Hire the Best Assistant Manager Procurement in Ra'S Al Khaymah, United Arab Emirates

Accomplished professional with 13+ years in Manufacturing, and Project Management. Proven expertise in: contract Negotiation Process Enhancement Cost Efficiency Inventory Optimization New Product Development Fabrication Excellence Lean Manufacturing Strong Stakeholder Relations Budget Control Kaizen & Kanban contrac Managment Supplier Evaluation TPM Strategies Effective Production Planning Supply chain management Throughout my career, I've driven operational efficiency, elevated product quality, and delivered impactful projects. Adept at fostering client and supplier relationships, I bring a strong grasp of Lean principles to implement methodologies such as Kaizen, Kanban, and 5S, resulting in streamlined production and minimized waste. I'm excited to contribute my strategic mindset, hands-on approach, and diverse skills to construction, projects seeking operational excellence and collaborative growth.

Dynamic and results-driven Procurement professional experienced in strategic sourcing, supplier management, and cost optimization. Adept at developing and executing procurement strategies to drive efficiency, reduce costs, and enhance supply chain performance. Skilled in contract management, Supplier evaluation, and risk mitigation. Committed to continuous improvement and leveraging technology to streamline processes.

17+ years’ experience in Project Management, Purchasing, Material Planning, Secretarial, Front Office, and Administrative Support with commendable skills by receiving 3 times promotion in the same organisation within the span of 5 years. A forward thinking problem solver and team leader with expertise in developing and maintaining partnership with internal and external customers to effectively deliver inventory on time and within budget.

As a Senior Procurement Manager at RAKNOR, a leading concrete products manufacturer in the UAE, I lead and manage the procurement function across all spend categories, delivering value, quality, and efficiency. With 15 years of experience in procurement, supply chain, and logistics, I have successfully implemented effective strategies, policies, and processes that align with the organizational objectives and ISO requirements. I have a strong track record of achieving cost savings, process improvement, and new business development in various industries, such as concrete manufacturing, quarry and mining, petrochemical, and infrastructure. I have played a key role in RAKNOR's project expansion, procuring all CAPEX machineries and accessories, and saving 6.2 million AED and avoiding 2.3 million AED in costs. I have also gained expertise in German, European, Chinese, and Indian standards and suppliers, and developed potential vendors and suppliers through effective negotiation and relationship management. I hold an MBA from Queensland University of Technology, a course in contracts law from Harvard Law School, and a certification from CIPS, the Chartered Institute of Procurement and Supply. I am passionate about driving procurement excellence and value for my organization and stakeholders.

As a Senior Procurement Manager at RAKNOR, a leading concrete products manufacturer in the UAE, I lead and manage the procurement function across all spend categories, delivering value, quality, and efficiency. With 15 years of experience in procurement, supply chain, and logistics, I have successfully implemented effective strategies, policies, and processes that align with the organizational objectives and ISO requirements. I have a strong track record of achieving cost savings, process improvement, and new business development in various industries, such as concrete manufacturing, quarry and mining, petrochemical, and infrastructure. I have played a key role in RAKNOR's project expansion, procuring all CAPEX machineries and accessories, and saving 6.2 million AED and avoiding 2.3 million AED in costs. I have also gained expertise in German, European, Chinese, and Indian standards and suppliers, and developed potential vendors and suppliers through effective negotiation and relationship management. I hold an MBA from Queensland University of Technology, a course in contracts law from Harvard Law School, and a certification from CIPS, the Chartered Institute of Procurement and Supply. I am passionate about driving procurement excellence and value for my organization and stakeholders.

A complete professional with a 360 degree strategic mindset, hands on experience for over a decade on Transformation of People, Process and Performance by engaging stakeholders alignment and supplier partnership, enhancing power of engagement, elevating values of ethics and engineering the innovative global supply chain practices. - Controlling USD 85M Annual Spend of Packaging & Petroleum Products for entire RAK Manufacturing Business and Al Hamra Construction Group - Leading Technology Procurement and E-Auctions. - Championing the Group P2P on Tech Platforms driving Efficiency and Value Drivers - Establishing Team Training and Talent Improvement by leading and conducting External and Internal Trainings and Role simulation to enhance and elevate SCM(Skills, Competencies and Mindset) Core Value Drivers E-Auctions I Packaging development I Activity based costing I Leadership and people management I Leading Negotiation I Supply chain engineering I Optimization I Product Innovation I Strategic Planning I Develop cost saving opportunities I Establish strategic relationships I Systematic vendor evaluation I Packaging inventory I International business management I Performance benchmarking and continuous improvement I Customer satisfaction Core Competencies Assertive I Cost sensitive I Team player I Good communication skills I Structured I Results oriented I Creative thinking I Analytical I Problem solving I Strong decision making I Highly organized Added to above, I have an advanced master’s degree in supply chain Management and Procurement& I have 15+years of progressively responsible experience in the delivery and management of Procurement and supply chain services. Professionalism is Passion. Performance is Purpose. To elevate your success, please mail balaanu.u@gmail.com < div class="badge-base LI-profile-badge" data-locale="en_US" data-size="medium" data-theme="dark" data-type="VERTICAL" data-vanity="balamcips" data-version="v1"> < a class="badge-base__link LI-simple-link" href="https: //ae.linkedin.com/in/balamcips?trk=profile-badge"> Bala MCIPS Chartered< /a> < /div>

A seasoned professional with over 16+ years of comprehensive experience in Strategic Procurement, Vendor Management, Supply Chain, P2P, Logistics, and People Management across various sectors. Skilled in evaluating vendor performance, negotiating pricing and agreements, and implementing strategies to enhance performance metrics.

- Strategic Leader, with rich & global experience in strategizing & executing Procurement, Contracting, Tendering, Logistics & Inventory Management, System Administration (AMOS) & Business Development decisions - Proficient in high-profile executive roles by overcoming complex business challenges and making high-stakes decisions using experience-backed judgment, strong work ethics and irreproachable integrity - Added value to the organization by producing & delivering compliant proposals; expertise in managing commercial & contractual terms, tender documents, technical specifications, performance parameters, detailed scope of works & commercial conditions - Acted as persistent innovator and team motivator who has championed some of the most successful competitive estimation and winning strategy that fuelled revenue growth & profitability - Exhibited excellence in bagging contract of 5 out of 7 jack up rigs and one 2000 HP Land rig with big E&P companies ONGC, ADNOC, Oil India, worth approx. $ 253 mil of contracts - Recognised for driving prequalification process and making Foresight prequalified with renowned companies like ADNOC, Dubai Petroleum, Gupco, Masirah, Dragon Oil, GSPC, Halliburton, Schlumberger, Cairn India, HOEC, OIL India, Pertamina, Shell, Total, Bunduq, Qatar Petroleum, KOC, KJO (Joint venture of KOC and Saudi Aramco), BAPCO, Petronas, Carrigali - Displayed excellence in identifying new business opportunities; resourceful in generating lead & establishing healthy relationship with them, ensuring high customer satisfaction by achieving delivery & service quality norms - Achievement-driven professional with excellent track record of developing Strategic Supply Chain/ Business Excellence solutions that contributed to top-line & bottom-line objectives and led to significant improvement in overall business results - Highly skilled in evaluating vendor performance to ensure adherence to predefined specifications and supply of quality material/ execution of job works - Strong relationship management skills; developing & maintaining relationship with Project Members, Consultants, Engineers, Clients, Vendors, Suppliers & Subcontractors for framing objectives/KPIs, structuring contractual framework & strategies - People Leader; directed cross-functional teams using interactive & motivational leadership; acknowledged for coaching, guiding & mentoring team members to achieve resource wise productivity