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Education
Skills
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Certification
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Interests
Music, Cricket
Accomplishments
Software
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Nishad Shamsudeen

Toronto,ON
Every problem is a gift—without problems we would not grow.
Tony Robbins

Summary

A Certified Professional Purchasing Manager (CPPM) from AIBM, USA with 20 years of experience in Contracts Administration, Strategic Procurement, Inventory & Logistics Management and Techno–Commercial Operations. Smart Supply Chain Specialist with solid background working in highly dynamic and complex business environments. Strong analytical and negotiation skills with keen eye for complex data. Reliable and committed to working collaboratively with clients and vendors.

Overview

25
25
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
4
4
Language

Work History

Contracts Specialist

NOMAC / Meethaq Employment Services
10.2022 - 03.2024
  • Managed diverse portfolio of contracts, maintaining organized records for easy access and reference.
  • Conducted regular contract audits to assess performance gaps and identify areas for improvement.
  • Maintained open lines of communication with stakeholders throughout contracting process to ensure transparency and alignment on expectations.
  • Assisted in budget planning by providing accurate forecasts on projected contract-related expenses.
  • Provided expert guidance during contract disputes resolution processes, fostering positive relationships between parties involved.
  • Negotiated favorable terms with suppliers, achieving cost reductions while maintaining quality standards.
  • Developed comprehensive procurement strategies to optimize supplier selection, resulting in cost savings and improved service levels.
  • Collaborated closely with legal counsel to draft, review, and finalize contractual agreements that met both parties'' needs.
  • Coordinated efforts across departments during RFP/RFQ process, ensuring all relevant information was considered during supplier selection.
  • Streamlined internal contract management processes by implementing centralized database for tracking and monitoring contractual agreements.
  • Collaborated with cross-functional teams for efficient contract development, ensuring alignment with company objectives.
  • Established clear performance metrics to evaluate supplier performance regularly, leading to increased efficiency in supply chain operations.

Procurement & Logistics Officer

NOMAC Maintenance Energy Services / NES Fircroft
01.2020 - 08.2022
  • Provided procurement of goods, provision of transportation services, tracking of movement and change to support safe and secure operations.
  • Supervised logistics functions and operations.
  • Managed logistics assets for timely and cost-effective delivery of cargoes.
  • Managed procurement processes, ensuring timely acquisition of materials and resources while maintaining cost-effective purchasing strategies.
  • Established strong relationships with suppliers and carriers, fostering collaboration for improved service levels and cost reductions.
  • Managed import/export documentation processes to ensure timely clearance of goods through customs, reducing potential delays or penalties.

Procurement Supervisor

Asia Gulf Power Service Co. LTD / Star Services
11.2015 - 11.2019
  • Leveraged strong negotiation skills in securing favorable contracts with vendors that resulted in significant cost savings for the organization.
  • Developed and managed budgets for multiple departments, ensuring cost-effective purchasing decisions.
  • Streamlined procurement processes by implementing strategic sourcing and negotiation techniques.
  • Mentored junior staff in procurement best practices, fostering professional development and growth within the team.
  • Collaborated with stakeholders across various departments to develop seamless integration of procurement initiatives into broader business objectives.
  • Evaluated supplier quotes based on purchasing procedures and competitiveness in quality, price and delivery.
  • Negotiated contracts with suppliers to obtain favorable terms and pricing.
  • Prepared and presented reports to management on purchasing trends and cost savings to aid in decision making.
  • Utilized market intelligence to identify opportunities for savings and cost reduction.
  • Managed supply chain process, from order placement to delivery, to facilitate on-time and accurate fulfillment.
  • Resolved invoice and payment issues to facilitate prompt payment to suppliers.
  • Created and maintained portfolio of qualified vendors to expand options.
  • Conducted spend analysis to identify cost-saving opportunities.
  • Reviewed and issued contracts and blanket purchase orders after choosing ideal vendor and drive procurement process.

Procurement Officer

Shams Power Co. P.J.S.C / SPIE Oil & Gas
03.2013 - 02.2015
  • Maintained detailed records of all procurement activities for reference purposes as well as for auditing and compliance.
  • Developed strong partnerships with vendors to secure favorable pricing, payment terms, and delivery schedules.
  • Managed procurement process from initiation to completion, ensuring timely delivery of goods and services.
  • Reduced costs with meticulous supplier negotiation and strict adherence to budget constraints.
  • Prepared accurate purchase orders using relevant software applications, ensuring clear communication of requirements to suppliers.
  • Achieved cost savings by conducting thorough market research before initiating purchasing process.
  • Supported sustainability efforts within the organization by procuring environmentally friendly materials whenever possible.
  • Evaluated vendor performance regularly to maintain reliable supply chain operations and address issues promptly.
  • Sourced high-quality products by establishing stringent selection criteria for potential suppliers based on quality, price, and service reputation.

Buyer

WESTEC Supplies General Trading
03.2011 - 02.2013
  • Built long-term supplier relationships with vendors to establish quality and competitive pricing.
  • Reduced procurement costs through strategic sourcing, competitive bidding, and effective negotiations.
  • Communicated with vendors regarding inventory needs and negotiated prices to maintain profit margins.
  • Maintained complete documentation and records of all purchasing activities.
  • Coordinated with logistics teams to resolve any shipping delays or discrepancies while minimizing impact on operations.
  • Maintained comprehensive database of supplier information, including contact details, capabilities, pricing structures, and lead times.
  • Analyzed current vendors and products to stay abreast of market trends and evaluate new suppliers.
  • Forecasted purchasing trends and improved merchandising strategies.

Purchase & Sales Co-ordinator

Belfast Controls Equipment Trading LLC
03.2006 - 12.2010
  • Worked closely with sales team to prioritize tasks, set goals, and allocate resources efficiently; resulting in increased productivity and revenue.
  • Maintained accurate records of all sales activities, including contracts, proposals, quotes, follow-ups, and customer communications.
  • Liaised with customers, management, and sales team to better understand customer needs and recommend appropriate solutions.
  • Served as liaison between internal departments such as production, logistics, finance, ensuring seamless end-to-end management of client accounts.
  • Coordinated product demonstrations and presentations to showcase key features and benefits to potential clients.
  • Developed comprehensive understanding of product offerings in order to effectively communicate benefits to prospective customers.
  • Prepared pricing strategies for current customers to enhance sales and increase profitability.
  • Collaborated with cross-functional teams to identify and address customer needs.
  • Developed and implemented sales strategies to increase profits.

Office Administrator

Sree Skanda Flow Lines
07.1999 - 10.2005
  • Interacted with customers by phone, email, or in-person to provide information.
  • Maintained electronic and paper filing systems for easy retrieval of information.
  • Coordinated communications, financial processing, registration, recordkeeping, and other administrative functions.
  • Tracked office supplies and restocked low items to keep team members on-task and productive.
  • Assisted in preparation and processing of payroll to facilitate prompt staff payments.
  • Expedited invoice processing by accurately reviewing vendor submissions, reconciling accounts payable discrepancies, and conducting timely payments..
  • Managed and properly accounted for petty cash issued to facilitate general office activities.
  • Managed travel arrangements for executives or visiting clients to ensure seamless logistics coordination during business trips.
  • Monitored and oversaw general cleaning of office in line with company cleanliness standards.
  • Reduced waste and pursued revenue development strategies to keep department aligned with sales and profit targets.

Education

BBA - Supply Chain Management

North East Frontier Technical University , Arunachal Pradesh, India
09.2020

Diploma In Engineering - Mechanical Engineering

State Board of Technical Education And Training, Tamil Nadu, India
07.1999

Skills

  • Contract Management

  • Procurement Management

  • Logistics Management

  • Vendor Management

  • Pricing Strategies

  • Verbal and Written Communication

  • Procurement Processes

  • Negotiation Techniques

  • Document Drafting

  • ERP Systems (SAP S4 Hanna / IBM Maximo)

  • Techno-Commercial Operations

  • MS Office

Languages

English
Full Professional
Hindi
Native or Bilingual
Tamil
Native or Bilingual
Malayalam
Native or Bilingual

Certification

Certified Professional Purchasing Manager (CPPM) - AIBM, USA

Work Availability

monday
tuesday
wednesday
thursday
friday
saturday
sunday
morning
afternoon
evening
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Interests

Disribution, Supply Chain

Music, Cricket

Listening to Indian and Pop Music and playing cricket

Accomplishments

  • Collaborated with different teams in the completion of various outages in power plants in KSA and Oman.
  • Arranged equipment, material and services to meet the outage requirements in KSA, Oman, UAE and Jordan.
  • Managed to purchasing and logistics of 3M USD worth HRSG system for AGPS.
  • Achieved significant cost savings through effective negotiation of contracts.

Software

SAP S4 Hanna, IBM Maximo

Timeline

Contracts Specialist - NOMAC / Meethaq Employment Services
10.2022 - 03.2024
Procurement & Logistics Officer - NOMAC Maintenance Energy Services / NES Fircroft
01.2020 - 08.2022
Procurement Supervisor - Asia Gulf Power Service Co. LTD / Star Services
11.2015 - 11.2019
Procurement Officer - Shams Power Co. P.J.S.C / SPIE Oil & Gas
03.2013 - 02.2015
Buyer - WESTEC Supplies General Trading
03.2011 - 02.2013
Purchase & Sales Co-ordinator - Belfast Controls Equipment Trading LLC
03.2006 - 12.2010
Office Administrator - Sree Skanda Flow Lines
07.1999 - 10.2005
North East Frontier Technical University - BBA, Supply Chain Management
State Board of Technical Education And Training - Diploma In Engineering, Mechanical Engineering

Certified Professional Purchasing Manager (CPPM) - AIBM, USA

Nishad Shamsudeen