SAJIL SATHIAN C
Dubai, U.A.E.
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JOB OBJECTIVE
Scaling new heights of success with hard work & dedication and leaving a mark of excellence on each step; aiming for Sr. Purchase Officer / Purchase Head level assignments in Procurement Operations with a leading organization of repute in Construction sector, preferably in UAE / Gulf Countries AREAS OF EXPERTISE
Purchase Operations
Vendor Development
(Approval & Monitoring)
Taking Quotations
Order Processing
Material Management
Sourcing
Documentation
Techno-Commercial
Operations
Project Management
Liaison & Coordination
Site Management
PROFILE SUMMARY
A competent professional with over 17 years of rich, qualitative and versatile experience in Purchase Operations
Skilled in managing purchase functions including obtaining competitive quotations, preparing purchase orders, negotiating with suppliers, frame work, processing bills and maintaining all records
Holds the merit of working with renowned organizations like Elsewedy Electric L.L.C, Arabtec Construction L.L.C, Kele Contracting L.L.C., National Projects
& Construction L.L.C (Trojan Holdings) in UAE
Adept in managing techno-commercial operations involving techno-commercial studies (technical & commercial aspects) cost benefit analysis, quality improvement as per corporate terms
Demonstrated excellence in devising & implementing various innovative purchase processes / procedures; creating vision for objective and translating ideas into clear & actionable business requirements & recommendations
Well versed with the concepts of Procurement ERP Software
Out-of-box thinker with proven track record of establishing processes, streamlining workflow and creating work environment to enhance productivity
An innovative, loyal & result-orientated professional with strong planning, communication, interpersonal & negotiation skills
CORE COMPETENCIES
Purchase Operations:
Ensuring that key procurement plans are aligned with all contractual & statutory requirements, holding techno- commercial discussion with suppliers, finalising the order of products and overseeing commercial operations as per Annual Maintenance Contract
Benchmarking the organizational costs as per industrial trends and other group company price level; implementing value engineering to reduce the cost of existing products & processes
Ensuring purchase schedules / work orders, developing comparative statements and analysing quotations against the pre-set procurement plan for timely procurement of raw materials to ensure smooth operations Vendor Management:
Monitoring the performance of suppliers as per percentage for rejection, quality improvement rate, timely delivery & credit terms through strategic sourcing, localization and vendor managed inventories
Establishing long-term partnerships with local suppliers; acquiring techno-commercial offers and monitoring the quality of procured material through regular meetings / interactions with vendors Site Management:
Verifying all documents, finalizing them as per purchase order terms & condition and forwarding the bills to Finance Department along with site acknowledgment
Developing a sourcing framework (raw materials, components, spares, equipment & services) to analyse demands patterns, identifying short & long term requirements for price sensitive articles in each category and overseeing the execution of various projects
Undertaking capacity planning as per customer demand, order frequency & lead times to suppliers and identifying the expansion need to facilitate negotiation & sourcing strategy for the same Techno-Commercial Operations:
Ensuring the timely submission of bids as per customer’s requirements including Pre-Qualification Bid Documents
(detailing, drawings & qualification of product / project records) and tender notes
Evaluating commercial offers / proposals along with handling tender / contracts / billing formalities & other related documentation; answering clarification & change requests during bid evaluation phase of the project
Holding techno-commercial discussions and finalising contracts; preparing project lists, documents, ordering, inspection, expediting & tracking, specifications & bills of quantity and ensuring timely release of payments ORGANISATIONAL EXPERIENCE
Since Dec’21 Elsewedy Electric L.L.C., Dubai as Procurement Officer Role:
Proper Screening of requisition given by user department before proceeding with procurement activities.
To conduct the preliminary negotiations with suppliers, to locate sources of supply, to obtain price quotations through formal and informal procedures, to select vendors and to place orders.
To follow-up on purchase orders, to ensure that the vendor fulfils the purchase agreement or delivery and in good conditions.
Procurement all kinds of materials (Electrical, Civil, IT & Office supplies)
Purchase related to all responsibilities – Price Negotiation with vendor, PO releasing, material delivery & Payment etc.
Preparing PO for the Sub Contracts finalized from Project Team and reviewed by Procurement Manager. Dec’16-Jun’20 Arabtec Construction L.L.C., Dubai as Senior Procurement Officer Role:
Generates the required material logs to meet the procurement plan approved by Procurement Manager.
Responsible for providing the material submittal & samples to project site for client / consultant approval.
Responsible to arrange the material submittal and prequalification of vendors for consultant approval.
Introduces new vendors from the market who shall offer good prices, best quality and payment terms.
Sends Request for Quotation (RFQ) for the Temporary materials for site requirement and Permanent material to meet Projects schedule received from planning.
Prepare comparison sheets for the permanent materials, which include price evaluation, delivery schedule within the budget to obtain approval from Procurement Manager.
Liaising with approved suppliers and ensuring that the best quality materials / services are supplied at competitive market price.
Ensure purchased items are complied with projects requirements and specification.
Coordinate closely with Project Management Team to obtain technical details for smooth flow of work.
Supports Construction team for timely delivery of materials, technical issues and payment issue (if any).
Respond to site and supplier inquiries about order status, changes or cancellations.
Attends Procurement Department internal monthly meeting and provide feedback on his respective project.
Verify and follow up with vendor the required document to Commercial Dept for the Payment Process.
Conducts market visit and trade shoes to increase the market network and awareness.
Evaluation of vendor performance from time-to-time according to the ISO procedure.
Monthly report of Purchase Orders with delivery status update from the system Highlights:
Executed the following projects:
o Public Realm in Concourses & Plaza's (Infra) - Client EXPO 2020 - AECOM - AED 315 Million o Construction of the show Village (9 Villas Mock-up) - Modon Properties - KEO International - 55M o 1017 Villas @ Yas Island – Client Al Dar Properties – JLA International – 2.1 Billion Nov’13-Nov’16 Kele Contracting L.L.C., Dubai as Senior Purchase Officer Role:
Review requisition order in order to verify accuracy and specifications.
Assigning the MR’s / PR to the Purchasing Officers as per project and material basis.
Supervise to prepare the Request For Quotation as per site requirement
Forwarding the Material Enquiry to the vendors along with the technical details and follow up for quotations
Liaising with approved suppliers and ensuring that the best quality materials / services are supplied at competitive market price
Supervise Purchase Order in the Corporate ERP system and forward to the successful vendor.
Close co-ordination between Project Management Team and vendors for smooth flow of work
Ability to study technical & Construction drawings and able to interpret to the conclusion
Collecting and submitting Material Submittal for Client/Consultant approval
Support relevant departments with vendor details or material specifications for the purpose of tenders etc.
Developing the weekly, monthly, quarterly procurement plan
Monitoring & evaluating the supplier performance and recommending for improvement accordingly
Working with Business Development Department for tender submission, providing the best available price for product
& services.
Specialized in Construction Scaffolding Cuplock System Highlights:
Executed the following projects:
o Q-Point Buildings at Liwan, Dubai Land, Phase 5 & 6, Client Mazaya Real Estate – AED 222 Million o Dragon Mart Hotel & Carpark, Client Dar Al Handasah - AED 140 Million o Beetroot Juice Factory, Client The Office of H.H The Crown Prince of Dubai – AED 14 Million o Belhasa Labour Camp, Client Belhasa – AED 7 Million o Nas Al Safari (Private Zoo) – Client RTA – 293 Million Jun’04-Oct’13 National Projects & Construction L.L.C. (Trojan Holding), Abu Dhabi as Senior Purchase Officer
Role:
Procurement activities right from placement of purchase order to delivery.
Involving in the Material Requirement Planning for the components.
Close co-ordination between Project Management Team and Store Department for smooth flow of work.
Coordinating with vendors for the pre-alert documents and other requirements.
Expertise in negotiating for material procurement at lowest cost within budget without compromising on quality.
Adroit in identifying and developing new vendors and achieving cost saving purchases within the set time.
An effective communicator with excellent team leadership skills & strong analytical, problem solving & organizational abilities and above all positive attitudes.
Coordinate with suppliers for samples / material submittals for material approval from the consultants
Send RFQ for quotation, Prepare comparison sheets for approval from Procurement Manger & Process Purchase Order
Maintaining the Payment details for all the vendors with credit periods.
Designed System in Excel for smooth flow of material, implemented & running successfully. Highlights:
Executed the following projects:
o Design & Build Contract for Residential Commercial and Recreational Development of Al Reem Island for Tamouh Investments - AED 735 million.
o Highland Resorts Villas. Construction & Completion of 147 Luxury Villas (5different types) including all infrastructure and associated Marine works, Client – Midmak Properties - AED 499 million o Road & Utilities Work for Najmat Abu Dhabi Development, Client – Reem Developers -AED 355 million o Sea Palace Development Project; Construction and Completion of Amenities and Facilities for H.H. Palace, Client Crown Prince Court – AED 350 million o Construction of Danet Mall, Client – Hydra Properties – AED 148 million o Infrastructure Works for Rawdhat Development, Client – Reem Developers – AED 198 Million. PREVIOUS EXPERIENCE IN INDIA
Jun’02-Feb’04 Airguard Systems, Mumbai-India as Store Supervisor Dec’00-May’02 Delta Electric Corporation, Mumbai-India as Trainee in Testing Dept. IT SKILLS
Conversant with Procurement ERP Construction Software Buildsmart, Oracle, ERP ePROMIS Solution, ERP Exact, Tally 7.2, MS Office (Excel, Word & Outlook) EDUCATION
Bachelor in Commerce from Annamalai University, India. PERSONAL DETAILS
Date of Birth: 12th January 1978
Languages Known: English, Hindi, Malayalam, Marathi, and Basic Arabic Passport Details: K9349612
Visa Status: Employment Visa
Marital Status: Married
Nationality: Indian