SANTHOSH SETHUMADHAVAN

Sr. Group Procurement Specialist

SHARJAH -UAE ady85u@r.postjobfree.com +971*********-**/05/1-976-***-**** To secure a senior procurement specialist / Manager position within a dynamic organization where I can leverage my extensive experience, strategic mindset, and proven track record in procurement to drive cost savings, optimize supply chain operations, and contribute to overall business success. With a passion for continuous improvement and a strong focus on supplier relationship management, I aim to implement innovative procurement strategies that enhance operational efficiency and deliver measurable results. EXPERIENCE

Sr, Group Procurement Specialist / Lead Aug2021- Aug2023 ASG Management Service LLC – Dubai – United Arab Emirates

Procurement & sourcing: Responsible for procuring and sourcing raw materials, production Materials and other components through direct purchasing

Perform operational activities within the area of expertise, ensuring adherence to established procedure and standard.

Develop and implement procurement strategies to support organizational goals and objectives.

Deliver in line with the end-to- end purchasing process, including purchase requisitions, RFQ, RFP purchase orders, suppliers’ performance evaluation.

Oversea the end-to-end process of creating, approving and releasing indirect purchase orders.

Monitor and forecast market trends, pricing, and availability of materials to make informed purchasing decisions

Identify and appraise suitable suppliers, and keep a strong vendor base to reliable and superior goods and services.

Collaborate with department across the supply chain, manufacturing, Quality and finance to ensure the transparency and deliver optimize service to entire organization.

GRN and handling vendor invoices

Establishing and maintaining a master database for the Vendor and business partners

Maintain effective communication and understanding between the supply chain, project management, and product development departments

Carry out additional tasks as needed.

Procurement Specialist Dec -2017 - May-2021

Dutco Balfour Beatty LLC – Dubai -United Arab Emirates

Ensure best-in-class delivery of external services and products in the specific category to support projects and to realize year-on-year productivity improvements, cost savings, and process improvements in close collaboration with the stakeholders in the business.

Develop risk management procedures to mitigate losses in the event of product shortages, including pro-active search for alternative suppliers and products.

Monitor and update relevant departments regarding price fluctuations of goods and vendor pricing.

Design and deploy in Dynamics an overall process to execute, control and report procurement processes: pricelist, price changes, value creation proposals.

Ensure purchase order compliance with procurement policies, procedures and communication protocols at all times and resolve discrepancies.

Procurement and Inventory Coordinator Feb -2016 - Oct-2017 Brookfield Multiplex Global -Dubai – United Arab Emirates

Communicate with Reliable leaders and team members in a timely and professional manner.

Make sure all required products are available at the time they are required and work with others to determine an alternate solution when items are not going to be in stock on time.

Ensure inventory is always up to date, both as the product catalogue and the actual count of items on hand.

Manage the distribution of necessary hardware and tools to technical team.

Initiate and maintain vendor relationships to ensure we are getting the best possible circumstances and pricing.

Manage the RMA process with the vendor and with our internal staff.

Prepare quotes to be sent to clients as needed and expediently.

Coordinate onsite visits with clients for procured items (dispatching) in coordination with our service manager and staff.

PRIOR EMPLOYMENT DETAILS: -

Lucia Group I Admin & Operation Manager 06-201*-**-**** I India Al Sayer Retails Establishment l Multi Unit Manager 03-201*-**-**** I UAE Hyosung Emerge LLC I Assistant Manager – Operation 08-200*-**-**** I Malaysia Wall Street Finance I Out Ward Remittance Officer 09-200*-**-**** I India Bayer India Limited I Admin Assistant – Operations 01-200*-**-**** I India EDUCATION DETAILS -

CPPP-Certified Purchasing Professional APS 2022- UAE DCIM- Computer Integrated Management First Computers 1999 I India Bachelor In Arts: Economics Bundelkhand University 1996 India Certificate and Training:

Certification Purchasing Management -CPM - Thames Business School - London Certificate in Supply Chain Management -CSCM - eLearning College - London Certificate in Strategic & Operation – CSO - IBMI- Berlin Certificate in Crises Management – CCM - London School of Public Relation MEMBER SHIP: -

American Purchasing Society – Member ship No -12787 JCC _ Member ship No- 68472

SKILLS:

Procurement Cycle Market Optimization Negotiation Relationship Management Accounting Analytical Skills Risk Management Ethical Conduct Technology Strategy Administration Time Management