Viswanathan Ramanathan Email & Phone Number

Dubai, Dubai, Ae

Managing the Procurement department and ensuring that all materials including spare parts & and subcontractors’ services are procured through the best possible sources as per technical specifications & project schedule. Negotiating costs for AMC and making sure it is under our budget and a reasonable profit margin is made, Achieved 15 Million Savings over 100 Million Spend on Sub-contractor Services in 2020-2023 Involved in RFPs & RFQs to receive the best current market rates for specialist systems for pricing and costing when required by the bidding team / AMC Renewals. Identifying the frequently procured service/materials and drafting Frame Agreements /Call-off POs in order to reduce the No of POs and process time. Approving PR & PO’s on daily basis and advising the procurement team to process it in the best possible way (Right Source, Price & Delivery) Involved in Supplier pending payment issues and suggested the best possible way to resolve them. Monitoring and controlling Central store. Implemented Material Internal Transfer System and achieved effective resource utilization. Reviewing and approving Supplier Credit applications, LOA, Termination letters, Vendor / sub-contract registration, Preferred supplier agreements, Purchase orders, etc. Introduced Rebate Collecting system from Supplier through preferred supplier agreement and achieved 5% of the total spend/year Attending Management meetings, Supplier Meetings, Operation Site Meetings Training and advising the procurement team as and when required Setting Procurement Workshops to identify the gaps / identifying the opportunity for improvements. Initiated Supplier Innovation forum in 2021 /2022/2023 Protect confidentiality and integrity of all contractual obligations of the Company. Participate in the planning and establishment of short and long-term goals, objectives, BIP, etc. Mentor Procurement professionals to manage the daily Tasks.

Abu Dhabi, Ae

Role: Reporting to Operation Director / Operation Support Manager / CEO Managing Procurement department and ensuring that all materials including CAPEX, spare parts & subcontractors services are procured through best possible sources (locally / overseas) as per technical specifications & project schedule Assist in the preparation of tender scopes, contract drafting, LOI, awarding letter, roll-out, implementation, performance evaluations, cancellation/renewal and commercial requirements for various services lines including: MEP, cleaning, security, helpdesk, pest, waste, catering, specialist systems etc. Steering all FM (Hard, Soft & Hospitality Services) tenders including major landmark projects like AFOCH - Armed Force Officers Club Hotel; Um Al Emarat Park and Presidential Palace etc. from the initiation of the tenders until the award stage to the turn of over 50 Million AED Following Sinyar procurement policies & procedures and monitoring purchase related activities accordingly to ensure integrity of the process Manages the development, monitoring and continuous improvement of statistical reports on procurement. Drives best practices in strategic procurement, including category strategies based on internal and external benchmarking Compliance with COSHH Regulations in all work activities Rendering current market rates of materials for pricing and costing when required Assuring that relevant quality assurance / quality control procedures are followed as per HSE standards Formalizing the polices for Supplier / Sub-contract Payment Terms, Bank Guarantee, Performance Bond and Retentions Terms

Danbury, Ct, Us

Reporting to General Manager / Area Manager Role: Supervised daily FM procurement in Maximo Software (PPM & Reactive Maintenance Spare Parts & IT SW & HW Requirements ) Finalized subcontractors for OEM & specialized services (soft & hard services) for prestigious Handled FM Procurement for Clients Musanada, AARP, IKEA, TDIC – Saadiyat, Mushrif Palace, Crown Price Court, DOPA, Wahat Al Karama, Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque , Al Wadha Mall & Extension, MOE Sharjah Managed:o New supplier research, selection and developmento Credit facility establishment with existing suppliero Budget setting for tooling, model costs and cost reduction planso Stores for spare parts & consumable stocking o New projects snagging and mobilization processo MGI Vehicle (owned & rental) management Created material stock inventory for spare parts & consumables Initiated Supplier & Sub-contractor Pre-qualification & Evaluation Process Achieved cost reduction in overhead & fixed asset materials through supply agreements Designed Procurement Module in Maximo CAFM System Lead the vendor selection & negotiation process for facilities management (hard and soft FM)

Ae

Reporting to Procurement ManagerRole: Procured quality goods & services in cost effective manner to meet project budget and specifications Evaluated best quotes based on cost against specifications and placed orders Initiated Strategic Procurement Process – Supply Agreement LTA (Yearly Contract for Consumables / Power Tools / Office Stationery / PPE / Fasteners / IT Stationery) 8 Million AED worth contracts signed in 2012-2013” Performed various analysis processes in Procurement dept. to target cost saving & excess usage Conducted local suppliers / warehouse visit in estimating supplier business turnover & warehouse storage Prepared reports for managing project procurement schedule @ project site Contributed in scrap disposal – MEP project materials Maintained a reliable vendor database to identify sources and make sound vendors selection decisions Sent RFQ (Request for Quotation), obtained quotes and placed PO as per purchasing procedures Played a major role in budget issues (committed cost report against PM budget) as well as CTC (Cost to Complete) Analysis & MOS (Material on Site)

Houston, Texas, Us

Efficient and effective expediting to ensure timely delivery of high quality equipment packages, materials, associated documentation within schedule within the parameters of, and in compliance with the company's operating and quality procedures. Sound knowledge of interface with Engineering and Construction related to Material Take Off, Requisitions and Required On Site Date Issuing project expediting plan / Reports based on the project procurement plan. Pursuing vendor documents on a timely basis to commence engineering, FAT and QA process. Reported to Project Manager / Procurement Manager on any potential problems regarding critical deliveries as well as generic & specific delivery problems Collaborated with freight forwarders & Shipping department for quick transportation of equipment to the site for overseas orders as per PO INCOTERMS 2000

Abu Dhabi, Ae

Role:Oct’05-Dec’06: Material Expeditor (Projects) - Saudi Aramco’s North Safaniya Artificial Lift Facilities Project (BI-10-00047), Procurement Department, Mussaffah, Abu Dhabi, UAE: Communicate the order and delivery status, typically by setting various material status / flags throughout the work order cycle in the Computerized Maintenance Management System Coordinated with sub-contractors for Thickness Through Test (TTT) Prepared & updated various reports like Weekly Inspection Status Report, Two Week Look Ahead Report, Material Receiving Status Report, Material & Inspection Expediting Report and Inspection Disposition Report (using MS Access)Oct’06-Oct’07: Material Coordinator (Projects) - Marjan / Zuluf 6110-6111, Inspection / Procurement Department, P.O. Box 2058, Mussaffah, Abu Dhabi, UAE; client: Saudi Aramco: Enter materials, tools, equipment requests via Procurement System and confirms delivery date Communicate vendor performance to procurement services Coordinate the disposition of all surplus material Follow-up as focal point on all issues with material, orders, delays. Work closely with procurement, coding, planning, scheduling, and work coordination to provide seamless execution of the Maintenance Work Process (MWP)

P.G -Master Of Science, Software Engineer

P.G., Diploma In Material Managements

Grade 12, English, Maths, Physics