Jithin Babu

Procurement and supply chain professional with over 18 years of progressive experience in the UAE's engineering, construction, and trading sectors. Specialised in managing the entire procurement lifecycle, strategic sourcing, supplier negotiations, and ERP-based purchasing operations. Experienced in supporting project-driven environments by ensuring timely material availability, cost efficiency, and adherence to procurement policies.

Recognised for building strong supplier partnerships and collaborating effectively with engineering, finance, and operations teams to maintain seamless supply chain performance.

Purchase Officer at FABTECH ENGINEERING LLC (2022-04 – 2026-03)

Led full-cycle procurement operations for engineering and project-based material requirements with focus on supplier management, negotiations, and SAP Business One integration.

• Led full-cycle procurement operations for engineering and project-based material requirements.
• Managed supplier sourcing, quotation analysis, commercial negotiations, and purchase order lifecycle.
• Coordinated closely with project and engineering teams to align procurement schedules with execution timelines.
• Ensured timely material delivery to prevent project delays and operational disruptions.
• Monitored supplier performance to maintain quality, cost efficiency, and delivery reliability.
• Supervised procurement documentation within SAP Business One system.
• Supported team coordination and continuous improvement initiatives within procurement function.

Purchase Officer at Danem Engineering Works FZE (2019-04 – 2022-04)

Managed procurement planning and vendor negotiations for project-based operations with emphasis on commercial evaluations and supplier assessments.

• Managed procurement planning and vendor negotiations for project-based operations.
• Conducted commercial evaluations and supplier assessments.
• Coordinated with internal departments to ensure alignment between procurement and operational requirements.
• Maintained compliance with internal procurement policies and documentation standards.

Purchase In-Charge at CREO Homes (2017-07 – 2018-04)

Oversaw sourcing of construction materials and services with focus on cost-effective negotiations and delivery schedule management.

• Oversaw sourcing of construction materials and services.
• Negotiated commercial terms to secure cost-effective purchasing arrangements.
• Monitored delivery schedules to ensure timely project support.

Senior Procurement Officer (Promoted from Procurement Officer) at MAB International General Trading LLC (2008-06 – 2016-06)

Managed supplier sourcing and purchase order processing with progression to senior role managing vendor relationships and procurement compliance.

• Managed supplier sourcing, quotation comparison, and purchase order processing.
• Conducted price analysis and commercial evaluations.
• Strengthened vendor relationships and ensured compliance with procurement procedures.
• Coordinated inventory and delivery tracking activities.

Sourcing & Procurement Officer at Minnesota International (2006-01 – 2008-12)

Handled supplier sourcing and quotation analysis with support for inventory control processes.

• Handled supplier sourcing, quotation analysis, and order placement.
• Maintained procurement documentation and supported inventory control processes.

Master of International Business in International Business – Bharathiar University (2003-01 – 2005-12)

Bachelor of Business Administration in Business Administration – Mahatma Gandhi University (2000-01 – 2003-12)