Veerapandi K

Procurement Executive @ AWS Distribution

About

Strategic Procurement & Supply Chain Professional with 4+ years of experience in International Sourcing, Global Procurement Operations, Vendor Management, and Trade Compliance across GCC, Europe, UK, and Singapore markets.Currently working as a Procurement Executive at AWS Distribution, Dubai, managing end-to-end procurement operations for 100+ SKUs including sourcing, supplier negotiations, logistics coordination, customs clearance, landed costing, and inventory planning.Previously worked with HCL Tech supporting ExxonMobil’s global procurement operations, handling high-volume P2P transactions, vendor payments, invoice processing, and SAP MM procurement workflows.Key strengths include:Strategic Sourcing & Vendor DevelopmentInternational Procurement OperationsSAP MM & ERP SystemsRFQ Analysis & Cost OptimizationIncoterms 2020 & Trade ComplianceImport/Export DocumentationSupplier Negotiation & Relationship ManagementLanded Cost Analysis & Margin OptimizationMulti-country Sourcing (China, India, Turkey)Experienced in managing supplier relationships, compliance certifications, procurement analytics, and cross-functional coordination to improve operational efficiency and reduce procurement costs.Open to opportunities in:ProcurementPurchase Strategic SourcingSupply Chain OperationsVendor management International TradeImport & Export Operations

Country

United Arab Emirates

City

Dubai

Industry

Electrical & Electronic Manufacturing

Skill

Product Certifications, International Logistics, Customs Documentation, Microsoft Excel, Tally Prime, ERP Systems, Supplier Negotiation, Inventory Coordination, Logistical Coordination, Procurement Analytics, Trade Compliance, Landed Cost Analysis, Incoterms 2020, Import/Export Operations, RFQ & Supplier Evaluation, SAP Materials Management (SAP MM), Global Vendor Management, Procurement Operations, Strategic Sourcing

Experience

Procurement Executive

AWS Distribution

2025-6 - 2026-6 · 1 yr 1 mo

Dubai, United Arab Emirates

Managed End-to-End regional and international Procurement & Supply Chain Operations for 100+ SKUs across GCC, Europe, UK, and Singapore markets, handling Strategic Sourcing, Vendor Management, Logistics, Customs Clearance, and Inventory Coordination. •Achieved 10–20% Cost Savings through Supplier Negotiation, RFQ Analysis, MOQ Optimization, Freight Evaluation, and Global Sourcing from China, India, and Turkey. •Managed complete Procurement Cycle including PR, RFQ, Supplier Evaluation, PO Processing, Production Follow-Up, Shipment Coordination, and Landed Costing with high operational accuracy. •Conducted Market Analysis, Competitor Benchmarking, Product Sourcing, and Pricing Evaluation for new product developments to improve sales performance and product movement. •Onboarded and managed 50+ International Suppliers through Vendor Registration, Factory Audits, Trade Compliance, Documentation Verification, and Quality Inspections. •Coordinated Packaging Development, Product Certifications (ROHS, ESMA, GS, CE EMC & LVD, LFGB, PAHS) , ensuring compliance with GCC, Europe, UK, and Singapore regulations. •Supervised Import/Export Documentation, Customs Clearance, GRN Processing.

Procurement Associate

HCLTech (ExxonMobil - US Client)

2022-3 - 2025-5 · 3 yrs 3 mos

Chennai

Managed high-volume global P2P procurement transactions using SAP MM. Maintained 99.9% accuracy in 3-way matching and invoice processing. Administered vendor disbursement portfolios exceeding USD 1.5M monthly. Coordinated with finance and warehouse teams to streamline workflows and reduce invoice approval turnaround time by 30%. Supported procurement operations for a Fortune 500 global energy client.