Results-driven Procurement Professional experienced in strategic sourcing, negotiation, and supplier relationship management. Delivered operational efficiency through effective contract management, cost reduction strategies, and market research. Focused on optimising supply chain processes and fostering sustainable supplier partnerships to drive value and ensure timely delivery of quality materials.
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ALBERT CHEENATH
Gloucester
Summary
Overview
5
years of professional experience
2010
years of post-secondary education
Work history
Capgemini EngineeringBristol
Procurement buyer
2025.04 - Current (1 education.year_Label & 2 education.months_Label)
Job overview
- Drafted and negotiated contracts with suppliers to mitigate potential risks and oversee contract life cycle.
- Managed complex call for tenders, negotiating offers and terms to achieve optimal procurement conditions.
- Drive competitiveness and financial efficiency - Identify and optimize bundling opportunities to leverage the buying power in the Country/ Region, generate savings and reduce total cost of ownership.
Dowty propellers-GE AerospaceGloucester
Sourcing specialist
2022.10 - 2025.03 (2 education.years_Label & 5 education.months_Label)
Job overview
- To convert planned demand into compliant purchase orders in accordance with the production plan. This will include the identification and vetting of suitable suppliers, defining and communicating requirements, analysing responses and negotiating the best commercial positions in terms of cost, terms and conditions.
- An advocate for compliant procurement according to GE procurement practices and procedures to execute functional policy/strategy whilst continuously developing personal functional knowledge and skills.
MacDermid AutotypeOxford
Buyer
2022.03 - 2022.09 (6 education.months_Label)
Job overview
- Interpret production plans and forecasts to support business manufacturing requirements.
- Negotiate and agree terms and conditions with suppliers consistent with the recommendations of the source plan.
- Monitor price performance versus budget and actuals.
- Research and identify alternative supply sources.
- Participate in compilation of vendor rating data and lead subsequent supplier meetings.
- Research and identify purchasing collaboration opportunities with associate companies and lead team in producing source plan.
Mr GatesBerkhamsted
PROCUREMENT OFFICER
2020.12 - 2022.02 (1 education.year_Label & 2 education.months_Label)
Job overview
- Conducting research to identify potential suppliers
- Generating and implementing purchasing strategies
- Preparing purchase orders and subcontracts
- Managing existing vendor and supplier relationships
- Monitoring and maintaining quality and compliance targets
- Ensuring products comply with legislation and quality assurance codes
Education
CARDIFF METROPOLITIAN UNIVERSITYUnited Kingdom
MASTER OF BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION(MBA) from INTERNATIONAL MANAGEMENT
University overview
UNIVERSITY OF CALICUTIndia
BACHELOR OF COMMERCE from FINANCE
University overview
Skills
Strategic Sourcing
Negotiation Skills
Supplier Relationship Management (SRM)
Contract Management
Cost Analysis & Cost Reduction
Market Research & Analysis
Risk Management
Financial & Commercial Acumen
Communication & Stakeholder Management
ERP & Procurement Systems Proficiency
Timeline
Procurement buyer
Capgemini Engineering
2025.04 - Current (1 education.year_Label & 2 education.months_Label)
Sourcing specialist
Dowty propellers-GE Aerospace
2022.10 - 2025.03 (2 education.years_Label & 5 education.months_Label)
Buyer
MacDermid Autotype
2022.03 - 2022.09 (6 education.months_Label)
PROCUREMENT OFFICER
Mr Gates
2020.12 - 2022.02 (1 education.year_Label & 2 education.months_Label)
UNIVERSITY OF CALICUT
BACHELOR OF COMMERCE from FINANCE
2008.01
CARDIFF METROPOLITIAN UNIVERSITY
MASTER OF BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION(MBA) from INTERNATIONAL MANAGEMENT
2010.01