PROCUREMENT & SUPPLY CHAIN MANAGER - LARSEN & TOUBRO (L&T) - ABUDHABI, UNITED ARAB EMIRATES
(2020-01-09 - 2025-12-31)
- Developed and executed procurement strategies, achieving cost reductions up to 10% annually through vendor negotiations and supplier consolidation.
- Managed end-to-end supply chain operations including procurement, warehousing, transportation, and distribution.
- Oversee inventory planning, stock control, and material forecasting to ensure seamless supply for ongoing operations and projects.
- Manage inbound and outbound logistics, ensuring timely and cost-effective transportation, customs clearance, and distribution of goods.
- Negotiated long-term contracts with global suppliers, ensuring compliance with quality, safety, and sustainability standards.
- Streamlined supplier on boarding process, reducing lead time by improving delivery performance.
- Led a team of 5 procurement officers and supply chain executives, driving KPIs on cost savings, delivery timelines, and supplier performance.
PROCUREMENT & SUPPLY CHAIN LEAD - KCC ENGINEERING & CONTRACTING COMPANY - SUBHAN-HEAD OFFICE. (HO), KUWAIT
(2015-05-14 - 2019-11-29)
- Handled procurement for construction managing annual spend of $50 million.
- Reduced inventory holding cost by 6% through demand forecasting and just-in-time procurement practices.
- Conducted supplier risk assessments and developed business continuity plans to mitigate disruptions.
- Worked closely with finance and operations to align procurement strategy with business goal.
- Negotiated long-term framework agreements with strategic suppliers.
SENIOR PROCUREMENT ENGINEER - HAMAD AL-AJMI DAMMAM - DAMMAM, SAUDI ARABIA
(2012-03-11 - 2015-02-28)
- Handled project-based procurement for construction and infrastructure projects.
- Played a key role in aligning procurement plans with project timelines.
- Prepare, review and issue RFQs (Requests for Quotation), RFPs, and purchase orders.
- Suggest alternatives (local sourcing, material substitution, standardization) to reduce lead times / costs.
- Coordinate with logistics, warehousing, customs to ensure timely delivery of imported and local materials.
- Prepare procurement status reports, progress reports for senior management.
PROCUREMENT ENGINEER - HAMAD AL-AJMI DAMMAM - DAMMAM, SAUDI ARABIA
(2009-03-13 - 2011-12-24)
- Analyzed material requirements from engineering and project teams; developed procurement plans aligned with project schedules.
- Prepared and issued Request for Quotations (RFQs), Requests for Proposals (RFPs), and commercial bid evaluations.
- Coordinated with vendors and suppliers for timely submission of quotations and technical documentation.
- Negotiated pricing, delivery schedules, and commercial terms with suppliers, achieving cost savings without compromising quality.
- Issued and followed up on Purchase Orders (POs); ensured timely delivery of goods as per project needs.
- Worked with logistics and warehouse teams for customs clearance, inspection, and delivery tracking.
- Maintained vendor database and purchase records for audits and internal reports.
PROCUREMENT ENGINEER - INDIAN OIL CORPORATION LTD. (IOCL) - DELHI, INDIA
(2009-03-13 - 2011-12-24)
- Analyzed material requirements from engineering and project teams; developed procurement plans aligned with project schedules.
- Prepared and issued Request for Quotations (RFQs), Requests for Proposals (RFPs), and commercial bid evaluations.
- Coordinated with vendors and suppliers for timely submission of quotations and technical documentation.
- Negotiated pricing, delivery schedules, and commercial terms with suppliers, achieving cost savings without compromising quality.
- Issued and followed up on Purchase Orders (POs); ensured timely delivery of goods as per project needs.
- Worked with logistics and warehouse teams for customs clearance, inspection, and delivery tracking.
- Maintained vendor database and purchase records for audits and internal reports.
