Prasanth Purushan

Procurement Officer @ Ssangyong Engineering & Construction Co. Ltd.

About

UAE‑based Procurement Officer with 10+ years of experience in construction and engineering projects across the GCC and India, specializing in construction procurement, cost optimization, and ERP‑driven purchasing. I manage the full procurement cycle for civil, MEP, and finishing materials – from RFQs and technical/commercial evaluations to negotiations, LPOs, and expediting – ensuring materials reach site on time and within budget.My strengths include strategic vendor management, contract management, and cost reduction and value engineering. I have supported multi‑million‑dirham high‑rise, mixed‑use, and infrastructure projects, partnering closely with project, planning, and finance teams to align procurement decisions with BOQs, specifications, and programme requirements. I also use ERP systems and advanced Excel reporting to improve transparency, track KPIs, and drive continuous improvement in the procurement process.I enjoy building long‑term supplier relationships, researching the UAE/GCC market for alternative materials and new vendors, and identifying value‑engineering opportunities that improve margins without compromising quality or compliance. I am currently open to Procurement Officer/Engineer opportunities in the UAE construction sector where I can contribute to project delivery, cost optimization, and smarter sourcing.

Country

United Arab Emirates

City

Dubai

Industry

Construction

Skill

RFQ/RFP Management , Vendor Management, cost reduction and value engineering, Order Management, Malayalam, Strategic Sourcing, Writing, Planning Budgeting & Forecasting, Photography, Computer Application Training, Evaluations, Project Coordination, Electrical and Instrumentation Engineering (EIE), Dispute Resolution, Supplier Relationship Management, Interpersonal Skills, Attention to Detail, Request for Proposal (RFP), Infor Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP), Market Analysis

Experience

Procurement Officer

Ssangyong Engineering & Construction Co. Ltd.

2024-7 - Present · 2 yrs 3 mos

Leading procurement for civil, structural, architectural and MEP materials on high rise and mixed-use projects, handling RFQs, evaluations, negotiations and LPOs. Delivered up to 15% savings on key civil and MEP materials through competitive bidding, renegotiated terms and consultant‑approved alternates. Using ERP and advanced Excel to track PR–PO–delivery status and issue weekly procurement/savings reports to project and commercial teams. Monitoring supplier performance (price, quality, delivery, documentation) and taking corrective actions to secure reliable, compliant vendors.

Procurement Coordinator

Airolink Building Contracting LLC

2021-5 - 2024-7 · 3 yrs 3 mos

Dubai, United Arab Emirates

Engineering Administrator

Remomech Engineering Pvt. Ltd.

2015-8 - 2020-12 · 5 yrs 5 mos

Assisted in issuing and tracking purchase orders, following up with suppliers to confirm acknowledgements and delivery dates. Executed preventive maintenance programs, resulting in a 20% decrease in equipment downtime and increased overall plant reliability. Maintained accurate records of vendors, POs and material deliveries in MS Excel, improving traceability and basic reporting. Coordinated with engineers and stores to verify material specifications, quantities and GRNs before invoice processing.