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Vipin Krishnan (Can Join Immediately) ***********@*****.***
Career Snap Shot
Senior Procurement Officer with 18yrs. Experience (13yrs GCC, UAE & Qatar) in Local & International Procurement in Civil & MEP Construction / Facilities Projects. Possessing a track record of achievements and a proven ability to manage the vendor / supplier base to reduce lead time and cost where ever possible, whilst having an active and dynamic approach to work and getting things done efficiently. Well versed with Windows, MS Office & ERP applications (Oracle 12i). Most recently worked with M/s Bukhatir Education Advancement Management International, BEAM, (Bukhatir Group) & as a Senior Procurement Officer (Facilities), Sharjah, UAE.
Objective
Seeking assignments within a reputed organization as Manager/Officer in Procurement/Purchase/ Logistics, where I can utilize my experience and expertise to the benefit of the organization and thus gain career growth.
Key Skills
Strong interpersonal skills & communication skill, Effective in decision making, Ability to prioritize customer requests and manage with limited resources, Strong negotiation skills, Vendor development, Vendor evaluation, Analytical/Research Skills, Computer/Technical Literacy, Managing Multiple Priorities, Willingness to Learn.
Vendor Management
Update Procurement procedure and optimize it for better output and lower cost/risks on company side
Review and manage the supplier data base to ensure consistency with the sourcing strategy.
Perform regular performance review with suppliers to drive continuous improvements.
Maintain relationships with subcontractors and suppliers.
Establish new relationships with subcontractors and suppliers to ensure adequate resources for all projects and to continually improve pricing and quality of work
Professional Experience
Senior Procurement Officer (Facilities) – Bukhatir Education Advancement Management International, BEAM, (Bukhatir Group), Sharjah, UAE from 1st of Dec 2017 to 10th of Sep 2020.
BEAM looks after Bukhatir Group Schools (International School of Creative Science & American School of Creative Science, Dubai & Sharjah)
Responsibilities; -
Annual Maintenance Contract Management ( AMC ‘s) of All Schools & Bukhatir Properties.
Maintaining a Tracker related to AMC’s & timely updating, reporting to Schools & Management.
Position contracts accordingly to get ahead of market erosion
Renegotiation of Contracts during renewals.
Creates Purchase Orders related to Facility Management Materials & Maintenance Works.
Coordinating all Maintenance related works at Schools & other Properties.
Identify and research new suppliers to meet new requirements as well as alternate suppliers for existing requirements
Preparing Savings Sheets against the Budget in line with the market ups and downs
Facilities Maintenance Projects Working on: -
International School of Creative Science, Nad Al Sheba, Dubai
International School of Creative Science, Muwailah, Sharjah.
American School of Creative Science, Al Barsha, Dubai.
American School of Creative Science, Maliha, Sharjah.
American School of Creative Science, Layyah, Sharjah.
Khalifa Hamza Private School, Al Madam, Sharjah.
& other various Bukhatir Group Properties (Buildings, Villas, Camps)
Sr. Procurement Officer – Eastern International (Bukhatir Group), Sharjah, UAE 13/01/2015 to 30/11/2017
Eastern International is a premium construction company in UAE which executes both Civil & Mep Projects, such as Hotels, Residential & Commercial construction projects
Responsible for organizing and maintaining a central facility for the purchase of all goods & services related to Civil, Hiring of Vehicles for Labour & staff transportation, Trailors for material transportation & all Machineries for site works on a best price / best quality basis.
Responsible for tendering processes and administration of medium and complex PO’s / Contracts in accordance with policies, procedures and specified PO requirements
Develop and float Request for Quotations (RFQs), sent to vendors / subcontractors as per site request/order indent
Receive documented proposals or quotes & record tender information incl. Vendor price, delivery terms and conditions
Makes Quotation Comparative Statement (QCS) for the required item, as per proposals / quotations received from the subcontractors / suppliers against PO requirements
Assesses the market and ensure that the quoted amounts are within the budgets
Management of contractual negotiations ensuring adherence to company’s Policies and Procedures, Teaming Agreements, PO’s, LOI’s and contract’s, with signoff from Senior Management
Obtain market leading payment terms from subcontractor / suppliers and work with finance teams to ensure payment priorities are in line with business requirements.
Evaluation of vendor’s / subcontractors performance, technical capabilities periodically to ensure compliance with contractual obligations
After getting confirmation from the line manager, makes purchase orders for the required item
Draft purchase order / contracts in conjunction with the Contracts Department and ensure they have maximum commercial protection for company, contain favorable Terms and Conditions and comply with all Contracts and Legal Department requirements.
Forwarding purchase orders along with the attached Agreement, QCS on ERP system for approval.
Obtains Acceptance copies of contracts and POs within ten days from date of their release and maintain proper records in anticipation for the preparation of the Subcontract Agreements
Review supplier payments applications in accordance with contract & PO execution Identify and research new suppliers to meet new requirements as well as alternate suppliers for existing requirements
Weekly reporting of Purchase Activities to the Line Manager. Including Purchase order summary & out of budget statements.
Civil Projects Worked on: -
Completion and Maint. of MX 01 & MX 04 Buildings in Downtown Jebel Ali, Dubai (AED 234 Million Project)
Specialized Rehabilitation Hospital - Enabling Works Package Abudhabi (AED 150 Million Project)
Villas Development at Al Diyafah Village, Dubai, UAE (AED 46 Million Project)
ENOC Filling Station (Site-46) Oud Metha, Dubai, UAE (AED 13.5 Million Project)
QAH Fort & NCCC – Main Contract Works Package 3. Abudhabi (AED 150 Million Project)
Construction of B+G+4P+21+R Floors at Barsha South Fourth (AED 99.8 Million Project)
EPCL Admin. Office Bldg Upgrade Works, in Jafza North, Dubai UAE (AED 12 Million Project)
Construction of Adnoc Tamou Service Station at Al Reem Island, Abu Dhabi (AED 27.65 Million Project)
Completed Projects: -
American School of Creative Science at Al Barsha Dubai, (AED 24 Million Project)
International School of Creative Science Extension at Muwailah, Sharjah (AED 30 Million Project)
Women’s college at Kalba Road, Sharjah (AED 80 Million Project).
American Community School Interim Expansion at Al Butina Abudhabi (AED 10 Million Project)
Construction of Adnoc Service Station at Bahiya, Abudhabi (AED 10 Million Project)
Construction of Adnoc Service Station at Mushriff, Abudhabi (AED 17 Million Project)
Construction of Adnoc Service Station at Mahawi (AED 23 Million Project)
Al Salam Day Surgery Center at Baniyas Abudhabi (AED 32 Million Project)
Bukhatir Corporate Headquarters G+24 Floors at Al Mamzar Sharjah (AED 112 Million Project)
Sr. Procurement Officer – Enccor MEP, (Samrya Holding Group) www.samrya.com Doha, Qatar 16/07/2013 – 30/09/2014
Responsible for organizing the purchase of all goods & services related to MEP, on a best price / best quality basis.
Sourcing high quality products at competitive pricing.
Supplier Identification, evaluation & selection.
Negotiating with suppliers on lead-time, cost and quality.
Commercial evaluation of quotations & seeking technical evaluation from users / Project Engineers.
Ensure commercial, legal and contractual compliances in all the procurement transactions.
Preparation of Comparative Statement / Management Approval Note.
Drafting order terms & conditions.
Follow-up with supplier of Delivery / Rejection / Shortage.
Co-ordination with Finance department for Vendor Payments.
Co-ordination with other departments for required day to day functions.
Weekly reporting of Purchase Activities to GM & OM
To ensure costs are within Budget.
Ensure compliance to project budgets and provide analysis of deviations
Preparation of monthly Procurement Report.
Meet subcontractors and suppliers on-site as necessary.
Research new materials for design and cost savings.
Develop and implement new purchasing strategies to deliver ongoing cost reductions and process simplification.
Assist in maintaining company quality control program
Monitor stock levels of stocked items and consumable and re-order them to maintain adequate stock.
Managing the company Logistics such as distribution of materials to site from warehouse and hiring the vehicles when necessary
To keep the pricing track of high value materials to plan purchases in such a way to have the pricing benefits.
MEP Projects Worked on: -
3B + G + M + 7 Samrya Cartier Five Star Hotel Project Opp. to Doha Airport., 3B + G + 44 Samrya Hotel Suites at West Bay, Doha Qatar, 3B + G + 41 Samrya Twin Tower in Corniche, Doha Qatar, G+2 Villa in Al Rayyan, Doha Qatar.
G+2 Mallis, Dukhan Qatar.
Purchase Officer – Bu Hamad Contracting LLC, Karama, Dubai 15/07/2007 – 10/07/2013
Responsible for organizing the purchase of all goods & services related to Civil, MEP & all Machineries for site works on a best price / best quality basis.
Purchase Co-ordination with Various Civil & MEP Construction Projects
Sourcing high quality products at competitive pricing.
Supplier Identification, evaluation & selection.
Negotiating with suppliers on lead-time, cost and quality.
Commercial evaluation of quotations & seeking technical evaluation from users / Project Engineers.
Ensure commercial, legal and contractual compliances in all the procurement transactions.
Preparation of Comparative Statement / Management Approval Note.
Follow-up with supplier of Delivery / Rejection / Shortage.
Co-ordination with Finance department for Vendor Payments.
Preparation of monthly Procurement Report.
Monitor stock levels of stocked items and consumable and re-order them to maintain adequate stock.
Successfully Executed Projects
G+4 Building in Knife, Deira, Four G+1 Villas in Emirates Hills, G+1 Shopping Complex in Sonapur, G+12 Residential & Commercial Building in Al Barsha, G+8 Residential Building in Silicon Oasis, G+4 Residential Building in Al Barsha.
Purchaser cum Admin Executive – Foresight SSI (IT Co), Bangalore 01/09/2004– 30/06/2007
Handling All Type of Admin. Related Works.
Purchase of IT related items & Office consumables
Price Negotiation with suppliers
Following up with them up to the delivery of material
Maintaining Spares & Monitoring it.
Purchase Coordinator – Mary Max Fire Services, Kerala 10/04/2002 – 20/08/2004
Handling the Purchase of Related Items.
Price Negotiation with the Suppliers.
Following up with them up to the delivery of material.
Education
Bachelor of Commerce from MG University Kerala, 1998 - 2001
Knowledge in Tally 6.3
Working knowledge in MS Office (Word and Excel).
A speed of 60 wpm in Typewriting English
Diploma in Fire & Safety Eng.
Passport Details
Passport No. : L2492859
Issues Date : 05/05/2013
Expiry Date : 04/05/2023
Personal Details
Date of Birth : 01-10-1980
Nationality : Indian
Languages Known : English, Hindi
Driving License : UAE & Indian (Light Motor Vehicle)
Visa Status : Employment Visa
Notice Period : Immediate
Place: Sharjah, UAE
Date: (VIPIN KRISHNAN)