GAURAV MALIK
Gurgaon
Summary
Dynamic Purchasing Manager with proven success at AVG Marine Pte Ltd, adept at enhancing procurement workflows and driving cost-effective strategies. Skilled in vendor management and contract negotiation, I excel in team leadership and effective communication, ensuring optimal supply chain operations and timely deliveries. Committed to sustainable procurement practices.
Overview
20
20
years of professional experience
Work History
Purchasing Manager / Business Manager – Sales & Procurement
AVG Marine Pte Ltd
Singapore
04.2023 - Current
- Lead purchasing operations and oversee procurement strategy for marine technical spares.
- Identify process inefficiencies and implement improvements to enhance procurement workflow.
- Develop, train, and manage junior purchasing staff to ensure team performance.
- Manage end-to-end vendor lifecycle: identification, onboarding, contract negotiation, and performance monitoring.
- Coordinate logistics and timely deliveries to vessels worldwide, ensuring optimal supply chain operations.
- Conduct market research and price benchmarking to drive cost-effective purchasing decisions.
- Collaborate with vessel managers and forwarders to meet urgent supply and maintenance needs.
- Implement procurement policies aligned with global best practices and compliance standards.
- Team Leadership & Stakeholder Management
- Software Knowledge: Worked in ERP.
- Working in G-ERP.
- Expertise in Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Word & Power Point Presentations.
- Exp of SAP basic also.
- Working on Seibel
2nd Asst Marine Engineer
BW Hafnia Tankers Pte Ltd
11.2019 - 01.2023
- Maintained marine machinery, propulsion, and auxiliary systems.
- Trained and supervised junior engineers.
- Handled maintenance planning, machinery overhaul, and operational troubleshooting.
- Supported audits and inspections focused on safety, quality, and environmental compliance.
- Worked closely with purchase and technical teams for timely spares procurement and budgeting.
2nd Asst Marine Engineer
Scorpio Marine I Pvt Ltd
11.2017 - 01.2019
- Maintained marine machinery, propulsion, and auxiliary systems.
- Trained and supervised junior engineers.
- Handled maintenance planning, machinery overhaul, and operational troubleshooting.
- Supported audits and inspections focused on safety, quality, and environmental compliance.
- Worked closely with purchase and technical teams for timely spares procurement and budgeting.
2nd Asst Marine Engineer
Teekay Shipping I Pvt Ltd
05.2010 - 01.2017
- Maintained marine machinery, propulsion, and auxiliary systems.
- Trained and supervised junior engineers.
- Handled maintenance planning, machinery overhaul, and operational troubleshooting.
- Supported audits and inspections focused on safety, quality, and environmental compliance.
- Worked closely with purchase and technical teams for timely spares procurement and budgeting.
3rd Marine Engineer
Univan Ship Mgmt
10.2005 - 03.2010
- Maintained marine machinery, propulsion, and auxiliary systems.
- Trained and supervised junior engineers.
- Handled maintenance planning, machinery overhaul, and operational troubleshooting.
- Supported audits and inspections focused on safety, quality, and environmental compliance.
- Worked closely with purchase and technical teams for timely spares procurement and budgeting.
Education
MBA (Part-time) - Operations & Material Management
IBME
Delhi01.2012
Class III Marine Engineering Certification -
South Tyneside College
UK01.2006
B.E. - Mechanical Engineering
DCE
Gurgaon01.2003
Skills
- Supply chain management expertise
- Analytical problem solving
- Rapid learning
- Technology adoption
- Team leadership
- Effective communication
- Organizational behavior
- Vendor management
- Contract negotiation
- Procurement strategy
- Supply chain coordination
- Logistics planning
- Cost analysis
- Cost reduction strategies
- Sustainable procurement practices
- Inventory management
Languages
English, Hindi
Hobbies and Interests
Networking and making new professional connections, playing badminton, reading astrology and spiritual books, Building Lego.
Accomplishments
- Successfully reduced procurement costs by optimizing supplier contracts and implementing new sourcing strategies.
- Onboarded multiple strategic vendors, improving product availability and cost-efficiency.
- Improved internal purchasing workflow, leading to faster order fulfillment and better supplier communication.
- Gained deep hands-on experience with marine machinery, translating into practical procurement insight.
Extracurricular Activities
Participated in various Training Sessions in Previous companies on Organizational Behavior & Negotiation Skills. Participated in Various Sports at School and college level.
Core Competencies
- Strategic Sourcing & Vendor Development
- Contract Negotiation & Cost Reduction
- Global Procurement & Supply Chain Optimization
- ERP/SAP Systems & Data Analysis
- BOM Cost Analysis & Inventory Management
- Marine Spares & Technical Purchasing
- Process Improvement & SOP Development
Timeline
Purchasing Manager / Business Manager – Sales & Procurement
AVG Marine Pte Ltd
04.2023 - Current
2nd Asst Marine Engineer
BW Hafnia Tankers Pte Ltd
11.2019 - 01.2023
2nd Asst Marine Engineer
Scorpio Marine I Pvt Ltd
11.2017 - 01.2019
2nd Asst Marine Engineer
Teekay Shipping I Pvt Ltd
05.2010 - 01.2017
3rd Marine Engineer
Univan Ship Mgmt
10.2005 - 03.2010
MBA (Part-time) - Operations & Material Management
IBME
Class III Marine Engineering Certification -
South Tyneside College
B.E. - Mechanical Engineering
DCE
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