Supply Chain Purchasing Manager

PRASAD J

+91-984-***-**** **************@*****.*** Chennai

Certified Professional Purchasing Manager (CPPM) EPC Project Procurement 20+ years of Experience Proven expertise in end-to-end procurement and supply chain management for high-value projects (up to $691M QAR), delivering cost savings, on-time execution, and zero demurrages.

Full-Cycle Procurement Ownership – Managed RFQ-to-delivery for critical equipment (rotating/static, electrical, bulk materials), ensuring budget and timeline compliance.

Strategic Sourcing & Vendor Networks – Leveraged deep global supplier relationships across India, Qatar & KSA for optimal cost, quality, and logistics efficiency.

Cross-Functional – Aligned procurement with engineering, QA/QC, and logistics to reduce risk and ensure project success. KEY RESULT AREAS KEY SKILLS

End-to-End Project Procurement

Cost Reduction & Value Engineering

GCC & Pan-Asia Supply Chain Development

Technical-Commercial Evaluation/Negotiation

Logistics & JIT Delivery Management

Advanced Analytics & Reporting

CORE AREAS OF STRENGTHS

Procurement & Sourcing:

Strategic Sourcing RFQ/RFP Management Bid Evaluation (Techno- Commercial) Supplier Negotiation Contract Administration Purchase Order Lifecycle OEM/Vendor Management Total Cost of Ownership (TCO) Supply Chain & Logistics:

End-to-End Procurement Expediting Inventory Optimization Warehouse/Stores Management Freight & Customs Clearance Incoterms Demurrage Reduction Air/Sea Transportation

Project Procurement Leadership:

EPC Procurement Long-Lead Item Management Critical Path Analysis KOM/ Progress Reporting Procurement Status Tracking HSE/QA/QC Compliance Third-Party Inspection (TPI/FAT/SAT)

Cost & Risk Management:

Budgetary Pricing Cost Reduction Strategies Spend Analysis Risk Mitigation Claims Resolution Market Intelligence Localization/GCC Sourcing Technical Procurement Expertise:

Mechanical (Static/Rotating Equipment) Electrical & Instrumentation (HVAC, SCADA, DCS) Piping/Valves Structural/Fabrication Materials Firefighting Systems Bulk Material Handling

CERTIFICATIONS

Certified Professional Purchasing Manager (CPPM), American Purchasing Society

Certified Purchasing Professional (CPP), American Purchasing Society Project Planning & Coordination

Vendor Assessment & Development

Regulatory Standards-ASME/API/ISO

Engineering-Integrated Sourcing

Analytical & Decision-Making Skills

Communication & Coordination

STANDOUT DIFFERENTIATORS

Mechanical Engineering background +

procurement acumen for technical EPC/Oil &

Gas and Infrastructure projects

Strong Vendor Networks Qatar–KSA–India:

Reduced Freight, Faster Clearance

Managed QAR 691M Projects Delivered $13M

Savings & 8% Logistics Gains – Proven ROI

Market-driven supplier strategies delivering

cost-competitive procurement

Precise project budget estimation and Just-In-

Time inventory optimization

Data-driven negotiations using market

intelligence for optimal terms & risk mitigation

Tools & Standards:

SAP-MM ERP Systems ASTM/ASME/API 650

ISO 9001:2015 Project Management

Methodologies

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

Independent Procurement & Expediting Consultant – EPC Projects July 2017 – Sept 2022 Oct 2023 – Present

Took on flexible consulting roles while managing personal responsibilities; currently open to full-time opportunities

Provided advisory services and knowledge support for EPC contractors and industrial clients

Managed expediting activities for mechanical/electrical components (pumps, valves, structural steel)

Tracked purchase orders and monitored supplier production schedules

Coordinated material inspections and documentation reviews

Facilitated resolution of technical/commercial issues between vendors and engineering teams

Maintained procurement status reports for project stakeholders Senior Procurement Engineer

Nasser S. Al-Hajri Corp. – Main Contractor of ARAMCO, Saudi Arabia Sept 2022 – Sept 2023 Project: Marjan Increment Program – Tanajib Gas Plant (Packages 09, 10 & 11) Resolved 30+ Technical Queries Reviewed 100+ Supplier Docs Delivered Under Budget

Managed end-to-end Procure-to-Pay (P2P) cycle for critical Oil & Gas construction packages; conducted vendor assessments, commercial evaluations, PO processing, expediting, and logistics coordination for 150+ equipment packages; delivered 5% cost savings vs. project budget

Ensured timely procurement and delivery of materials and services for multi-package execution, maintaining alignment with ARAMCO compliance standards (SAES, SAMSS, SABIC-01-001)

Supported cost control, risk mitigation, and delivery optimization in a high-value EPC environment Manager – Procurement (Projects Value: 1.25B+ QAR combined) Larsen & Toubro Limited, Doha, Qatar Mar 2011 – Jun 2017 Spearheaded procurement for Power Transmission & Water Treatment EPC projects Achieved 5-8% cost savings on major equipment

Supplier & Contract Management

Evaluated 200+ global suppliers through technical/commercial bid analysis (BOQ, bid tables)

Negotiated contracts achieving 10-15% cost reduction vs. budget for critical packages

Localized 30% of suppliers in GCC, reducing lead times by 25% Operational Excellence

Streamlined procurement-to-payment cycles, reducing approval times by 30%

Implemented 3rd-party inspection protocols for 100% major equipment (vendor & site inspections)

Eliminated demurrage costs through proactive logistics planning Team & Stakeholder Leadership

Managed team of 3 (buyer, expeditor, store in-charge) across two mega-projects

Served as primary liaison between engineering, vendors, and Aramco/KAHRAMAA stakeholders

Developed procurement policies still used by L&T GCC Project Portfolio

66/11KV Substation Projects (561M QAR)

Procured HV equipment (transformers, switchgear), E&I systems, and MEP packages

Achieved 98% on-time delivery despite 8-month compressed schedule Water Treatment Plant (691M QAR)

Sourced specialized materials (DI/GRP piping, aeration systems, sludge handling equipment)

Overcame global supply chain bottlenecks post-2011 tsunami disruption Technical Scope

HV Electrical Equipment

Rotating Machinery

Instrumentation &

Controls

Structural Steel

Piping Systems (DI/GRP)

Bulk Materials

PREVIOUS EXPERIENCE

Manager - Procurement

EDAC Engineering Ltd (SPIC Group), Chennai Jun 2010 - Feb 2011

Led procurement of critical oil & gas equipment including: API 650 storage tanks Rotary/static equipment packages Piping systems & corrosion-resistant paints

Delivered significant cost savings through competitive bidding and technical negotiations Deputy Manager - Projects & Procurement

TECPRO Systems Ltd, Chennai Oct 2007 - Jun 2010

Procured bulk material handling systems for: 2 500MW thermal power plants Cement plants (5,000 TPD capacity)

Steel plant expansion projects

12% cost reduction via value engineering 40% fewer material shortages through vendor schedule optimization Senior Engineer - Project Procurement

Milton Roy India May 2006 - Aug 2007

Sourced specialized components for chemical dosing systems: High-pressure metering pumps PLC control panels

Skid-mounted assemblies

Led supplier localization programs Enhanced FAT/SAT efficiency via inspection process refinements Deputy Manager - Contracts

Thermodyne Technologies Jul 2005 - May 2006

Executed turnkey orders for: Industrial boilers (10-50 TPH capacity) Waste heat recovery systems

Negotiated improved contract terms boosting margins Designed vendor tracking systems eliminating delivery penalties

Purchase Officer

Diamond Engineering Feb 2003 - Jan 2005

Procured structural steel (IS 2062, ASTM A36) for: Heavy fabrication projects Material handling systems Process equipment

Maintained 98% material availability for production schedules. Senior Engineer – Project Management & Procurement G.B. Engineering Enterprises Pvt. Ltd., Tiruchirappalli Apr 1995 – Jan 2003

Planned and executed procurement for ASME pressure vessels, heat exchangers, naphtha stabilizer columns, and storage tanks.

Delivered projects for key clients including BPCL, HPCL, SPIC, and Cochin Refineries, ensuring quality and timely supply.

EDUCATION

Bachelor of Engineering (Mechanical), 1995

Bharathiar University, India

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

Nationality: Indian

Passport Number: S4023609 (Valid until 30 Sep 2028)

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