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Girish Krishnan Pillai
CPP, CPPM (APS) & CIPC (IPSCMI)
3637 Crabtree Crescent
Postal Code: L4T 1S7
Mississauga – Ontario Canada
Mobile: +1-647-642-9109
Email:
Skype Id: Krishnan.girish
Dear Sir,
It is my passion and dream to be part of your prestigious organization. I have the education, experience and confidence that demonstrates decisiveness, well developed planning, analytic, Procurement & Supply Chain skills and consistent high level of performance in a variety of progressively responsible and challenging assignments.
I am accustomed to fast-paced environment where deadlines are a priority and handling multiple jobs simultaneously is a requirement. I enjoy challenges and work hard to attain my goals. Constant communication with all level of management and clientele has strengthened my interpersonal skills.
Though my enclosed resume is detailed and comprehensive, it cannot fully demonstrate the manner in which I have achieved success. Character, personality and the ability to work in a team environment can be demonstrated in a personal meeting. Based upon my work experience and education qualification, I am confident to prove my effectiveness and to contribute to the imminent success of the unique initiative that is set to avenues of a successful organization.
Thank you for your time and consideration. I am certain that I would be a valuable asset for the organization where my caliber and skills could be utilized to the optimum.
I would appreciate an interview at your earliest convenience.
Thanking you,
Best regards,
Girish Krishnan Pillai
Objective: Seeking placement in a Procurement Manager/ Officer role in a progressive organization where I can use my education skills, abilities and professional experience plus my professional purchasing skills thus becoming a major part in the growth and development of that organization.
Strength: Over 12 years’ experience in Procurement Management including Purchase Management, Supply Chain Management, Global Purchasing, e-Procurement, Contracts, Supplier Quality, Negotiation, SWOT Analysis, Planning, Budgets, and Forecasting.
Result-oriented, productive procurement professional with a demonstrated ability to reduce costs by standardizing processes, negotiating favorable terms and streamlining supplier channels.
Educational Qualification : Bachelor’s Degree in Commerce from St. Xavier’s
College, Bombay University, India in March 2001.
Professional Qualification : 1) Certified Purchasing Professional Manager from
American Purchasing Society. Certification #
CPP2121232176 & CPPM2121222200
2) Certified International Purchasing Consultant from
IPSCMI . Certification # CIPC2130201282
3) Certificate of Completion of ISO 9001:2008 Quality
Management System Awareness Seminar.
4) Certificate of Completion of ISO 9001:2008 Internal Audit Training Course.
5) Diploma in Computer Applications
6) SAP ERP R3
Professional Employment:
1) From August 5th 2015 till July 7th 2016:
Working as a Procurement Manager in Safe Cage Armour Works LLC / MLS FZ LLC directly reporting to the Chief Financial Officer. Leading and Managing a team of 8 Buyers & Logistics Specialists in Dubai, supporting and looking after company Production in 5 Production facility in the UAE. Training and supporting team within Procurement and Logistics Department, supporting new tenders/bids and working on project estimates/costing’s. Managing and developing large size of vendors, service provider’s database, managing payments for vendors with Finance Team.
Major Achievements:
Ø Supply chain management i.e. Procurement & Vendor Development for all the parts for the armoring of vehicle including Chassis Reinforcement, Suspension, Run flats, BRG Steel, BRG Glass, Composites, Heavy Duty Machined Parts like Door Hinges, Handles, Upholstery Material & Auto Electrical parts.
Ø Local and overseas vendor development and sourcing of material for all the 5 UAE Production Facility.
Ø Responsible for supplier quality and inspection of incoming material.
Ø Procurement of Machinery & Equipment’s includes Paint Booth, MIG Welding Machines, Plasma cutting machines, Bending Press, Two Post Lift, AC recharging machine, wheel balancer, tire changer, Material Storage & Handling Systems, Shop floor equipment’s, tools, jacks, hardware, etc. for UAE facility.
Ø Responsible for BOM verification & up gradation for the existing Models and its variants & ABC Analysis with respect to the BOM.
Ø Evaluate inventory every month along with physical verification of A & B class items.
Ø Responsible for Stores management, Inventory control and costing for the vehicle.
Ø Establishing the Process Work Flow, Quality Process, Purchasing Process, Stock / Inventory verification process, VD Process, Purchase & Quality checklists & manuals as per ISO 9001:2002
Ø Project procurement planning & implementation.
Ø Sending RFQs, Receiving Quotes, Techno-Commercial Negotiation, Finalization of Order, Raise P.O., Schedule, follow-up with supplier till procurement & Updating Order Receipt.
Ø For the procurement, set the purchasing plan on monthly basis to meet up manufacturing schedules & control inventory to support the production needs as well as control the inventory cost.
Ø Prepare MIS and arrange for any kind of reports that are required from time to time by other departments and senior management.
Ø Managing a vendor database of all vendors in various locations and conducting surprise visit to their warehouse for their quarterly and yearly review.
Ø Organizing Vendor Training Program of all Vendors in compliance with Companies Policies and making them aware of the same.
Ø Managing Multiple Projects in the Production Facility and making sure all the orders are delivered to them as per the timeline committed in the BOM.
2) February, 2015 till June 30th, 2015 :
Worked as a Purchase Manager in Al Baddad International directly reporting to the Director. Leading and Managing a team of 10 Buyers in Dubai supporting and looking after company production facility in the UAE. Managing and developing large size of vendors, service provider’s database, managing payments for vendors with Finance Team.
Major Achievements :
Ø Implemented Procurement Process and SOP in the Company in compliance with ISO 9001- 2008.
Ø Managing a vendor database of all vendors in various locations and conducting surprise visit to their warehouse for their quarterly and yearly review.
Ø Organizing Vendor Training Program of all Vendors in compliance with Companies Policies and making them aware of the same.
Ø Managing Multiple Production Facility in UAE and making sure all the orders are delivered to them as per the timeline committed in the BOM.
3) February, 2012 till Feb 2015:
Worked as a Procurement Manager in SKA International Group directly reporting to the Chief Operation Officer. Leading and Managing a team of 10 Buyers & Logistics Specialists in Dubai and Remote Locations, supporting and looking after company operations in Somalia, Iraq, Uganda, South Africa, Afghanistan, Kuwait and UAE. Training and supporting team of 10 people within Procurement and Logistics Department, travelling to the remote sites, supporting new tenders/bids and working on project estimates/costing’s. Managing and developing large size of vendors, service provider’s database, managing payments for vendors with Finance Team.
Major Achievements in 2012-2013:
Ø Processed and completed over 1000 ++ Purchase Orders, scheduled and delivered over 15 Million of USD worth of supplies to 6 different remote sites in Middle East and Africa (FMCG, MHE, Spare Parts, Disposables, Cleaning Items, Trucks, Warehousing System, Software)
Ø Saved over 500,000USD over 12 months, negotiating better prices with vendors, optimizing supply chain and logistics.
Ø Brought in over 400,000USD additional revenue through existing and new clients, offering and selling various products and services that SKA provides.
Ø Implemented Procurement Process and SOP in the Company in compliance with ISO 9001- 2008.
Ø Managing a vendor database of all vendors in various locations and conducting surprise visit to their warehouse for their quarterly and yearly review.
Ø Organizing Vendor Training Program of all Vendors in compliance with Companies Policies and making them aware of the same.
Ø Managing Multiple Customers in Somalia and making sure all the orders are delivered to them as per the timeline committed in the contracts.
4) May, 2010 till 20th Feb, 2012
Worked as a Sr. Procurement Specialist/ Site In charge (Camp bastion/Leatherneck) in Golden Relief Resources LLC, Dubai and Afghanistan.
Job Profile
· Worked with UK Work Groups and UK HQ and RCC (US Army) Leatherneck, Afghanistan and bidding on all the projects within Afghanistan.
· Worked on Tender/ Bids/ Blanket Purchase Agreement (BPA) for Construction Job, MHE Lease for the US Army and UK Works Group, and NTV Maintenance & supplies for 100 vehicles for the UK Work Group.
· Continuously monitoring the progress of the order and taking care of execution of the same within deadlines.
· Managing Vendor Database and New Vendor Development.
5) March 2008 till 15th May, 2010:
Worked as a Procurement Specialist in United Mercantile Resources FZC, Sharjah.
Job Profile
· Dealing with Companies like KBR, Flour International, & United Nations.
· Receiving inquiries from Clients and floating inquiries to relevant vendors.
· Product-Sourcing for new type of requirements.
· Following-up with Vendors for timely receipt of quotations.
· Preparing offers for clients based on the quotations received from vendors.
· Negotiations with Vendors upon receipt of Orders from clients.
· Continuously monitoring the progress of the order and taking care of execution of the same within deadlines.
· Acting as an interface between the Accounts department and the vendors to arrange for timely payments.
· Managing Vendor Database and New Vendor Development.
6) June 2006 till March, 2008:
Worked as an Procurement Assistant in Western Auto LLC (UN & Humanitarian Division)
· Receiving inquiries from Clients and floating inquiries to relevant vendors.
· Product-Sourcing for new type of requirements.
· Following-up with Vendors for timely receipt of quotations.
· Preparing offers for clients based on the quotations received from vendors.
· Negotiations with Vendors upon receipt of Orders from clients.
· Continuously monitoring the progress of the order and taking care of execution of the same within deadlines.
· Acting as an interface between the Accounts department and the vendors to arrange for timely payments.
· Managing Vendor Database and New Vendor Development.
7) June 2002 till March, 2006:
Worked as an Assistant in International Traders (ME) Ltd, Dubai.
Job Profile
· Ordering Electronics products from Japan, Germany & China
· Coordinating with the warehouse manager for inventory control
· Ordering of Fast moving products from overseas suppliers after discussing with the management team.
· Arranging all the POP’s required for Exhibitions and Seminars from the suppliers and distributing the same to the branches for display of the same
· Discussing with the Management for a Special Product Scheme during Exhibitions and ordering the required quantity from the supplier.
PERSONAL INFORMATION
Name : Girish Krishnan Pillai
Email ID :
Passport Details
Number : Z2163376
Date of Issue : 21/10/2010
Place of Issue : Dubai
Date of Expiry : 20/10/2020
Marital Status : Married
Language Proficiency : English, Hindi, Marathi, Tagalog, Tamil & Malayalam
Eligible for work : Permanent Resident
Driving License : Taking Classes for G License
v Note: Experience Letter available on request.
v Reference Available on request