Himani Bahuguna

Purchase Officer @ Rubicon Maritime

About

I am a skilled procurement professional with a proven track record in managing purchasing for maritime and engineering sectors. Our team thrived on the meticulous procurement processes I contributed to, combining my engineering background with a sharp acumen for the technicalities of marine vessels. We navigated complex vendor management, keen price negotiations, and precise documentation to ensure seamless operations. With a Bachelor's in Electronics and Communications Engineering, the transition to the shipping industry was propelled by my ability to fuse technical knowledge with practical buying expertise. This unique blend of skills facilitated the strategic sourcing of high-quality materials and equipment, underscoring our commitment to excellence in maritime operations.

Country

India

City

Mumbai

Industry

Logistics & Supply Chain

Skill

Software tools (Shipnet, PAL, Docware, Netpas, Outlook, SAP, D365), Supplier Quality Management, Purchasing Processes

Experience

Purchase Officer

Rubicon Maritime

2024-9 - Present · 2 yrs 1 mo

Mumbai, Maharashtra, India

• The ownership company manages a total of 16 vessels, with 5 vessels being handled personally. • Efforts are made to consolidate spares globally from genuine suppliers and Original Equipment Manufacturers (OEM). • New suppliers were developed in critical regions such as Brazil, Australia, and Ghana an drydocks were organized at various locations (recently at Weihai Shipyard in China). • Using tools like Netpass, ShipNet and Docware for port identification, better planning and effective operations. • Proactive approach and co-ordination in supplies, especially for off-port limit (OPL) deliveries. • Quotations are obtained from suppliers and suitable procurement decisions are made after careful comparison and analysis. • Inventory control and optimization are carried out on a lead-time basis.

Buyer

Bernhard Schulte Shipmanagement

2016-5 - 2019-1 · 2 yrs 9 mos

Mumbai, Maharashtra, India

• Looking after global purchasing through a centralized system • Handling requisitions for almost 350 vessels • Fully responsible for categories like navigation, marine paints, and safety equipment • Tracking supply and delivery status of items • Coordinating with Captains, Chief Engg., and TSI of vessels • Using software tools like 'PAL' for documentation • Proactively resolving issues through communication with vessels

Purchase Engineer

KNK Ship Management

2014-7 - 2016-4 · 1 yr 10 mos

Mumbai, Maharashtra, India

• Handling purchase of all the technical requirements like engine spares, paints, lube oil, ropes and various other items. • Generating RFQs, preparing comparative statements and releasing orders after careful analysis. • Maintaining and updating the records and keeping track of future requirements. • Close co-ordination with finance department and optimization in fund allocation. • Following up with vendors regularly for material availability and logistic support. • Maintaining relationships with existing vendors, reviving business with old vendors and developing new vendors.

Production and Quality Control Engineer

Globus Infocom Limited

2012-3 - 2013-7 · 1 yr 5 mos

Rudrapur, Uttarakhand, India

• Looking after complete testing of various products manufactured and assembled in company. • Maintaining records of testing before approving the finished product for dispatch. • Responsible for on-time dispatch of the products.