BE/MBA with more than 4 years experience including gulf countries

Kaushik Gupta

Ph No.: +91-967******* (Mobile)

E-mail ID: **************@*****.***

A career that will leverage my knowledge and strengths to the fullest and enable me to add maximum value to the organization I will work for, as well as steadily grow professionally.

Professional Synopsis

Associated with Future Vision Steel Construction Contracting LLC, Dubai, U.A.E as Operations Manager.

Represent and introduce the company to prospective clients, suppliers, Main contractors and consultants.

Locating and selecting sources of supply for materials or services required through catalogues, indexes, quotations, price records, and vendor database at the budgeted cost maintaining specifications, maintaining & improving quality.

Obtaining by enquiry, quotation or bid a favorable price and selecting the specific vendor.

Entering into contractual relations with the vendor by processing the purchase order.

Following up with suppliers to make sure that the delivery of goods are made on time to the site or the stores as indicated in the purchase order and making sure that the quantity and quality of the materials ordered are secured.

Maintaining the company’s reputation for integrity and fair dealing by the method of negotiating with vendors.

Establish and manage effectively a cost control system in order to support the Project Manager's decision-making process and allow him to complete the project within the approved Budget.

Ensure any deviation from plan is promptly spotted and analyzed, final impact is estimated and the effect of corrective actions taken is monitored.

Create a cost awareness atmosphere among all project participants.

Monitor, for subcontracts and other significant items, progress and the value of work done against the invoices received, determining the monthly accruals (to have accounts in line with works progress).

Support the purchasing process for overrun prevention (budget analysis for PO's request before commitment).

Analyze committed costs and activities to-date (actual vs budget performance and productivity)

Review monthly the forecasts to complete, any deviation from baselines and the effect of the corrective actions taken by PM.

A keen implementer with demonstrated abilities in implementing business development plans and accelerating the revenue growth.

Comprehensive understanding of the emerging technologies and a flair to keep abreast of the same.

Adept in analysing information system needs, evaluating end-user requirements, custom designing solutions, troubleshooting for complex information systems management.

An effective communicator with exceptional relationship management skills with the ability to relate to people at any level of business and management

Career Highlights

Since Jan’ 09 Future Vision steel Construction Contracting LLC, Dubai, U.A.E as Operations/Procurement Manager

• Responsible for the most advantageous sourcing of local and foreign vendors through a perpetually updated databank, and makes available this information online for all potential users (Project in charge).

• Review of Requisitions for Materials / Equipment and finalize specifications with end user before floating enquiries.

• Prepare Request for Quotations from selected pre-qualified / justified suppliers.

• Evaluate offers technically & commercially.

• Coordination with vendors for compliance with required quality, specification and preparation of material receiving plan, for on time availability of procured material.

• Procurement of all type of materials like steel, cladding, accessories etc from UAE local markets as well as importing from other countries by following procurement cycle.

• Prepare and issue contracts / purchase orders.

• Resolve contract / purchase order differences with suppliers.

• Coordinate with vendors for Technical and Commercial Queries. Resolve quality / short shipment problems with suppliers and end users.

• Preparation of logistics Plan, and expedite all types of logistics and supply chain issues in procured material, i.e. custom clearance, freight forwarding and logistic, as per custom rules.

• Preparation of standard vendor selection criteria and monitoring vendor performance periodically and updating the approved list of vendors.

• Conducting market visits and trade shows to increase the market network and awareness.

• Supports projects to ensure timely delivery of materials and to verify qualifications, specifications, and supplier/subcontractor performance.

• Procures supplies, materials, services and equipments for the operation in accordance with established guidelines.

• Approves and reviews materials in stores and defines minimum stock requirements

• Provide reports to the management & projects and ensures that procurement activities are conducted in a smooth and professional manner.

• Budget setting.

• Cost control.

• Planning and preparation of project programme in coordination with the project engineers’.

• Liaison with clients on project and attending meetings.

• Interact and oversee accounts, dealing with banks for LC facilities, establishment of assignment note to the suppliers, discounting etc.

• Manage project within the set budgets and the time frame.

May’07 Sify Technologies Ltd, as Account Manager

Business Development/ Service Support / Business Analyst

Breaking new avenues & driving sales growth for product concepts to secure high-value orders.

Presenting an initial visualization of the solution for selling to potential clients and handling the sales cycle.

Preparing result oriented responses for Request for Proposals (RFP) and Request for Inf. (RFI).

Performing detailed product demos and proofs of concepts for prospective customers.

Mapping business requirements and translating these requirements into functional specifications and detailed test plans.

Assisting internal business partners and IT personnel to define and refine business strategy and supporting operational processes.

Developing product/technology presentations and delivering it effectively.

Proactively conducting opportunity analysis by keeping abreast of market trends and competitor moves to achieve market-share metrics.

Customer Relationship management to surpass achievement of delivery and service quality norms.

Scholastic Credentials

2007 MBA (Marketing) from ICFAI Business School

2004 B.E (Mechanical Engineering) from Pune University

Internship

Feb’08- May’ 08 HAIER Appliances (India) P. Limited

Title: “Analysis of Availability, Acceptability and Affordability of Haier products in Kolkata and finding out the market potential of Dishwashers and Microwave Ovens in Kolkata.”

Academic Project

Title: “Hybrid Vehicle”

Description: Hybrid electric vehicles (HEVs) combine the internal combustion engine of a conventional vehicle with the battery and electric motor of an electric vehicle, resulting in twice the fuel economy of conventional vehicles. The practical benefits of HEVs include improved fuel economy and lower emissions compared to conventional vehicles. The project aimed to designe and fabricate a four-wheeler vehicle, which can serve as a small city car within a limited range of 4O km with a battery charging time of 15 minutes for each battery.

Skills

Strong personality with excellent interpersonal, communication and negotiation skills.

Ability to read, interpret and understand technical and non-technical supplier control documents and also specifications of technical items to be items.

Planning & Organizing Skills.

Ability to make decisions and solve problems.

Ability to work under tight deadlines and handle multiple activities.

Well versed with several word processing packages including Microsoft Word, Power Point, Excel spreadsheets and the Internet.

Other Distinctions

Presented Technical Paper On “Hybrid Vehicles” In Enertech-2004, School Of Energy Studies, University Of Pune.

Presented Project On “Dynamic Speed Breaker” at Regional Level.

Hobbies/Interests

Painting, playing cricket, astrology.

References

1) Mr. Surjya Nandi (Managing Director - Future Vision Steel Const Contg LLC) : 009***********

2) Mr. Anil Nambiar (Managining Director - Future Vision Steel Const Contg LLC) : 009***********

3) Mr. Krishnendu Mitra (Sify technologies Ltd – Corporate Account Manager) : 009***********

Personal Information

Date of Birth : 30th September 1981

Languages Known : English, Hindi and Bengali

Address : Flat Number 1B, Swapna Apartment 3A, Nayapatty Road Kolkata-700 055

Notice Period : Presently at Kolkata and will be able to join immediately.

Current Package : INR 11.70 Lacs

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