Vikash Raj

Purchase Executive @ RAK Ceramics

About

I’m a results-driven procurement professional with 6+ years of deep expertise managing international and local sourcing for multimillion-dollar portfolios. Skilled in end-to-end Purchase-to-Pay (P2P) processes, vendor management, contract negotiation, and strategic cost reduction. I bring the discipline of time-tested procurement practices blended with modern digital tools like SAP MM, Ariba, Oracle, and business intelligence platforms. Currently leading procurement at RAK Ceramics UAE, I own 90%+ international sourcing, delivering continuous cost savings and supplier quality improvements. Previously, at Maruti Suzuki, I managed a $5M+ annual procurement budget, driving $1.3M+ in combined cost avoidance and reductions through rigorous analysis and negotiation. Pursuing an Executive MBA at IIT Patna to sharpen strategic leadership and operational excellence, I believe in the power of strong vendor partnerships and transparent processes—the foundation of sustainable procurement success. Let’s connect if you want to talk sourcing intelligence, cost transformation, or global supply chain strategy.

Country

United Arab Emirates

City

Ras al-Khaimah

Industry

Glass, Ceramics & Concrete

Skill

Strategic Sourcing, Financial Analysis, Microeconomics, Manufacturing Operations Management, Quantitative Analytics, Corporate Finance, Business Communications, Cost Savings, Interpersonal Skills, ISO 9001, Procurement, SAP Materials Management (SAP MM), Negotiation, Time Management, Key Performance Indicators, Procure-to-Pay, Purchase Orders, Purchasing Negotiation, Purchasing Processes, Communication

Experience

Purchase Executive

RAK Ceramics

2023-9 - Present · 3 yrs 1 mo

United Arab Emirates

• Lead procurement with 90% focus on international sourcing and supplier development. • Benchmark and optimize P2P cycle with spend, vendor, and trend analysis. • Negotiate pricing and delivery terms to maximize cost savings and service quality. • Manage vendor relationships and conduct onboarding and training for new suppliers. • Develop MIS reports and dashboards to support data-driven decisions.

Procurement Executive

Maruti Suzuki India Limited

2021-4 - 2023-9 · 2 yrs 6 mos

Gurugram, Haryana, India

✅ Maintained current understanding of pricing structures, market conditions and trends in industry. ✅ Set up and negotiated contracts to obtain favorable pricing and delivery structures. ✅ Evaluated internal needs and developed plans for maintaining optimal supply levels. ✅ Built relationships with vendors to negotiate ideal terms for purchases. ✅ Monitored and managed procurement budget to control costs. ✅ Review purchase orders and requisitions

Junior Purchase Executive

Maruti Suzuki India Limited

2019-8 - 2021-4 · 1 yr 9 mos

Gurugram, Haryana, India

✅ Performed monthly reconciliation of open purchasing orders. ✅ Contacted location managers and department supervisors to assess requirements. ✅ Improved, standardized and documented planning and scheduling processes. ✅ Compiled statistical data after each month-end closing. ✅ P2P monitoring and performing.

Junior Executive Trainee

Maruti Suzuki India Limited

2018-8 - 2019-8 · 1 yr 1 mo

Gurugram, Haryana, India

✅ Leading Initial Flow Management team for new models ✅ Maintained contemporary technical knowledge of engineering concepts. ✅ Studied manufacturing processes to improve overall knowledge. ✅ Created 3D models from 2D drawings.