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Gangatharan R

Gangatharan R

Trichy,21/3 5th Cross Nagammai St. Extn., M.K. Kottai

Summary

  • Comply with HSSE policy, procedures and legislation performance of duties.
  • Prepare periodic reports including Inquiry Status Log (ISL), PO log and any other reports as required etc.
  • Maintain cognizance on new trends and proactively stay apprised on new products.
  • Participate in identification of vendors by researching product availability and conducting market screening.
  • Create Inquiry Bidders' List (IBL).
  • Review Inquiry/ Material Requisitions (IR, MR) for correctness & completeness of documents.
  • Prepare RFQ's and issue to prospective vendors, expedite receipt of offers and coordinate pre-bid clarifications with engineering.
  • Review received quotations for completeness and obtains missing information and documents required for bid techno-commercial evaluation.
  • Prepare shortlisting file note based on the preliminary bid tab & offers received.
  • Distribute technical offers to engineering team and expedite completeness of Technical Bid Evaluation (TBE).
  • Regular update and issuance of Inquiry Status Log (ISL), Bid Clarifications Request Log, etc.
  • Issue Technical Queries (TQ) received from engineering to the vendors and obtain appropriate clarifications.
  • Arrange teleconference calls and bid clarification meetings with the vendors.
  • Prepare and issue commercial bid clarification requests to the vendors and obtain appropriate response.
  • Obtain a clear and complete Technical Bid Evaluation (TBE) from engineering.
  • Coordinate with Contracts team to review and close-out the exceptions and deviations to the (T&Cs) of Purchase.
  • Prepare the final scope of supply in coordination with the discipline engineer.
  • Solicit final bids from vendors & conduct commercial negotiations with the vendors.
  • Prepare Award Recommendations for the selected vendors.
  • Review Letter of Award (LOA), Purchase Order (PO) and Change Orders (CO) & obtain respective acknowledgement.
  • Communicate what went wrong with unsuccessful bidders and encourage them to participate in future bids.
  • Make purchasing decisions based on project execution strategy, need and business policy.
  • Comply, implement & adhere to the Procurement Policies and Procedures within the Project.
  • Participate and assist during internal and external audits and implement necessary actions to ensure compliance with
    procedures and policies.

Overview

22
22
years of professional experience
13
13
years of post-secondary education
1
1
Certification

Work history

Sr. Procurement Engineer

De Smet Engineers and contractors Pvt. Ltd
Chennai, India
05.2022 - 05.2023
  • As Senior Procurement Engineer taking care of Procurement Activities from India liaise with Belgium Office.
  • Sending and collecting NDA, CFT / RFQ to the Approved Vendors.
  • Procurement Plan updating, Preparing Technical & Commercial Bid Comparisons and recommending vendors for Ordering
    to client, Expediting the supply until the materials dispatched and reach site.
  • Worked for Cargill Flaubert project @ France, obtaining Capex value (EUR 65 Millions) for the Equipment's - Tank +Agitator, Utility Buffer Vessel, Process pumps, Sieves Package, Loading arm, Pigging Equipment, Tempering unit, Rework Melter, Chillers, Water heat electric Boiler, Utility Pumps, Utility Heat Exchanger= Plate, Shell & Tube, Dry Coolers, Manual Valves, Rotating Filter, HVAC, Equipment Erection, Piping Erection, Insulation Piping & Heat Tracing & Jacket Piping etc.

Asst. Manager Materials

Coral Manufacturing Works Pvt. Ltd
Erode, India
08.2021 - 04.2022
  • As Asst. Manager Materials Taking care of Wind Operated Generator Manufacturing for Wind Mill / Turbine project Raw Materials Category wise as below.
  • Electrical & Instrumentation Materials - Cables, Lugs, Ferrules, insulator, Socket mounting, Protection Cover, air gap monitoring, Power Distributor, Ethernet Cable, Screw plug, Safety Switch, Varistor, Radial Fan, Smoke Detector, Beacon Nacelle, Sensor, Lightning Protection, Aluminum Strip winding etc.
  • Chemical Materials - Loctite's, mounting fluids, Thread locker Adhesives, Cleaning Rags Cubes, Lubricant paste, Adhesive Tapes, Tape Filament, Rust Solution, Cleaner Liquid, Zinc paint Spray, Glass fiber hose, Grease, Fluid Film, Primer Coating, BTR fluid, Hydraulic Oil, Fiber glass tape, Resin, Paint, Cleaner, Polyester Fleece, Insulation Strip etc.
  • Receive PR and quotation from Client (Buyer) & Release P.O. On time & follow-up until receipt of material to our stores.
  • ERP implementation for Materials Department and developing local vendors for imported materials for cost & lead time reduction.
  • Arranging replacement of materials for the rejected and shortage materials from the Vendors.
  • Verifying the import document from the vendor and arranging the material collection through internal Logistics.

Procurement Supervisor

Esadore WET Technical Services LLC
Dubai, UAE
08.2020 - 04.2021
  • As a Procurement Supervisor taking care of all procurement activities of both above mentioned companies involved in SPA and Wellness Projects & Modular Construction projects in Dubai. Sourcing and procuring of materials like MEP items, Structural Materials, Sauna Timbers, Cement Boards, Gypsum Boards, Sanitary items, PLC, HMI, LED strip lights, Push buttons, SPA & Wellness Equipment, Fitness Equipment, Home Furniture's like Sofa, Dining Table, Tea Table, Chairs, Wardrobes, TV Stand, Beds etc. from local purchase to imported purchase activities.

Procurement Engineer

Valentine Maritime Gulf LLC
Abudhabi, UAE
08.2019 - 08.2020
  • Receive & review PR, sending RFQ & Release P.O. On time ordering & receipt of material. Taking care of ONGC Off- Shore PRP-6 Projects Raw Materials like SS, CS/MS, Aluminum, Brass, Copper Sheets, Rods, Pipes, Tubes, Fasteners- Studs & Bolts, WN/SW/ Flanges, Fittings, Metal/Rubber / KAMOS Gaskets, Pipeline Repair Units, Heat Shrink & Field Joint Sleeves, Foam Pigs & Pipeline Brush Pigs, Grout Bags, Welding & PPE consumables & Spares for Fleet & testing Equipment's etc.
  • Good knowledge of the different materials in Oil & Gas field from approved sources of ARAMCO, L&T, ADNOC, & ONGC etc.

Sr. Procurement Engineer

Gulf Heavy Industries
Jubail, KSA
11.2018 - 07.2019
  • Receive & Review PR, sending RFQ & Release P.O for Raw Materials, Bought-outs, Fittings (from approved sources of ARAMCO, SABIC, SATORP, TASNEE, ST-LUBE OIL, SADARA CHEMICALS, MAADEN Aluminum & PhosphateCompany) Consumables, Spares, Capex & Services.

Sr. Engineer Purchase

VRL Automation & Engineering Projects Pvt.Ltd
Bangalore, India
12.2017 - 10.2018
  • As Sr. Engineer Purchase taking care for Raw Materials like SS, MS Sheets, Rods, Pipes, Fasteners, Flanges & fittings & Bought-outs like Centrifugal Machines, EOT Cranes, Belt Conveyors, Elevators, Gear Boxes, Motors, Centrifugal Pumps, Process Pumps, Chains, Sprockets, Valves, Air Blower, Cooling Tower, Lathe, Drilling, shaping machine, Lab testing Equipment, & all Sugar Plant Machines.

Global Sourcing Specialist

Khusheim Industrial Equipment Co
Bangalore, India
02.2017 - 11.2017
  • Dealing with international petro chemical clients (ARAMCO, SATORP, SIPCHEM, TASNEE, SAUDI CHEVRON, MAADEN Aluminum & Phosphate Company, Saudi Electricity Company) on day to day basis.
  • Source Industrial Products which includes Raw Materials, Pipe Fittings, Mechanical, Electrical, Electronic Spare Parts, Heavy machineries with complex technicalities, safety item, PPE products, Lubricants etc.
  • Generate formal Requests for Information/Quotes/Proposals and prepare documentation for management review.
  • Create purchasing order and actively follow up with vendors for deliveries.

Executive - Purchase & Stores

Aplus Fixtures India Pvt. Ltd
Bangalore , India
07.2015 - 12.2016
  • Identification of all requirements in Purchase requisition with BOM & Procuring in Local Market.
  • Exposure to MS, SS & Aluminum -Tubes and Sheets, Acrylics, Laminates, MDF, Particle Board, Rubber Wood, Veneer,
    Plywood, Fasteners, Consumables etc.
  • Ability to read Retail Fixtures engineering drawing & specification.

Executive Materials Procurement

SRI Energy Valves Pvt. Ltd
Viralimalai, India
12.2013 - 02.2015
  • Assist in issuance of Purchase orders in Plan-Visage for Raw Materials (Grades like 4130, 4140, 410SS, 316SS, Inconel
    625, 718 & 725, EN1020-S355 J2H, IS2062 E250 & IS 4923 YST 310) Forgings, Castings & Bought-outs in accordance to
    API specifications for Oil & Gas Exploration Valves & its Components.
  • Source, select and negotiate for the best purchase package in terms of quality, price, incoterms, deliveries and services with the suppliers.
  • Ensure PRs converting in to PO within the defined schedule and delivery completed and PO closed on time.
  • Qualification and performance evaluation of vendors will be done initially & regular intervals.

Dy. Engineer-Procurement

Needle Industries India Pvt. Ltd
The Nilgiris, India
09.2012 - 12.2013
  • Assist in issuance of Purchase orders in ERP for MPR components such as LDO, Electrical, Mechanical, Civil and Consumable's for factory Maintenance & Raw Materials as per Production Plan.
  • Assist in issuance of Service Job Order & yearly AMC for EDM Machines & Measuring Instruments etc.
  • Weekly review of Store Stock materials & forecast to place orders.
  • Follow-up on all Pending purchase orders & Returnable Delivery Challan sent to Vendors.
  • Maintain Records, as per ISO Procedures related to purchase functions and attending ISO internal & external audits.
  • Responsible for clearing the bills & Ensure that all the payments are made Timely.

Jr. Engineer-Procurement

Cethar Ltd
Tiruchirappalli, India
03.2007 - 08.2012
  • Placing orders in ERP for components such as Safety Valve, Control Valve, Centrifugal pumps, Air Cylinder, Gear Boxes, Air Compressor, Solenoid Valve, Water Level Gauges & Switches, Steam Turbines and DPAHS & PRDS System's.
  • Efficiently handled procurement for key projects: Utility Projects (2x135MW to 2x350MW), Captive Power Plants, CFBC, AFBC, WHRB, TGB Boiler, Bio-Mass Boilers, Water Treatment Plants, Oil & Gas etc.

CAD /GIS Engineer

D.S.M. Soft Pvt. Ltd
Tiruchirappalli, India
02.2006 - 02.2007
  • Project: BEWAG
  • Role : Responsible for executing a Network of UG - Cable Transmission project
  • Software : Micro station Java-V8 & PARIS (Customized Software)
  • Client : S.H.H & Berlin Electrical works AG

Production Supervisor (CNC Milling)

P.T. Team-Metal
Batam, Indonesia
06.2004 - 01.2006
  • Executing work pertaining setting up of the job as per the Parts Set-up Procedures, conducting First Piece Verification & initiating Production Runs.
  • Accountable for managing the process & ensuring smooth operation of the machine, tooling, overseeing fixturing reliabilities and capabilities during operations thereafter making corrections & rectifications.
  • Making improvements in the methods and fixturing the same thereby enhancing the production quality & efficiency.
  • Rendered assistance in Machining CNC- Programming, FA Making Production and Inspection Fixtures Fabrication by using software such UNI-Graphics.
  • Played a key role in providing technical, inspection & operating training & rendering assistance to Production Machine Operators & Trainees.

CAD /CAM Engineer

M.M. Forgings Ltd.
Viralimalai, India
06.2001 - 05.2004
  • Responsible for setting & carrying out trouble shooting activities for C.N.C Milling Machines, 2D & 3D Modeling, CAM Programming using UG-NX-3 & FFAUT CAM for making Steel Dies, Trim Punches and Trim Dies for manufacturing steel forgings in the field of Automotive, Earth & Farm Equipment, Oil field Valve and Railways, etc.
  • Efficiently selected optimum tools, adjusted speed feed in the program thereby ensuring a long tool life; pivotal in handling activities such as preparing daily output and monthly output report; checking the quality of the dies & forged products by LPT, MPT, UT testing.
  • Played a key role in maintaining T.P.M activities in shop Floor & adhering to the JISHU HOSAN Time for preventive maintenance of the machines.

Education

Certificate of Higher Education - X STD (Anglo Indian Sylabus)

Railway Mixed High School
Trichy
06.1988 - 04.1998

Diploma of Higher Education - Diploma In Mechanical Engineering

Shanmugha Polytechnic
Thanjavur
06.1998 - 04.2001

Skills

  • Communication Skills
  • Strong work values
  • Computer/technical literacy
  • Work Ethic
  • Flexibility
  • Determination and Persistence
  • Analytical and problem-solving skills
  • Loyalty
  • INTEGRATED MANAGEMENT SYSTEM (IMS) - ISO 9001, API Spec Q1,API Spec 6A, 16A, 16C, 17D, ISO 14001, OHSAS 18001
  • Vendor Management
  • Inventory Management
  • Global Sourcing
  • Negotiation
  • Inspection
  • Value Analysis
  • Quality Assurance
  • ERP & API

Certification

CORE COMPETENCIES & SKILL SETVendor Management Inventory Management Global Sourcing NegotiationInspection Value Analysis Quality Assurance ERP & API

Languages

English
Fluent
Tamil
Native
Hindi
Upper intermediate
Arabic
Beginner

Timeline

Sr. Procurement Engineer

De Smet Engineers and contractors Pvt. Ltd
05.2022 - 05.2023

Asst. Manager Materials

Coral Manufacturing Works Pvt. Ltd
08.2021 - 04.2022

Procurement Supervisor

Esadore WET Technical Services LLC
08.2020 - 04.2021

Procurement Engineer

Valentine Maritime Gulf LLC
08.2019 - 08.2020

Sr. Procurement Engineer

Gulf Heavy Industries
11.2018 - 07.2019

Sr. Engineer Purchase

VRL Automation & Engineering Projects Pvt.Ltd
12.2017 - 10.2018

Global Sourcing Specialist

Khusheim Industrial Equipment Co
02.2017 - 11.2017

Executive - Purchase & Stores

Aplus Fixtures India Pvt. Ltd
07.2015 - 12.2016

Executive Materials Procurement

SRI Energy Valves Pvt. Ltd
12.2013 - 02.2015

Dy. Engineer-Procurement

Needle Industries India Pvt. Ltd
09.2012 - 12.2013

Jr. Engineer-Procurement

Cethar Ltd
03.2007 - 08.2012

CAD /GIS Engineer

D.S.M. Soft Pvt. Ltd
02.2006 - 02.2007

Production Supervisor (CNC Milling)

P.T. Team-Metal
06.2004 - 01.2006

CAD /CAM Engineer

M.M. Forgings Ltd.
06.2001 - 05.2004

Diploma of Higher Education - Diploma In Mechanical Engineering

Shanmugha Polytechnic
06.1998 - 04.2001

Certificate of Higher Education - X STD (Anglo Indian Sylabus)

Railway Mixed High School
06.1988 - 04.1998

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