Store Manager Cash Handling

SHAMEER P.P

Al-Khobar, Saudi Arabia / Mobile: +966-**-******* / Email: ****************@*****.***

STRATEGIC PROCUREMENT (CONSTRUCTION & INDUSTRIAL PROJECTS) A versatile and collaborative procurement leader with commercial awareness and 15+ years of progressive experience and proficiency gained working on multiple construction projects across Saudi Arabia. A persuasive communicator, who negotiates wisely, builds synergy, influences and aligns several stakeholders to execute complex procurement projects right from tendering to project execution and delivery phase. Demonstrated ability to lead, collaborate, maintain operational excellence, meet and exceed financial goals whilst strictly adhering to compliance and HSEQ standards . CORE EXPERTISE (SKILLS)

Strategic Sourcing Budgeting & Cost Management Stakeholder Management

Supplier Management

Market Intelligence / Analysis

Risk Management

Commodity Purchasing

Inventory & Logistics

HSEQ Compliance

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

ERAM ARABIA LIMITED

Procurement Specialist May 2012 - Present

As the Procurement lead for Eram Arabia, reporting to the Group CEO, oversees a team of 12 direct reports (Including buyers, project materials & logistics coordinators) to manage the complete procurement activities covering multiple construction projects across Saudi Arabia managing 500+ suppliers and an annual spend of approx. $120M. Major Categories of Spend handled: Steel, Concrete & Cement products (Asphalt, Pre-Cast elements etc.), Heavy Equipment Leasing (Crane, Excavation, Earthmoving), Back Filling materials, Building materials & supplies, Security Systems & Services, Fire Protection Systems, MEP works.

Established and executed strategic sourcing plans for the total spend in congruence with organizational objectives; with effective stakeholder engagement & alignment and thorough market analysis.

Hired, developed, conducted cross functional training for the department staff to promote and enhance employee retention and have a well-structured succession planning.

Governed the risk and compliance programs in Saudi Arabia for existing contracts, applicable laws, government regulations and organizational policies.

Initiated and spearheaded the Supplier development programs (IKTVA - In Kingdom Total Value Add) to develop, measure and evaluate quality requirements of local suppliers complying with ISO 9000: 2015 Supplier Audit guidelines.

Engaged and completed the full cycle sourcing process from initiating RFx, negotiating, formulating and administering contracts (award to completion/termination) for major categories of spend.

Developed cost management strategies for purchases using various cost saving methodologies; Total Cost of Ownership & Value chain analysis.

Monitored the purchasing key metrics; managed the purchase to pay life cycle, and mentored supplier billing teams and internal finance teams on integration of budgeting and coding processes best practices.

Maintained awareness about applicable and varied market conditions through the attendance of trade shows, internal product intelligence specialists, marketing inputs, professional publications, periodicals, and other resources and made appropriate recommendations.

Analyzed supplier performance with relation to the quality, cost, and delivery and provided Buyers support in the resolution of complex agreement and service issues.

Managed the international freight logistics, customs clearance, expedition, Invoicing and documentation functions for the Eram Arabia division to ensure corporate compliance with all governmental regulations related to imports, exports & licensed/hazardous materials.

SHAMEER P.P

Al-Khobar, Saudi Arabia / Mobile: +966-**-******* / Email: ****************@*****.*** Key Accomplishments

Through systematic spend analysis and aggregating the purchase data over a 3 year period (2015-17); across multiple projects, consolidated and optimized supplier base by 17%; there by improving administrative efficiencies.

Realized YOY Cost savings of approx. 4.5% cost savings by securing favorable pricing through re-negotiations & alternate contracting, spend aggregation, claiming rebates, substituting materials (without compromising quality), and optimizing transportation (consolidations & routings).

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE (CONT..)

ARCON KSA (Arnaout Contracting Establishment)

Procurement Coordinator / Officer Oct 2006 - Mar 2012

Planning the materials activities to ensure that all work within specific area of purchasing activity is carried out in an efficient and procedurally compliant manner.

Review RFQ’s and bidders short listed by the Byers and advise the supervisor in order to commence the bidding process for goods and services.

Review and advice the supervisor on Purchase Orders (PO’s) for technical compliance with requirement and commercial and economic viability, in order to obtain the best value for money.

Establish an effective expediting system to ensure timely delivery of goods and services by vendors.

Assist supervisor in managing vendor database including the development of new vendors and competent existing vendors in order to maintain the widest variety of sources of supply integration with other material functions:

Work closely with colleagues in other material functions in planning and control of materials process to ensure a fully integrated material department service to users.

Preparation of contract agreements and terms of payments and delivery.

Communicate the requirement of operational procedures and instructions to subordinates and monitor their adherence so that work is carried out in controlled manner

Ensure that all relevant safety, quality and environmental procedures, instructions and controls are adhered to so that the safety of the employees, quality of products/services and environmental compliance can be guaranteed. ASHIQUE EXPORTS PVT LTD, Kerala, India

Administrative / Purchasing Assistant Mar 2004 - May 2006 Reporting to the Store Manager, responsible for the day to day administrative and purchasing tasks for the assigned store.

Maintaining the Daily purchase log for the production facility.

Meets suppliers from the market and negotiates best prices for the basic raw materials and packaging materials.

Coordinates transportation activities to the distribution center and customer stores

Oversee the Billing activities, dispatch of Invoices and collection.

Updates and presents to the management month end reports on accounts receivables and payables outstanding.

Petty cash handling.

EDUCATIONAL QUALIFICATIONS & CERTIFICATIONS

Bachelor of Science (B.Sc.), Computer Science,Calicut University, Kerala, India (2004) Technical Diploma (Computer Hardware) - Logic Solutions, Kerala, India (2005) Diploma in Computerized Accounting, Tally 7.2, NIIT, Kerala, India (2005) Pre-Degree, Calicut University, India (2001)

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