Sachin George Email & Phone Number

Dubai, United Arab Emirates

• Experienced in Container Terminals, Ports, Shipping, Operation and Bunkering and Commercial aspects• GFS being owned by AD Ports, During my Present Tenure, I have been involved in working with AD Ports and their Terminals ( Port Khalifa and Mina Zayed) • Handling Procurement of Ship Machinery and its Spare Parts Logistics across the Globe by Air/ Sea Freight and Company Owned Vessels• Good Knowledge in Ports and terminals operations. GFS being a Feeder Shipping Company, I have been collating Liner/Feeder shipping operations.• Purchasing marine equipment and machinery spares, including engines, boilers, purifiers, compressors & navigation radio systems• Coordinating delivery and logistics information with internal and external stakeholders• Budgeting and monitoring expenses for fleet vessels, reporting to owners with comments and variance• Generating monthly ship management reports• Overseeing the Purchase Department's technical activities, including repair and maintenance• Expediting delivery of goods to ensure timely and cost-effective delivery• Resolving invoice discrepancies and monitoring vendor performance and pricing• Coordinating delivery and logistics information with internal and external stakeholders• Implemented streamlined vendor qualification processes, resulting in improved supplier credibility, service reliability and adhere to quality standards including IHM compliance, and sustainability requirements

• Procurement of technical, safety, spares, and other operational items for the Purchase Department• Purchased marine equipment and machinery spares, including engines, boilers, purifiers, compressors & navigation radio systems• Developed global sourcing strategies and implementing purchasing and procurement strategies• Managed and executed all procurement activities, from RFQ to delivery, by ensuring quality and feedback• Oversaw the Purchase Department's technical activities, including repair and maintenance• Coordinated delivery and logistics information with internal and external stakeholders• Expedited delivery of goods to ensure timely and cost-effective delivery• Maintained logistics and material data in relevant systems• Analyzed inventory to meet demand requirements• Maintained and managed relationships with suppliers and vendors, negotiating terms and contracts• Maintained partnership agreements by adding, evaluating, and contracting with vendors• Budgeted and monitored expenses for a fleet of 25 vessels, by reporting to owners with comments and variances• Resolved invoice discrepancies and monitoring vendor performance and pricing• Represented Procurement Department of Organization for Audits - TMSA, DOC, Flag, and Class. • Collaborated with Technical Superintendent in handling vessels – managed Technical aspects in their absence/travel.• Achieved a 25% reduction in procurement costs through project optimization, demonstrating strategic cost-saving initiatives and procurement efficiency. • Implemented a stores-optimization project resulting in a 12% reduction in expenses, enhancing operational efficiency and resource utilization. • Lead and managed procurement team for successful completion of assigned projects • Oversaw a team of 6 Purchase Officers

India

☛ Managed the procurement of stores (technical, safety), spares, and lube oil☛ Handled repair and maintenance jobs☛ Oversaw the logistics of spares including appointment and coordination with agents☛ Prepared audit documentation and attending to audit works☛ Negotiated and coordinated to various makers for purchase of requirements in maintenance and managing vessels☛ Monitored day-to-day operations of the purchase team of five members☛ Invoices accounting and various stages involved in processing☛ Handled monthly and yearly budget preparation and analysis☛ Developed successful procurement strategies☛ Trained and led the team members☛ Receipt of requisition from the vessel☛ Quotation from the supplier☛ Submission of quote to superintendents for approval☛ After approval, processing order to supplier☛ Connecting stores/spares to vessels☛ Vessel confirmation for correct receipt of supply☛ Processing of invoice for payment☛ Follow up with accounts and suppliers for timely payment.☛ Submission of service reports to the respective superintendent☛ Submission of invoicing status to Tech Superintendents on fortnightly basis.

Postgraduate Degree, Operations Management, Post Graduation Diploma In Business Administration

B.Tech Mechanical Engineering