Jeevasenthil Cipc

• Lead procurement operations and strategic sourcing activities for a high-volume procurement portfolio valued at AED 35M+, supporting business continuity, margin optimization, and operational efficiency in a fast-paced, demand-driven environment. • Developed and implemented procurement strategies aligned with business objectives, budget targets, and market conditions. • Delivered measurable cost savings through strategic sourcing, spend analysis, supplier consolidation, and negotiation. • Managed procurement budgets, monitored expenditure performance, and partnered with finance to track savings realization. • Led end-to-end sourcing activities including vendor evaluation, RFIs, RFPs, RFQs, negotiations, and contract management. • Built and maintained strong supplier relationships to ensure supply continuity, competitive pricing, and service reliability. • Negotiated commercial terms to optimize total cost of ownership (TCO) while mitigating financial and supply risks. • Conducted market analysis, monitored commodity trends, and assessed supply chain risks to support sourcing decisions. • Implemented dual-sourcing and contingency strategies to reduce dependency and ensure uninterrupted supply. • Drove procurement process optimization and digitalization initiatives, improving efficiency, transparency, and governance. • Standardized procurement workflows and reporting to support scalability and audit readiness. • Led, coached, and mentored junior procurement staff, building team capability and performance accountability. • Collaborated closely with cross-functional teams (operations,finance, quality, engineering) to meet operational and commercial requirements. • Ensured compliance with legal, ethical, and sustainable procurement practices, internal policies, and delegation of authority. • Supported audits and reinforced responsible sourcing standards aligned with ESG expectations

• Executed sourcing strategies for raw materials and finished goods in a volume-driven supply environment. • Conducted supplier evaluation and qualification based on cost, quality, delivery, and risk. • Negotiated pricing and contracts to achieve cost efficiency and margin improvement. • Managed supplier KPIs and corrective actions to ensure consistent service levels. • Supported supply continuity through risk mitigation and dual sourcing strategies.

• Preparation and control of tender/contract documents to be used for the selection and appointment of contractors for work or services on designated projects • Actively promote effective communication and relations with all other interfacing departments, disciplines and contractors in carrying out the assigned duties • Producing and issuing of Method Statements and Risk Assessments for project works • Review contractors' invoices and prepare Progress Payment Certificates with Cost Control • Issue Contract Close-Out documentation: Contract Close-Out Change Order, Certificate of Final Completion • Assist with preparation of monthly contracts and project progress reports • Facilitate and participate in review and resolutions of Contractors' claims • Negotiate the best payment terms and contract conditions, maintaining high level of integrity. • Keep accurate records to justify the process and any other related decisions made in contract administration. • Issuance of Purchase order. • Tracking and expediting of Shipment • Handle, Delivery and inspection of items. Assist in Insurance claims, if any. • Client acceptance/rejection, warranties and other related follow up matters with the supplier till completion of Project. • Keep updated with market developments and assist in Vendor Development • Report on budget versus Actual performance on project-wise basis • Arrange and participate in meetings between contractors and company engineers and other personnel to facilitate standardization and economical procurement. • Assist Tendering and Costing Department as required. • Managing suppliers and their performance in terms of quality, cost, delivery and responsiveness • Co-ordinate with procurement, logistics, finance and business development department in resolving issues related to operations

Perform daily inspection of incoming materials against technical specifications, standards, and approved vendor documentation.

• Perform daily inspection of incoming materials against technical specifications, standards, and approved vendor documentation • Monitor and document non-conformances, assist in root cause analysis, and track corrective actions • Review and verify test certificates, mill certificates, and other quality-related documents from suppliers • Participate in internal quality audits and support implementation of ISO 9001 quality management requirements • Prepare inspection reports, test reports, and quality dossiers for client submission and internal use • Coordinate with production and engineering teams to ensure adherence to drawings, codes, and standards