director Finance

University of the South Pacific

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Phone: +679-*******

3. Mr. Abdul Janif

Operations Supervisor - IMEL

Carpenters Fiji Limited trading as Industrial & Marine Engineering Pte Limited Mobile: +679-*******

4. Mr. Irshad Ali

Manager Supply Chain & Warehousing – Post Fiji Pte Limited Email: ad2ap5@r.postjobfree.com

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