• Managed procurement activities, including vendor negotiations and contracts to secure optimal pricing and quality.• Developed and communicated the procurement business plan, forecasting demand for products and services.• Implemented training programs to enhance procurement skills of the team.• Ensured compliance with legal standards for contract storage & maintenance.• Maintained purchasing budget, ensuring best value through strategic sourcing and vendor relationship management.• Spearheaded contract negotiation and review processes, consistently securing advantageous terms.• Coordinated with suppliers to ensure timely delivery of materials and services, maintaining high standards of quality.• Conducted industry trend analysis to predict pricing trends and adjust purchasing strategies accordingly.

Facilities Management, Procurement and Logistics Department.• Directed procurement operations for facilities management, including security, cleaning, and landscaping services.• Headed a team of 5, overseeing daily procurement activities and reporting directly to senior management.• Conducted cost-benefit analyses and provided recommendations to maintain budget adherence.• Coordinated with departments for service agreements, managed vendor performance, and maintained KPIs.• Led initiatives for strategic sourcing and supplier development, significantly enhancing service quality.• Managed contracts for key services, including water supply, maintenance, and renovations, ensuring compliance and quality standards.• Conducted tenders, analyzed bids, and made recommendations based on cost-effectiveness and suitability for company needs.

Facilities Management corporate services

Worked under the direction of the Finance / Commercial Manager & Plant Manager.• Managed procurement operations for heavy equipment and earthmoving machinery across all construction sites, reporting to Finance, Commercial, and Plant Managers.• Led sourcing and negotiation for spare parts and consumables from local and international suppliers, including filters, tires, lubricants, and batteries.• Directed administrative, contractual, and operational aspects of the purchasing division, ensuring alignment with company procurement policies.• Oversaw budgeting, approved requisitions, and implemented purchasing procedures to ensure timely deliveries and cost savings.• Monitored supplier performance, facilitating vendor evaluations and initiating debarment proceedings for underperforming vendors.• Conducted market research to source alternative brands and aftermarket parts, ensuring cost-effective options were available.• Utilized SAP JD Edwards to track procurement activities and maintain compliance with statutory requirements while regularly communicating with management on procurement-related issues.

• Implemented procurement strategies and policies, forecasting procurement needs to optimize resource allocation.• Built and developed relationships with key suppliers and customers, ensuring reliable vendor partnerships for quality goods at reasonable prices.• Ordered materials and services as per negotiated contracts, reviewing quotations and technical specifications for raw materials, components, equipment, and buildings.• Determined the quantity and timing of deliveries while tracking purchasing activities and performance metrics.• Ensured supplier compliance with site and company safety requirements, contributing to a safe working environment.• Negotiated prices and contracts, successfully lowering costs and securing favorable agreements.• Arranged IT-related items, including computers, printers, cartridges, and complete networking systems for malls, offices, and hotels.• Coordinated transportation for the collection of rental materials and heavy machinery, such as cranes (100 to 500 tons), Bobcats, shovels, and excavators.• Managed the arrangement of soil, concrete, and steel testing equipment, coordinating on-site testing with suppliers.• Organized the procurement of various survey instruments and related equipment for the surveying department.• Sourced interlock paving, blocks, kerbstones, tiles, and other furnishing items, as well as all types of hardware, tools, and general consumables for site use.• Arranged all necessary safety items in accordance with departmental instructions.• Procured various types of wood, including MDF, commercial plywood, white wood, BRC mesh, lintels, and steel reinforced bars from diverse origins.• Sourced aggregates, sub-base materials, wash sand, and black wash sand for construction projects.

• Reviewed and approved purchase order placements by purchasing assistants and buyers for accuracy, ensuring optimum delivery and pricing.• Evaluated purchase order claims and contracts for conformance to company policy.• Negotiated improved pricing, product quality, and delivery terms through meetings with vendors.• Participated in the development of specifications for services, equipment, products, supplies, and substitute materials.• Attended internal product development meetings to identify new product demands, schedules, and procurement needs, forecasting requirements and ordering products to meet sales demands.• Reviewed, evaluated, and approved specifications for issuing and awarding bids to suppliers through the RFQ process.• Conducted meetings, prepared and presented reports, and provided information to identify purchasing requirements.• Received requirement requests from concerned departments, conducting market inquiries and keeping records of all requests.• Managed the purchasing of materials for vehicles, machines, sheds, plastic pipes, general consumables, computers, laptops, IT-related items, and telephone connections, arranging complete networking setups.• Organized materials for the fabrication and erection of new sheds for storing raw materials, packing materials, plastic sheets, wrapping films, paper rolls, printing stationery, and other items needed by all departments within the company.

• Sourced construction materials, including steel and hardware, while negotiating with suppliers for competitive pricing and maintaining purchase activity records.• Collaborated with project teams to ensure timely delivery of materials, supporting smooth project execution.• Managed supplier evaluations, conducted performance reviews, and implemented improvement plans to enhance supplier performance.