KEY STRENGTHS:
• Skilled Negotiator
• Good team player
• Multitasking
• Keen observer with attention to detail
• Excellent Communication skills
• Quick learner
• Time management
• Well organised

ACCOMPLISHMENTS:
• 13+ years of result driven professional in Procurement and Administration
• Achieved considerable amount of cost savings due to negotiation skills. (Approx. AED 150,000 annually)
• Best Employee Award for 2006, 2010, 2011 and 2015
• Certified Internal Auditor for ISO 9001:2008, ISO 14001:2004 and OHSAS 18001:2007
• Volunteering certificates from Government bodies and NGOs

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
Dulsco, Dubai, UAE
Job Title: Senior Executive – Procurement and Administration (Dec 2004 – Aug 2018)
Job Profile:
• Identifying and developing potential vendors by doing a Comparative Analysis based on Quality, Safety, Environmental & CSR aspects for achieving cost effective purchase of materials and timely delivery
• Achieving cost saving through thorough comparison between vendors by obtaining minimum of three quotes and use of negotiation skills
• Responsible for evaluating performance of suppliers based on quality standards, delivery time, credit terms etc., and share feedback for performance improvement
• Sourcing suitable suppliers for obtaining relevant quotes, evaluation of quotes, negotiating and thus finalising and attaining the product within the target price
• Responsible for accurate and timely creation of approx. 250 purchase orders in JD Edwards (JDE) per month for the procurement of goods and services
• Adherence and development of procurement policies and procedures to eliminate 100% errors, which in turn helps in maximizing company profits
• Managing procurement of innovative corporate gifts and giveaways, office supplies & equipment, branding items, IT peripherals, labor accommodation requirements etc.
• Monitoring outstanding purchase orders and following up with suppliers ensuring delivery of qualitative product within the stipulated time frame
• Maintaining and timely updating of vendor database for retrieval of information
• Responsible for providing complete administrative support to the reporting manager and ensuring smooth running of day to day operations
• Managing the administrative duties promptly with regards to handling calls, mails, couriers, filing, reports, correspondence, preparing presentations and other duties as assigned
• Handling booking of conference/meeting rooms and preparing agenda and minutes of meeting
• Responsible for planning and organizing events and conferences
• Scheduling official appointments/meetings and handling diary management
• Screening of important calls/mails and re-directing for necessary action
• Greeting visitors in a friendly and courteous manner & guiding with accurate information
• Managing business travel requirements and accommodation for Senior staff including repatriation/joining ticket for employees and making relevant travel arrangements
• Maintaining records of confidential documents and ensuring its safe custody
• Effective management of Stock by evaluating, sourcing and maintaining branding items, marketing collaterals and other stationery and thus ensuring minimum stock is maintained
• Conducting ISO internal audits as an “Observer”
• Ensuring all ISO related records are adhered to, maintained and regularly reviewed for audit
• Compliance with Internal audit requirements by initiating proper corrective action in case of any non-conformance
• Budget preparation, monthly Variance Reports, monthly accruals and other accounting processes (using Hubble and JD Edwards)
• Managing the supplier payment process and ensuring timely payments
• Responsible for processing of supplier Invoices and Payment Order Request Forms in JDE
• Responsible for preparing staff payroll, travel expense & IOU forms and handle petty cash
• Operational support for stakeholder engagement events, exhibitions and CSR activities e.g. Clean Up the World, Emirates Kids Marathon, Eco Waste Exhibition etc
• Managing the Business card & stationery design and printing process

OTHER WORK EXPERIENCE

St. Cecilys English Higher Primary School, India
Job Title: Accounts Assistant (May 2003 to Oct 2004)
 Handled administrative and accounting functions
Manipal Academy of Health & Education (MAHE), India
Job Title: Computer Instructor (Jan 2001 to April 2003)
 Providing MS Office Trainings; Handled Administrative jobs

ACADEMIC BACKGROUND
• Bachelor of Business Management (B.B.M) - Mangalore University, India

ADDITIONAL QUALIFICATIONS

• Moody International Certification – Internal QMS Auditor Training Course (ISO 9001:2000 and ISO 19011:2002 Standards) certified by International Register of Certificated Auditors (IRCA)
• Bureau Veritas Certification – Integrated Management Systems (QHSE) Auditor Training Course (ISO 9001:2008, ISO 14001:2004 and OHSAS 18001:2007 Standards)
• Diploma in Computer Applications from Manipal Institute of Computer Education, India
• Advanced Excel Certification Course from ExecuTrain LLC – 2017
• Software knowledge: JD Edwards, Hubble, MS Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)

PERSONAL PROFILE

• Languages : English, Hindi, Konkani, Kannada
• Nationality : Indian
• Visa Status : Husband’s sponsorship
• Interests : Volunteering, Listening to Music and Traveling
• Valid UAE Driving License