Avin Shetty Email & Phone Number

Abu Dhabi, Abu Dhabi, Ae

Abu Dhabi Emirate, United Arab Emirates

*Responsible for Lead Strategic Sourcing initiatives across multiple categories including IT products, Facility Management Services, Project Contracts, Freight Forward and FMCG Products.* Identified and evaluated potential suppliers, negotiated contracts and secured favorable terms to drive cost savings and ensure timely deliveries.* Leveraged Odoo's vendor management features to maintain a centralized database of suppliers, Track supplier performance and facilitate communication.*… Show more *Responsible for Lead Strategic Sourcing initiatives across multiple categories including IT products, Facility Management Services, Project Contracts, Freight Forward and FMCG Products.* Identified and evaluated potential suppliers, negotiated contracts and secured favorable terms to drive cost savings and ensure timely deliveries.* Leveraged Odoo's vendor management features to maintain a centralized database of suppliers, Track supplier performance and facilitate communication.* Coordinated logistics and shipping arrangements to ensure timely and cost-effective delivery of goods.* Analyzed purchasing patterns and forecasted future procurement needs to optimize inventory levels.* Collaborated with Finance, Accounting and Procurement teams to streamline Procurement- to Payment processes and improve efficiency.* Verified vendor invoices within the Odoo platform, reconciling them against Purchase orders and Contracts to identify discrepancies and ensure accuracy* Acted as a subject matter expert for Odoo Procurement functionally, offering guidance and assistance to users across the organization.* Provided Procurement related financial data and analysis to support decision making and Budget planning. Show less

Lagos, Lagos State, Nigeria

* Developed and implemented a strategic sourcing plan that resulted in a 15% reduction in procurement costs and improved supplier performance by 20%. * Negotiated contracts with key suppliers, achieving an average cost savings of 10% and ensuring on-time delivery of goods and services. * Implemented a supplier evaluation system, resulting in the identification and selection of high-performing suppliers, which improved overall product quality by 15%.* Implemented improvement… Show more * Developed and implemented a strategic sourcing plan that resulted in a 15% reduction in procurement costs and improved supplier performance by 20%. * Negotiated contracts with key suppliers, achieving an average cost savings of 10% and ensuring on-time delivery of goods and services. * Implemented a supplier evaluation system, resulting in the identification and selection of high-performing suppliers, which improved overall product quality by 15%.* Implemented improvement initiatives to achieve inventory cost reductions and raw material delivery precision.* Approved requisitions, placed purchase orders and expedited goods and services to meet Just in Time (JIT) inventory controls. * Worked collaboratively with logistics teams to optimize shipping methods and reduce freight costs associated with procured goods. Show less

Navi Mumbai

* Proactively researched and analyzed competitors’ products, resulting in successfully securing dealerships for similar products and driving business growth.* Develop, implement and drive the procurement strategies in order to meet cost savings targets* Negotiated contract terms with clients, securing favorable conditions for both parties while maximizing profitability.* Oversaw inventory management, minimizing stock levels while avoiding shortages.* Maintained up-to-date… Show more * Proactively researched and analyzed competitors’ products, resulting in successfully securing dealerships for similar products and driving business growth.* Develop, implement and drive the procurement strategies in order to meet cost savings targets* Negotiated contract terms with clients, securing favorable conditions for both parties while maximizing profitability.* Oversaw inventory management, minimizing stock levels while avoiding shortages.* Maintained up-to-date records of contracts, orders, and supplier information for audit purposes.* Handled import and export documentation, ensuring compliance with international trade regulations.* Implemented cost-saving initiatives, significantly reducing expenses without compromising on quality. Show less