JAY ANAND

MCIPS-UK, B.COM, MBA, D.M.E.

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Making procurement/supply chain responsive to business excellence and commercial interests of the Enterprise

Senior Profile – Project/Non-Project/Strategic/Corporate Procurement / Supply chain / logistics / Operations

Over 20 plus years’ experience in procurement, supply chain, logistics & operations management in U.A.E. in projects and operations environment across diverse industry verticals. Cost, quality and deadline oriented professional, out-of-the-box thinker with creative mindset with proven ability to work with multiple stakeholders under conflicting priorities & stringent deadlines, and deliver results in consistent with stated objectives. Strong commercial awareness, procurement processing, contract management - Processing of managing, executing and analyzing the management of contract efficiently, understanding of material/service management techniques, and working experience in ERP platform and ISO mandated environment. Capable of exceeding cost saving targets, securing commercial interests of the business by leveraging opportunities and managing risk factors, while ensuring protection from legal and financial threats, and holistically managing stakeholders’’ interests.

Areas of Expertise

Global Strategic Sourcing

Supplier Analysis & Bench-marking

Procurement Processing & Compliance. (RFQ, RFP, RFI)

Forecasting & Budgeting

Purchase Life Cycle Mgmt

Supplier / Contractors Pre- qualification, Development and Relationship Mgmt.

Commercial Negotiations

Cost Reduction, Controls & Significant Saving.

Vendor/Contractor Evaluation & Performance Mgmt.

Monitoring & MIS Reporting

Logistics & Transportation

Global Supply chain

Q&HSE Compliance Mgmt

Business Continuity Planning

Team building and Leadership

Tender Processing(ITT/bid/PQQ)

Contract Management and Negotiation.

(Analyze scope of supply and contract agreements)

Behaviour study Plan

Cross-Function Team Processing

VAT management

Budget Planning/Control

Inbound & Outbound Mgmt.

Production Process

Purchasing Activity & processing.

LTSA Management (for IT,FM & other Professional services)

Direct & Indirect Procurement

Procurement Process Automation(ERP)

Project Procurement

EPCI/MEP Projects

Risk Management

Stores & Inventory Mgmt

Polices & Procedure, its compliance

Quality control surveillance

Category Procurement & Management

Stakeholder Relationship

KPIs for vendors and procurement process

Manage the performance process of the team

Manage, control and analyze the inventory, ensuring current and future demands

Crises Management

Asset Management

Facility Management

Demand Planning

SIOP/S&OP knowledge

Executive Synopsis

Extensively experienced in sourcing and procurement of raw materials, engineering materials, equipment/machineries, and services

Participate in project/Plant meetings as core team member to exert a shaping influence at an early stage and to optimize internal work-flows and processes.

Efficient in delivering and navigating procurement strategies in alignment with company procurement policy, strategic business objectives, budgetary constraints, emerging opportunities, and vendor capabilities. Establish proper sourcing processes and control all Procurement resources and activities in the project and informing all involved in Procurement to deliver optimum impact of cost-cutting potential (Procurement plan, target-costing) and other Procurement targets and to meet requirements relating to deadlines and quality. Apply Procurement regulations as per Compliance and organization standards

Strong managerial aptitude and business insight to structure business compliant supply chain organization and operations, successfully translating business plan and strategies to efficient business delivery within internal & external customers

Commercially competent to plan finances, forecast budgets, negotiate deals, meet financial objectives by risk & cost mitigation

Proactive in finalizing requirements with internal customers, analyzing price trends in the market, preparing & securing budget allocations, and identifying, evaluating and selecting potential vendors/contractors/service providers in local and global markets

Hands on experience in directing and controlling purchase department functions including consolidation of purchase requests, securing budgets, preparing and floating RFP/RFQs, evaluation of negotiation of bids, preparing recommendations for approval, issuing PO, finalizing contract agreements, contracts admin, expediting completeness of deliveries, processing payments, etc .Analyze customer inquiries during bid preparation / opportunity management phases and exactly understand the customer's functional needs in order to include (supplier) innovations that improve Company’s cost position and/or the customer's benefit. Support project calculation with reliable material cost data. Carry out risk analyses and introduce negotiation recommendations together with Commodity/Service Management to prepare for negotiations with suppliers (back-to-back where appropriate) and to initiate appropriate measures.

Clarify internal indicators for project / PT controlling and compiling all relevant information to submit qualified reports (e.g. for the project team, Procurement management team

Risk, opportunity and knowledge management: Identify particular Procurement risks, opportunities and market forces during the project together with the Commodity Management to avoid potential damage / exploit potential opportunities through tailored risk and claim management (e.g. contractual framework). Forward also systematically all relevant Procurement related project information (e.g. updated contractual conditions, Supplier Management data) to keep all project participants up to date

Experienced in preparing/updating/maintaining category wise vendor lists, and continually evaluating their performances against KPIs in terms of cost, quality, service level and adherence to delivery schedule or service level

Ensure an in - time, correct and complete execution of given standards, tasks, quality controls and targets by the Management.

Change agent and strong passion for establishing functional excellence in business processes and operations, through innovative plans & solutions, problem solving, and management of performances across operations

Responsible / accountable to follow occupational health, safety, security, environment and quality as stipulated in respective Standards.

Decisive and influencing leader and top notch performer with strong liaison, networking, communication, interpersonal and problem solving skills; engage management on resolution of operational constraints, create harmonious cross-functional interface, and develop team to meet challenges

Experience Summary

Purchasing Manager - Unique Solutions - Dubai March 2019 – Present

Overall Management and responsible of the Purchasing Department.

Head – Procurement An Energy/ Power Company, Abu Dhabi Apr 2010 – Feb 2019

The Plant is a Combined Cycle Power Plant having Siemens 3 GTs and 2STs and a Desalination Unit in, Abu Dhabi, owned by Department of Energy (earlier ADWEA) with a capacity of 725MW power with 120 employees.

Responsible for a procurement spend of Euro 100 million comprising goods & services for the Power & Desalination Plant Cand managing the department with 8 personals.

Job Profile

Conduct as-is assessments of business capabilities covering people, processes and technology

Support the evaluation & management of risks related to sourcing & procurement

Processing of managing, executing and analyzing the management of contract efficiently.

Develop procurement SOP, target operating models and organization structures

Drive business process improvement by establishing KPIs, scorecards and reports

Perform spend analysis, identify cost reduction opportunities and implement action plans

Develop & implement sourcing strategy aligned to internal customers cost, quality, delivery and quantity requirements

Deliver supplier relationship strategies including supplier segmentation, performance metrics and supplier development

Establish purchasing policy and process, departmental work flow, objectives and performance of procurement division

Develop and implement procurement strategy in consistent with project/operations schedules and lead time, within the framework of company policies and standards, and dynamically review/update strategies to maintain efficacy of procurement function

Direct and coordinate day to day activities of the Division, and ensure compliance with QMS and agreed KPIs

Manage domestic and overseas purchasing activities, including logistics services in terms of customs, shipping, clearance and freight forwarding for on time delivery at destination

Negotiate and finalize LPOs and contracts with key suppliers/contractors for favorable commercial and delivery/SLA terms

Ensure supplies/services quality and cost standards are in the best commercial & operational interests of the company

Identify cost reduction opportunities, prepare and implement related strategies, and drive efforts to realize savings

Critically analyze major purchases at all the stages to ensure best performance in cost, quality, delivery and other terms

Work with project and operations team to plan materials and finalize quantities against the backdrop of available inventory

Monitor order & contracts for compliance & performance; and recommend cancellations on compliance/performance issues

Prepare/review planning and forecasting activities to establish integrity in demand, supply and inventory status

Review payment certificates and ensure status of order execution and compliance with agreed the terms and conditions

LTSA with world brands like SIEMENS, LG, ALSTOM, ABB, E&H, SCHNEIDER, WIKA, SNRI, MEGER BWA, BASF, Bilfinger, Doosan, SOLUTION HYGYNE etc.

Key Highlights

Delivered significant savings in many high value orders, and consistently kept spend within budget

Developed alternate source leading to a cost saving of approx 25% as against OEM cost

Ensured the uninterrupted availability of critical chemicals for the plant as key member of BCM (Business Continuity Management)

Efficiently released emergency consignments from customs for timely turnaround plants during outage

For the first time introduced the method of Rope Access contractor of the big potable water tank in the UAE and reduced the total cost considerably from the regular conventional type (the cost is reduced by 250%)

Previous Experience

Deputy Manager - Purchasing & Administration Jengan Est. – Dubai, UAE Oct 1997 – Mar 2010

The establishment is an Industrial, Trading & manufacturing company specialization in design and manufacturing of generator sets with Perkins, Doosan, Mitsubishi engines, packing pumps and selling industrial grade machinery in engineering, agriculture and power sectors with a revenue of about AED;200 million with the employee strength of 90 plus. Having HO in Dubai the Est is having branches in the other Emirates, Oman & Iran.

Led materials procurement for internal production and supply to projects under the portfolio of the company

Coordinated bidding for tenders floated by government departments

Liaised and coordinated with Government departments (like Dubai customs, MOFI, MOE, etc) for the licenses, customs clearance, customs exception formalities, etc.

Saved USD 15,000 pa by arranging rate contract with world known shipping company for regular shipment from Far East

Delivered 15% saving on LV switchgear components in big projects by effectively negotiating with suppliers

Recognized with Best Staff Member Award in 2005

Acquired industrial license from Ministry of Finance & Industry, UAE

Secured exemption of customs duty for many products resulting in reduction of input cost

Achieved breakthrough results in development cost of a particular part/item through value engineering and involvement of an overseas supplier. The cost reduced by almost 20%

Early Career

Purchasing Officer / Purchaser Danway UAE – Dubai, UAE Apr 1994 – Sept 1997

Purchasing Officer Dynamic Computer Est. – Sharjah, UAE Dec. 1988 – Mar 1994

Assistant – Purchase (Imports) Automobile Products of India Ltd. – Mumbai, India Jun 1983 – Jul 1988

Credentials

Education

Graduate in Purchasing & Supply from Chartered Institute of Purchasing & Supply (CIPS), UK, 2001

MBA (Marketing) from Mumbai University, Mumbai, India, 1995

B.Com. from Madurai Kamaraj University, 1983

Diploma in Mechanical Engineering from Macro College of Engineering, India, 1989

Professional Development

Diploma in Production & Material Management from Delhi Institute of Management & Services, India, 2001

Diploma in Export & Import Management from Delhi Institute of Management & Services, India, 2001

Diploma in TQM & ISO 9002 from Indian Institute of Management Studies, India, 2000

Internal Auditor - ISO 9001: 2000 by BVQI, Dubai, United Arab Emirates

Diploma in International Business Management from Indian Institute of Management Studies, India, 2000

Training Certification in Supervisory Management by Spearhead Training Dubai 2010

Training Certification in Behaviour Safety Leadership Workshop by Gauged Solutions (UK) 2016

Training Certification in IMS Internal Auditor Training (ISO 9001:2015, ISO 14001:2015 & OHSAS 18001:2015, 2017

Professional Affiliation

International Supply Management of United States of America (ISM)

Chartered Institute of Purchasing & Supply of United Kingdom (CIPS)

Computer Literacy: MS Office, ORION, MAXIMO, intermediate SAP

Personal Particulars

Languages: English, Tamil, Hindi, Arabic (basic spoken) Nationality: Indian

Location Preference: UAE Visa Status: Residence visa (UAE)

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