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NIKHIL MAREDDY

Austin,TX

Summary

Proactive procurement professional helping businesses meet fulfillment obligations through reliable vendor partnerships and streamlined ordering processes. Performs detailed research in supplier selection, sourcing, and value assessment to form the best overall strategy for long-term gain. Manages purchasing budget to determine the feasibility of contracts and exceed savings goals.

Overview

16
16
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Sr. Manager(Procurement)

Colliers International
08.2022 - Current
  • Comprehensive understanding of Capex/OpEx projects assists with drafting scope of work (SOW) and management of complex 60 plus RFx (RFP, RFQ, RFI) initiatives annually and related approval processes
  • Managing capital projects, reactive and preventative operating contracts from planning through to execution, ensuring project delivery goals are met with project scopes being completed as per schedule and budget allotted
  • Go over the category spend and Identify opportunities for efficiencies through bulk tendering and set up strategic agreements that result in significant cost savings by approximately 20% and improved service levels with clear KPIs
  • Search current supply chain and find new, highly potential suppliers; reduce the number of sole-sourced suppliers and foster competition among suppliers also determine the capacity of new suppliers
  • The identification and establishment of partnerships with suppliers and building mutually beneficial relationships for longer-term strategic contracts that result in significant cost reduction and improved service levels to organizations
  • Review specifications prepared by technical services and construction team and consultants, publish RFPs, RFQs, RFIs and prepare bid evaluations, and present recommendations to the senior leadership committee for approvals every month
  • Collaborating with internal stakeholders to develop five-year budgets for operating contracts and capital work
  • Maintaining and updating policies, procedures, documentation, contracts, and related systems to support
  • Participate in the implementation of strategic procurement practices with the senior leadership team and assist them in the achievement of their business goals
  • Working knowledge and application of OSHA, ISO, NFPA, ANSI, and ADA standards.

Sr. Manager (Procurement)

CAPREIT LTD
05.2017 - 08.2022
  • Evaluate project scope, methods, techniques, and materials to construct the project most efficiently and cost-effectively
  • Develop and oversee the implementation of strategic sourcing agreements and identify areas of savings and process improvements
  • Engage, and manage architects, consultants, and contractors to provide appropriate guidance when required
  • Maintain comparison of budgeted and actual costs
  • Provide variance reports as needed, project status, and monthly accrual reports
  • Maintain and update supplier database by category and pre-qualify suppliers/contractors by assessing their financial credibility, insurance policies, and past project experience for efficient execution of the scope of work
  • Serve as a resource for Operations Staff on procurement projects, responsible for scope and specifications of adhoc purchases.

Lead (Procurement)

CARPEIT LTD
12.2015 - 05.2017
  • Assisting in the development of standards and specifications including implementation, and execution of contracts with innovative approaches based on maintenance and capital needs and industry best practice
  • Develop a contract framework that reduces cost at an appropriate risk level to meet Operational needs including the administration of contracts that will improve the effectiveness and accountability of contractors and local staff
  • Directing and overseeing program goals including standards, service levels, high performance, and standard response times for program components to maintain a consistent and high standard, of customer service
  • Providing technical support and assisting with internal departments for policy and procedure development and implementation
  • Participates in the development and ongoing use of appropriate systems and technology to support the service plan to maximize innovation and reduce costs by 10% annually.

Coordinator (Procurement)

Ferguson Enterprises (Wolseley)
10.2012 - 12.2015
  • Assist the Construction Procurement team with the new supplier's onboarding process and verify suppliers adhere to local regulations
  • Review and confirm supplier master records match executed contracts
  • Periodically conduct training for suppliers on Invoicing
  • Make sure construction contractors have insurance and other required documents as per local regulations before signing the master services agreements (MSA) and make sure supplier information is up to date in the database
  • Assist Sourcing Managers and internal partners with contract compliance and invoice problems
  • Implement proper internal controls for invoice review and procurement procedures
  • Document any new process changes and inform the team and internal stakeholders.

Procurement and Construction Project Coordinator

Cryocell International
03.2008 - 10.2012
  • Responsibilities within this position included purchasing materials, managing the inventory of 1000 plus the company's products, and ensuring the highest level of customer satisfaction and the lowest cost for the company
  • Coordinating efficient and economic supply of raw materials and products
  • Financial audits and periodic inventory and preparing reports
  • Assisting the support center with questions related to SAP and other systems
  • Maintain effective working relationships with staff in other Company offices, by responding to their queries and expediting the flow of information.

Education

Master Of Management (Supply Chain Management) -

University Of Windsor
Windsor, Canada
12.2014

Bachelor Of Engineering (Information Technology) -

Jawaharlal Nehru Technological University
Hyderabad, India
07.2009

Skills

  • Data-driven decision-making
  • Problem-solving abilities
  • Excellent Communication
  • Building Maintenance
  • Energy management
  • Process Development
  • ESG
  • Quality assurance standards
  • Supplier Relationship Management

Personal Information

Marital Status: Married

Citizenship Status: Canadian

References

References available upon request.

Languages

English
Full Professional
French
Professional Working

Certification

  • Supply Chain Management Professional
  • Project Management Professional

Timeline

Sr. Manager(Procurement)

Colliers International
08.2022 - Current

Sr. Manager (Procurement)

CAPREIT LTD
05.2017 - 08.2022

Lead (Procurement)

CARPEIT LTD
12.2015 - 05.2017

Coordinator (Procurement)

Ferguson Enterprises (Wolseley)
10.2012 - 12.2015

Procurement and Construction Project Coordinator

Cryocell International
03.2008 - 10.2012

Master Of Management (Supply Chain Management) -

University Of Windsor

Bachelor Of Engineering (Information Technology) -

Jawaharlal Nehru Technological University

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