Procurement & Contracts Specialist (10+ Years)

EDUCATION

MASTER IN COMPUTER APPLICATION

- TECHNICAL EDUCATION BOARD, INDIA

- 2000 - 2003

BACHELOR OF SCIENCE – BSc PHYSICS

- UNIVERSITY OF KERALA, INDIA

- 1997 – 2000

PROFESSIONAL SKILLS

IBM MAXIMO, SAP, PSR, IPMS,IFS

NAVFAC MAXIMO, COST POINT

MS – EXCEL/WORD/POWERPOINT

PROCUREMENT & SUPPLY CHAIN

LANGUAGE

ENGLISH & HINDI

REFERRENCE

Mr. VETUS BROWN

PROCUREMENT DIRECTOR

V2X - GLOBAL SUPPORT

CHENNAI, INDIA

*****.*****@*****.***

Mr. ALIJA SEMIC

DIRECTOR OF INT. SERVICES

CAMP LEMONNIER, BOSS PROJECT

KBR, DJIBOUTI, AFRICA

*****.*****@**.***.***

Mr. JOSEPH MUSALLAM

PROJECT DIRECTOR

SADARA, OIL AND GAS PROJECT

KBR, SAUDI ARABIA

***.********@***.***

NIDHEESH HARIKRISHNAN

Sr. PROCUREMENT SPECIALIST / SUPPLY CHAIN MANAGEMENT CLERK INDIA +91-903******* ***********@*****.***

PERSONAL STATEMENT

I expect to associate myself with a professionally driven, well-respected organization by pursuing a challenging, responsible and rewarding career. I would like to effectively contribute my academic knowledge, expertise and skills for the progress of the organization, society and my carrier achievements as well.

WORK EXPERIENCE: 15+ Years (Oil and Gas / LOGCAP / BOSS Project) 1. Project : LOGCAP Global Support

Client : US Military

Company : VECTRUS (V2X) GSS

Country : India

Position : Buyer

Duration : Jun 2023 – Dec 2023

2. Project : DJ BOSS Proj. -Camp Lemonnier

Client : US Navy

Company : KBR

Country : Djibouti, Africa

Position : Asset Management Lead/Maximo

Duration : Feb 2020 – Jan 2023

3. Project : SADARA Chemical Project

Client : ARAMCO-DOW Chemicals

Company : KBR-AMCDE

Country : Saudi Arabia

Position : Sr. Procurement Specialist

Duration : Mar 2014 – Apr 2018

4. Project : LOGCAP IV

Client : US Military

Company : DynCorp International

Country : Kuwait

Position : Sr. Supply Chain/Contracts Clerk

Duration : Aug 2012 – Feb 2014

5. Project : LOGCAP III

Client : US Military

Company : Kellogg Brown & Roots (KBR)

Country : Kuwait

Position : Buyer

Duration : Dec 2005 – May 2012

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES - SUPPLY CHAIN / PROCUREMENT MANAGEMENT

Contracts handled:– Labor, Vehicle Lease and maintenance, Housing, Meet and Greet Service, Office Space, Laundry, Wastewater removal, Communication services, Gym Maintenance, Medic, Generator, Air prolusion monitoring system etc.

Responsive Procurement: Efficiently manage purchase requests and prepare RFQs to engage with suppliers for competitive bids

Market Analysis: Conduct research, analysis, and forecasting of current and future buying trends, markets, styles, and products, with a focus on specified target markets and demographics.

Relationship Management: Develop and maintain strong relationships with requestors and suppliers, fostering effective communication and collaboration.

Vendor Communication: Act as a vital liaison between end users and vendors during bid evaluation, ensuring clear communication.

Contract Negotiation: Skillfully negotiate contracts with suppliers to secure favorable terms and conditions, ensuring optimal value for the organization.

Purchase Order/Contract Management: Utilize Maximo/IFS/SAP/IPMS/DynMRO to generate PO/Master Agreements/WR or Change orders with established procurement procedures. Make sure the contracts are renewed with WR’s respectively upon completion with in task order BOE. Responsible for the creation of change orders / Cancellation of contract as required.

Quality Assurance: Ensure the quality of services / products received and address any discrepancies or quality issues promptly with suppliers. Site visits are conducted prior award and later on.

Vendor Performance Evaluation: Regularly assess the performance of suppliers and conduct vendor performance reviews to identify areas for improvement or potential changes in suppliers.

Cost Management: Monitor and control procurement costs, seeking opportunities for cost reduction while maintaining quality and efficiency.

Compliance: Stay up-to-date with relevant laws, regulations, and industry standards, ensuring procurement activities comply with legal and ethical standards. Ensure the Master Agreement/Contracts/PO’s comply with FAR/DFAR regulations.

Expedite and ensure the delivery of materials or services is within the promised date.

File close out: Coordinate with Materials (For MRR) and Finance (for Invoice and Proof of Payment-POP) and proceed with file close out and archives.

Reporting: Vendor Performance - KPI Key performance indicator, PO/SC Aging, Task order budget tracking, Contract renewal notification, and Invoice tracker.

Responsible to establish and maintain accurate Document Control system (both soft and hard copies)

Other Duties: Perform any other duties as assigned by the company, contributing to the overall success of the Supply Chain / Procurement department.

PERSONAL DETAILS

Nationality : Indian

Passport No. : U5110635

Driver License : India & Saudi Arabia

Notes: -

Successfully completed MRPT security clearance in ‘June 2021’ (VIA PAE for US Embassy Afghan Project)

Holding CAC (Common access card) issued by US Navy for Navfac Maximo updates. Thank you for your valuable time and consideration. Sincerely,

Nidheesh Harikrishnan Nair

Mob : 0091-903-***-****

Email : ***********@*****.***

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