Procurement /supply chain Manager

Kaiser YakubSuratwala

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MANAGERIAL PROFILE

PROCUREMENT / LOGISTICS / SUPPLY CHAIN MANAGEMENT

Professional Brief

•A highly experienced Procurement &Logistics Management Specialist with a successful career spanning 22 years managing Procurement, Vendor Management, Inventory Control and Logistics Management functions for reputed companies in the Engineering Industry was

• associated with BERG INDUSTRIES LLC AND PREVIOSULY WITH ASSENT, United Arab Emirates as Dept Procurement Manager

•A strategic planner with expertise in implementing cost saving measures to achieve reduction in terms of raw material, procurement costs, and logistics cost.

•Adept at developing & streamlining systems for effective inventory control to ensure ready availability of materials in order to meet the production targets. Proficient in the implementation of ERP systems like SAP for Material Management.

•Possessing sound knowledge of standard policies and procedures for Procurement & Contract Management and aware of the changing market conditions with regard to availability, cost of resources as well as movement and trends in the pricing of materials equipment and services.

•Skilled negotiator with an ability to combine broad-based technical knowledge and strategic planning skills to optimize results.

•A highly motivated team leader with demonstrable communication, interpersonal, problem solving and analytical skills.

Core Competencies

Material Sourcing and Procurement

Vendor Development and Management

Contract Negotiation

Inventory Management

Risk Assessment & Change Management

Budgetary Controls

Logistics Management

Supply Chain Management

Cross Functional Coordination

Team Leadership

Computer Skills

MS Windows ~ MS Office ~ ERP ~ Navision System ~ Micro station ~ AutoCAD ~ Internet and Email applications

Career Summary

PROCUREMENT MANAGER

KWIK STEEL STRUCTURE FZCO, DUBAI, UNITED ARAB EMIRATES, FEB 2008 ONWARDS

It is a high capacity structural steel fabrication company that is known for delivering high quality projects in the international engineering and construction sectors. Their automated and well laid out fabrication facility in Jebal Ali allows them to execute most challenging projects time and again across the world

Significant Contributions

•Streamlined all procurement and logistics functions, identified areas of improvement and implemented Lean Management principles for process improvement which resulted in significant savings in consumption of gases and consumables

•Devised work procedures to ensure compliance to HSE rules and regulations and maintain a safe working environment

•Handled all quality auditing functions as a Certified Internal Auditor for acquiring ISO Certification for the Company

•Entrusted with additional responsibilities of Quality Control Manager (1 year) and Production Manager (1 year)

PROCUREMENT & LOGISTICS MANAGER / PROJECT IN CHARGE /SITE ENGINEER / MECHANICAL ENGINEER

HEADLINE & EUROPA INDUSTRIES LLC, DUBAI, UNITED ARAB EMIRATES, MAY 1999 – FEB 2007

It is reputedScaffolds Manufacturing Company based in Dubai

Significant Contributions

•Handled all procurement and logistics management functions for all ongoing projects undertaken by the company.

•Devised procedures for inventory control, which resulted in timely availability of material and reduction in surplus, which reduced inventory costs

•As Project In Charge, coordinated all activities on site and monitored progress to ensure timely completion and adherence to project parameters

Earlier Assignments

Piping Engineer

Technimont ICB Ltd., Baroda, India, Dec 1995-Apr 1997

Graduate Engineer Trainee (Mechanical)

Essar Power, Hazira, Surat, India, May 1995-Dec 1995

Management Engineer (Trainee)

ABB Ltd., Maneja, Baroda, India, Oct 1995

Education

•Bachelor in Mechanical Engineering, M. S. University, Baroda, India, 1995

•Diploma in Mechanical Engineering, M. S. University, Baroda, India, 1992

Certifications / Trainings

•Certified Internal Auditor

•Certificate of successful completion of Supply Chain Management Program

•Certificate of Attendance to the Weld Seminar for Aluminium Weld

•Certificate of Attendance of Fire Proofing Seminar

•Attended a seminar on Corrosive Protection Technology

Personal Details

•Date of Birth: 30 Jan 1971

•Nationality: Indian

•Visa Status: Residence Visa

•Driving License:UAE Light Vehicle & Motorcycle

•Languages Known: English, Hindi, Gujarati & Punjabi

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