Buji Venugopalan, Chartered MCIPS, PMP, ACIArb

My aim is to continue the professional journey as a Techno-Commercial, Senior Procurement Manager/Director, leveraging my expertise in the proactive management of procurement, contracts, and commercial processes. I aim to drive excellence in procurement, techno-commercial negotiations,PMV , asset management, cost control, and risk mitigation while ensuring value addition and cost efficiency. My goal is to make meaningful contributions to the organization’s profitability, sustainability, reputation and competitive advantage through strategic sourcing, ethical practises and effective stakeholder collaboration. I am a results-driven Procurement Manager with over 20 years of diverse experience in construction procurement across main contractors, joint venture companies, FM companies and client organizations. Adept at managing end-to-end procurement processes, supplier negotiations, contract management, and cost control for large-scale infrastructure and building projects. I bring a deep understanding of multicultural business environments and have successfully navigated complex supply chains in both local and international markets. My expertise includes developing procurement strategies that optimize value, mitigate risks, and ensure compliance with industry standards. Leveraging strong collaboration, analytical thinking, and stakeholder management skills, I am committed to excel the procurement practices that support operational excellence and organizational success. Core competencies, • Leadership • End to end Procurement lifecycle management for Developer and Main Contractor • Tender management • Techno-commercial evaluation and negotiation • Vendor management • PMV & Asset management • Cross-functional team leadership • Procurement policy development • Procurement planning and reporting • Procurement process optimization • Capex and opex procurement • Negotiation strategy development • Procurement compliance and governance • Change Order & Variation Management • Market Intelligence & global sourcing • Strategic sourcing and supplier management • Cost Optimization & value engineering • Budget control • Risk management • Contracts • Facility management related procurement • Relationship and reputation management