NAVEEN SREERAM
SENIOR BUYER
OBJECTIVE:
To obtain responsible and challenging “Purchase Manager “position with strong purchasing, Inventory Control, planning, vendor development and expediting skills, in a fast growing organization. PROFESSIONAL SUMMARY
Certified Professional Purchaser by American Purchasing Society.
19 years of procurement experience in various facets of materials from Local (U.A.E) And international markets.
Highly skilled enthusiastic and results-driven professional with extensive experience in Supply chain management along with quality and cost control.
Expertise in developing local & foreign vendors, reducing the cost of procurement of material.
Successfully implemented vendor development programmes.
Working knowledge of Oracle ERP, SAP & Windows Navision
Best Vendor Sourcing Training Certificates by Cegos S.A - France PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
Procurement Specialist (February 2016 – December 2019) AL Bassam International Factories LLC, Dubai, U.A.E
(A leading Manufacturing Company of Plastic, Panel & Fiber Tanks)
Supervise a team of Purchasers responsible for receiving RO’s, completing sourcing Events ensuring contractual compliance and coordinating to ensure proper shipment of Orders.
Manage Vendors to include establishing periodic meetings to review service Performance and executive any corrective action steps for low performance.
Strategic Planning/Vendor development/Savings Development/Reporting/Relationship Management.
Establish relationship with department managers to offer support and improve services
Support the development and management of annual budget and cost performance Goals.
Senior Buyer (December 2013 – January 2016)
Air Liquide Pure Helium Gulf FZE, Dubai, U.A.E
(A world leader in Gases, Technologies & Services for Industry, Health & Environment)
Professionally conduct the purchase order (P.O) for all the requirements that includes Gases, Machines, Spare Parts, Tools & Services, concentrate and ingredients to ensure Maximum effectiveness in accordance with purchasing by-law policies and procedures.
Identify the right source of supply & maintaining Buyer – Vendor relations, involved in Vendor evaluation based on quality, quantity, supply & pricing.
Analyze accuracy of inventory levels and avoid over & under store capacity
Negotiate with vendors regarding on-time delivery, quality issue, services forecasting And re-solving any on-going issues.
Manage the procurement process for goods and services, prepare details analysis and Relevant reports on product yield performance
Leverage the spend and deliver annual savings through negotiations and innovative Supply strategies.
Take a lead in new projects including sourcing, negotiating the price, services, terms & Conditions though conducing effective RFP & RFQ analyzing and review with project Manager and cross- functional teams for finalization and maintaining the long-term Partnership with selected vendors.
Senior Purchase Executive (April 2008 – November 2013) RAK Ceramics – U.A.E
Personal Details:
P.O Box 3688
Dubai
United Arab Emirates
E: adin4q@r.postjobfree.com
adin4q@r.postjobfree.com
DOB: 18/04/1975
Nationality: Indian
Marital Status: Married
Areas of Expertise:
ISO 9001:2008 Standard
Sourcing & Negotiating
Supply chain
Material supply solutions
Vendor identification Project
management Supplier
Contract management
Personal Skills :
Attention to detail Goals
orientated Methodical
Driving License:
U.A.E LV License
License No.:98902
Valid Up to: 08/06/2028
Passport details:
Passport No: S2341976
Valid Up to: 04/02/2028
Visa details:
Visit Visa
Valid Up to:29 /05/2020
(A leading Tiles & Sanitary ware manufacture in the world) Responsibilities:
Make effective independent decisions and coordinate all day to day office functions.
Procure of Raw Material & Spare Parts from national and international market.
Setting up the weekly, monthly and quarterly procurement plan.
Development of alternative local sources for imported raw materials which helps in Cost saving.
Controlling the purchase and supply of all procured items & services.
Resolve conflict concerning materials or services at the department and vendor level.
Managing, developing & improving the purchasing team.
Benchmarking performance of the Supply Chain.
Establishing terms, pricing, quality requirements, delivery, and contracts.
Reviewing all contracts/agreements to achieve ‘best price/best quality’ purchasing.
Making recommendations & advising top management on all purchasing issues.
Managing vendor relationships and building effective supply chain partnerships.
Sourcing new vendor from local and foreign market. Purchase Executive (April 2000 – March 2008)
Builders Merchants (BUMGA) Dubai – U.A.E
(A leading importer & Trader of Building Materials) Responsibilities:
Procure building materials at the best rates and excellent quality.
Ensure Purchase Orders are delivered on time and expedite overdue Purchase Orders.
Sending enquiry to the parties and negotiating with them before finalizing the orders.
Meet with new vendors to negotiate improved pricing, product quality and delivery.
Maintaining records of bills, material receipt notes and payment etc.
Communicate with vendors to resolve problems related to on time delivery or quality Of supply.
Review and evaluate specification for issuing bids to suppliers through RFQ process.
Liaison with freight forwarding companies and logistics departments for collection of Shipments.
Routine import works including co-ordination with shipper/intending agent for opening Import L/C in bank.
Arrangement of freight and insurance for the import consignment.
Management of shipment, export, import and its documentation.
Versatile with standard shipping procedure, freight forwarding and logistic.
Checking confirmation of order, delivery note and invoice control.
Update expected date of arrival of the consignment to top management. EDUCATIONAL QUALIFICATION:
Certified Purchasing Professional (CPP)
(By American Purchasing Society (A.P.S)
Bachelor Degree in Commerce (B-Com) - Graduation
(University: Calicut University, Kerala, India)
Swift Account Course
NIIT, Kerala, India
Typewriting English Higher
Department of Technical Education, Kerala, India
DECLARATION:
I hereby declare that the above information is true to the best of my knowledge and belief. Place:
Date: Signature
Languages Known :
English
Hindi
Malayalam
Tamil
Computer Proficiency :
M.S Windows
M.S Excel
M.S Word
Outlook, Internet & Email
Oracle ERP 10.5 & 10.6
SAP
WINDOWS NAVISION
Interests :
Cricket
Music