Sujith Vincent Email & Phone Number

Dubai, Ae

Sharjah Emirate, United Arab Emirates

As an integral part of the Procurement Management team in the Middle East, I play a pivotal role in optimizing procurement strategy and operations for high-profile projects. This involves calibrating annual procurement strategies for the division and providing expertise on operational best practices. I oversee day-to-day procurement and buying operations, ensuring continuous improvement initiatives that enhance operational efficiency and stakeholder satisfaction.My responsibilities also include identifying and evaluating potential suppliers, negotiating contracts, and establishing long-term partnerships to maintain a reliable and diverse supply chain. I am tasked with monitoring and controlling procurement costs, seeking cost-saving opportunities, and optimizing purchasing processes. Collaborating closely with cross-functional teams, I ensure efficient order fulfillment and on-time delivery while building and maintaining strong relationships with suppliers, holding them accountable for their performance.In addition, I work closely with suppliers, manufacturers, and logistics partners to ensure the seamless flow of goods and services, proactively addressing any procurement and supply disruptions and bottlenecks. Leveraging data-driven insights, I drive the decision-making process, analyzing procurement and supplier performance to identify trends, areas for improvement, and cost-saving opportunities.Furthermore, I develop and implement procurement risk management strategies, assessing and mitigating supply risks, including disruptions caused by external factors. Lastly, I generate reports and provide insights on procurement performance, trends, and areas for improvement to senior management.

Dubai, United Arab Emirates

Responsible for setting out and shaping the annual procurement strategy. Played a crucial role in sourcing materials and services, managing vendor relationships, optimizing costs, and ensuring the timely delivery of materials for fit-out projects. Provided procurement expertise across day-to-day operations. Led, mentored, and developed a high-performing procurement team, fostering a culture of excellence, collaboration, and continuous improvement. Supported the integration of inventory management, demand planning, order processing, supply chain coordination, data analysis, and performance management. Led contract negotiations, drafted agreements, and managed contractual relationships with vendors and subcontractors. Collaborated with various stakeholders, including sales, procurement, logistics, production, and demand planning, to drive procurement excellence and enhance overall operational performance. Ensured alignment with the demand planning team on forecasting methodologies and adopted approaches. Provided regular reports and analysis on procurement performance, trends, and opportunities for improvement to senior management.

Dubai, United Arab Emirates

Responsible for day-to-day procurement operations and collaborated on project procurement strategies. Ensured efficient procurement of goods and services for project fit-out operations. Managed sourcing, contract negotiation, vendor relationships, and procurement processes. Led efforts to balance inventory levels, reduce excess stock, and prevent stockouts through robust inventory management. Generated purchase orders, reviewed requisitions, and ensured compliance with procurement policies. Monitored costs, identified savings opportunities, and optimized spending. Utilized advanced procurement tools and analytics to analyze historical data and market trends. Implemented effective procurement control strategies to optimize products and services.

Dubai, United Arab Emirates