Mohammed Sameeruddin

Experienced professional with over 10+ years in Procurement and Supply Chain Management. Known for a strong work ethic and dedication to achieving organizational goals in competitive environments. Excels as a proactive supervisor, effective team builder, and strategic planner, consistently fostering robust and enduring business relationships.

Strategic Planning:

• Develop and implement procurement strategies that align with company goals and project requirements.
• Analyze market trends, supplier capabilities, and industry best practices to identify opportunities for cost savings and process improvements.
• Collaborate with senior management to set procurement objectives and key performance indicators (KPIs).

Supplier Management:

• Identify, evaluate, and select suppliers based on quality, cost, delivery performance, and reliability.
• Establish and maintain strong relationships with key suppliers and negotiate favorable terms and conditions.
• Monitor supplier performance and conduct regular assessments to ensure compliance with contractual obligations and performance standards.

Contract Management:

• Draft, review, and negotiate contracts with suppliers to ensure favorable terms and mitigate risks.
• Manage contract lifecycle, including renewals, amendments, and terminations.
• Ensure compliance with legal, regulatory, and company policies in all procurement activities.

Cost Management:

• Develop and implement cost reduction strategies without compromising quality or delivery timelines.
• Conduct spend analysis and identify opportunities for cost savings through strategic sourcing and supplier negotiations.
• Track and report on cost savings achieved through procurement initiatives.
• Procurement Process Improvement:
• Streamline procurement processes to enhance efficiency and reduce lead times.
• Implement procurement best practices and leverage technology to improve procurement operations.

Risk Management:

• Identify potential risks in the supply chain and develop mitigation strategies.
• Ensure that procurement activities comply with health, safety, and environmental regulations.
• Develop contingency plans to address supply chain disruptions and minimize project delays.
• Collaboration and Communication:
• Work closely with project managers, engineers, and other stakeholders to understand project requirements and ensure timely procurement of materials and services.
• Communicate procurement strategies, policies, and procedures to internal stakeholders.
• Provide regular updates on procurement activities, supplier performance, and cost savings to senior management.

Other:

• Procure project materials as allocated by the Procurement Manager or Project Manager and ensure materials are delivered as per the project procurement plans requirements (Time, Cost, Quality)
• Ensure that all Supplier Pre-Assessment is done in compliance with the procedure to improve the performance of company/project in Supplier selection.
• Coordinate with all relevant in-house departments to ensure all requirements are included in the bidding documents – including flow down – and prepare/issue the RFQ to the suppliers of the Bidders lists.
• Perform commercial, initial technical evaluation and contractual analysis, schedule evaluation of bids and incorporate technical evaluation from Engineering/Project Control or E/M, QA, QC & HSE.
• Participate to Kick off Meetings with Suppliers / subcontractors, ensuring that all PO / Subcontract agreement terms and obligations are clearly explained and understood.
• Process purchase orders and ensure all documentation is accurate and complete.
• Manage the entire lifecycle of a purchase order, including its creation, approval, amendment, and closure.
• Taking care of all logistics activities related to the purchase orders
• Oversee the receipt of purchased goods, verifying quantities and quality, and addressing any discrepancies with suppliers.
• Liaise with the accounts payable department to ensure timely payment of invoices.